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Your Essex search returned 56 cottages
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- Pets Yes
A wonderful barn conversion within the rural village of Wickham St. Paul, Essex. Pet-friendly. En-suites. Lavenham 12 miles Colchester 15.5 miles, (Ref. 921968)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
7 nights from €498
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- Pets Yes
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)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
7 nights from €488
Travel plans can change
Choose our 'Flexible' booking option and cancel by 12 noon on your check-in day to get a refund (exclusions apply).
- 2 Guests
- 1 Bedroom
- Pets No
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 €493
- 2 Guests
- 1 Bedroom
- Pets No
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 €482
- 2 Guests
- 1 Bedroom
- Pets No
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 €489
- 9 Guests
- 4 Bedrooms
- Pets Yes
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 €1446
- 2 Guests
- 1 Bedroom
- Pets No
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 €621
Travel plans can change
Choose our 'Flexible' booking option and cancel by 12 noon on your check-in day to get a refund (exclusions apply).
- 12 Guests
- 6 Bedrooms
- Pets No
A traditional farmhouse on a working farm and vineyard on the outskirts of Sible Hedingham, Essex. Countryside location. Courtyard garden. Ample off-road parking. Castle Hedingham 1.7 miles; Lavenham 15.5 miles; Colchester 18.8 miles. (Ref. 1067084)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
7 nights from €1653
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- Pets No
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 €492
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- Pets No
This delightful, two-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. 1122487)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Dishwasher
7 nights from €574
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- Pets No
This beautifully presented sea view apartment offers a perfect base for guests to explore the popular Essex coast. Garden with patio furniture. WiFi. Sea views. Colchester 18 miles. (Ref. 980201)
- Wi-fi
- Ground floor bedroom
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
7 nights from €502
- 7 Guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- Pets Yes
Lodge Cottage is a wonderful, detached property resting in Little Oakley near Ramsey, Essex. Period features. Enclosed garden. Close to amenities. Harwich 1.9 miles; Bradfield 6.2 miles; Colchester 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1146120)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
7 nights from €937
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- Pets No
Comfortable semi-detached cottage near Saffron Walden. Fishing on site, country setting, great views. Easy reach of Cambridge, Duxford and more. Saffron Walden 7.3 miles. (Ref. 905373)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Dishwasher
7 nights from €537
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- Pets No
A countryside wood panelled house resting in Long Melford, Suffolk. Off-road parking. Close to a pub. EV charging port. Sudbury 2.9 miles; Pin Mill 30 miles; Felixstowe 35 miles. (Ref. 1117037)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Electric vehicle charging
7 nights from €874
Travel plans can change
Choose our 'Flexible' booking option and cancel by 12 noon on your check-in day to get a refund (exclusions apply).
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- Pets Yes
A mid-terrace Victorian cottage nestled in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex. Woodburner. Enclosed garden. Sea views. Walton-on-the-Naze 1.7 miles; Clacton-on-Sea 7.1 miles. (Ref. 1003037)
- Wi-fi
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
7 nights from €538
- 4 Guests
- 1 Bedroom
- Pets No
Little Haven is a spacious garage conversion situated on a residential development the village of Kirby Cross, Essex. Open-plan. Wheelchair-friendly. Frinton-on-Sea 2.3 miles; Walton-on-the-Naze 2.7 miles. (Ref. 1146110)
- Wi-fi
- Ground floor bedroom
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
7 nights from €492
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- Pets Yes
A contemporary, first-floor apartment overlooking the sea in Harwich, Essex. Open-plan living. Close to beach and amenities. Bedroom with en-suite. Clacton-on-Sea 15.9 miles; Colchester 18.9 miles. (Ref. 1101146)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
7 nights from €689
- 12 Guests
- 6 Bedrooms
- Pets Yes
Knights Farm is a Grade II-listed cottage near Chelmondiston in Suffolk. Family-friendly. Rural location. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Hot tub. Ipswich 8.5 miles. Felixstowe 19 miles. Colchester 24.2 miles. (Ref. 1153327)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Hot Tub
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
- Games room
7 nights from €2168
- 2 Guests
- 1 Bedroom
- Pets No
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 €499
- 2 Guests
- 1 Bedroom
- Pets No
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 €493
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:
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.