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Our top choices for Essex cottages

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1. Beautiful period fisherman's cottage

Beautiful period fisherman's cottage
West Mersea
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Great experience staying in a 500 year old cottage, great value. Excellent facilities"
Australia
Neville
Beautiful period fisherman's cottage
A white building with a yellow door, a chimney, and a small garden area.

2. Wayside Cottage Vacation Home

Wayside Cottage Vacation Home
St. Osyth
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Host so accommodating and friendly. The cottage is beautifully presented. Crisp clean bedding, fluffy towels, perfectly clean and thoughtful touches in every room."
United Kingdom
Lesley T.
Wayside Cottage Vacation Home
A building with a wooden facade, large windows with shutters, and a visible door.

3. The Boat House at Tides Reach

The Boat House at Tides Reach
Mersea Island, near Colchester
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"The Boat House is just perfect in every way, so very clean and equipped. The beach is just two minutes walk away. Cannot wait to return."
United States
Liz Hutchinson
The Boat House at Tides Reach
A mobile home with a porch and a fenced deck area.

4. Caravan 607

Caravan 607
3.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
The price is £389
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Caravan 607
A traditional building with a steeply pitched roof, a flagpole with a flag, and well-maintained hedges.

5. Cozy Cottage With Scenic Walks

Cozy Cottage With Scenic Walks
Great Tey
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"What a beautiful cottage. We had an amazingly, relaxing time and would highly recommend."
United Kingdom
Donna B.
Cozy Cottage With Scenic Walks
A rustic wooden building with a metal roof, a wooden staircase leading to a door, and a picnic table with an umbrella.

6. 3 bedroom accommodation in Chelmsford

3 bedroom accommodation in Chelmsford
Chelmsford
3 bedroom accommodation in Chelmsford
A brick house with a well-maintained lawn, a circular garden feature, and a wooden fence.

7. 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
A modern two-story house with a large glass front, a gravel driveway, and a well-maintained lawn.

8. 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.
Two black cushioned chairs with wooden frames and plaid cushions, positioned on a carpeted floor with a white door and a fireplace in the background.

9. 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
A small brick cottage with a dark facade, a white door, and a gravel driveway.

10. 1 bedroom accommodation in Elsenham, near Bishop’s Stortford

1 bedroom accommodation in Elsenham, near Bishop’s Stortford
Elsenham, near Bishop’s Stortford
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"What a great place to stay, chilled out, log fire in an evening after exploring. Duxford airfield is an absolute must. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo"
United States
Paul
1 bedroom accommodation in Elsenham, near Bishop’s Stortford
A compact kitchen with a wood-burning stove, a sink, and a window.

11. 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 £211
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Set among the fruit trees with views of the fields.
A brick building with a concrete patio, a wooden bench, and a tree providing shade.

12. 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.
A terrace with a table and chairs, a view of the sea, and a concrete barrier.

13. 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
A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch with a wooden bench, and a green door.

14. 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 £196
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
1 bedroom accommodation in Ongar
A dining area with a round table, chairs, a vase with flowers, a leather sofa, and a wooden cabinet.

15. 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
A narrow street lined with houses, a white picket fence, and a body of water with boats in the background.

16. 1 bedroom accommodation in West Mersea, near Colchester

1 bedroom accommodation in West Mersea, near Colchester
West Mersea, near Colchester
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Quirky property that had all you need for your stay. Right on top of the waterfront bars and restaurants, lovely walks and plenty of sailing going on. Weather was unbelievable, lucky us! West Mersea is a great place to visit, very friendly and welcoming people."
United States
GINA W.
1 bedroom accommodation in West Mersea, near Colchester
A traditional Tudor-style building with white-framed windows, a brick facade, and a black door.

17. 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, (146 reviews)
"WOW! What can I say? This place was amazing. Great town. Great people. Easy to navigate to London. The local town is full of history and is beautiful. Thank you very allowing us to stay in your home."
United States
Sandra M.
15th Century Period Cottage In Saffron Walden, Essex, England
A hot tub with two glasses of wine, surrounded by trees and a grassy field.

18. 3 bedroom accommodation in Thaxted

3 bedroom accommodation in Thaxted
Thaxted
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Amazing lodge. We had a great few nights. The hamper on arrival was a welcome surprise. Great jams and chutneys (made by the host), delicious! Very well equipped lodge so no need to bring anything with you."
United States
Donna Collins
3 bedroom accommodation in Thaxted
A two-story house with a gravel driveway and a wooden gate.

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
A residential area with houses, a wooden fence, and a body of water in the background.

20. 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.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Essex Hotel Reviews

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

8/10 Good
"Staff all very friendly and helpful. Drinks and food nice although expensive but we are a captive market."
Victoria 1-night trip
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Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

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Essex Cottages information

Number of reviews
274
Accommodation
282 Cottages
Lowest Price
£196
Highest Price
£389

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