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A sunset over a beach with a pier extending into the water.

Our top choices for Essex holiday rentals

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

1. Luxurious ONE Bedroom Apartment IN Bond Street

Chelmsford

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a view to a kitchen and balcony.

2. Chelmsford Serviced Apartments

Chelmsford

Patricia

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a plant, a white pillow, and a beige throw blanket.

3. Ryegate House Colchester

Dutch Quarter

Norman

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside lamp, and a door.

4. Island Retreat

Colchester

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A large house with a gravel driveway, a swimming pool, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

5. Birds Farm

Colchester

Nicola

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A living room with a gray sofa, two pillows, a small side table with a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.

6. Salvation View 2 Bed Apartment

Benfleet

Jennifer

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A beachside walkway leading to a row of blue beach huts, with a clear view of the sea and sandy beach.

7. Seaside Haven Retreat in Walton

Walton on the Naze

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includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a vase of white flowers.

8. Luxurious 2 Bedroom Apartment With Free Parking

Chelmsford

Paul

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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Top Essex Hotel Reviews

The Green Man by Chef and Brewer Collection

8/10 Good

"Staff were extremely helpful, we had a wobbly toilet seat that the maintenance man was sent to repair as soon as it was reported. Restaurant staff were very obliging, allowing us to move tables to a more airy position."

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent

"The property is perfect for its proximity to London Stansted. Less than a 5 min walk to the concourse. The website Laundry Facilities. We booked the hotel in part bc it listed this. We needed to wash before our trip. Upon arrival we were told that they have laundry services that they do for you. For a shirt it was 8 pounds. It would have cost us 300 pounds to wash what we needed. The site should say “Laundry Service” not facilities. If you don’t need to wash it is a great place to beds are very comfortable and the place was very clean."

The George of Colchester

8/10 Good

"Beautiful hotel with stunning interior decor in a very central location and handy car park (at extra cost). We had a twin room on the first floor (room 205) which, although was comfortable with excellent shower and comfy beds, the pigeon muck on the outside of the windows was not very nice! We enjoyed our 1 night stay (with a good breakfast) but would not recommend a room on that side of the building as the noise from the outdoor terrace area was substantial from check-in through to late night. Staff were very friendly and welcoming."

St Nicholas Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was fine, good size, clean, everything in working order. However, the room was extremely hot with no air conditioning and there was a lot of noise from outside. Staff were very helpful, allowed us to check in early but unable to change our room to reduce heat or noise as the hotel was full. Breakfast was good, plenty of choice."

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at the Ramada Stansted was excellent. The room was spotlessly clean throughout. The beds were like a dream and the bed linen and towels were excellent. The staff on reception were friendly and welcoming and on entering the Ramada, you could see how inviting and clean the reception was. We did not have time for a breakfast, due to our early flight. However, we have had many deliciously tasting cooked breakfast at this particular Ramada in the past and really enjoyed it. When we stayed on 2nd September, the man on reception was fantastic, very helpful and very welcoming, which was a bonus straight away. We would give him 5 Stars *******."

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Whenever you want to travel, a warm welcome awaits you in Essex. If you’re looking for a little peace, consider booking during the quieter months, such as . For more hustle and bustle, you may prefer to visit in .

Prices vary throughout the year and depends on the property type. Your chosen location and amenities will impact the cost of your trip, too. A Essex holiday rental often works out to be a fantastic, cost-effective option for groups and families visiting for a few nights or longer. And if a hotel room is just too small, get a holiday rental with multiple bedrooms and shared living spaces to kick back in.  The selection of Essex holiday rentals we have selected for you start as low as £51 per night. Entering your travel dates in the search wizard you might find even better deals!

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Our top choices for Essex holiday rentals

1. Luxurious ONE Bedroom Apartment IN Bond Street

2. Chelmsford Serviced Apartments

3. Ryegate House Colchester

4. Island Retreat

5. Birds Farm

6. Salvation View 2 Bed Apartment

7. Seaside Haven Retreat in Walton

8. Luxurious 2 Bedroom Apartment With Free Parking

9. Lakewood Plot 4

10. Charming 4-bedroom House Rental in Basildon, UK

11. 1 Bedroom Annex - 2 Mins From Train Station

12. Parkway House

13. The Hide

14. Cozy Studio in Colchester - Perfect for Couples

15. Frinton Escapes

16. Valley Farm Number 448

17. Charming 2-bed Apartment in Brentwood Free Parking

18. Staycations Maldon Suites

19. Flat 1, Cambridge Court

20. Highfield Grange Family Holiday Park

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