Holiday rentals with outdoor seating in City of Colchester

Anne’s place is an impressive modern house in the bones of a Victorian semi. The kitchen is a fantastic, light space, ideal for entertaining. There is also living room seating and an excellent TV and piano as part of the open plan area. The bedrooms are plain but incredibly clean and comfortable. Everything about the place just works. Communication is with an agency, but they were fast and helpful. It’s on a quiet, family street 10 minutes to the station and a short bus ride or 25-minute walk to the centre. Tip to anyone staying - you only need to tap the keypad, not push.

Petra and Steve were great hosts who responded very quickly to any of our queries and even came out to let us in after our group got spilt up which was very much appreciated. Ample space for our large party, thank you very much! :)

This was my first booking with Airbnb so I didnt really know what to expect but Mel has certainly set the standard. She is a friendly, helpful, honest, and incredibly responsive host. The house was exactly as described and the quiet location was perfect for us. We'll definitely stay again when we return to Mersea Island, which was beautiful too!

Stayed for 5 nights whilst working within Cambridge. great place to stay, definitely recommend

We had an amazing stay at Kathryn’s and would definitely recommend. It was a perfect space for the whole family with all the amenities we needed plus was a walkable distance from town. Kathryn communicated promptly before and during our stay and recommended some lovely spots to visit in the town

We had a lovely one-night stay at this beautiful Victorian house on Lyndewode Road. The location is fantastic—quiet yet very central. The home is spacious, full of charm, and thoughtfully maintained, with elegant details that make it truly special. It’s equipped with superb appliances, and we especially appreciated the collection of books and classic and jazz music CDs—such a cozy, cultured touch. The host was also super helpful and welcoming, which made our stay even more enjoyable. A truly memorable space—we only wish we could have stayed longer!

We loved our stay here for a hen do! It had plenty of space both indoors and outdoors for activities. Hot tub was lovely and so nice to have the big table next to it which made it another social space. We were worried about parking beforehand so only brought six cars (guidelines said around 7 would fit) but actually we could’ve blocked each other in and easily fitted 8 cars as none of us had really big cars. We used the bbq which was so nice one evening and had a lovely sunset view. Beds were comfy and had everything we needed stocked up.

Absolutely perfect stay in a beautiful area. The house was spotless and even bigger than the photos show! It was perfect for 4 adults and my 16 month old daughter. Stuart sent great instructions through and loads of information about the local area, although we actually loved the house and grounds so much that we didn’t venture any further - we had a lovely few relaxing days in the house and walks around the woodland. My daughter even got to feed the goats. Will definitely come back, and will do a summer visit too as the pool looked beautiful.

Good accommodation in a beautiful area, very quiet, perfect for a " getaway." Accommodation was very clean.

Beautiful setting, clean room - just what we needed for a brief stay during a wedding. Great communication and pretty setting, would recommend!

We enjoyed our second stay at Helens apartment, fantastic property very well equipped with everything you need and more , very good location and Helen is a very responsive , friendly and helpful host. Thank you

Sea View is a comfortable flat which is in a perfect location for visiting family in the Southend area or exploring this part of Essex. The flat has a lovely view across to the River Thames estuary. The flat has two bedrooms with comfortable beds, a well equipped kitchen, a clean bathroom with hot shower and a comfortable lounge / dinning room. The flat is well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. There is parking for a small car with off road free parking for something bigger. The flat is easy to access with clear instructions for the key pad and with using the heating etc. The flat is in a good location for many tourist attractions in the area and within walking distance of local shops, pubs and the shore line. Trevor is a very helpful host who provided lots of information and advice prior to our visit. He was very understanding when we reported an minor accident to a furnishing and we resolved the issue amicably. Thanks Trevor and our apologies.

This Airbnb was perfect for a few days when had a few things to do around London. It had parking outside for one car. It was private, cozy and warm. I would stay again

We stayed two nights in this beautiful Georgian garden flat and felt very at home. Antony is super friendly and sent a detailed welcome pack ahead of time including tips for things to see and food recommendations. The kitchen was well equipped (we like to cook for ourselves) and generously provided lots of bits and bobs including milk (soya as well as regular), bread and juice. The garden front and back is very pretty and lovely to sit out in. The wifi was powerful enough to watch shows on our phones, although it was nice to read/play games and not just sit in front of a screen. Absolutely recommend staying here if you want to explore Sheppey (particularly if you want to visit Elmley reserve but stay somewhere homely and cheaper!).

We stayed at Andrew & Edwina's place the last week of April 2025. The hosts were very communicative and helpful throughout the process. The flat looked like the pictures and was in a good location. It was an easy walk to the city center, groceries, restaurants, etc. We enjoyed our stay there and would recommend their flat to anyone interested in staying in Cambridge.

Absolutely loved our stay in Cambridge! The property was beautiful, clean and perfect for a bank holiday getaway. We loved how peaceful it was and how walkable it was to the centre - would definitely stay again!

Wow! it's the easiest way to describe our whole stay. The apartment was fantastic, from the moment you stepped in, it felt like home. A place to unwind and relax. Everything is placed in such a lovely way that it feels like you put it there yourself it genuinely felt like our own home. The view from the balcony was incredible. Being able to sit there and drink a coffee looking out over the ocean was amazing. We really enjoyed our stay here and would love to come back again for another get away!! Thank you to Mark and Maxine for hosting such a fabulous apartment!

Sam’s place is at a fantastic location with everything within a short walk. The bed was probably the comfiest I have ever slept in. The place was spacious and stylish and had everything we needed. Would stay again and would recommend!

Great location for us visiting family nearby. Little peace of paradise. Tucked away overlooking a beautiful garden. Carole was a great host, cottage was very welcoming. Clean, warm and cosy. We only stayed one night sadly but could have easily stayed longer. Slept so well in the comfy bed. Would definitely book again.

I was a short term visitor for a brief overnight stay but everything was great. Plenty of space, easy logistics and spotlessly clean. Would use again.

What a find, this annexe! Very comfortable indeed! Close to Cambridge and some lovely estates (Anglesey Abbey, Tea Gardens Grantchester, etc). All amenities are provided, the bedroom and walk in dressing are a big size. Very comfortable bed. When the sun is out (and it was) the lovely garden is a great plus! Viv was always ready to help or give information when we needed it. Jams, butter, milk, coffee, tea, drinks etc were all provided. It felt like a home from home. We do hope to come again.

My partner and I left the hustle and bustle of London for a peaceful getaway in Lanbeach, and it was exactly what we needed. The place was spotless, cozy, and just as described. We loved how quiet and relaxing the area was, yet still close to local spots. The host Robert was friendly and responsive, making the whole stay smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a calm retreat—would definitely return!

We had a wonderful long Easter weekend at this apartment, booked easily even though it was very last minute due to being let down by another owner. Thank you to Caroline for being so helpful and super responsive. The location is perfect to explore Felixstowe on foot and it’s handy having private off-road parking. We played mini-golf, ate out at some great spots, used the huge park down the road, went to the arcades on the pier and swam at the leisure centre just across the road. The space is beautiful, spacious, clean and we had everything that we needed, and more. Clear instructions and helpful information on the pre-arrival details too. Our daughters didn’t want to leave! We’d love to return again.

Just a lovely, cosy nest. Immaculate and peaceful. Very comfortable bed and I’d be delighted to stay there again.