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Cool Places to Stay with a Pool in Essex

The Delta Radiant - Essex
9.0 33 reviews

The Delta Radiant

chalet, Leysdown-on-Sea
Just 500 yards from Leysdown Beach, this chalet offers a unique stay near Historic Chatham Dockyard, 39 kilometres away.
Enjoy a family-friendly retreat with a heated pool, on-site restaurant, and bar, perfect for an unusual accommodation experience.
The Stables At Sprotts Farm - Essex
9.8 64 reviews

The Stables At Sprotts Farm

bungalow, Suffolk
Discover this unique stay in Suffolk, a converted barn on 10 acres of private grounds offering a secluded rural escape.
This unusual accommodation sleeps four and boasts a heated outdoor pool, games room, and BBQ area for a memorable getaway.
3 Bed Caravan Sleeps 8 - Parking, Bbq, Pool - Essex
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3 Bed Caravan Sleeps 8 - Parking, Bbq, Pool

cabin, Clacton on Sea
Just a short drive from Holland Haven Country Park, this cabin in Clacton-on-Sea offers a unique stay near coastal attractions.
This 40 square meter cabin sleeps eight, featuring a kitchen, garden, and an outdoor swimming pool for a memorable getaway.
Sonny Cottage - Essex
9.6 24 reviews

Sonny Cottage

cabin
Directly on the Essex coast, this static caravan offers a unique stay with beach access.
This well-equipped, two-bedroom cabin sleeps four and features a south-facing deck with secure gates, ideal for families.

Unique Places to Stay with a Hot Tub in Essex

Luxury Rural Retreat In A Cosy Hut Near The Coast - Essex
10 156 reviews

Luxury Rural Retreat In A Cosy Hut Near The Coast

cabin, Little Clacton
Located in historic Hunting Lodge land in North Essex, this cabin offers countryside views and is within 24 kilometres of coastal towns.
Discover a unique stay with a log burner, outdoor wood-fired bath, and fire pit, perfect for a one-of-a-kind escape.
Coggeshall Lodge Pet - Essex
10 2 reviews

Coggeshall Lodge Pet

chalet, Earls Colne, Colchester
Nestled in Earls Colne, Colchester, this chalet offers a unique stay just 500 yards from the Aura Spa and a short drive to Freeport Outlet Village.
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind stay with a private verandah hot tub, accommodating four guests across two en-suite bedrooms, perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Chalet ∙ 3 Bedrooms ∙ 6 Guests - Essex
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Chalet ∙ 3 Bedrooms ∙ 6 Guests

chalet, Earls Colne
Nestled within The Essex Golf and Country Club grounds near Earls Colne, this chalet offers a unique stay with access to an 18-hole championship golf course and the Aura Spa.
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind stay with a private outdoor hot tub, sleeping six across three bedrooms, perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Hilltop Shepherds Hut & Hot Tub With Estuary View - Essex
9.9 33 reviews

Hilltop Shepherds Hut & Hot Tub With Estuary View

cabin
Nestled on 10 acres of rolling countryside near Purleigh, this Shepherd's Hut offers a unique stay with distant views of the Blackwater Estuary and New Hall Wine Estate.
Enjoy a private hot tub and wood burner in this 18’ x 8’ cabin, a perfect base for exploring the St Peter's Way footpath, with a historic pub and shop just 10 minutes away.

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Unique Family-Friendly Stays in Essex

Farm Stay By River, Hare Cottage - Essex
10 12 reviews

Farm Stay By River, Hare Cottage

farm
Set in rural Essex, Hare Cottage is an 18th-century bakehouse and brewery offering a unique stay amid 40 acres of water meadows.
This family-friendly farm provides an unusual accommodation experience with on-site produce, rare breed cattle, and abundant birdlife.
The Bungalow - Essex
9.9 32 reviews

The Bungalow

cabin
Just 500 yards from the beach, this secluded cabin in Saint Osyth's nature reserve offers a unique stay.
This cosy, family-friendly cabin sleeps five and boasts a fully equipped kitchen, perfect for a relaxing escape.
Hideaway 2 - Rural Cabin With Hot Tub - Essex
9.6 10 reviews

Hideaway 2 - Rural Cabin With Hot Tub

cabin, Cold Norton
Discover a unique stay near Chelmsford, a rural cabin by the river, close to Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre and Blackwater Leisure Centre.
This log cabin offers a quirky retreat for four, featuring a king-size bed, log burner, full kitchen, and a private wood-fired hot tub in Hideaway 2.
1 Bd Cabin Parking - Essex
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1 Bd Cabin Parking

cabin, Colchester
Discover a unique stay in Colchester, just 3.4 kilometres from Colchester Castle and 7.2 kilometres from Colchester Zoo.
This 30 square meter cabin offers a one-of-a-kind stay for up to three guests, featuring a kitchen with a fridge and microwave, plus complimentary WiFi.

Unique Pet-Friendly Accommodation in Essex

Farm Stay Over-looking Water Meadows "Barn Owl" - Essex
10 17 reviews

Farm Stay Over-looking Water Meadows "Barn Owl"

farm
Nestled by water meadows and a river near Great Canfield, this farm offers an idyllic rural escape with abundant wildlife and farm produce.
Experience a unique stay at this family-friendly farm, boasting 2 bedrooms and accommodating 4 guests with a log burner and a commitment to sustainability.
55 M² Lodge ∙ 2 Bedrooms ∙ 6 Guests - Essex
9.3 52 reviews

55 M² Lodge ∙ 2 Bedrooms ∙ 6 Guests

chalet
Just 500 yards from the beach, this chalet on Mersea Holiday Park offers a unique stay near dog-friendly coastal paths.
This 55 square meter chalet sleeps 6, boasting a kitchen, indoor pool access, and a garden, perfect for a family-friendly getaway.
Saltmarsh - Shepherds Hut - Essex
10 36 reviews

Saltmarsh - Shepherds Hut

cabin, East Mersea
Secluded on 20 acres of Mersea Barns farmland, this romantic shepherds hut offers a unique stay near the quiet creeks of East Mersea.
Enjoy a cosy wood-burning stove and a fully functional kitchenette in this one-of-a-kind stay, perfect for two guests.
Lodge ∙ 2 Bedrooms ∙ 4 Guests - Essex
9.6 5 reviews

Lodge ∙ 2 Bedrooms ∙ 4 Guests

chalet, East Bergholt
Located in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this chalet offers immediate access to Constable Country and scenic walks.
Enjoy a stylish, Scandinavian-inspired lodge with a hot tub and bi-fold doors, providing a unique stay for up to four guests.
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