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WhichCottage lists 44 cottages with ground-floor facilities or level access in Essex. Of these, 25 take dogs, 14 have a hot tub and 13 have a wood burner or open fire. They sleep from 2 to 22 guests. Most are in or near Maldon (21), Colchester (20) and Mersea Island (2).
| Cottage | Sleeps | Bedrooms | Pets | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Retreat, Mersea Island | 6 | 2 | Yes (up to 1) | enclosed garden, coast within 1 mile |
| Island Lodge, Little Baddow | 2 | 1 | Yes (up to 1) | enclosed garden |
| Gladwyns Farm Lodge, Thaxted | 6 | 3 | Yes (up to 1) | |
| Rose Cottage, Peldon | 4 | 2 | No | enclosed garden, coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| House of Light, Harwich | 8 | 3 | Yes (up to 1) | coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| Sunnyside, West Mersea | 5 | 3 | No | coast within 1 mile |
| The Boat House at Tides Reach, Mersea Island | 4 | 2 | Yes (up to 2) | coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| Bramley Cottage, Ongar | 2 | 1 | Yes (up to 1) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden |
| The Long Barn, Chelmsford | 6 | 3 | Yes (up to 1) | |
| Ivy Todd Barn, Ashdon | 6 | 3 | No | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Easthorpe Retreat, Easthorpe | 2 | 1 | No | hot tub, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Evie Rose Cottage, Elsenham | 2 | 1 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, pub within 1 mile |
| Orchard Cottage, St Osyth | 4 | 1 | Yes (up to 1) | coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| Willowtree Cottage, St Osyth | 6 | 2 | Yes (up to 1) | coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| Appletree Cottage, St Osyth | 6 | 2 | Yes (up to 1) | coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| Peartree Cottage, St Osyth | 6 | 2 | Yes (up to 1) | coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| Meadowview Cottage, St Osyth | 6 | 2 | Yes (up to 1) | coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| Dairy Cottage, St Osyth | 4 | 1 | Yes (up to 1) | coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| Leys Barn, Leys Barn | 5 | 3 | Yes (up to 1) | |
| Lake House Cottage, Finchingfield | 2 | 1 | No | pub within 1 mile |
Island Retreat, Mersea Island, near Colchester, Essex, CO5 8TN.
Island retreat is situated on a lovely site with a nice on-site restaurant and bar area; benefitting from being a short stroll to beach and sea views.
Island Lodge, Little Baddow, near Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4BT.
Beautiful Island Lodge is situated right on the water’s edge at Paper Mill Lock. Sit on your own terrace and listen to the water rushing by or take a boat trip down the river.
Well presented
Gladwyns Farm Lodge, Thaxted, Essex, CM6 3QF.
Beautiful spacious new barn, stylishly furnished with fantastic views over open countryside.
Very comfortable
Rose Cottage, Peldon, Essex, CO5 7QG.
Lovely stylish upside down house to make the most of the countryside views from lounge and balcony. Close to the beautiful Mersea Island with restaurants, pubs, cafe neaby; and close to the...
House of Light, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3SJ.
House of Light is a clean, bright and spacious accommodation set in the beautiful town Harwich.
Well presented
Sunnyside, West Mersea, near Colchester, Essex, CO5 8QN.
A seaside stay but with so much more.
Well presented
The Boat House at Tides Reach, Mersea Island, near Colchester, Essex, CO5 8BS.
You’ll love being able to see the sea from the front of the house.
Bramley Cottage, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0NB.
Surrounded by fruit trees in this quiet rural part of Essex, is this beautiful holiday hideaway.
Very comfortable
The Long Barn, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4BY.
Located in a beautiful part of Essex countryside, guest will enjoy explore the areas scenic footpaths and trails.
Ivy Todd Barn, Ashdon, near Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2NA.
Ivy Todd Barn is perfect for couples and small families as a base to explore and relax.
Easthorpe Retreat, Easthorpe, near Colchester, Essex, CO5 9HG.
Perfect for a couple looking for a romantic break, this log cabin has its own hot tub, ideal for relaxing in after a day exploring.
Evie Rose Cottage, Elsenham, near Bishop’s Stortford , Essex, CM22 6DP.
This delightful holiday property is in a great location, just 2 miles from Stansted and Stansted Airport, located next door to a 9 hole golf course, club house bar, restaurant and gym (at...
Great quality
Orchard Cottage, St Osyth, Essex, CO16 8JA.
Set in an area regarded as Essex’s best kept secret, the area is full of interesting towns including Colchester.
Willowtree Cottage, St Osyth, Essex, CO16 8JA.
Willow Tree Cottage offers fantastic family accommodation boasting privacy and comfort in a delightful park of Essex.
Great quality
Appletree Cottage, St Osyth, Essex, CO16 8JA.
This is a walkers and nature lover paradise filled with scenic route via its lakes and creeks.
Good choice!
Peartree Cottage, St Osyth, Essex, CO16 8JA.
For those looking to venture out and take in the scenery, this property holds a host of walks and paths.
Very comfortable
Meadowview Cottage, St Osyth, Essex, CO16 8JA.
Nestling within 3 acres of grounds, guests can enjoy various fishing and boating opportunities at the nearby lake.
Dairy Cottage, St Osyth, Essex, CO16 8JA.
This cottage enjoys far reaching views over rolling countryside, set within 3 acres of grounds abundant with wildlife.
Leys Barn, Leys Barn, Essex, SG8 8RF.
A converted barn, offering excellent holiday accommodation and benefiting from a truly rural location. Overlooking open fields and with plenty of good walks and cycle trails.
Lake House Cottage, Finchingfield, near Braintree, Essex, CM7 4LJ.
A characterful thatched cottage set in a quiet, rural area within almost 2 acres of land.
WhichCottage currently lists 44 cottages with ground-floor facilities or level access in Essex, all self-catering and bookable through the letting agency on each property page.
The most are in or near Maldon (21), Colchester (20), Mersea Island (2) and Clacton-on-Sea (1).
At 25 of these 44 you can. Each property page says how many pets are welcome.
7 sleep 8 or more guests, and the largest sleeps 22.
Prices depend on the dates, the length of stay and current offers, so they are shown live on each property page once you pick your dates.