Family-friendly holiday rentals in Rochford District

What a hidden gem of a place! We feel so lucky to have found Stable Oak Cottages and to have spent New Year there with our family celebrating our sons 18th. The place was gorgeous and the hot tub such a treat! The alpacas were great entertainment and the luxurious little touches from bath robes and sliders, to home baked bread and muffins were just wonderful. Highly recommend.

Lovely cottage for a getaway Clean, comfy spacious and all the amenities hot tub was great! Wendy was a great host and I’d certainly recent recommend!

Absolutely amazing. Beautiful inside and the grounds were even better. I booked this for my mum 60th birthday and we all had an incredible time. All rooms were beautiful with a lovely kitchen too, even better the welcome pack they leave you. The wrap around veranda was the highlight for us, we spent most of the days on that with the hot tub, we were lucky enough to have good weather so we could really make the most of it. The fishing lake was lovely my partner fished and enjoyed it. The owner was always happy to answer any questions whenever I needed them. Thankyou so much.

Very clean, bedding and towels smelled great. Hot tub was very relaxing, nice farmland surroundings and would recommend shoes/boots that can withstand the mud!

Fantastic facilities for a big group weekend away; we were a group of 18 and had plenty of space and the sleeping arrangements were great. The property has been redeveloped to accommodate large groups. Karen was very helpful before and after the booking, asking about bedroom set up (twin vs double) and also giving instructions around check-in and check-out. The garden is fantastic and we enjoyed making use of that and the hot tub! We also had caterers in on the Saturday night who had cooked at the venue before and the enormous dining table was brilliant for our celebration.

Booked a long weekend away with my husband and two girls and had a wonderful time! I would 100% recommend Wakes Hall Lodges; the location is so peaceful (you wouldn’t even realise there are other lodges nearby!) lovely views as well. Check in was so easy and the lodge was spotless on arrival. The hot tub is a great feature and was so nice to relax in. Really spacious inside and comfy beds. I would recommend eating at the nearby Swan pub- food was great! Will definitely be looking to book again!

This is the second time I have stayed at Andy’s place for a hen-do! All the hens absolutely loved the house and all the land surrounding it. Rooms are all spacious and could easily fit 10 hens in each downstairs room. The hot tub was a massive hit too - it’s basically a mini swimming pool! Andy was more than happy to have our party host external activities (flower crown making, life drawing and cocktail making). We had asked if it would be possible for a slightly earlier check in to decorate, and Andy was able to do this for us which was a massive help! Any issue we had, Andy was really quick to respond. We had a leaky sink, and within 10-mins of sending the text, Andy had sent a handyman to the house to sort! Great stay, and would happily stay here many times again. Thanks Andy.

Stunning house in the perfect location to explore Whitstable and beyond. It's so homely and looks even better than the pictures. Sophie was super responsive and nothing was too much. She kindly left a birthday cake for our mum as we were celebrating her birthday. Lovely personal touches around the home. Decor is very tastefully done for a seaside home. Wouldn't hesitate recommending or returning to this beautiful house! Close to the beach, restaurants, harbour and the bus stop if you want to go to Canterbury or other places is less than 5 mins from the house. Little tricky to always find a parking space but once parked up you won't need to move it. Sophie and her husband were just excellent hosts, you won't regret booking this for the perfect Whitstable getaway!

The house is beautifully kept with everything you need. The enclosed garden is fabulous for the dogs safety. Bed is extremely comfortable. Off street parking is very handy. Close to my family for ease of visiting

Charlotte was an excellent host. We appreciated her flexibility, attention to detail and prompt responds. The home is beautifully decorated and very well set up for a great stay in Whitstable.

Great place for us to stay having two daughters in Bishops Stortford. Very clean and well equipped property. Lovely garden space.

Fantastic cottage. Right in the centre yet quietly tucked away. Excellent host, perfect communication and welcome. Highly recommend.

We enjoyed every minute at The Stable! Beautiful interior, comfortable, quirky and classy, with everything you could need. Garden is a little sun trap. The bath is such a treat. Welcome pack was generous and much appreciated. Within walking distance to Southend centre, beach, Leigh-on-Sea and transport into London. Hosts were very friendly, helpful and responsive. Couldn’t recommend it more! Will definitely be back if they will have us!

Cosy little cottage, great communication and beds were made up as requested on arrival. Use of BBQ and toys for the kids was a welcome addition. A bit far from the beach for my little kids but lovely area with lots of wildlife, peaceful and secluded.

Beautiful location. Flat clean and comfortable. Amazing views from the sitting room and bedroom windows. Lise very accommodating and quick to respond to queries. Overall a very pleasant stay. The dogs enjoyed it too! Would definitely return.

Jenny, I hope you like my review, we enjoyed our short holiday in your caravan. I think you will need to fix some of the furniture, like the wardrobe door in the double room. Otherwise everything was fine, thanks. Peter

A lovely caravan in a beautifully quiet location with a great view, but on a park which offers lots of activities and facilities. Really comfortable beds. Ideal for couples as 3 doubles. Sharon always replied quickly when I messaged and was helpful. I’m sure we will be back in the future.

Had a great stay. Comfy bed, great location and Wendy was helpful with local amenities . Will be back for sure

Absolutely fabulous!! What a perfect place! The location is superb, just enough out of the way to be quiet and see all the stars, yet close enough to the cities and transportation to get anywhere you need without a fuss. Plus the pool and the gardens!! What a fantastic treat! Alex was so wonderfully accommodating and helpful! She had all the little niceties, especially for a family, that made our stay just a little bit easier. Super clean and comfortable. We could not have asked for a better host or accommodations!

Simple, easy and cosy caravan with all the conveniences. Normally I’m Not fussed about WiFi but I had to work whilst I was there and having WiFi in the van was a useful touch. The place was clean and tidy and got warm quickly, perfect for a little autumn getaway.

A fantastic lodge which had everything we needed for our stay and was spotlessly clean. Michelle was lovely and met us on arrival to explain everything. Would highly recommend.

Great house for our family holiday - lots of space, comfortable and amazing views! Lots to do in the surrounding area too - enjoyable walks into Herne Bay and Reculver a highlight for us. Maggie was responsive and helpful throughout.

better than I expected to be honest clean etc comfortable