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.

Leigh on sea winter sunrise

Popular Essex Holiday Cottages

Attractive terraced cottage | Sea Folly, Brightlingsea

Brightlingsea, Essex

Sea Folly

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£377
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Sitting-out-area | Island Retreat, Mersea Island, near Colchester

Mersea Island, near Colchester, Essex

Island Retreat

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£427
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Exterior | Stokers Loft, West Mersea, nr. Colchester

West Mersea, near Colchester, Essex

Stokers Loft

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£473
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Exterior | Longridge, Peldon, near Colchester

Peldon, near Colchester, Essex

Longridge

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£985
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Cosy living area with wood burner | Ivy Todd Barn, Ashdon, near Saffron Walden

Ashdon, near Saffron Walden, Essex

Ivy Todd Barn

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£565
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Exterior | Angie’s Beachside House, Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea

Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Angie’s Beachside House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£413
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Exterior | North Farm Lodge, East Mersea, near Colchester

East Mersea, near Colchester, Essex

North Farm Lodge

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£517
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Chandler’s Cottage, West Mersea

West Mersea, Essex

Chandler’s Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,362
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Exterior | Sunnyside, West Mersea, near Colchester

West Mersea, near Colchester, Essex

Sunnyside

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£635
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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
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£383
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Dog Friendly Essex Holiday Cottages

Attractive terraced cottage | Sea Folly, Brightlingsea

Brightlingsea, Essex

Sea Folly

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£377
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Sitting-out-area | Island Retreat, Mersea Island, near Colchester

Mersea Island, near Colchester, Essex

Island Retreat

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£427
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Exterior | Stokers Loft, West Mersea, nr. Colchester

West Mersea, near Colchester, Essex

Stokers Loft

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£473
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Exterior | Longridge, Peldon, near Colchester

Peldon, near Colchester, Essex

Longridge

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£985
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Exterior | Spring Vale Bungalow, Colchester

Colchester, Essex

Spring Vale Bungalow

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£457
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Exterior | Angie’s Beachside House, Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea

Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Angie’s Beachside House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£413
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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
  • 9 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

3.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,322
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Open plan living space | Swift Johnson, Dovercourt

Dovercourt, Essex

Swift Johnson

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£589
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Exterior | Chandler’s Cottage, West Mersea

West Mersea, Essex

Chandler’s Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,362
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Exterior | Sunnyside, West Mersea, near Colchester

West Mersea, near Colchester, Essex

Sunnyside

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£635
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Luxury Essex Holiday Cottages

Exterior | Longridge, Peldon, near Colchester

Peldon, near Colchester, Essex

Longridge

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£985
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Cosy living area with wood burner | Ivy Todd Barn, Ashdon, near Saffron Walden

Ashdon, near Saffron Walden, Essex

Ivy Todd Barn

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£565
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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
  • 9 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

3.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,322
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Exterior | North Farm Lodge, East Mersea, near Colchester

East Mersea, near Colchester, Essex

North Farm Lodge

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£517
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Chandler’s Cottage, West Mersea

West Mersea, Essex

Chandler’s Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,362
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Exterior | Mals Barn - Hall Farm Cottages, Althorne

Althorne, near Chelmsford, Essex

Mals Barn

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£2,346
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Reserve today for only 25%
Open plan living space with wood burner | The Bull Pen, Lawford

Lawford, Essex

The Bull Pen

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£383
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Exterior | Porters Hall, Stebbing

Stebbing, Essex

Porters Hall

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 22 Guests
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • 4 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,400
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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
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£965
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Sitting-out-area | Fronks House, Harwich

Harwich, Essex

Fronks House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 9 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£829
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Exterior | Russets, Ongar

Ongar, Essex

Russets

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£373
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Coastal Essex Holiday Cottages

Attractive terraced cottage | Sea Folly, Brightlingsea

Brightlingsea, Essex

Sea Folly

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£377
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Sitting-out-area | Island Retreat, Mersea Island, near Colchester

Mersea Island, near Colchester, Essex

Island Retreat

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£427
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Exterior | Stokers Loft, West Mersea, nr. Colchester

West Mersea, near Colchester, Essex

Stokers Loft

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£473
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Open plan living space | Sea Leigh, Leigh-on-Sea

Leigh-on-Sea, Essex

Sea Leigh

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£413
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Exterior | Longridge, Peldon, near Colchester

Peldon, near Colchester, Essex

Longridge

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£985
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Exterior | Angie’s Beachside House, Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea

Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Angie’s Beachside House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£413
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Happi-Leigh-on-Sea

Leigh-on-Sea, near Southend-on-sea, Essex

Happi-Leigh-on-Sea

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 3 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£367
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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
  • 9 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

3.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,322
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Exterior | North Farm Lodge, East Mersea, near Colchester

East Mersea, near Colchester, Essex

North Farm Lodge

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£517
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Reserve today for only £25
Open plan living space | Swift Johnson, Dovercourt

Dovercourt, Essex

Swift Johnson

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£589
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Exterior | Chandler’s Cottage, West Mersea

West Mersea, Essex

Chandler’s Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,362
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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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