Essex Holiday Cottages

Essex is a county made for exploring. With so many choices it is hard to know where to head first! It is a destination of contrasts. Offering thrills and excitement for those wanting an action-packed weekend with friends. Or if you are a history and culture enthusiast then it also delivers some unique experiences. Perfect for family fun, along with your four-legged friend, wander the beaches and forests of this compact adventure playground. Not forgetting foodies seeking local quality produce, it packs a punch with award-winning vineyards, Royal Jam makers, and of course, the world's longest pier, where Jamie Oliver films his Friday night feast. To experience a slice of this county, take a look at our selection of Essex holiday cottages.

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Popular Essex Holiday Cottages

Kitchen/diner | Coastal Gem, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Coastal Gem

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,019
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Exterior | The Old Parish Hall, Rickling Green, near Saffron Walden

Rickling Green, near Saffron Walden, Essex

The Old Parish Hall

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£799
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Sitting-out-area | Fronks House, Harwich

Harwich, Essex

Fronks House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,005
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Exterior | Stokers Loft, West Mersea, nr. Colchester

West Mersea, near Colchester, Essex

Stokers Loft

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£389
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Exterior | North Farm Lodge, East Mersea, near Colchester

East Mersea, near Colchester, Essex

North Farm Lodge

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£565
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Exterior | West Mersea Park, West Mersea

West Mersea, Essex

West Mersea Park

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£345
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Exterior | Hillcroft, Purleigh, near Maldon

Purleigh, near Maldon, Essex

Hillcroft

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£285
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Exterior | Gladwyns Farm Lodge, Thaxted

Thaxted, Essex

Gladwyns Farm Lodge

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£795
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View | Point Clear View, Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea

Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Point Clear View

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£779
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Exterior | Chandler’s Cottage, West Mersea

West Mersea, Essex

Chandler’s Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,085
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Coastal semi-detached bungalow | The Annexe, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

The Annexe

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Dog Friendly Essex Holiday Cottages

Exterior | The Old Parish Hall, Rickling Green, near Saffron Walden

Rickling Green, near Saffron Walden, Essex

The Old Parish Hall

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£799
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Sitting-out-area | Fronks House, Harwich

Harwich, Essex

Fronks House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,005
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Exterior | Stokers Loft, West Mersea, nr. Colchester

West Mersea, near Colchester, Essex

Stokers Loft

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£389
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Exterior | West Mersea Park, West Mersea

West Mersea, Essex

West Mersea Park

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£345
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Exterior | Gladwyns Farm Lodge, Thaxted

Thaxted, Essex

Gladwyns Farm Lodge

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£795
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View | Point Clear View, Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea

Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Point Clear View

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£779
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Luxury Essex Holiday Cottages

Kitchen/diner | Coastal Gem, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Coastal Gem

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,019
View
Exterior | The Old Parish Hall, Rickling Green, near Saffron Walden

Rickling Green, near Saffron Walden, Essex

The Old Parish Hall

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£799
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Sitting-out-area | Fronks House, Harwich

Harwich, Essex

Fronks House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,005
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Delightful, detached barn conversion  | Tatters Barn, Coggeshall, near Braintree

Coggeshall, near Braintree, Essex

Tatters Barn

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£719
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Exterior | North Farm Lodge, East Mersea, near Colchester

East Mersea, near Colchester, Essex

North Farm Lodge

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£565
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Exterior | Gladwyns Farm Lodge, Thaxted

Thaxted, Essex

Gladwyns Farm Lodge

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£795
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View | Point Clear View, Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea

Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Point Clear View

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£779
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Exterior | Cutters Cottage, Roydon, near Harlow

Roydon, near Harlow, Essex

Cutters Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£995
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Open plan living space | Rose Cottage, Peldon

Peldon, Essex

Rose Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Coastal Essex Holiday Cottages

Kitchen/diner | Coastal Gem, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Coastal Gem

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,019
View
Sitting-out-area | Fronks House, Harwich

Harwich, Essex

Fronks House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,005
View
Exterior | Stokers Loft, West Mersea, nr. Colchester

West Mersea, near Colchester, Essex

Stokers Loft

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£389
View
Exterior | North Farm Lodge, East Mersea, near Colchester

East Mersea, near Colchester, Essex

North Farm Lodge

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£565
View
Exterior | West Mersea Park, West Mersea

West Mersea, Essex

West Mersea Park

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£345
View
View | Point Clear View, Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea

Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Point Clear View

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£779
View
Exterior | Chandler’s Cottage, West Mersea

West Mersea, Essex

Chandler’s Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,085
View
Coastal semi-detached bungalow | The Annexe, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

The Annexe

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Exterior | Rainbows End, St. Lawrence, near Burnham-on-Crouch

St. Lawrence, near Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex

Rainbows End

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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Inspiration of things to see and do in our cottages in Essex

This diverse county in the southeast of England has a mix of historical sites, beautiful countryside, and vibrant towns.

Here are the top five things to see and do from our cottages in Essex:

Colchester Castle and Colchester Zoo

Explore the rich history of Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town, by visiting the Colchester Castle Museum, which houses fascinating exhibits and artefacts from Roman times to the present day. Afterwards, head to Colchester Zoo, one of the best zoos in the UK, to see a wide variety of animals and enjoy family-friendly attractions. Check out our Colchester cottages.

Dedham Vale (Constable Country)

Discover the picturesque Dedham Vale, also known as Constable Country, which inspired the famous painter John Constable. The serene landscapes, charming villages, and the River Stour offer a perfect setting for leisurely walks and enjoying the beauty of the English countryside.

Southend-on-Sea

Visit Southend-on-Sea, a popular seaside resort with a long stretch of sandy beach, funfair rides, and amusements. Take a stroll along the iconic Southend Pier, the longest pleasure pier in the world, for stunning views of the estuary.

Audley End House and Gardens

Step back in time at Audley End House, a grand Jacobean mansion with impressive interiors and beautifully landscaped gardens. Explore the historic rooms, enjoy the stunning grounds, and experience the life of the Victorian elite.

Hylands House and Estate

Enjoy the elegance of Hylands House, a neoclassical mansion set within Hylands Estate. The estate features landscaped gardens, woodlands, and lakes, providing a peaceful retreat for walks and picnics.

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