Family-friendly holiday rentals in Essex

Find and book unique family-friendly homes on Airbnb

Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Essex

Guests agree: these family-friendly homes are highly rated for location, cleanliness and more.

0 of 0 items showing

1 of 3 pages

Guest favourite

Bungalow

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviews

Secret Mersea Retreat - late booking discounts!

You won't be disappointed! This Secret Mersea Island retreat offers stylish contemporary-styled self-contained accommodation in West Mersea just minutes from the anchorage, restaurants, world-famous Company shed, yacht club and local cafes. This is a real couples or small family getaway. The living area is open plan to the dining and kitchen areas, the double bedroom overlooks the courtyard garden and a contemporary-styled bathroom has both a bath and walk-in shower. Small pets welcome. Parking

Guest favourite

Home

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 206 reviews

Fabulous open-plan barn conversion, Suffolk coast

1,350 sq ft of light, spacious, contemporary accommodation over 2 floors with huge private garden backing onto peaceful woodland. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) on the Suffolk coast. Wild swimming (on the locals' secret beach 3 miles away), river walks, nearby attractions Jimmy's Farm (polar bears! crocodiles!), dry ski slope + two great gastropubs within walking distance. Two king-size bedrooms, large vaulted sitting room, separate kitchen/dining, bathroom, parking for 2 cars.

Superhost

Home

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviews

Maysent House Large period property Grade 11*

Maysent House is ideally located for group and family gatherings, only 0.7 miles from Braintree station offering train links to Liverpool Street. Stansted Airport is a short drive away along the A120. The house is nearby to local wedding venues such as; Fenns, Gosfield hall and Hedigham Castle. Perfect for your wedding guests This very large Georgian property can comfortably accommodate 17 guests in 7 bedrooms. There is plenty of space for car parking and a large garden perfect for bbqing!

Superhost

Flat

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 261 reviews

Fawkes Perch

Fawkes Perch is a self-contained studio apartment furnished in a contemporary style in West Mersea. It's a 5 minute walk from the beautiful monkey beach.The apartment is below our own flat and is one large room, with a king size double bed and a large corner sofa-bed. It has a small kitchen too. The property is ideal for a couple but the sofa bed in the room which would be ideal for children but would be a bit cosy for four adults in the room unless you all knew each other really well!

Guest favourite

Home

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 152 reviews

Beautiful Georgian House in Town Centre w/parking

A warm welcome awaits at this 7 bedroom charming historic house in West Stockwell Street overlooking a medieval church, with parking and enclosed garden and Hargie the cat. We are steps away from the High Street shops, restaurants and Colchester Castle. Also close is the First Site Gallery, Mercury theatre and Colchester Arts Centre and only a short ride to Colchester Zoo, General Hospital, Colchester Station & Essex University. West Mersea and local beaches are just 20 mins drive away

Guest favourite

Home

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 156 reviews

Homely 3 bedroomed caravan on Mersea Island, Essex

Moments from the beach our holiday home is a cosy, well equipped, 3 bedroomed 35 ft static caravan with leisure decking. Sited in a quiet location on West Mersea's Waldegraves Holiday Park. Beautiful sea views, amazing sunsets and a private garden to unwind and relax in. The Park's facilities/entertainment for families are near at hand. Seafood has been Mersea's speciality since the Roman times. Colchester, a short drive away offers a wide variety of leisure and entertainment venues.

Guest favourite

Cottage

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 414 reviews

Romantic or Family Rural Bliss

Blissfully comfortable & charming cottage in the grounds of Grade 2* country house with gorgeous 8 acre garden. Pre-book access to outdoor pool */ tennis court , table tennis. Wonderful walks & solitude in Stour Valley. Beach 30 minutes. 2 dble bedrooms, 2 bath, smart TV, private entrance, log burner. Dining/sun terrace with sunbeds. Ideal for couples, friends or families of up to 4 By arrangement: use of tennis court* and pool* in season- pls check at booking

Guest favourite

Home

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 151 reviews

Charming Cottage Breakfast Inc Near Meadows & Park

A stunning period cottage newly refurbished with ultra modern facilities incl fast broadband 24mbps. Great location: in the heart of Sudbury market town, walking distance to ancient water meadows 2mins, train station 5mins, large supermarket 2mins, local restaurants & shops 8-10mins. The cottage is a practical & sociable space for up to six guests with woodburner, central heating, instant shower & lux roll top bath. I host nearby an apartment for 4.

Guest favourite

Bungalow

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviews

The Old Piggery

The Old Piggery is a 5 minute walk to the beach with incredible views looking onto the river Stour estuary. As a recent conversion it has a modern, open plan layout with large French windows in both the living area and each bedroom, filling the house with natural light. A wood burning stove & underfloor heating create a cosy setting to relax & dine in.

Superhost

Home

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 218 reviews

22 Church Ponds Castle Hedingham

A 15th Century quintessential 3 bedroom cottage in an old medieval village on the Suffolk/Essex Border with large garden, beams and very friendly village with a Castle, Tennis Club with three all weather tennis courts, two pubs and one village shop. The village is a thriving, working village and has constant activities in which to participate.

Guest favourite

Flat

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 352 reviews

Billet Wharf House

My place is at the heart of Leigh-on-Sea Old Town, with its cockle boats, waterside pubs and restaurants, sea birds and beach. You’ll love my place because of the location, the views, and being at the cosy centre of a lively seaside village. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travellers, and families (with kids).

Guest favourite

Home

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviews

St Peter's Cottage, Essex countryside

New build house in outstanding countryside location. Half acre (2000 m2) garden surrounded by open fields with views across the Blackwater River valley in every direction. The house is located next to the ancient monument of St Peter's Church, dating from the 11th century and now a stained glass artists studio.