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4 Sep - 6 Sep
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16 Oct - 18 Oct
In three months
13 Nov - 15 Nov
In four months
11 Dec - 13 Dec

Top Cities in Essex

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Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea

Our top choices for Essex cottages

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1. Wayside Cottage Vacation Home

Wayside Cottage Vacation Home
St. Osyth
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (51 reviews)
"Wayside cottage is absolutely lovely. Suzanne and John have thought of everything you could possibly need from comfy beds to an abundance of fluffy towels to treats like a bottle of chilled wine, orange juice, bread for breakfast, cereals, milk, biscuits and even sweeties. The cottage was spotless and there was plenty of room for four adults. There is even a lovely, secluded garden. I can't recommend Wayside cottage highly enough and I hope that we will be able to stay again next time we are in...
United Kingdom
Karen
Wayside Cottage Vacation Home
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2. 6 bedroom accommodation in Clacton on Sea

6 bedroom accommodation in Clacton on Sea
Clacton on Sea
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Friendly host, excellent communication beforehand. Lots of extras provided, from milk to paper towels. Nice house near the pier. We all enjoyed our stay."
United States
Rehanna Neky
6 bedroom accommodation in Clacton on Sea
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3. 3 bedroom accommodation in Chelmsford

3 bedroom accommodation in Chelmsford
Chelmsford
3 bedroom accommodation in Chelmsford
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4. Beautiful beach front property close to amenities.

Beautiful beach front property close to amenities.
Holland-on-Sea, near Clacton-on-Sea
Beautiful beach front property close to amenities.
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5. 4 bedroom accommodation in Peldon, near Colchester

4 bedroom accommodation in Peldon, near Colchester
Peldon, near Colchester
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Suitable for a weekend getaway."
United States
Marian Kirkham
4 bedroom accommodation in Peldon, near Colchester
Cottage | Living area | Flat-screen TV

6. BookedUK - Large Cosy Cottage

BookedUK - Large Cosy Cottage
3.0 star property
Stansted
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Great place and location very nice clean "
United Kingdom
Paul
BookedUK - Large Cosy Cottage
Terrace/patio

7. Grapnells Lodge cottages Essex sleeps 14. For families, retreats, RSPB Wallasea.

Grapnells Lodge cottages Essex sleeps 14. For families, retreats, RSPB Wallasea.
Wallasea Island, Rochford
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"A wonderful weekend in the spacious and relaxing grapnells lodge."
United States
Ellie N.
Grapnells Lodge cottages Essex sleeps 14. For families, retreats, RSPB Wallasea.
Private kitchen

8. Set among the fruit trees with views of the fields.

Set among the fruit trees with views of the fields.
Ongar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Excellent stay in luxury Shepherds Hut with all you could need. Sorry we didnt get to use the log burner, but we were out every night at the excellent pub restaurants near by. Thank you."
United States
Rowena Herbert
The price is AED 1,034
AED 1,034 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Set among the fruit trees with views of the fields.
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9. 15th Century Period Cottage In Saffron Walden, Essex England

15th Century Period Cottage In Saffron Walden, Essex England
Saffron Walden
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (144 reviews)
"The cottage was lovely, it had absolutely everything you could want and was warm and comfortable. "
United Kingdom
Angela G.
15th Century Period Cottage In Saffron Walden, Essex England
Outdoor dining

10. Angie's Beachside House

Angie's Beachside House
Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1 review)
"We had a very pleasant day at Angie’s beach house and would definitely go back The boathouse is quite quirky which we absolutely loved the sunsets in the evening sat in the little balcony absolutely stunning"
United States
Julie Dickinson
Angie's Beachside House
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11. Beautiful period fisherman's cottage

Beautiful period fisherman's cottage
West Mersea
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Great experience staying in a 500 year old cottage, great value. Excellent facilities"
Australia
Neville
Beautiful period fisherman's cottage
Outdoor dining

12. Miller Cottage - A gorgeous historic cottage in the centre of the picturesque Medieval town of Saffr

Miller Cottage - A gorgeous historic cottage in the centre of the picturesque Medieval town of Saffr
Saffron Walden
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Loved both Saffron Walden and Miller Cottage. We relaxed as soon as we arrived, the cottage was excellent."
United Kingdom
Viki F.
Miller Cottage - A gorgeous historic cottage in the centre of the picturesque Medieval town of Saffr
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13. Lowal House - UK46054

Lowal House - UK46054
Saffron Walden
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Overall the property is lovely, not fancy but very clean and well equiped. Our main issue was an error on your listing stating that 3rd bedroom was 2 beds..incorrect. The host solved the issue for us by providing a pull out bed. So all was good."
United States
Clive A.
Lowal House - UK46054
Beach nearby

14. A wonderful retreat on the Island of West Mersea

A wonderful retreat on the Island of West Mersea
West Mersea
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (35 reviews)
"Wonderful relaxing stay, the property was immaculate with everything you would need and more.Great location to explore mersea.Thankyou Angie"
United Kingdom
Trevor H.
A wonderful retreat on the Island of West Mersea
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15. Country Cottage with moat

Country Cottage with moat
Ingatestone
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful inside and out. Was perfect for what we needed. Peaceful and very comfortable. Definitely would stay again."
United Kingdom
keeley
The price is AED 674
AED 769 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Country Cottage with moat
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16. Welcome to this delightful fisherman’s cottage on the unique Island of Mersea.

Welcome to this delightful fisherman’s cottage on the unique Island of Mersea.
Mersea Island
Welcome to this delightful fisherman’s cottage on the unique Island of Mersea.
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17. 1 bedroom accommodation in Ongar

1 bedroom accommodation in Ongar
Ongar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Amazing property. Beautiful and quiet"
United States
Christopher P.
The price is AED 1,014
AED 1,014 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sep - 13 Sep
1 bedroom accommodation in Ongar
Property grounds

18. 4 bedroom accommodation in Point Clear Bay

4 bedroom accommodation in Point Clear Bay
Point Clear Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"House was great and had all the facilities we required. Host was very helpful. Location just yards from the sea. Lots of interesting bird life. Pretty amazing for a stay in mid February!"
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveler
4 bedroom accommodation in Point Clear Bay
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19. 2 bedroom accommodation in St. Lawrence, near Burnham-on-Crouch

2 bedroom accommodation in St. Lawrence, near Burnham-on-Crouch
St. Lawrence, near Burnham-on-Crouch
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay at Rainbows End. Everything that we needed was there and our hosts were able to answer any queries we had. We thoroughly recommend this property."
United States
Josephine Francis
2 bedroom accommodation in St. Lawrence, near Burnham-on-Crouch
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20. The Hexagon - Wow. What a Location! With views to the Sea and Bird Sanctuaries. Totally remote

The Hexagon - Wow. What a Location! With views to the Sea and Bird Sanctuaries. Totally remote
Tollesbury
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Loved the setting totally secluded"
United Kingdom
Lysa B.
The Hexagon - Wow. What a Location! With views to the Sea and Bird Sanctuaries. Totally remote
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Top Essex Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Check in easy. Room clean and spacious. Staff helpful,pleasant and polite."
Home 1-night trip
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Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

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