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

Exterior | Shepherd’s Retreat, Ongar
Customers' Choice
Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£347
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Exterior | Island Cottage, Mersea Island

Mersea Island, Essex

Island Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£448
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Exterior | Rainbows End, St. Lawrence, near Burnham-on-Crouch
Customers' Choice

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

Rainbows End

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£581
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Kitchen/diner | Coastal Gem, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Coastal Gem

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,326
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Open plan living space | Rose Cottage, Peldon
Customers' Choice

Peldon, Essex

Rose Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£651
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Living area | 1 Lamb Barn, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester

1 Lamb Barn

Pets stay free
Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Living area | Angie’s Beachside House, Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea

Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Angie’s Beachside House

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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£497
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Exterior | Lake House Cottage, Finchingfield, near Braintree
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Finchingfield, near Braintree, Essex

Lake House Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£413
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Charming holiday cottage | The Glass Room, Ardleigh Heath, near Colchester
Customers' Choice

Ardleigh Heath, near Colchester, Essex

The Glass Room

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£393
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Dog Friendly Essex Holiday Cottages

Exterior | Staying Inn, Mersea Island

Mersea Island, Essex

Staying Inn

Pets stay free
Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£611
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Exterior | Shepherd’s Retreat, Ongar
Customers' Choice
Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£347
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Living area | 1 Lamb Barn, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester

1 Lamb Barn

Pets stay free
Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Living area | Angie’s Beachside House, Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea

Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Angie’s Beachside House

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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£497
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Exterior | The Old Parish Hall, Rickling Green, near Saffron Walden
Customers' Choice

Rickling Green, near Saffron Walden, Essex

The Old Parish Hall

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£837
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Exterior | Stokers Loft, West Mersea, nr. Colchester
Customers' Choice

West Mersea, near Colchester, Essex

Stokers Loft

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Outdoor area | Ryeland Hut - Oaksbrook Retreat, Messing

Messing, Essex

Ryeland Hut

Hot Tub
Car parking on site
Woodburning Stove
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£493
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Balcony | Curlew, Point Clear Bay
Customers' Choice

Point Clear Bay, Essex

Curlew

Pets stay free
Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 9 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£971
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Front | Ashen Equestrian : Mac Shack Stable - Ashen Equestrian, Ashen, near Clare
Customers' Choice

Ashen, near Clare, Essex

Ashen Equestrian : Mac Shack Stable

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£801
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Luxury Essex Holiday Cottages

Exterior | Staying Inn, Mersea Island

Mersea Island, Essex

Staying Inn

Pets stay free
Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£611
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Exterior | Shepherd’s Retreat, Ongar
Customers' Choice
Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£347
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Exterior | Island Cottage, Mersea Island

Mersea Island, Essex

Island Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£448
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Kitchen/diner | Coastal Gem, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Coastal Gem

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,326
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Open plan living space | Rose Cottage, Peldon
Customers' Choice

Peldon, Essex

Rose Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£651
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Living area | 1 Lamb Barn, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester

1 Lamb Barn

Pets stay free
Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Exterior | The Old Parish Hall, Rickling Green, near Saffron Walden
Customers' Choice

Rickling Green, near Saffron Walden, Essex

The Old Parish Hall

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£837
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Thatch Lodge, Colchester

Colchester, Essex

Thatch Lodge

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£3,775
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Balcony | Curlew, Point Clear Bay
Customers' Choice

Point Clear Bay, Essex

Curlew

Pets stay free
Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 9 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£971
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Coastal Essex Holiday Cottages

Exterior | Staying Inn, Mersea Island

Mersea Island, Essex

Staying Inn

Pets stay free
Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£611
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Exterior | Island Cottage, Mersea Island

Mersea Island, Essex

Island Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£448
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Exterior | Rainbows End, St. Lawrence, near Burnham-on-Crouch
Customers' Choice

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

Rainbows End

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£581
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Kitchen/diner | Coastal Gem, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Coastal Gem

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,326
View
Open plan living space | Rose Cottage, Peldon
Customers' Choice

Peldon, Essex

Rose Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£651
View
Living area | 1 Lamb Barn, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester

1 Lamb Barn

Pets stay free
Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Living area | Angie’s Beachside House, Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea

Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Angie’s Beachside House

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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£497
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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

£443
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Thatch Lodge, Colchester

Colchester, Essex

Thatch Lodge

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£3,775
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See more cottages in Essex

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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