Owners of a south Essex business specialising in massage and holistic therapies have been left "speechless and numb" by a devastating fire.

The Enchanted Cottage in Rochford went up in flames on July 23 in a fire which bosses say has taken everything.

On their Facebook page the owners have described walking in the West Street business to see what they've built up over five years in ashes.

At the time, a spokesman said: "Devastated, in shock, just have no words so I'll keep this short.

"Over the weekend our cottage went up in flames. We've lost everything.

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"If you have an appointment booked during August please get in touch, I don't have the energy to contact everyone.

"We will now resume September in Ashingdon. Speechless and numb."

A GoFundMe has been launched to help the bosses get back on their feet and replace the equipment they've lost.

"Over the past five years The Enchanted Cottage has been an escape for many people. Our community needs us," the spokesman added.

"As you can imagine dealing with insurance is not a fast process, it could be months before anything happens and we need The Enchanted Cottage back up and running ASAP.

"Insurance covers most but not everything."

To donate visit gofund.me/44595ec3.