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WhichCottage lists 13 cottages with a sea view in Essex. Of these, 9 take dogs, 1 has a hot tub and 2 have a wood burner or open fire. They sleep from 2 to 12 guests. Most are in or near Colchester (7), Mersea Island (3) and Clacton-on-Sea (2).
| Cottage | Sleeps | Bedrooms | Pets | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rydal House, St Osyth | 12 | 6 | Yes (up to 2) | hot tub, wood burner / open fire, sea view, coast within 1 mile |
| Fronks House, Harwich | 9 | 4 | Yes (up to 1) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, sea view, coast within 1 mile |
| Staying Inn, Mersea Island | 4 | 2 | Yes (up to 2) | enclosed garden, sea view, coast within 1 mile |
| Humperdink, St Osyth | 7 | 2 | Yes (up to 2) | enclosed garden, sea view, coast within 1 mile |
| Thirslet, Maldon | 4 | 2 | No | sea view, coast within 1 mile |
| Island Cottage, Mersea Island | 4 | 2 | No | sea view, coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| Angie's Beachside House, Point Clear | 4 | 2 | Yes (up to 1) | sea view, coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| West Mersea Park, West Mersea | 4 | 2 | Yes (up to 1) | sea view, coast within 1 mile |
| Secretseaview, West Mersea | 4 | 2 | No | sea view, coast within 1 mile |
| Curlew, Point Clear Bay | 9 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | sea view, coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| Point Clear View, Point Clear | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | sea view, coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| Seascape, Clacton-on-Sea | 6 | 3 | No | enclosed garden, sea view, coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| Stoker Loft, West Mersea | 2 | 1 | Yes (up to 1) | sea view, coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
Rydal House, St Osyth, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8LA.
An absolutely amazing, spacious and unique property with stunning sea views and a private beach shared with just a handful of neighbouring properties.
Fronks House, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3RJ.
Fronks House is a family friendly quirky town house, directly on the seafront in the historic harbour town of Harwich.
Staying Inn, Mersea Island, Essex, CO5 8DA.
Stunning, stylish, spacious lodge on a tranquil gated community with sea views and walking distance to all amenities.
Very comfortable
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...
Thirslet, Maldon, Essex, CM0 7NA.
Bright spacious apartment with stunning sea views of the river Blackwater in a quiet location.
Island Cottage, Mersea Island, Essex, CO5 8LG.
Welcome to this delightful fisherman’s cottage on the unique Island of Mersea.
Angie's Beachside House, Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8NG.
With amazing sea views, this property is a short stroll to the pub, and guests can use facilities at the adjacent caravan park.
Well equipped
West Mersea Park, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8DA.
Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.
Well presented
Secretseaview, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8BY.
Secretseaview is in a fantastic location on Mersea Island, with easy access to the beach at the bottom of the road and sea views from your balcony.
Very comfortable
Curlew, Point Clear Bay, Essex, CO16 8NG.
Standing on the beach overlooking the beautiful Colne Estuary, this is a stunning holiday house perfectly sized for two or larger families for great seaside fun.
Point Clear View, Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8NG.
Overlooking the sea with a natural beach, Point Clear View is perfect for couples / families wanting to escape and explore this wonderful, little discovered area.
Seascape, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1XX.
Just 50 yards from Clacton-on-Sea’s beach, this terraced property is great for a family holiday by the seaside.
Very comfortable
Stoker Loft, West Mersea, near Colchester, Essex, CO5 8NU.
This delightfully converted property offers fantastic views and is the ideal holiday location with vast sailing opportunities.
WhichCottage currently lists 13 cottages with a sea view in Essex, all self-catering and bookable through the letting agency on each property page.
The most are in or near Colchester (7), Mersea Island (3), Clacton-on-Sea (2) and Maldon (1).
At 9 of these 13 you can. Each property page says how many pets are welcome.
4 sleep 8 or more guests, and the largest sleeps 12.
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.