Colchester Cottages

Explore the UK’s oldest recorded town with a visit to Colchester, with a history that dates back over 2,000 years. The town’s celebrated heritage is on full display at the Colchester Castle Museum, and for a distinctly Roman flavour, the Roman Wall and circus centre are not to be missed. Colchester is also rich in contemporary art, as Firstsite Gallery offers a generous collection of international artists, creative events, and activities for you to try your hand at. Bring the kids on a trip to Colchester Zoo and see over 270 species of animals both great and small, including leopards, giraffes, sea lions, penguins, butterflies, and much more! Perfect for a short break or a longer family holiday exploring the area, search our selection of Colchester cottages today.

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Popular Cottages in Colchester

Exterior | Easthorpe Retreat - Winter Cottages, Easthorpe, near Colchester

Easthorpe, near Colchester, Essex

Easthorpe Retreat

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£989
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Exterior | Rydal House, St Osyth, near Clacton-on-Sea

St Osyth, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Rydal House

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,372
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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 | Chestnut Lodge - Woodland Cottages, Halstead

Halstead, Essex

Chestnut Lodge

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,093
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Swimming pool | Pattiswick Hall, Pattiswick, near Coggeshall

Pattiswick, near Coggeshall, Essex

Pattiswick Hall

Luxury
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 16 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,352
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Living area | 1 Lamb Barn, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester

1 Lamb Barn

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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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
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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Hot tub | Peacock on the Pin, Stisted

Stisted, Essex

Peacock on the Pin

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£639
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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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Dog Friendly Cottages in Colchester

Exterior | The Snug Cottage, Stratford St. Mary

Stratford St. Mary, Suffolk

The Snug Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£513
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Exterior | Rydal House, St Osyth, near Clacton-on-Sea

St Osyth, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Rydal House

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,372
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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 | Chestnut Lodge - Woodland Cottages, Halstead

Halstead, Essex

Chestnut Lodge

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,093
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Swimming pool | Pattiswick Hall, Pattiswick, near Coggeshall

Pattiswick, near Coggeshall, Essex

Pattiswick Hall

Luxury
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 16 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,352
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Exterior | Humperdink, St Osyth, near Clacton on Sea

St Osyth, near Clacton on Sea, Essex

Humperdink

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

7 nights

From

£835
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Exterior | English Oak - Woodland Cottages, Halstead

Halstead, Essex

English Oak

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£943
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Living area | 1 Lamb Barn, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester

1 Lamb Barn

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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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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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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Coastal Cottages in Colchester

Exterior | Easthorpe Retreat - Winter Cottages, Easthorpe, near Colchester

Easthorpe, near Colchester, Essex

Easthorpe Retreat

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£989
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Living room/dining room | Quayside Apartment, Harwich

Harwich, Essex

Quayside Apartment

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

7 nights

From

£614
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Exterior | Rydal House, St Osyth, near Clacton-on-Sea

St Osyth, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Rydal House

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,372
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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 | Humperdink, St Osyth, near Clacton on Sea

St Osyth, near Clacton on Sea, Essex

Humperdink

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

7 nights

From

£835
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Living area | 1 Lamb Barn, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester

1 Lamb Barn

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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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 | 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
Living room/dining room | Haven Hideaway, Harwich

Harwich, Essex

Haven Hideaway

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£343
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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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Luxury Cottages in Colchester

Exterior | The Snug Cottage, Stratford St. Mary

Stratford St. Mary, Suffolk

The Snug Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£513
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Open plan living space | Pond View Loft, Sudbury

Sudbury, Essex

Pond View Loft

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

7 nights

From

£453
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Exterior | Rydal House, St Osyth, near Clacton-on-Sea

St Osyth, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Rydal House

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,372
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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 | Chestnut Lodge - Woodland Cottages, Halstead

Halstead, Essex

Chestnut Lodge

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,093
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Swimming pool | Pattiswick Hall, Pattiswick, near Coggeshall

Pattiswick, near Coggeshall, Essex

Pattiswick Hall

Luxury
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 16 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,352
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Exterior | English Oak - Woodland Cottages, Halstead

Halstead, Essex

English Oak

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£943
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Living area | 1 Lamb Barn, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester

1 Lamb Barn

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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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
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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Hot tub | Peacock on the Pin, Stisted

Stisted, Essex

Peacock on the Pin

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£639
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Inspiration of things to see and do in our cottages in Colchester

Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain, located in Essex, is rich in history and offers a blend of culture, heritage, and modern attractions. Explore the Roman walls, gates, and the remains of Roman theatres in the town, or enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Colchester's town centre with its shops, restaurants, and cafés.

Here are the top five things to see and do from our cottages in Colchester:

Colchester Castle

Explore Colchester Castle, a historic Norman fortress. Discover its fascinating exhibits, including artefacts from Roman times, interactive displays, and the castle's dungeons.

Colchester Zoo

Visit Colchester Zoo, one of the finest zoos in the UK. Enjoy close encounters with a diverse range of animals and learn about conservation efforts through interactive exhibits and talks.

Dedham Vale and Constable Country

Venture into Dedham Vale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and explore the landscapes that inspired famous painter John Constable. Take a walk along the River Stour and enjoy the stunning scenery.

Mersea Island

Take a short trip to Mersea Island, known for its seafood, beaches, and charming villages. Enjoy seafood restaurants, beachcombing, and scenic walks along the coastline.

Firstsite Art Gallery

Experience contemporary art at Firstsite, a contemporary visual arts gallery that hosts a diverse range of exhibitions, workshops, and events for all ages.

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