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Cozy comfortable cottage by the sea and water, surrounded by fields and space

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A two-story house with a front door, a garage, and a gravel driveway leading to a wooden gate.
A house with a dark exterior, a front porch with chairs, and a grassy yard.
A river with a stone pathway leading along the water's edge.
A rural landscape with a dirt path, a wooden gate, and a white building in the background.
A traditional pub with a black and white facade, a red lion sign, and a 'FREE HOUSE' banner.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Toys
  • High-speed internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Lee over Sands, ENG
  • Place, Jaywick Sands
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, West Cliff Theatre
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Clacton-on-Sea Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1 (front bedroom)

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2 (back bedroom)

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Clacton-on-Sea

Located in Clacton-on-Sea, this chalet is in a rural area and on a river. Jaywick Martello Tower and Colchester Castle Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Holland Haven Country Park and High Woods Country Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Clacton Pier, or check out an event or a game at Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Lee over Sands, ENG

What's nearby

  • Jaywick Sands - 16 min drive - 12.1 km
  • West Cliff Theatre - 17 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 17 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Princes Theatre - 18 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Clacton Pier - 18 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Great Bentley Station - 14 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Jays - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Creek - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chester Camp Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beach Diner Bar - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy comfortable cottage by the sea and water, surrounded by fields and space pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy comfortable cottage by the sea and water, surrounded by fields and space?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy comfortable cottage by the sea and water, surrounded by fields and space on 2 Nov 2026 start from £324, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cozy comfortable cottage by the sea and water, surrounded by fields and space?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy comfortable cottage by the sea and water, surrounded by fields and space?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy comfortable cottage by the sea and water, surrounded by fields and space?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy comfortable cottage by the sea and water, surrounded by fields and space located?

This family-friendly Clacton-on-Sea chalet is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Jaywick Martello Tower, Brooklands Beach and Jaywick Sands. Clacton Pier and The Wheel Experience are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage, dog-friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
So peaceful n quiet, excellent views all around.Absolutely everything you need in the kitchen! Very comfortable n homely.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2026
Thank you for taking the time to do a review for our cottage. So pleased you had a good time and enjoyed the area.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a loverly cottage to stay in nice walks beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

weekend of peace

we loved our stay in a well stocked kitchen, comfy bed and very quiet area will try and get back asap
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cosy in a beautiful location

Lovely property where the hosts have thought about every need. Great for families with toddlers and for those who like rural walks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well appointed and remote. Perfect.

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Holiday

We had a loverly stay had some nice walks had some nice days on the beach. Nice time had by all x
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2024
Many thanks for your review. Really glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bright and Comfortable

Diana and Simon's house was perfect for our extended family stay. It was very well equipped, bright and comfortable, and a perfect place to have as a base while we attended a wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Many thanks for your review, so pleased that you had a good time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay!

Very nice home in a beautiful area on a nature reserve. The house had everything we could possibly need, including a welcome pack full of goodies! Communication with the owner was easy, and a lot of information about the house and the area was shared. The key was easily accessible in a key lock outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing holiday

We stayed in Humperdinck for 2 nights and what a lovely little house it is! We found it very homely and clean. The neighbours were lonely and gave us ideas of places to visit. We loved playing with the games and enjoyed having dinner in the garden! Thank u for letting us stay in ur lovely home x
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
So pleased you had a good time and enjoyed Humperdink. There is some much to see and do in that area, there never seems enough time, even for us! However, we love to just enjoy the peace, scenery and relaxing atmosphere in and around Humperdink.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bank Holiday wknd getaway

We had some wet weather and some dry sunny weather. Humperdink is perfect for both. The cottage is more than adequately equipped for a relaxing stay and is very welcoming. We had some very enjoyable walks exploring around the area . Will definitely recommend a stay and hope ti come back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
Many thanks for your review, glad you had a good time and enjoyed yourselves.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and relaxing

We wanted to be somewhere quiet and relaxing so our nervous dog wouldn't be disturbed by the fireworks! Humperdink was the ideal location! Although the weather wasn't great the cottage was cosy and warm. The welcome basket was a nice thought too, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful,comfortable cotage

The cottage is very nice and comfortable . It is situated in a beautiful and peaceful location. The area is very safe for children and the lambs are a great attraction for them( Children were helping to feed the lambs ). The area is great for walking and exploring. The owners are very friendly and extremely helpful. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. Thank you. We had a great time.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Many thanks for this review. We are so pleased your stay was successful. Thank you for choosing Humperdink and perhaps we may hear from you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peace and quiet

We stayed for a few days in this house and found it very clean, well equipped, comfortable and just what we wanted. It is probably a rare find on this coast. We walked to the beach most evenings to watch the sunset (about 20 minutes stroll across the nature reserve) and enjoyed the special quality of peace that surrounded us all through our stay. Breakfasts on the patio and suppers on the bench at the front. Very nice neighbours - not intrusive - just friendly with lots of advice to offer if you needed it. The road down to the cottage needs care when driving, but it fine if you negotiate it sensibly. Altogether a beautiful holiday and I would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Humperdinck. The house was cute, clean and comfortable but it was the location that made our stay! The house is located on the edge of marshlands (full of samphire). In the field over the hedge were cows which my son found endlessly entertaining but frustrating…he wanted to feed them.One highlight was when a cow (we named her Betty) escaped onto the road and had to be coaxed back into the field by the farmer.Humperdinck is ideal if you’re looking for somewhere away from it all but within driving distance of pretty villages, seaside resorts and cultural hubs (Colchester).I would say the beach isn’t terribly accessible for those used to city living (tide times?!! Welly boots!) but that didn’t distract from everything else the place has to offer. All in all if you’re a nature and sea lover looking for a peaceful but comfortable base - you’ve found the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

What a find! Unique and Quirky

The owners were very prompt with all email contacts and very helpful with information supplied about the property. The photos on the website give a great indication of the remoteness of Humperdink- two miles from a road, so incredibly peaceful. I loved the wooden floors and tiny stairs which added to a "beach house" charm and the squishy sofas were welcome when we did get a day's bad weather. We were there for the hot Bank Holiday and the sunset was stunning. I have rented many holiday lets and Humperdink is certainly the most impressively equipped I've stayed in . The owners are gracious about dogs who are welcome everywhere except on the beds. The garden isn't enclosed and next door have sheep and cats but all of this is made clear on booking. My dog had a lovely time. Overall I wish I'd booked for longer just to laze around the cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. It's good to hear when our guests have a lovely time and enjoy our cottage with all its quirks and foibles.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage in such a peaceful location and only minutes walk from the sea. We had a relaxing time and Reg our dog loved all the new places to explore. Hosts kept in regular contact throughout our stay which was reassuring.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Toller Aufenthalt in schöner Umgebung – gerne wieder!

Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt in dieser Ferienwohnung. Die Umgebung ist wirklich traumhaft – perfekt zum Entspannen und für Ausflüge in die Natur. Alles war genau so, wie es in der Beschreibung angegeben war, sodass wir uns gut orientieren konnten.Die Gastgeber waren absolut herzlich und hilfsbereit – hier merkt man sofort, dass Gastfreundschaft großgeschrieben wird. Wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt und würden jederzeit wiederkommen.Ein kleiner Verbesserungsvorschlag: Bei der Sauberkeit der Wohnung, insbesondere bei Details wie Oberflächen oder Küchensachen, gibt es noch etwas Luft nach oben. Das trübt aber den insgesamt sehr positiven Gesamteindruck nur minimal.Insgesamt ein toller Urlaub in einer schönen Unterkunft mit perfekten Gastgebern – vielen Dank!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loverly stay

Would recommend this property x
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top Hollidays

Hervorragender, ruhiger, interessanter, ausgeglichener Urlaub. Vielen Dank den Vermietern und den Nachbarn.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2022
Excellent, quiet, interesting, balanced holiday. Many thanks to the landlords and the neighbours. (Translated review) Glad you had a good time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful retreat

Easy process, great house, cosy, warm, brilliantly equipped. The views are brilliant, big skies, abundant wildlife, the area is so quiet I forgot everything that I was stressed about. Lovely decor too. Overall a really relaxing stay in a great house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Thank you for your review, so pleased you enjoyed yourselves and had a good time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and peaceful

Very short but nice stay at humperdink , clean house and lovely peaceful area , will Be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thank you for your comments, glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A cosy cottage in a remote location

We spent a very enjoyable few days at the cottage. Although the weather was cold outside, the cottage was warm and comfortable. It is clean and well-maintained and has the feel of a well-loved home rather than a holiday let. We enjoyed some excellent walking in the area and would love to return in the summer months.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A comfortable house in a beautiful location

We had a lovely stay in Humperdink. The cottage is very nice and comfortable and the location is stunning and so peaceful. As a frazzled NHS worker this was just the relaxing break that I needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2021
So pleased you were able to recharge your batteries, thank you for all you do with the nhs!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birds & beach

Lovely calming spot. Short walk to beach. Well stocked house and facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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