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Essex Holiday Cottages

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6Very good

    64 Ratings

Delightful, detached coach house conversion within a short walk of the historic village of Sible Hedingham. Spacious open plan living accommodation with open fire, beams, boot room and large enclosed garden. Halstead 4 miles. (Ref. 29621)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £626

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

22 Church Ponds is a mid-terrace cottage set in the village of Castle Hedingham, Essex. Woodburning stove. Character features. Pet-friendly. Sudbury 7.3 miles; Thaxted 14.5 miles. (Ref. 1140475)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £773

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8Excellent

    25 Ratings

This exceptional holiday home can be found in Loughton in the scenic Epping Forest district of Essex. Wildlife gardens. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Contemporary interior. WiFi. Electric charging point. London 19.3 miles; Southend-on-Sea 37.2 miles. (Ref. 984338)

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  • Off-road parking
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  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £697

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8Excellent

    13 Ratings

A lovingly converted passenger train carriage resting in Greenstead Green near Halstead, Essex. Countryside views. Rural. Ground-floor living. Romantic. Original features. Braintree 5 miles; Colchester 14.9 miles. (Ref. 1117637)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £352

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

Avondale is a three-storey, end-terrace home situated in a residential location, near the centre of Clacton-On-Sea, Essex. Pets welcome. Near beach. Colchester 16 miles. (Ref. 1143447)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £839

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.6Very good

    33 Ratings

This Castle Hedingham cottage is perfectly situated in the heart of this pretty village. Spacious and comfortable accommodation. Sudbury 7 miles. (Ref. 15314)

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  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £261

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.0Good

    5 Ratings

This fantastic, three-bedroom cottage rests in Cornish Hall End near Steeple Bumpstead, Essex. Bedroom with en-suite. Families. Countryside. Haverhill 7.3 miles; Saffron Walden 10.5 miles; Braintree 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1131396)

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7 nights from £812

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9Outstanding

    17 Ratings

A wonderful semi-detached holiday cottage settled in the peaceful village of Mount Bures near Pebmarsh, Essex. Hot Tub. Rural. Family-friendly. Enclosed garden. Earls Colne 5.6 miles; Colchester 8.3 miles; Castle Hedingham 9.8 miles. (Ref. 1095591)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
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  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £882

  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9Outstanding

    27 Ratings

This fabulous four-bedroom house rests in the seaside town of Frinton-On-Sea, Essex. Off-road parking. Close to amenities and beach. Open fire. Pet-free. Garden with furniture. Colchester 17.9 miles; Ipswich 24.9 miles (Ref. 1056959)

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  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £1082

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

A beautifully-presented holiday home resting on Mersea Island, Essex. Private garden. Off-road parking. Close to beach. Smart TV. Colchester 9.6 miles; Ipswich 25.1 miles. (Ref. 1110486)

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  • Off-road parking
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  • Washing machine

7 nights from £879

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9Outstanding

    41 Ratings

A fabulous semi-detached timber cottage set on a farm in Wickham St Paul in Essex. Private patio. Rural setting. En-suite. Sudbury 5.5 miles; Colchester 15.5 miles; Cambridge 33.8 miles. (Ref. 985434)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £390

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  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsNo

This fantastic, seven-bedroom holiday home rests in Cornish Hall End near Steeple Bumpstead, Essex. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Bedrooms with en-suites. Historic. Haverhill 7.3 miles; Saffron Walden 10.5 miles; Braintree 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1132687)

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7 nights from £1744

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7Excellent

    13 Ratings

This large, semi-detached house rests in Southend-On-Sea, Essex. Close to beach. Enclosed garden. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Wallesea Island 12.5 miles; Chelmsford 21.6 miles; London 45.8 miles. (Ref. 1100573)

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7 nights from £477

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.5Very good

    24 Ratings

mid-terrace in centre of Colchester. Easy access to town centre. Original features. Enclosed garden. Two bathrooms and two bedrooms. Plenty of attractions. Mersea Island 9 miles. (Ref. 948566)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £461

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.3Good

    6 Ratings

A delightful, Grade II fisherman's cottage resting in Harwich, Essex. Near the sea. Close to amenities. Quirky features. Clacton-on-Sea 19.8 miles; Colchester 21.6 miles. (Ref. 1075312)

  • Wi-fi

7 nights from £354

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

A traditional bungalow situated in the coastal village of Jaywick, Essex. Beach nearby. Sofa bed. Enclosed garden. Clacton-on-Sea 2.1 miles. (Ref. 1129588)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from £327

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0Perfect

    32 Ratings

A charming, all-ground-floor annexe on the outskirts of the village of Alresford in Colchester. Pet-friendly. Hot Tub. Off-road parking. Colchester 6.5 miles; Clacton-on-Sea 9.7 miles. (Ref. 1039617)

  • Wi-fi
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £591

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0Perfect

    7 Ratings

This well-presented, single-storey lodge rests in Waldegraves Holiday Park near Mersea Island in Essex. Decking with barbecue. Off-road parking. Open-plan living. Near a beach. On-site facilities. Colchester 10.6 miles; Ipswich 26 miles. (Ref. 1110527)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £574

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0Perfect

    11 Ratings

A fabulous holiday home resting in the heart of Manningtree, Essex. Views of the estuary. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Character features. Lawford 1.3 miles; Colchester 9.6 miles; Harwich 10 miles. (Ref. 1099051)

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  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £498

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.0Good

    19 Ratings

A recently refurbished ground floor chalet in the seaside town of Dovercourt in Essex. WiFi, one pet allowed, close to beach. Harwich 1 mile; Clacton-on-Sea 15 miles; Colchester 17 miles. (Ref. 979421)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £371

 

Just show me Essex Cottages

 

For a wonderful mix of coastal and countryside attractions, our Essex cottages are great for family holidays.

Head to the coast for fun, sun and water sports - over 350 miles long and featuring both remote areas brimming with wildlife and a variety of resorts, many with Blue Flag beaches. Enjoy Clacton's Air Show and music festivals. Don't miss the rides at Southend's Adventure Island on the world's longest pier. Stroll along the prom past colourful beach huts at Frinton-on-Sea. Enjoy bracing cliff-top walks along the 'Sunshine Coast'. Or set sail from Burnham-on-Crouch.

For cute and cuddly encounters, choose from farm parks and Colchester Zoo. Or pack the picnic hamper and explore one of the many country parks such as Cudmore Grove. Rollerworld, steam trains, museums, go-carts - they're all here.

Walk, cycle and ride! Home of Constable Country, it's easy to see why the Essex countryside inspired the great painter some 200 years ago. Trace his steps through the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley and discover rolling farmland, ancient woodlands, rivers and pretty villages. Or, hopfoot it to Hatfield Forest, one of the UK's most untouched medieval woodlands, where rare mammals and birds live in harmony within the trees. You can even bring your pooch along for the adventure by staying at an Essex dog-friendly cottage.

Historic gems near your Essex cottage

Expect lots of stately homes and other ancient treasures. Highlights include the Jacobean manor of Audley End House, the neo-classical-style villa of Hylands House and Estate, Ingatestone Hall, RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Hedingham Castle and Layer Marney Tower, an impressive Tudor gatehouse.

Another reason to book an Essex cottage is to sample local delicacies. The seafood bars of West Mersea offer Colchester Native Oysters. Try wines and Oyster Stout from Mersea Island Vineyard, freshly-harvested cockles and whelks at Leigh and make sure you pick up a pot of Tiptree jam.

Take a look at our range of properties that accept pets here.