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

Open plan living space | Island Lodge, Little Baddow, near Chelmsford

Little Baddow, near Chelmsford, Essex

Island Lodge

Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

2 nights

From

ÂŁ449
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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

4.8

out of 5

8 nights

From

ÂŁ719
View
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

6 nights

From

ÂŁ1,250
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Exterior | Russets, Ongar

Ongar, Essex

Russets

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

5

out of 5

2 nights

From

ÂŁ449
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

4.8

out of 5

2 nights

From

ÂŁ415
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Exterior | Rainbows End, St. Lawrence, near Burnham-on-Crouch

St. Lawrence, near Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex

Rainbows End

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

4 nights

From

ÂŁ545
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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
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

6 nights

From

ÂŁ529
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Living area | 1 Lamb Barn, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

1 Lamb Barn

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

4.8

out of 5

4 nights

From

ÂŁ399
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Exterior | Belchamp Hall Stables - Belchamp Cottages, Belchamp Walter

Belchamp Walter, Essex

Belchamp Hall Stables

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

5

out of 5

2 nights

From

ÂŁ836
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Exterior | Gladwyns Farm Lodge, Thaxted

Thaxted, Essex

Gladwyns Farm Lodge

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

6 nights

From

ÂŁ825
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

4.5

out of 5

12 nights

From

ÂŁ2,635
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Dining room | Mayflower Cottage, Harwich

Harwich, Essex

Mayflower Cottage

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

4

out of 5

6 nights

From

ÂŁ439
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Dog Friendly Essex Holiday Cottages

Open plan living space | Island Lodge, Little Baddow, near Chelmsford

Little Baddow, near Chelmsford, Essex

Island Lodge

Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

2 nights

From

ÂŁ449
View
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

4.8

out of 5

8 nights

From

ÂŁ719
View
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

6 nights

From

ÂŁ1,250
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

4 nights

From

ÂŁ929
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Exterior | Russets, Ongar

Ongar, Essex

Russets

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

5

out of 5

2 nights

From

ÂŁ449
View
Living area | 1 Lamb Barn, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

1 Lamb Barn

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

4.8

out of 5

4 nights

From

ÂŁ399
View
Exterior | Gladwyns Farm Lodge, Thaxted

Thaxted, Essex

Gladwyns Farm Lodge

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

6 nights

From

ÂŁ825
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

4.5

out of 5

12 nights

From

ÂŁ2,635
View
Exterior | Ebenezer Chapel, Broxted

Broxted, Essex

Ebenezer Chapel

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

4 nights

From

ÂŁ745
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Exterior | Belchamp Hall Coach House - Belchamp Cottages, Belchamp Walter

Belchamp Walter, Essex

Belchamp Hall Coach House

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

4 nights

From

ÂŁ864
View

Luxury Essex Holiday Cottages

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

4.8

out of 5

8 nights

From

ÂŁ719
View
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

6 nights

From

ÂŁ1,250
View
Exterior | The Stables, Dedham, Essex/Suffolk border

Dedham, Essex/Suffolk border, Essex

The Stables

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4 nights

From

ÂŁ579
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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

4 nights

From

ÂŁ929
View
Exterior | Russets, Ongar

Ongar, Essex

Russets

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

5

out of 5

2 nights

From

ÂŁ449
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

4.8

out of 5

2 nights

From

ÂŁ415
View
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
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

6 nights

From

ÂŁ529
View
Living area | 1 Lamb Barn, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

1 Lamb Barn

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

4.8

out of 5

4 nights

From

ÂŁ399
View
Exterior | Belchamp Hall Stables - Belchamp Cottages, Belchamp Walter

Belchamp Walter, Essex

Belchamp Hall Stables

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

5

out of 5

2 nights

From

ÂŁ836
View
Exterior | Gladwyns Farm Lodge, Thaxted

Thaxted, Essex

Gladwyns Farm Lodge

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

6 nights

From

ÂŁ825
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

4.5

out of 5

12 nights

From

ÂŁ2,635
View
Exterior | Ebenezer Chapel, Broxted

Broxted, Essex

Ebenezer Chapel

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

4 nights

From

ÂŁ745
View

Coastal Essex Holiday Cottages

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

4.8

out of 5

8 nights

From

ÂŁ719
View
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

6 nights

From

ÂŁ1,250
View
Exterior | Rainbows End, St. Lawrence, near Burnham-on-Crouch

St. Lawrence, near Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex

Rainbows End

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

4 nights

From

ÂŁ545
View
Living area | 1 Lamb Barn, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

1 Lamb Barn

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

4.8

out of 5

4 nights

From

ÂŁ399
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

4.5

out of 5

12 nights

From

ÂŁ2,635
View
Dining room | Mayflower Cottage, Harwich

Harwich, Essex

Mayflower Cottage

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

4

out of 5

6 nights

From

ÂŁ439
View
Living room/dining room | Quayside Apartment, Harwich

Harwich, Essex

Quayside Apartment

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

4 nights

From

ÂŁ411
View
Exterior | North Farm Lodge, East Mersea, near Colchester

East Mersea, near Colchester, Essex

North Farm Lodge

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

5

out of 5

4 nights

From

ÂŁ525
View
Living area | The Boat House at Tides Reach, Mersea Island, near Colchester

Mersea Island, near Colchester, Essex

The Boat House at Tides Reach

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

4 nights

From

ÂŁ505
View
Balcony | Coastal Retreat, Clacton-On-Sea

Clacton-On-Sea, Essex

Coastal Retreat

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

2 nights

From

ÂŁ469
View

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.

Essex holiday cottages