TAKE a sneak peek at this top-rated Southend holiday rental which costs £515 per night.

The Pier View Self Catering Luxury Apartments, found on the historic Royal Terrace, has a five-star rating on TripAdvisor.

Boasting historic character alongside modern features, the seaside holiday rental is popular.

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Historic - the Lady Hamilton apartment

With spectacular views of Southend Pier and the Thames Estuary, the boutique one-bedroom apartments offer free high-speed WiFi, 32-inch LCD televisions, a Blu-ray player, music system and kitchen and dining area.

There are four apartments, with them being set in a historical Georgian building which retains its ambiance and character.

You can hire the whole property for £515 or an individual room from £110 per night for a minimum two-night stay.

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Stunning views - the Pier View Self Catering Luxury Apartments overlooks the longest pleasure pier in the world

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Pier View is in a protected area a short walk from the beach, with the property having a beautiful communal lounge with fantastic views of the pier.

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Come together - there is a communal lounge

With its ideal location, Pier View gets rave reviews.

One TripAdvisor review says: “The apartment is in a terraced Georgian house which has been refurbished very tastefully.

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Spacious - the Pier View apartment is hugely popular

“The road outside is quiet and yet the bustle of Southend is a few steps away.

“There are excellent views of the pier and the sea.”