Essex explores made all the sweeter by relaxing stays at Pretty Thing, a welcoming, family-friendly park enjoying a central location to local amenities, attractions and the caramel sands of Clacton-on-Sea. Lashings of space on an acre of verdant green land amid picturesque settings create the perfect atmosphere for escaping the buzz of the big cities. Heaps of scenic walks and cycling routes offer much in the way of open-air adventures. Guests are welcome to don walking shoes and follow snaking paths crisscrossing the landscape. At the same time, cycling enthusiasts can leave behind their bicycles for an easier on-site hire, eliminating the need to rumble around with a bike strapped on to the back or the hood of a vehicle. Green open spaces are ideal for quiet picnics and offer guests of all ages the freedom to swap screen time with the chance to breathe in the fresh countryside air and enjoy outdoor pursuits. Rumbling stomachs needn’t wait to reach the nearest town, as there are countless excellent dining options nearby, the closest resting around 500-feet away. Enjoy laze afternoons, pottering around the historic village of St Osyth, located a smooth 5-minute drive away, and explore the 12th-century priory before following the seawall to the sunny resort of Clacton. Barbeques are encouraged, and well-behaved pets are welcome.