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 | Sea Leigh, Leigh-on-Sea

Leigh-on-Sea, Essex

Sea Leigh

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£499
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Living room | The Long Barn, Chelmsford

Chelmsford, Essex

The Long Barn

Car parking on site
Detached
Ground Floor Facilities
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£609
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room/dining room | Haven Hideaway, Harwich

Harwich, Essex

Haven Hideaway

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£369
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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

£439
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Living area | Bramley Cottage, Ongar

Ongar, Essex

Bramley Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Island Lodge, Little Baddow, near Chelmsford

Little Baddow, near Chelmsford, Essex

Island Lodge

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£515
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Exterior | Warren House Retreat, Maldon
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,789
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Reserve today for only £25
Hot tub | Peacock on the Pin, Stisted

Stisted, Essex

Peacock on the Pin

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£739
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Reserve today for only £25
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

£429
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Exterior | Sunnyside, West Mersea, near Colchester

West Mersea, near Colchester, Essex

Sunnyside

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£655
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Piglet Cottage - Wiggles and Piggles, Wimbish
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£859
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Reserve today for only £25

Dog Friendly Essex Holiday Cottages

Living room | The Long Barn, Chelmsford

Chelmsford, Essex

The Long Barn

Car parking on site
Detached
Ground Floor Facilities
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£609
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Lavender Cottage, Frinton-on-Sea

Frinton-on-Sea, Essex

Lavender Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£635
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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

£439
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Living area | Bramley Cottage, Ongar

Ongar, Essex

Bramley Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
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Reserve today for only £25
Shepherds Belle & Croft Hut - Oaksbrook Retreat, Messing
Car parking on site
Woodburning Stove
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£395
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Exterior | Island Lodge, Little Baddow, near Chelmsford

Little Baddow, near Chelmsford, Essex

Island Lodge

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£515
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Exterior | Thornwood Getaways - The Ridings Two - Elmcroft Retreats, Epping
Wifi
Car parking on site
Ground Floor Facilities
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£475
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Sunnyside, West Mersea, near Colchester

West Mersea, near Colchester, Essex

Sunnyside

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£655
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | House Boat, St Osyth, near Clacton-on-Sea

St Osyth, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

House Boat

Coastal
Car parking on site
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£655
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Swimming pool | Pattiswick Hall, Pattiswick, near Coggeshall

Pattiswick, near Coggeshall, Essex

Pattiswick Hall

Luxury
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • Sleeps up to 16
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,485
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Reserve today for only 25%

Luxury Essex Holiday Cottages

Delightful holiday home with hot tub | Toad Hall Cottage, White Colne, near Colchester

White Colne, near Colchester, Essex

Toad Hall Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£609
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Exterior | Lavender Cottage, Frinton-on-Sea

Frinton-on-Sea, Essex

Lavender Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£635
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Living area | Bramley Cottage, Ongar

Ongar, Essex

Bramley Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
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Reserve today for only £25
Open plan living space | Ivy No.1 - Hall Farm Cottages, Althorne, near Chelmsford

Althorne, near Chelmsford, Essex

Hall Farm Cottages - Ivy No.1

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

7 nights

From

£625
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Exterior | Warren House Retreat, Maldon
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,789
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Reserve today for only £25
Hot tub | Peacock on the Pin, Stisted

Stisted, Essex

Peacock on the Pin

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£739
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Reserve today for only £25
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 | Piglet Cottage - Wiggles and Piggles, Wimbish
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£859
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Reserve today for only £25
Swimming pool | Pattiswick Hall, Pattiswick, near Coggeshall

Pattiswick, near Coggeshall, Essex

Pattiswick Hall

Luxury
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • Sleeps up to 16
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,485
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Reserve today for only 25%
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

£1,500
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Exterior | Silver Birch - Woodland Cottages, Halstead

Halstead, Essex

Silver Birch

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,009
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Reserve today for only £25

Coastal Essex Holiday Cottages

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

Leigh-on-Sea, Essex

Sea Leigh

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£499
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Living room/dining room | Haven Hideaway, Harwich

Harwich, Essex

Haven Hideaway

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£369
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Exterior | Lavender Cottage, Frinton-on-Sea

Frinton-on-Sea, Essex

Lavender Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£635
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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

£439
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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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Exterior | Sunnyside, West Mersea, near Colchester

West Mersea, near Colchester, Essex

Sunnyside

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£655
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | House Boat, St Osyth, near Clacton-on-Sea

St Osyth, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

House Boat

Coastal
Car parking on site
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£655
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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

£1,500
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Exterior | Chandler’s Cottage, West Mersea

West Mersea, Essex

Chandler’s Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,285
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Reserve today for only £25
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

£429
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Reserve today for only £25
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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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Reserve today for only £25

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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