home-based venues in Essex

From the moment you arrive at Zen Garden Retreat, tranquillity greets you. Nestled in the peaceful countryside just 5 minute drive from Bishop’s Stortford, in the charming hamlet of Little Hadham, it’s a place where stress simply melts away. With free on-site parking, your visit is effortless from the start. Surrounded by nature, your massage takes place in a serene, air-conditioned garden cabin — a space thoughtfully designed to help you unwind, restore, and reconnect with calm.

Moi:

I'm a qualified massage therapist dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to my clients. By focusing exclusively on a select few massage therapies, I bring deep expertise and attention to every treatment.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A serene countryside sanctuary where tranquillity feels effortless. Nestled in the hamlet of Little Hadham, Zen Garden Retreat is surrounded by nature, creating a sense of escape from the moment you arrive. The air-conditioned garden cabin feels private and cocooning — a place where time slows down and calm takes over.
• Specialises in: More than just massage, Zen Garden Retreat offers a true wellbeing experience. Treatments are tailored with care and expertise, blending techniques such as Swedish, Hot Stone, Indian Head and Aromatherapy to restore balance and nurture the body and mind. It’s a space that feels both professional and personal — combining the warmth of a boutique retreat with the quality and expertise of a specialist therapist.

Full address provided on booking

Olivia's, Colchester, is where beauty transforms into an art form, offering a range of services designed to elevate your natural allure. From expertly shaped brows to soothing pedicures, each treatment is tailored to enhance your unique features and provide a moment of indulgence. With a commitment to quality and precision, Olivia’s ensures every visit leaves you feeling refreshed and radiant.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to heaps of public transport options. Free parking can be found.

The team:

With tons of experience, this skilful technician will bring your visions to reality as you emerge as the epitome of timeless elegance.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Welcome to Te Ona Beauty, a cosy and welcoming beauty studio in the heart of Cheshunt, specialising in lash and brow treatments designed to enhance your natural features. Every treatment is carried out with care, precision, and a focus on comfort.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

At Te Ona Beauty, you’ll enjoy a calm, relaxing environment where each appointment is tailored to your needs — with options for silent appointments, accessibility support, and plenty of time dedicated to perfecting every detail.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Situated in the charming village of Battlesbridge, Essex, Blossom Lodge Nails & Beauty, a home-based salon, offers a relaxing and professional haven for anyone looking to enhance their natural beauty. Whether you’re looking for polished nails, a pampering beauty treatment, or a fresh look, they've got you covered in style.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

The owner of the venue is at the heart of the business. With a passion for beauty and a commitment to customer satisfaction, they ensure that every client feels cared for and leaves feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Welcome to or.SKIN, Chafford Hundred, a home-based salon - your solution to healthier and glowing skin. Specialising in advanced, results-driven treatments for acne, rosacea, pigmentation and ageing, they customise every facial to meet your unique needs. Using premium brands like pHformula, iS Clinical, NOON and Biologique Recherche. They are here to help you achieve the radiant skin you deserve. Book now and transform your skin together!

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

The owner of the venue is at the heart of the business. With a passion for beauty and a commitment to customer satisfaction, they ensure that every client feels cared for and leaves feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Welcome to Rkp's Lashes, Tilbury. They provide professional eyelash extension service in a private home-based salon. The space is set up specifically for beauty treatments, ensuring a comfortable and safe environment for clients.

Nearest public transport:

Tilbury Town station is a 6-minute walk away.

The team:

With a delicate touch and an eye for symmetry, this glamour guru brings out your natural beauty and enhances your facial features. Whatever you desire, this skilled artist will customise a look that harmonises with your unique style and personality.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Fabu-lash lashes that will make you fall in love with your lash line!
• The extra touches: English, Romanian and Spanish are spoken fluently at the venue.

KN Beauty is a home salon in Colchester with a private, women-only setting. Kristina offers personalised lash extensions, brow treatments, LVL lashes, hot wax, warm wax and sugaring. Perfect for clients who prefer calm, unhurried treatments away from busy high-street salons.

Nearest public transport:

Conveniently located near local bus routes.

The team:

Kristina is a fully qualified and dedicated solo beauty specialist, committed to providing you with individual, focused attention. Operating from a home studio allows her to dedicate her time and expertise exclusively to your treatment, ensuring a highly personalised and unhurried experience every time.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Calm, professional, and deeply tranquil.
• Specialises in: Lash and brow styling, wax and sugaring.
• Brands and products used: Electric Couch.
• The extra touches: Free parking and refreshments available, adults only.

Hair Removal Laser Harlow - Cocoon Medical is a notable laser hair removal salon, nestled in the heart of Harlow. Known for its excellent services, the salon has managed to carve out a significant reputation in the beauty industry.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

The salon operates with a small team of dedicated staff members who take immense pride in taking care of their clients. Their commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction has been a key element in the salon's growing popularity.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Professional, warm and inviting.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Make your way into the heart of Brentwood, to find Divine Touch Therapy. Whether you're looking for a calming massage to truly unwind, or something more specific to target a problem area, Divine Touch Therapy has something to take away your tension.

Nearest public transport:

Just a 2-minute walk from Queens Road Rbt bus stop.

The team:

Marcia works together with you and your body to create a bespoke treatment, leaving you feeling relaxed, yet invigorated.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A bright space where clients can let their stress melt away.
• Specialises in: Massage and reflexology.

Welcome to Lashes By Sim in Braintree, a serene, home-based lash studio where expertise meets artistry. Designed for those who value precision and elegance, this private space offers beautifully tailored lash treatments that enhance your natural beauty and leave you feeling effortlessly confident.

Nearest public transport :
The venue is conveniently situated just a 2-minute walk from Bulford Lane bus stop, ensuring an easy and stress-free journey for all clients.

The team
Simge is a talented and passionate lash technician dedicated to delivering flawless results with care and precision. With a keen eye for detail and a gentle touch, she creates bespoke lash looks to perfectly suit every client’s style.

What we like about the venue :

• Atmosphere: A calm, home-based studio offering privacy and comfort
• Specialises in : Lashes.
• Brands and products used : Lash Base and London Lash.

Located in Chelmsford, Skinicle Aesthetics aims to increase your confidence with dermal fillers, a sprinkle of anti-wrinkle and much more. With an emphasis on enhancing natural beauty, Skinicle Aesthetics will become your go-to aesthetic centre.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all beauty enthusiasts. There is free parking on site.

The team:

With wealth of experience, this aesthetic ambassador is dedicated to transforming your body and mind.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean and calm, redefining and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping clients achieve their aesthetic goals with ease.

Head on over to Nura Aesthetics, Colchester, your one-stop shop for all hair removal and beauty essentials. Take the rough with the smooth and say goodbye to those pesky hairs; with unbeatable bikinis and hella good Hollywoods, with this smooth operator, the fuzz stops here! Whether you're after a baby-smooth back, a bold Brazilian, or just a tidy-up in the usual spots, these salon superstar works their magic from head to toe (and everywhere in between). Nura Aesthetics delivers glide-worthy results and each session is handled with care, precision (and a dash of sass) - because everybody deserves to keep it neat and sweet! Dare to bare with Nura Aesthetics!

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

With tons of experience, this skilful technician will bring your visions to reality as you emerge as the epitome of timeless elegance.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.
• The extra touches: As you settle in for your treatment, you'll be invited to enjoy complimentary beverages, enhancing the pampering experience.

Head on over to Blushed Lines, Loughton. This makeup magician will accentuate your best features, creating a flawless canvas and bringing out your inner radiance. Whether you desire a soft and natural look or a glamorous transformation, the artist will work their magic, leaving you with a stunning visage that turns heads and captivates hearts. So, get rid of your mascara brushes, throw your lipstick away and welcome to the world of semi-permanent makeup, with Blushed Lines!

Nearest public transport:

Loughton station is a 20-minute walk away and ample free parking is available close by.

The team:

With tons of experience, this skilful technician will bring your visions to reality, as you emerge as the epitome of timeless elegance.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, cosy and friendly.
• Specialises in: Precision PMU - you'll find no blurred lines here (only blushed)!
• The extra touches: This is a luxurious, adults-only oasis, providing an escape for those who crave peace and quiet. With no distractions, this serene environment invites guests to indulge in premium treatments and moments of pure pampering.

At Luxe Nails Lounge, we specialise in Russian manicures, offering flawless finishes with Gel Polish, BIAB (Builder in a Bottle), Hard Gel and Extensions. Whether you're after a natural, elegant look or something bold and eye-catching, we create stunning, long-lasting results to match your style. Our services also include luxurious hand and foot spa treatments, designed to nourish your skin, soothe tired muscles, and leave you feeling refreshed. We're located in Southend-On-Sea, easily accessible with parking available on the driveway. Please note: Services are strictly for women only. Bookings from male clients will be cancelled. Nail art is currently not being offered.

Make your way into the heart of Grays, to find Essex Head Spa. Whether you're looking for a calming head massage to truly unwind, or something more specific, Essex Head Spa has something to take away your tension.

Nearest public transport
Just a 1-minute walk from Lodge Lane bus station.

5 MIN drive from Lakeside Shopping Centre

FREE parking available at location.

The team
Mandy works together with you and your hair to create a bespoke treatment, leaving you feeling relaxed, yet invigorated.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Relaxing, professional, luxurious. A bright space where clients can let their stress melt away.
• Specialises in: Japanese head spa.

Skyla Rosa Customs is a home-based lash and brow salon in Chadwell St Mary, Essex, offering a range of services including lash extensions, tints and brow lamination.

The space is accessible by bus and there is parking available in the area.

Welcome to Diaphell Aesthetics, this intimate and home-based beauty salon is located in the Thurrock area in Grays. They offer a selective range of micro-needling and peeling services, as well as other advanced skincare and non-surgical treatments.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is easily reached by bus and is located a 14-minute bus ride from Grays Station.

The team:

Patricia is a fully qualified and insured Aesthetic Practitioner who is passionate about skincare and her customers' satisfaction.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly atmosphere.
• Specialises in: Facials and Skincare.
• Brands and products used: Dermaceutic.   

Check out my Google page for more client reviews and before & after photos — Diaphell Aesthetics, Grays

Located in Harlow, come and discover the hair salon Pure hair and beauty! Enjoy a pleasant moment in a beautifully decorated space where you’ll feel right at home. Ehsaneh welcomes you with a smile and offers personalized services tailored to your needs, to enhance and highlight your hair.

Nearest public transport
Just a one-minute walk from the Sports Centre bus stop.

The team
It’s Ehsaneh who warmly welcomes you to this salon.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: The salon offers a friendly and cozy ambiance.
• Specialises in: Haircuts and styling.

Lashes by Ela - 11 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey.

Nearest public transport:

Waltham Cross station is approximately a 26-minute walk away. Plenty of paid parking is available nearby, for those arriving by car.

Locations:

• Loc1:122 New North Road - IG6 2XJ
• Loc2:11 Sun Street EN9 1ER
• Mobile Services Available on request

Nearest public transport for Waltham Abbey:

The the Homebase location is easily accessible by public transport, and it's just 1 minute away from the Quaker Lane bus stop (lines 13, 13A, 13B, 14, and others).

Ela Lashes:

The owner and expert lash technician Ela is always ready to provide the utmost care to every client, ensuring everyone feels valued and pampered.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: charming, professional.
• Specialises in: lash lift and extension, eyelash design, classic lashes, hybrid, Russian, Volume, Angel, Foxy, Dolly, and Cat.