A recently renovated holiday home located in Holland-on-Sea, The Retreat features a garden. It is set 500 metres from Clacton Beach and provides bicycle parking. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. This holiday home also provides guests with a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Holland-on-Sea, like cycling. Alresford is 17 km from The Retreat, while Colchester Castle is 27 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 81 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 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

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.8
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  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosting couple were very kind and clearly pay particular attention to keeping The Retreat clean and comfortable for their guests. Very well priced for your own little home to enjoy, in a nice area, that is well located for zoo trips etc. We...
  • Barry
    Cyprus Cyprus
    Lovely house we were able to turn it into "our home" for the 10 nights we were lucky enough to have it. Very nicely done and well maintained property. Very comfy and clean. Great location. Round the corner from the beach, which was great for...
  • Cynthia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, modern and perfect for short stay. Only 5mins to the beach.
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

9.9
9.9
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

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible 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
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating 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 3 km)
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

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

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is 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
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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.

  • The Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • Check-in at The Retreat is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The Retreat is 0.7 miles from the centre 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 you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

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

    • Cycling
    • Bowling
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beach
    • Live music/performance

  • The Retreat can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

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