Family-friendly vacation rentals in Southend-on-Sea

We have spent half term at Lisa’s place, the house is very spacious, located in quiet residential area, about 10 minutes walk from the train station and 25-30 from the town centre which was exactly what we wanted. Lovely large property for our group of 9, we love the gym and hot tub plus a basket of goodies on arrival was an unexpected touch. We had a great stay and was so lucky with the weather too, did lots of small trips with kids so train station nearly was very handy. Would definitely recommend it.

My family and I had the most wonderful stay at the River View barn. The barn was lovely and so peaceful with a beautiful view. We had such a great time and would recommend this to everyone.

Angela met us on arrival and made us feel very welcome. The accommodation was great, very clean and comfortable. The hot tub was fab,our grandchildren absolutely loved it! Howletts wildlife park was less than five minute drive away. The location was peaceful. Our grandchildren loved feeding the goats and chickens in the morning and toasting marshmallows over the fire pit in the evening. Would absolutely recommend this place. Thank you Angela for a wonderful weekend.

Highly recommended. The lodge was lovely, spacious and had everything we needed. We will definitely be coming back!

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!

Wow! This house was amazing for our group of 18. We fit so comfortably - there were even a couple of rooms we didn't need! The grounds are beautiful and spacious, and the common areas were absolutely perfect for our large gatherings (which is where we spent most of our time!). The hot tub was a massive hit, and we have to mention the Raj Indian Ocean restaurant just five minutes away – the food was incredible. This was truly one of the best weekends ever, and the house and its fantastic spaces were key to that!

Perfect for a party of 6 to 8 people, great social spaces and helpful host. We had a fabulous time and will definitely return again. Thank you Emily

Booked very last minute for a weekend away. A very comfortable, well equipped stay. Homely and inviting.

I had a wonderful stay here with friends. The house was perfect for our needs, spotlessly clean, well equipped & tastefully decorated, just as described. The beds & bed linen were so comfy & luxurious too! Sophie was incredibly helpful & responsive to any questions that I had. I hope to return again one day!

We really enjoyed our stay at Maya’s cottage. We would love to come back and would recommend to anyone wanting a place to stay in Whitstable!

Lovely stylish home in a great location a short walk from the high street. Parking on the street was a little problematic but there is a car park (pay and display/Ringgo) less thank 5 minutes walk away.

Host was lovely. Polite, helpful and quick to help with all queries i had. Place itself was perfect for our little getaway to see family. Garden was great size for dogs to chill outside when needed. Kitchen had everything needed when away from home. Overal very happy with the service and home will definitely use again when visiting next.

What an amazing place, Seasalter Cabin provided us with a “home” to stay for 4 days. There were lots of options if you want to eat out, or cook! We love your kitchen and that dining table. Feeling energised and chilled afterwards. Thank you!

Had a lovely stay at Reubens place, was just as described and immaculate, beautiful garden.

Alison dough cottage was lovely and spacious, great for dogs. High end fixtures and fittings. lovely welcome hamper. whitstable right on your doorstep, with parking places in street around the back. pubs restaurants and takeaways a stones throw away.

We had a lovely time at the cottage - great location, found parking nearby, easy to get to shops, pubs and restaurants. Cosy and cute! And a short walk from the beachfront

Accommodation: The caravan itself was spotless and well-equipped with all the modern amenities one could need. The kitchen was fully stocked with utensils and appliances, making it easy to prepare meals. The living area was cosy and comfortable, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. The beds were incredibly comfortable, ensuring a good night’s sleep. Bonus did not need to take bed linen as the beds were made up Facilities: The park’s facilities were top-notch. The communal areas were clean and well-maintained, and the on-site shop had everything we needed. The kids loved the playground and the swimming pool, which were both safe and fun.

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

Lovely place with great facilities and Wendy was so nice and welcoming.

Van is in one of the best spots for views and privacy. Very comfortable with everything you need close by. Another fab stay.

It was a nice place to enjoy the time with family. The caravan it’s small inside but very cozy, we was like it. Everything is very close what was good. If I would come back there again? 100% yes.

The lodge is absolutely beautiful, and stunningly clean and well equipped. We had a very relaxing few days, enjoying the peaceful surroundings and the hot tub. Also ate at a couple of places recommended by Sarah & Marc and they were both excellent. Would definitely return!

We were very impressed on arrival. Lovely peaceful grounds, pool bigger than we’d expected and great games area. Good place to stay with our extended family, good central location, really enjoyed nearby Canterbury. We were lucky with the weather. We visited Howletts zoo & 2 different sea-sides. The house is quite warm, it’s great fans are provided in all bedrooms. Improvements- Need better extraction for the kitchen- & update the book on what to do if the smoke alarm goes off! The agency were quick to help but with poor phone signal this was tricky to arrange. Bigger beds/ new mattresses Downstairs loo had no toilet lid Other reviews mentioned cobwebs & the place seeming a bit ‘tired’, I’d agree with some of that but it didn’t stop us having a wonderful time & a few cobwebs don’t bother me, everything else was clean and we’d love to return .

This was our second visit to the Lighthouse and it still is an amazing place, from the panoramic sea views to a lovely warm inviting home. A dip in the pool before breakfast, sitting with a coffee watching the seascape, as far as Essex and beyond, sunsets and so much more. I will make the same comment as I did last, this goes for the whole of our party across 3 generations and the dogs, the only bad thing about the Lighthouse is having to leave. Hopefully this will not be our last visit.