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Holiday accommodation in Essex:

Self-catering holiday cottages in Essex provide families and couples with classic accommodation and a useful base to explore out into this historic county. One of England’s ancient counties, Essex was originally part of the Kingdom of Essex, and today offers a rich and varied mix of engaging towns – visit Colchester for a trip back to Roman times. A family holiday favourite for all ages is a visit to the seaside, and in particular Southend-on-Sea, to walk down Southend Pier, it is the longest pleasure pier in the world and is almost a mile and a half long going into the Thames Estuary.

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Exterior | Ashen Equestrian : Saddlers - Ashen Equestrian, Ashen, near Clare

Saddlers - UK50519, Ashen, near Clare, Essex, CO10 8JU.

Beautiful cosy converted barn in the unique setting of an equestrian centre where you can sit and watch the horses. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Smart...

  • Golf nearby
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Pets – not allowed
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Living area | Oak Tree Cottage, Kirby Le Soken

Oak Tree Cottage, Kirby Le Soken, Essex, CO13 0EG.

Pretty cottage with lovely views over open countryside close to the coast.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Pets – no charge
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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Exterior | Mals Barn - Hall Farm Cottages, Althorne

Mals Barn, Althorne, Essex, CM3 6BZ.

Stunning barn conversion with lots of large windows and stunning views over the vineyards and river, 2 minute walk to the vinyard cafe/wine bar. Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living...

  • Golf nearby
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Luxury Collection
  • Pets – not allowed
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Exterior | The School House Cottage, Bradwell-on-Sea

The School House Cottage, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7PY.

Stunning luxury converted school outhouse with a cosy romantic feel, within a peaceful village close to amenities.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
  • Pets – not allowed
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Humperdink | Humperdink, St Osyth, near Clacton on Sea

Humperdink, St Osyth, near Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO16 8ET.

A truly special getaway, this charming coastal retreat is nestled in a stunning 750-acre bird reserve perfect for reconnecting with nature. Surrounded by open fields, tidal creeks, and a...

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Sea View
  • Rural Location
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
  • Seaside
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Essex self-catering holiday cottages to rent

Essex holiday cottages allow you to explore the county’s lesser-known locations – smaller, picturesque hamlets are popular. Close proximity to Suffolk also gives you an easy route to Constable country, or if you want a City experience, take a day trip into London. The area is very well connected via road and train – London Liverpool Station is just an hour from Colchester.

Essex is a large county in East Anglia with a large coastal area, London is to the South West, Suffolk to the North and Hertfordshire to the West. Essex has some fantastic scenery and some incredibly old and beautiful villages. Chelmsford is in the centre of Essex but Colchester is probably its best known town. Dating back before the Romans, Colcheter is England's oldest recorded town and as you can imagine it has a huge range of architecture. Essex has a range of holiday homes to accommodate all sizes of holiday groups from two to twenty. From Oak framed buildings to Georgian mansions there is something for everyone.

The coastline has some really nice villages and probably the most well know part is Maldon and the Blackwater River. It is known for its great sailing area as well as its table salt. In fact there are 35 islands in Essex! Clacton and Southend are larger seaside towns and Southend has the longest pier in England. Inland there is much to do in Essex. Apart from the scenery, Gardens and Houses there are many attractions to see as well as activities.