• Entire home
  • 700 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
    In all areas • 103 Mbps
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
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The Retreat is located in Holland-on-Sea, just 17 miles from Colchester Castle and 19 miles from Flatford. This recently renovated vacation home is located a 5-minute walk from Clacton Beach and 10 miles from Alresford. There's a picnic area and guests have access to free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. Leading onto a patio, the vacation home consists of 2 bedrooms. Providing a terrace with garden views, this vacation home also provides guests with a satellite flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the vacation home can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Colchester Zoo is 24 miles from The Retreat, while Ipswich Station is 29 miles away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 50 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Debam90
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is our 2nd time staying at The Retreat and we love it. Perfect size accommodation for myself, my partner and our 2year old son. (Last time we stayed he was 1) It really does feel like a home away from home. A shirt 2 minute walk to thr...
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic property and exceptional hosts! I concur with all of the positive reviews already left for The Retreat. Every detail has been thought of, it really is top top quality accommodation and perfectly located, being within easy walking...
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location and facilities and great hosts. Everything we needed was mostly there, and the Prosecco and milk provided was a nice touch. Lovely lounge and table to watch TV or play games, which is much is a much better arrangement than...

Host Info

10
10
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

This hidden gem is a newly refurbished two-bedroom bungalow in Holland on Sea and approximately 1 Mile from Clacton on Sea pier. The retreat has a quiet secluded patio garden. The luxury master bedroom has rising TV from bed footer, second bedroom with single and pull out second bed. Shower bathroom. Modern fully fitted kitchen, sitting/dining room with large TV, Wi-Fi and Netflix. Off street parking with electric car-charger.
We have lovely sandy beaches at Holland on Sea and Clacton on Sea, there are lots of parks and seafront walks,Clacton on Sea has Pier 2 Theatres with lots to do to entertain all age groups
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Internet
Fast free Wifi 103 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
Building Characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 crib available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Retreat

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Retreat on this page.

  • Yes, The Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Retreat can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Retreat is 0.7 miles from the center of Holland-on-Sea. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Bowling
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beach
    • Live music/Performance

  • Check-in at The Retreat is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.