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

Hot tub | Aylesbury Lodge, Halstead

Halstead, Essex

Aylesbury Lodge

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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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
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£555
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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

£1,019
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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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£615
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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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Exterior | The Cottage, East Bergholt, near Colchester

East Bergholt, near Colchester, Suffolk

The Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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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
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£795
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Coastal semi-detached bungalow | The Annexe, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

The Annexe

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£565
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Exterior | Avondale, Clacton on Sea

Clacton on Sea, Essex

Avondale

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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£795
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Colchester

Hot tub | Aylesbury Lodge, Halstead

Halstead, Essex

Aylesbury Lodge

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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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
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£555
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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
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£615
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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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Exterior | The Cottage, East Bergholt, near Colchester

East Bergholt, near Colchester, Suffolk

The Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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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

£543
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Living room | House of Light, Harwich

Harwich, Essex

House of Light

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 8 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£605
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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
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£795
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Coastal Cottages in Colchester

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

£875
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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
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£555
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Reserve today for only £25
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

£1,019
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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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£615
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Reserve today for only £25
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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Living room | House of Light, Harwich

Harwich, Essex

House of Light

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 8 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£605
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Reserve today for only £25
View | Point Clear View, Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea

Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Point Clear View

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£795
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Coastal semi-detached bungalow | The Annexe, Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

The Annexe

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£565
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Exterior | Avondale, Clacton on Sea

Clacton on Sea, Essex

Avondale

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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£795
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Luxury Cottages in Colchester

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

£875
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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

£1,019
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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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Cottage, East Bergholt, near Colchester

East Bergholt, near Colchester, Suffolk

The Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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Living room | House of Light, Harwich

Harwich, Essex

House of Light

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 8 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£605
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Reserve today for only £25
View | Point Clear View, Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea

Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Point Clear View

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£795
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Bulmer, near Sudbury, Suffolk

Lime Tree House

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£2,366
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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

£513
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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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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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