Browsing 12 self-catering properties within a 8 mile radius of Southminster

Bouncers Farm, Wickham Hall Lane, Wickham Bishops, Wickham, Maldon, Essex, CM8 3JJ, tel: 01621 891330, www.operaintheorchard.co.uk
Alternative Accommodation with 4 units £40-£120 pupw  sleeps 3
The coast of Essex was once a smuggler's paradise where overtaxed locals sneaked tea, beer and spirits into the country. Bouncers Farm is a refuge of a different kind where those overtaxed by work can hide themselves away.

Bassetts Lane, WOODHAM WALTER, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4BX, tel: 01787 211129 , www.meadowsbarn.co.uk
Self-catering with 4 units £630-£980 pupw  sleeps 2-12
Meadows Barn is a new barn converted into luxury Four Star Gold Enjoy England awarded apartments in the peace and tranquillity of the picturesque Chelmer Valley in Chelmsford, Essex.

Maldon, Essex, CM9 8UH, tel: 07729 456912, www.oseaisland.co.uk
Self-catering with 135 units £309-£6677 pupw
A private island enclosed by four miles of beaches and coastline, just 45 miles from central London. The Edwardian style Manor House sleeps 20, as well as 10 period cottages.

10 Main Road, St. Lawrence Bay, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7LY, tel: 01621 779434, www.slcaravans.co.uk
Holiday Park with 215 units £140 pupw  sleeps 2
Park on coast of River Blackwater, quiet, cosy and friendly. Water sports, sailing, skiing and fishing available. Family run since 1948.

In or near Chelmsford
Self-catering with 5 units £100-£420 pupw  sleeps 3-6
Spectacular views over River Crouch. These new apartments have doorstep access to 200 acres of rolling farmland and River Walks.

In or near Southminster
Self-catering with 1 unit £375-£625 pupw  sleeps 8-9
Spacious house in a quiet private lane on the seafront overlooking the Blackwater Estuary, perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts.