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A brick house with a tiled roof driveway garden and purple flowers at Island House in Mersea Island
40
Mersea Island, Essex, CO5
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

  • Sykes rating

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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £819

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A house with white siding brown framed windows a brick driveway and garden at Oakleaves in West Mersea
22
West Mersea, Essex, CO5
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Oakleaves, a charming, ground-floor cottage resting in West Mersea in Essex, boasting off-road parking, an open-plan layout, and a short walk to a beach. Peldon 3.7 miles; Abberton 4.6 miles; Colchester 10 miles. (Ref. 1165468)

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

7 nights from £480

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A black wooden house with white windows and doors and a small patio with a table and two chairs at B&B 1 Great Sampford near Steeple Bumpstead
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Great Sampford, Essex, CB10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

  • Sykes rating

B&B 1 is a romantic, single-storey cottage resting in the village of Great Sampford, Essex, with blissful countryside views and an open-plan layout. Haverhill 8.4 miles; Saffron Walden 8.4 miles; Braintree 14.3 miles. (Ref. 1133275)

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

7 nights from £398

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A small wooden building with a chimney and two doors beside a brick path and a fenced garden area at The Woodshed in Tendring near Weeley
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21
Tendring near Weeley, Essex, CO16
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

  • Sykes rating

The Woodshed is a delightful, single-storey annexe located on the rural outskirts of Tendring, near Weeley, in Essex, featuring a studio-style design. Holland-on-Sea 7.8 miles; Colchester 14.1 miles. (Ref. 1171032)

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

  • 10% off - Wed 11th Jun to 31st Aug 2025

7 nights from £384

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A small fenced front yard with a gravel ground and a blue metal table with two chairs in front of a black wooden cottage with a white door and windows at B&B 2 in Great Sampford
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Great Sampford, Essex, CB10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms0
  • PetsNo

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B&B 2 is a romantic single-storey studio-style cottage in Great Sampford, Essex boasting an open-plan layout, garden with furniture and a nearby river. Saffron Walden 8.5 miles; Haverhill 8.8 miles; Braintree 14.1 miles. (Ref. 1171522)

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

7 nights from £392

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A group of vintage railway carriages on tracks near trees at The Brake Wagon at High Barn Heritage Greenstead Green near Halstead
26
Greenstead Green near Halstead, Essex, CO9
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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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)

  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £409

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A front view of a two-story house with a gray door and windows with white blinds at 38 The Parade Walton-On-The-Naze
17
Walton-On-The-Naze, Essex, CO14
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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An elegant ground floor apartment in Walton-on-the-Naze. Uninterrupted coastal views. Wheelchair-friendly. Pub and shop 0.1 miles, beach on doorstep. (Ref. 1003552)

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

7 nights from £400

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An outdoor seating area with a round wooden table, chairs, a large umbrella, and a red railway carriage in the background at The Carriage at High Barn Heritage in Greenstead Green near Halstead
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Greenstead Green near Halstead, Essex, CO9
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A single storey, converted passenger train settled in the village of Greenstead Green near Halstead. Open-plan. Unique. Perfect for couples. Braintree 5.7 miles. (Ref. 1075120)

  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £409

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A narrow street lined with red brick and white buildings with windows and doors in Harwich
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Harwich, Essex, CO12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.3★

    Good

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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 £424

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The exterior of a black wooden house with solar panels on the roof and a small patio with two chairs at Pippin Cottage in St Osyth
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St. Osyth, Essex, CO16
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This charming, one-bedroom holiday home rests in St. Osyth, Essex. Smart TV. Open plan. Ground-floor living. Clacton-on-Sea 4.6 miles; Brightlingsea 7.4 miles; Colchester 12.8 miles. (Ref. 1122485)

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

7 nights from £406

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A small backyard with wooden pergola posts gravel ground and a wooden bench at 493 Little Wakering Road Barling Magna near Little Wakering
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Barling Magna near Little Wakering, Essex, SS3
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.4★

    Good

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A bright and airy annexe resting in Barling Magna near Little Wakering, Essex. Open-plan. Washing machine. Close to amenities. Rochford 4.1 miles; Southend-on-Sea 5.7 miles; Essex 16.7 miles. (Ref. 1105037)

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

7 nights from £393

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A street with brick and plaster houses and a road sign reading high street at Wherry Cottage in Manningtree
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Manningtree, Essex, CO11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £556

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The front of a building with large windows and a blue door with a sign reading No 1 at Number 1 in Clare
27
Clare, Suffolk, CO10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

  • Sykes rating

Number 1, a stylish ground-floor apartment located in the town of Clare in Suffolk. Couple's retreat. Characterful. Near shop and pub. Enclosed garden. Great Cornard, 9.9 miles; Bury St Edmunds 16.1 miles; Dedham Vale AONB 23 miles. (Ref. 1154993)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £522

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A blue house with a wooden door two dormer windows and plants in pots at Flink's Barn Monk Street near Thaxted
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Monk Street near Thaxted, Essex, cm6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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A picturesque bungalow nestled in Monk Street, Essex. Accessible accommodation. Outstanding surroundings. En-suite. Great Dunmow 4.8 miles; Saffron Walden 9.2 miles; Chelmsford 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1054079)

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

7 nights from £438

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A garden patio with a small table and chairs outside a house with open doors at The Annex in Thorrington
20
Thorrington, Essex, CO7
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Annex is a pleasant, single-storey cottage resting in the village of Thorrington, Essex. Ground-floor living. Off-road parking. Near pub and shop. Brightlingsea 3.1 miles; Clacton-on-Sea 7.3 miles; Colchester 8.5 miles. (Ref. 1111076)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £389

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A patio with a small round table and two chairs next to a dark exterior building with white windows and a wooden fence at B&B 3 in Great Sampford
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Great Sampford, Essex, CB10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

  • Sykes rating

B&B 3 is a charming, single-storey studio-style converted stable located in Great Sampford, Essex, enjoying countryside views and an open-plan layout. Haverhill 8.4 miles; Chelmsford 25.2 miles; Colchester 30.2 miles. (Ref. 1171523)

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

7 nights from £392

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An outdoor patio area with a cream wall house window and door with a metal table and chairs against a red brick wall at Vine Cottage in Castle Hedingham
23
Castle Hedingham, Essex, CO9
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £298

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A driveway leading to a yellow house with a black garage door and greenery on the side at Yellow House on the Corner in Frinton-On-Sea
34
Frinton-On-Sea, Essex, CO13
  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £1474

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A house with dark siding and a small balcony above the front door next to a brick garage and paved driveway at 21 Skippers Way in Walton-On-The-Naze
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38
Walton-On-The-Naze, Essex, CO14
  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

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21 Skippers Way is a spacious holiday home in Walton-On-The-Naze, Essex, boasting a balcony, a barbecue in the garden and is near the beach for activities. Frinton on Sea 2.2 miles; Clacton 8.2 miles; Harwich 13 miles; Colchester 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1168645)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Games room

7 nights from £630

Last booked 4 hours ago
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A brick two-story house with arched windows and a gravel driveway at Stable Cottage in Sudbury
10
Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Beautifully converted stables with character features throughout in the centre of Sudbury. Offering comfortable accommodation for up to four guests. Ideal base for exploring this wonderful part of Suffolk and perfect for walkers and cyclists. (Ref. 989260)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £408

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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. 

Other places to visit from Essex holiday cottages:

Aldeburgh

Snape

Thorpness

Walton-on-the-Naze

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. 

Types of Essex Holidays

You can even bring your pooch along for the adventure by staying at an Essex dog-friendly cottage. You can also browse this collection of short breaks in Essex.