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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 | Longridge, Peldon, near Colchester

Longridge, Peldon, near Colchester, Essex, CO5 7QR.

This large, spacious, luxurious house has stunning views over open countryside, ideal for a lovely family holiday, or those looking to relax and unwind in a tranquil setting.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Hot Tub
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Pets – no charge
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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Exterior | Chandler’s Cottage, West Mersea

Chandler's Cottage, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8EP.

West Mersea becomes an island when there is a very high high tide. The cottage is large and tastefully decorated with a lovely south facing garden.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
  • Seaside
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Exterior | English Oak - Woodland Cottages, Halstead

English Oak - UK40478, Halstead, Essex, CO9 4LS.

The perfect country retreat on the Essex/Suffolk border with its own hot tub! Set in the Woodland Area of Toppesfield Hall, this lodge has its own garden, a fire pit and BBQ! Just perfect!....

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Hot Tub
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
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Exterior | Silver Birch - Woodland Cottages, Halstead

Silver Birch - UK40477, Halstead, Essex, CO9 4LS.

The perfect getaway on the Essex/Suffolk border with a spacious garden, fire pit and hot tub! Beautiful countryside, an eight-minute stroll into the village, with a shop, brewery and a dog...

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Hot Tub
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
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Hot tub | Peacock on the Pin, Stisted

Peacock on the Pin, Stisted, Essex, CM77 8AQ.

Romantic and luxurious stay with your own private hot tub to enjoy. Short walk from the village pub and an excellent location to explore the delights of Essex, with its pretty countryside...

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Hot Tub
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Luxury Collection
  • Pets – not allowed
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Living area | Bramley Cottage, Ongar

Bramley Cottage, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0NB.

Surrounded by fruit trees in this quiet rural part of Essex, is this beautiful holiday hideaway.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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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.