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Little Thatch

Little Thatch

3.5 out of 5
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Situated in Walton on the Naze, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Walton Pier and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Holland Haven Country Park. Clacton Pier and Clacton-on-Sea ...…

Little Thatch
Walton Beach Holiday Lets

Walton Beach Holiday Lets

3.5 out of 5
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Situated near the beach, this cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Walton Pier and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Holland Haven Country Park. Clacton Pier and Clacton-on-Sea ...…

Walton Beach Holiday Lets
A Wonderful Retreat on the Island of West Mersea

A Wonderful Retreat on the Island of West Mersea

56 Queen Anne Rd, Sunshine Corner, Colchester, ENG
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Located by the ocean, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cudmore Grove Country Park, Abberton Reservoir and Colchester Golf Club. Tymperleys ...…

4.9/5Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Very cosy

"It was a lovely place to get away to, my partner and I throughly enjoyed our stay. It was very cosy and had a comforting warm atmosphere. It was clean and had everything we needed. The area is also lovely, we went on some very nice walks. Would definitely come back and also recommend."…"

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2020

A Wonderful Retreat on the Island of West Mersea
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Fisherman's Lodge

Fisherman's Lodge

3.5 out of 5
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Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Audley End House, Fry Art Gallery and Bridge End Gardens. Saffron Walden Museum and The ...…

Fisherman's Lodge
15 City Road

15 City Road

3.5 out of 5
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Situated in Colchester, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Cudmore Grove Country Park, Abberton Reservoir and Colchester Golf Club. Colchester Zoo and ...…

15 City Road
15th Century Period Cottage In Saffron Walden, Essex England

15th Century Period Cottage In Saffron Walden, Essex England

5 Myddylton Place, Saffron Walden, ENG
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Situated in Saffron Walden, this romantic cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fry Art Gallery and Audley End House. Bridge End Gardens and Church of St. Mary ...…

5/5Exceptional! (67 reviews)
Beautiful property in quiet location

"Lovely stay in this house. Very quiet location, with nice walks nearby. Saffron Walden only a few minutes walk away"…"

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2020

15th Century Period Cottage In Saffron Walden, Essex England
Waterfront Cottage in the Lovely Village of Rowhedge, Near Mersea Island

Waterfront Cottage in the Lovely Village of Rowhedge, Near Mersea Island

11 Thanet Walk, Rowhedge, Colchester, ENG
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Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Hollytrees Museum, Colchester Zoo, and Colchester Natural History Museum. University ...…

4.9/5Exceptional! (67 reviews)
Rowhedge cottage review

"Lovely spacious cottage in a pleasant peaceful village. The cottage was well equipped, nicely furnished and very comfortable. Rowhedge is a good base for visiting colchester, Mersea, Essex coast and south Suffolk."…"

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2021

Waterfront Cottage in the Lovely Village of Rowhedge, Near Mersea Island
Vine Cottage

Vine Cottage

3.5 out of 5
19 St. James Street Castle Hedingham, Halstead, England
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Situated in Halstead, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Hedingham Castle and within 9 miles (15 km) of Gainsborough's House and Clare Ancient House Museum. ...…

Vine Cottage
Willows Cottage / 3-bed Home on Osea Island, Essex

Willows Cottage / 3-bed Home on Osea Island, Essex

3.5 out of 5
The Chase, Maldon, England
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Situated in Maldon, this cottage is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Mill Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of St. Peter-on-the-Wall and Warren Golf Club. Marsh Farm Country ...…

Willows Cottage / 3-bed Home on Osea Island, Essex
Driftwood

Driftwood

3.5 out of 5
1 Grendal Way Holland-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, England
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Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Holland Haven Country Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Clacton Pier. Clacton-on-Sea Beach and West Cliff ...…

Driftwood
Brook Lodge

Brook Lodge

4 out of 5
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Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from East Anglian Railway Museum and within 9 miles (15 km) of Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum ...…

Brook Lodge
Orchard Cottage - Newly Built Farmhouse Annexe

Orchard Cottage - Newly Built Farmhouse Annexe

Kirby Hall Road, Kirby Hall, Halstead, ENG
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This family-friendly Halstead cottage is located in a rural location, 1.3 mi (2 km) from Hedingham Castle, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Clare Castle Country Park ...…

5/5Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Lovely place, idyllic setting

"We loved the place and will go back"…"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2020

Orchard Cottage - Newly Built Farmhouse Annexe
Wayside Cottage Holiday Home

Wayside Cottage Holiday Home

61 Mills Street, Wayside Cottage, Clacton-on-Sea, ENG
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This family-friendly Clacton-on-Sea cottage is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of St. Osyth Beach and Jaywick Martello Tower. Clacton Pier and Clacton-on-Sea ...…

5/5Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Relaxing stay

"Very comfortable cottage with everything you need to min she your stay ok perfect."…"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2020

Wayside Cottage Holiday Home
Millie's Cottage

Millie's Cottage

3.5 out of 5
6 The Causeway, Braintree, England
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Situated in Braintree, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Hedingham Castle, Haverhill Arts Centre and Braintree Public Gardens. Audley End House and Flitch ...…

Millie's Cottage
South Lodge Historic Self-catering Detached Cottage With Garden, Parking & Pets

South Lodge Historic Self-catering Detached Cottage With Garden, Parking & Pets

Spains Hall Estate, Braintree, ENG
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Situated in a rural location, this historic cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Hedingham Castle, Haverhill Arts Centre and Braintree Public Gardens. Flitch ...…

4.9/5Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Excellent stay

"Great cottage and area. Helpful property manager."…"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2020

South Lodge Historic Self-catering Detached Cottage With Garden, Parking & Pets
Ivy Cottage

Ivy Cottage

3.5 out of 5
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Situated in Colchester, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Hollytrees Museum, University of Essex and Colchester Zoo. Colchester Visitor Information Centre ...…

Ivy Cottage
Little Haven

Little Haven

3.5 out of 5
94 Hereford Road Holland-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, England
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Situated in Clacton-on-Sea, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Holland Haven Country Park and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Clacton Pier. Clacton-on-Sea Beach and West ...…

Little Haven
Cottage by the Colne

Cottage by the Colne

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Situated in Colchester, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from University of Essex and within 6 miles (10 km) of Beth Chatto Garden and High Woods Country Park. ...…

Cottage by the Colne
Rookwoods

Rookwoods

3.5 out of 5
Yeldham Road Sible Hedingham, Halstead, England
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Situated in Halstead, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Hedingham Castle and within 9 miles (15 km) of Clare Castle Country Park and Clare Ancient House Museum. ...…

Rookwoods
Winterbeck

Winterbeck

3.5 out of 5
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Situated in Bishop's Stortford, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Mountfitchet Castle, Audley End House and House on the Hill Toy Museum. Red White and ...…

Winterbeck
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