We had a lovely stay at Goddard's Mead. Rob and Sharon have done an amazing job transforming this historic building into a cosy spot. From the warm welcome from them and Bonnie to the peaceful surroundings, everything felt just right. The location is perfect for exploring Essex’s charming villages like Thaxted, which are packed with history and beautiful buildings. Definitely recommend taking the time to wander around and soak it all in. Great place!

We stayed at this charming cottage on a working farm and it was surprisingly private. The owners, Robert and Sharon, were lovely and very welcoming. The place itself is really spacious, with a well-equipped kitchen and a comfy bed that we slept like logs on. The garden is perfect for dogs, totally secluded and nicely furnished. There are plenty of walks nearby and we enjoyed exploring. Thaxted’s restaurants, especially The Star and The Maypole, are worth a visit. All in all, we’d definitely recommend it!

We had such a lovely stay in this charming little spot tucked away in a peaceful area. The owners were genuinely friendly and eager to help whenever we needed anything. It’s just far enough from everything to keep that privacy, but still close enough if you need assistance. The hot tub was a real highlight after a long day of cycling. One thing to mention - it’s right under Stansted’s flight path, so there’s quite a bit of noise from planes. We got used to it quickly though and it didn’t ruin our trip at all. Would definitely recommend!

We had such a lovely stay at the cottage! The location is perfect - peaceful and quiet, with stunning views of the surrounding farms. We loved seeing the horses and the owners were super friendly, making sure we had everything we needed. Definitely a spot we’ll be returning to!

We absolutely loved our stay at Goddard Mead! The cottage had everything we needed and the walks right outside were perfect. The warm welcome from the owners made it even more special. Lovely people indeed!

We loved the cosy vibe of the cottage, especially the log burner and hot tub. The hosts were lovely and made us feel at home. Definitely coming back!

We had a fantastic stay! The place was super peaceful and really well equipped. The hot tub was a highlight and everyone was so friendly. If you’re after some calm and quiet, this is definitely the spot to choose. Lovely indeed!

We stayed at this charming cottage and honestly, it had everything we needed - we didn’t have to bring much at all! The owners, Sharon and Rob, were super quick to reply if we had questions. The welcome pack was really helpful, full of useful info and some nice touches for us and the dogs. The enclosed garden was perfect for the pups and the hot tub was just fantastic after a day out. Overall, a lovely spot for a relaxing break. We’ll definitely be coming back!

Really enjoyed the walk around the fields, the place was charming and the dogs loved it! Definitely recommend.

We absolutely loved staying here! The cottage is in such a peaceful spot, perfect for unwinding. The hot tub was a real highlight and everything inside was spotless and well-equipped. Plenty of lovely walks nearby, definitely a place we’d visit again. Highly recommend!

We recently stayed at Goddard's Mead and honestly, it was lovely. Rob and Sharon have done a fantastic job converting this historic building with such care. They gave us a warm welcome and Bonnie was adorable! The location's perfect for exploring Essex - we loved wandering around Thaxted and nearby villages, soaking in all the history. It’s a really cosy place for a relaxing break and we’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking to unwind in beautiful surroundings.

We had a lovely time exploring the fields with the dogs, really enjoyed the peaceful walk. Would recommend!

The cottage was really charming and in a perfect spot for what we wanted-peaceful and away from busy areas. The hot tub was a lovely bonus! Owners were super helpful without being intrusive. They've got it just right!

We stayed at a charming cottage, perfect for relaxing away from busy areas. The hot tub was amazing and the owners were friendly without being intrusive at all!

We had a fantastic stay at this cosy cottage tucked away on a working farm, yet it felt surprisingly private. The owners, Robert and Sharon, are genuinely lovely and welcoming. The place is super spacious, with a well-equipped kitchen and a comfy bed that we didn't want to leave. The garden is perfect for dogs - totally secluded and furnished nicely. There are plenty of walks nearby and Thaxted’s restaurants, like The Star and The Maypole, are well worth a visit. Highly recommended!

Really loved the tranquil vibe here, the Jacuzzi was just perfect!

We had a fantastic stay at this little gem! The setting is beautifully private, yet close enough to everything we needed. The owners were super friendly and made sure we had everything we wanted, without intruding. The hot tub was a real highlight after a long day of cycling, honestly. The only thing to note is the noise from planes overhead, as it’s right under the flight path. It took us a couple of hours to get used to it, but it didn’t ruin our trip at all. Would definitely come back!

We had a really relaxing stay! The cottage was spotless and had everything we needed, plus some nice little extras. Highly recommend!

We really enjoyed our stay at Goddard Mead! The cottage had everything we needed and the walks right outside were a lovely touch. The owners made us feel so welcome-such lovely people. Would definitely return!

We needed a dog walking getaway and it was just spot on. Lovely place to stay, with great pubs and eateries nearby. Plenty of countryside for off-road adventures and the dog refused to get in the car to leave!

We had an amazing stay at this cottage! The place is clearly well looked after and has everything you could need. Our dogs loved the nearby walks and meeting all the farm animals, especially Penelope the pig, was such a treat. The host was super friendly and responsive. Definitely a great getaway and we’ll be returning soon!

We loved the stunning place, so clean and comfy and the hot tub was just perfect! Definitely recommend.

We had a wonderful stay at this good place. The location is just so peaceful and private - perfect for relaxing. The owners are genuinely lovely and always happy to help without intruding on your space. The hot tub was a real treat after a long day cycling around. One thing to note, though, is that the cottage is quite close to Stansted’s flight path, so there’s quite a bit of noise from the planes. We got used to it quickly and it didn’t ruin our trip, but it’s worth mentioning if noise bothers you. Overall, a lovely place!

We loved how well everything was organised, from the cosy place to the friendly hosts who couldn’t do enough for us. It truly felt like a home away from home. We’ll definitely be coming back soon!

Really enjoyed our time here. The place was spotless, had everything we needed and the hot tub was a highlight!

We loved the cosy feel of the log burner and the peaceful surroundings. The hosts were really friendly. Can't wait to come back for longer!

We loved this cosy cottage - the hot tub and log burner made it so special. Hosts were lovely, super peaceful. Can’t wait to come back!

Really enjoyed our stay, the cottage had everything needed.

We really enjoyed staying here. The place is peaceful, perfect for unwinding and our dog loved it!

We loved staying at this charming cottage! It’s perfectly tucked away for peace but still close to shops and restaurants. The hot tub was fantastic and the underfloor heating made everything super cosy. Rob, Sharon and Bonnie made us feel right at home. Can’t wait to return!

Had a great time. The views are fantastic. Staff were incredibly helpful.

We had a great break. The lodge had fabulous views of the estuary and the spa facilities were great. The staff at reception and at the spa/restaurant were very responsive and helpful.

We had a lovely holiday. We stayed in Ferry Hills, the view is just breathtaking and sitting in bed in the master suite looking out onto the estuary was lovely. The property was well equipped and clean. We used the spa everyday as the kids enjoyed the pool a lot. Only drawback to be honest was the sales staff chasing us trying to get us to either buy a property or a timeshare, on the second day of our holiday we were called 5 times and then several the next day- basically Until we agreed to meet them, kind of put a dampener on our holiday to be honest, it wasn’t what we were there for, we were there to relax.

Absolutely stunning setting overlooking the estuary. The lodge was top quality and the swimming pool and changing facilities were excellent. Would highly recommend.

Great stay, staff were very helpful, cheers

Beautiful lodge, staff can't do enough to help...service was amazing! Stunning views - perfect family break!

Excellent accommodation with the most beautiful view. A great pool and spa facilities on site too. We will definitely be back.

We thoroughly enjoyed our short break stay at Dylan Coastal Resort. Superb accommodation with a magnificent view which is constantly changing. A spa to completely relax in with incorporates the view. Fab helpful staff with so much to see and do in fabulous countryside. We will be back.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dylan Coastal Resort. Our sonnet lodge was perfect, quiet and fely very luxury, it had everything we needed including robes and complimentary slippers. A quooker instant boiling hot water tap. The resort facilities were outstanding and the views were beautiful. Location was perfect, the castle and small town of Laugharne is within walking distance.

A fabulous lodge overlooking the most stunning coastline. Walking distance to Laugharne, great pubs and cafes. Lots of walking trails from site.

Fabulous place and great spa facilities