Vacation rentals in Elmstead Market

Countryside Retreat

Enjoy the lovely setting of this small beautifully renovated railway carriage. Set in a quiet location just outside the City of Colchester & close to the towns of Manningtree & Dedham. With an enclosed garden & lovely views out across the fields it’s the perfect place to relax & unwind whilst the log burner keeps you toasty warm. You will also have sole use of the Pergola. We have a beautiful antique fire pit for you to use. We supply enough wood for a couple of hours. Extra can be bought.

Beautiful 1 bedroom cottage

This lovely private cottage within 20acre gardens has 1 double bedroom, fully equipped kitchen with single oven, 4 hobs, fridge freezer, washing machine, microwave, table and chairs making it suitable for longer or short stays. The bathroom has full size bath with power shower overhead, and the sitting room 2 double sofas, smart tv and wood burner giving the cottage a really cosy feel. Guests will have access to the well known Green Island Gardens and Colchester is only a 5 minute drive away.

Magnificent private flat in Grade 1-listed Tower

A charming apartment located within the Grade 1 listed Layer Marney Tower! This apartment is situated within the main building of the Tower but benefits from its own private entrance and is completely self-contained. The apartment comprises an entrance lobby with a small kitchenette (microwave, fridge, kettle, tableware for 2), a 5-piece modern bathroom (shower, bath, toilet, sink, bidet) and a magnificent master bedroom with a huge four-poster bed. A perfect romantic getaway in the country!

Mistley Thorn Mews Cottage

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Mistley Thorn Mews is located in the historic Georgian port village of Mistley near Manningtree and is attached to the award-winning Mistley Thorn Hotel. Close to all amenities - fab restaurants, shops, galleries and station with mainline services to London Liverpool Street. Enjoy the best of nature on the Essex Way, woodland and riverside walks, as well as water sports. We are also close to the beautiful Dedham Vale and Beth Chatto's Garden.

Stunning cottage overlooking the Stour Estuary

Wherry Cottage is a charming, sympathetically renovated, one-bedroom detached cottage, with stunning views overlooking the Stour Estuary, in the lovely town of Manningtree on the Essex/Suffolk border. The cottage is ideal for a couple looking to escape to the country for a few days but with the convenience of pubs, restaurants, shops and a mainline rail station on your doorstep. Sitting room, fully fitted kitchen, landing/study area, bedroom, dressing room, bathroom and courtyard garden

Luxury, contemporary vineyard property - 2 adults

Toppesfield Wine Centre is a contemporary ‘Scandi-style villa’ with a large open plan lounge/dining area which has a giant picture window overlooking Toppesfield Vineyard and full height glass sliding doors looking out onto a beautiful garden/ private patio with a large outside dining table and a luxurious day bed. It has a luxury bedroom with superking bed, view over the vineyard, luxury bathroom, tennis court and 4 person jacuzzi (2nd bedroom available via Airbnb 4 person listing)

Self Contained Studio in Wivenhoe

Tuck away next to the Wivenhoe woods (upper Wivenhoe), this lovely self-contained studio flat provides comfortable accommodation throughout. The studio is on a cul-de-sac, with its own entrance. It is just a short walk to the University of Essex via Wivenhoe Public pathway. The the train station is also only 15 minute walk away through the Wivenhoe trail. Ideal for 1-2 guests, but a baby or small chid is welcome (providing that you bring your own travel cot & bedding with you).

Luxurious newly built cottage in central Wivenhoe

Set in the heart of Wivenhoe, within close reach of the water front and the village's superb array of shops, pubs and restaurants, this stunning one bedroom cottage has been newly built to an outstanding specification and provides comfortable, luxurious accommodation throughout. There is a fabulous open plan living space and bespoke kitchen, a delightful South facing courtyard, a double bedroom and a luxury bathroom. Perfect year-round holiday cottage, well behaved dogs welcome!

Garden Cottage Annex

Annexe Garden Cottage is located in West Mersea, next door but one to The Fox Inn. Walk to the beach via Cross Lane, further along the beach you can access the Hard. Annexe has off street parking, it's own private entrance & enclosed garden, garden table & chairs. & offers a great holiday base giving you access to both East and West Mersea. The accomendation provides kitchen, living & bedroom area & showeroom/WC. Bedding & towels are hotel quality giving you a relaxing stay.

Kerry’s garden cabin

Welcome to my cabin, set in the garden. Access to the cabin is through the side gate into the garden. Sleeps 2 on a double bed. Attached to my house, separate from the cabin, is the convenient use of your own downstairs shower room/toilet & kitchen area. Cabin is also a games room so guests have use of table tennis, football table, dart board and games. Just updated (May 2026)- new 65” smart TV. Portable AIRCON unit. Parking is in the road just outside the house.

Cosy Annex in Manningtree Mistley Essex

Wisteria Annex is a cosy one bedroom accommodation . Private entrance with private outdoor living spaces. Parking for two cars right next to your entrance . One shower room, one beautiful bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen and a sunny lounge with sky tv including sky movies & sky sports with Free Wi-Fi Located near Mistley Towers near to the town of Manningtree and only 20mins away from the port of Harwich We are pet friendly with fully enclosed safe garden

Riverside gem with a nautical past

In the heart of lower Wivenhoe on the quay, our little self-contained cottage was once part of the home of The Colne Marine and Yacht Company. Its thick brick walls and quiet and pretty disposition, defy its former role as a working yard where timber yachts were crafted and repaired, drawn up inside at high tide. Emma and Charlie welcome guests back time after time to relax and enjoy this very special place. We hope you will join them.