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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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

£415
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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

£635
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Front | Mac Shack Stable, Ashen, near Clare

Ashen, near Clare, Essex

Mac Shack Stable

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£859
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Charming holiday cottage | The Glass Room, Ardleigh Heath, near Colchester

Ardleigh Heath, near Colchester, Essex

The Glass Room

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£385
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Exterior | Country Escape at The Granary - Winter Cottages, Easthorpe, near Colchester

Easthorpe, near Colchester, Essex

Country Escape at The Granary

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,005
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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

£465
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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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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

£1,164
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Exterior | Baytree Cottages - Baytree Cottage 2, Birch, nr. Colchester

Birch, near Colchester, Essex

Baytree Cottages - Baytree Cottage 2

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£435
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Exterior | Easthorpe Retreat - Winter Cottages, Easthorpe, near Colchester

Easthorpe, near Colchester, Essex

Easthorpe Retreat

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£989
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Colchester

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

£415
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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

7 nights

From

£605
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Front | Mac Shack Stable, Ashen, near Clare

Ashen, near Clare, Essex

Mac Shack Stable

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£859
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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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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

£1,164
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Exterior | Baytree Cottages - Baytree Cottage 2, Birch, nr. Colchester

Birch, near Colchester, Essex

Baytree Cottages - Baytree Cottage 2

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£435
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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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Coastal Cottages in Colchester

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

£415
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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

£635
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

7 nights

From

£605
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Living room/dining room | High View House, Walton on the Naze

Walton on the Naze, Essex

High View House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£965
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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

£465
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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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Exterior | Baytree Cottages - Baytree Cottage 2, Birch, nr. Colchester

Birch, near Colchester, Essex

Baytree Cottages - Baytree Cottage 2

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£435
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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

£1,049
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Exterior | Star of the Sea, Holland-on-Sea, near Clacton-on-Sea

Holland-on-Sea, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Star of the Sea

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£2,315
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Luxury Cottages in Colchester

Living room/dining room | High View House, Walton on the Naze

Walton on the Naze, Essex

High View House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£965
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Exterior | Country Escape at The Granary - Winter Cottages, Easthorpe, near Colchester

Easthorpe, near Colchester, Essex

Country Escape at The Granary

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,005
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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

£465
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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

£1,164
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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
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

£1,049
View
Exterior | Star of the Sea, Holland-on-Sea, near Clacton-on-Sea

Holland-on-Sea, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Star of the Sea

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£2,315
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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

£849
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Kitchen | Holland Beach Bungalow, Clacton on Sea

Clacton on Sea, Essex

Holland Beach Bungalow

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,441
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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

£2,365
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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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