Colchester Cottages

Explore the UK’s oldest recorded town with a visit to Colchester, with a history that dates back over 2,000 years. The town’s celebrated heritage is on full display at the Colchester Castle Museum, and for a distinctly Roman flavour, the Roman Wall and circus centre are not to be missed. Colchester is also rich in contemporary art, as Firstsite Gallery offers a generous collection of international artists, creative events, and activities for you to try your hand at. Bring the kids on a trip to Colchester Zoo and see over 270 species of animals both great and small, including leopards, giraffes, sea lions, penguins, butterflies, and much more! Perfect for a short break or a longer family holiday exploring the area, search our selection of Colchester cottages today.

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Popular Cottages in Colchester

Living room | Toppesfield Hall, Halstead

Halstead, Essex

Toppesfield Hall

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,145
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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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Exterior | Longridge, Peldon, near Colchester

Peldon, near Colchester, Essex

Longridge

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,019
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Exterior | Rydal House, St Osyth, near Clacton-on-Sea

St Osyth, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Rydal House

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,469
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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

£405
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Exterior | The Chapel, Great Bromley

Great Bromley, Essex

The Chapel

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,285
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Open plan living space with wood burner | The Bull Pen, Lawford

Lawford, Essex

The Bull Pen

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£375
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Attractive terraced cottage | Sea Folly, Brightlingsea

Brightlingsea, Essex

Sea Folly

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
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Idyllic thatched cottage | The Croft, Sible Hedingham, near Halstead

Sible Hedingham, near Halstead, Essex

The Croft

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£415
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Exterior | Seascape, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Seascape

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Colchester

Living room | Toppesfield Hall, Halstead

Halstead, Essex

Toppesfield Hall

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,145
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Exterior | English Oak - Woodland Cottages, Halstead

Halstead, Essex

English Oak

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,009
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Exterior | Longridge, Peldon, near Colchester

Peldon, near Colchester, Essex

Longridge

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,019
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Exterior | Rydal House, St Osyth, near Clacton-on-Sea

St Osyth, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Rydal House

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,469
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Exterior | Silver Birch - Woodland Cottages, Halstead

Halstead, Essex

Silver Birch

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,009
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Attractive terraced cottage | Sea Folly, Brightlingsea

Brightlingsea, Essex

Sea Folly

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
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Idyllic thatched cottage | The Croft, Sible Hedingham, near Halstead

Sible Hedingham, near Halstead, Essex

The Croft

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£415
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Coastal Cottages in Colchester

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
View
Exterior | Longridge, Peldon, near Colchester

Peldon, near Colchester, Essex

Longridge

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,019
View
Exterior | Rydal House, St Osyth, near Clacton-on-Sea

St Osyth, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Rydal House

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,469
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Charming barn conversion | The Coach House, Peldon, near Colchester

Peldon, near Colchester, Essex

The Coach House

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

7 nights

From

£505
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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

£405
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Attractive terraced cottage | Sea Folly, Brightlingsea

Brightlingsea, Essex

Sea Folly

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
View
Exterior | Seascape, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Seascape

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
View
Living room | House of Light, Harwich

Harwich, Essex

House of Light

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£605
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Sitting-out-area | Island Retreat, Mersea Island, near Colchester

Mersea Island, near Colchester, Essex

Island Retreat

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£419
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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

£915
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Luxury Cottages in Colchester

Living room | Toppesfield Hall, Halstead

Halstead, Essex

Toppesfield Hall

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,145
View
Exterior | English Oak - Woodland Cottages, Halstead

Halstead, Essex

English Oak

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,009
View
Exterior | Longridge, Peldon, near Colchester

Peldon, near Colchester, Essex

Longridge

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,019
View
Exterior | Rydal House, St Osyth, near Clacton-on-Sea

St Osyth, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Rydal House

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,469
View
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

£405
View
Exterior | Silver Birch - Woodland Cottages, Halstead

Halstead, Essex

Silver Birch

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,009
View
Exterior | The Chapel, Great Bromley

Great Bromley, Essex

The Chapel

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,285
View
Open plan living space with wood burner | The Bull Pen, Lawford

Lawford, Essex

The Bull Pen

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£375
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

£915
View

Inspiration of things to see and do in our cottages in Colchester

Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain, located in Essex, is rich in history and offers a blend of culture, heritage, and modern attractions. Explore the Roman walls, gates, and the remains of Roman theatres in the town, or enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Colchester's town centre with its shops, restaurants, and cafés.

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

Colchester Castle

Explore Colchester Castle, a historic Norman fortress. Discover its fascinating exhibits, including artefacts from Roman times, interactive displays, and the castle's dungeons.

Colchester Zoo

Visit Colchester Zoo, one of the finest zoos in the UK. Enjoy close encounters with a diverse range of animals and learn about conservation efforts through interactive exhibits and talks.

Dedham Vale and Constable Country

Venture into Dedham Vale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and explore the landscapes that inspired famous painter John Constable. Take a walk along the River Stour and enjoy the stunning scenery.

Mersea Island

Take a short trip to Mersea Island, known for its seafood, beaches, and charming villages. Enjoy seafood restaurants, beachcombing, and scenic walks along the coastline.

Firstsite Art Gallery

Experience contemporary art at Firstsite, a contemporary visual arts gallery that hosts a diverse range of exhibitions, workshops, and events for all ages.

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