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Our top choices for Essex cottages

A residential street with houses, a white picket fence, and a blue chair in the garden.

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)
"Beautiful little cottage, hosts were amazing in their communication,very welcoming and had everything you can need to make your stay comfortable. "
United Kingdom
Samantha
Wayside Cottage Vacation Home
A wooden cabin with a porch, a bench, and a fenced yard.

3. The Gate Lodge - One Bed Cottage - Pet Free - Nr Finchingfield & Saffron Walden

The Gate Lodge - One Bed Cottage - Pet Free - Nr Finchingfield & Saffron Walden
Little Bardfield
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Had an absolutely wonderful stay. The cottage was just as beautiful as the pictures. We would definitely book it again. Thank you so much."
United Kingdom
Jessica L.
The Gate Lodge - One Bed Cottage - Pet Free - Nr Finchingfield & Saffron Walden
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 CA $607
CA $728 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Caravan 607
A building with a wooden facade, large windows with shutters, and a visible door.

5. The Boat House at Tides Reach

The Boat House at Tides Reach
Mersea Island, near Colchester
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Lovers place with everything catered for lovely host first class"
United Kingdom
Robin
The Boat House at Tides Reach
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 lawn, a patio with outdoor furniture, and a chimney.

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
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.

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

9. 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.
A compact kitchen with a wood-burning stove, a sink, and a window.

10. 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 CA $350
CA $350 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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.

11. 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 dining area with a round table, chairs, a vase with flowers, a leather sofa, and a wooden cabinet.

12. 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 traditional Tudor-style building with white-framed windows, a brick facade, and a black door.

13. 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, (149 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 residential area with houses, a wooden fence, and a body of water in the background.

14. 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.
A two-story brick building with a modern extension featuring a large sliding door.

15. The Hexagon - Wow. What a Location! With views to the Sea and Bird Sanctuaries. Totally remote

The Hexagon - Wow. What a Location! With views to the Sea and Bird Sanctuaries. Totally remote
Tollesbury
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Loved the setting totally secluded"
United Kingdom
Lysa B.
The Hexagon - Wow. What a Location! With views to the Sea and Bird Sanctuaries. Totally remote
A wooden building with a sign reading "Maylesbury."

16. Indulge and delight at this wonderful lodge, with your own private hot tub.

Indulge and delight at this wonderful lodge, with your own private hot tub.
Halstead
Indulge and delight at this wonderful lodge, with your own private hot tub.
An outdoor dining area with a table set for four, a large umbrella, and a view of boats and greenery in the background.

17. Island Lodge - UK46767

Island Lodge - UK46767
Little Baddow, near Chelmsford
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Had a lovely stay at this property. Very relaxing in beautiful surroundings "
United Kingdom
Dawn
Island Lodge - UK46767
A compact kitchen with wooden flooring, a built-in toaster, a fire blanket, and a window with a view of the outside.

18. 6 bedroom accommodation in Clacton on Sea

6 bedroom accommodation in Clacton on Sea
Clacton on Sea
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"An amazing house to accommodate 12 people ... so near to the pier, shops, station, etc.Our family enjoyed every moment .. the house had 'all mod cons' ... it was perfect for a week away with the family.The host was very friendly and made us feel welcome."
United States
Janet C.
6 bedroom accommodation in Clacton on Sea
View | Curlew, Point Clear Bay

19. 4 bedroom accommodation in Point Clear Bay

4 bedroom accommodation in Point Clear Bay
Point Clear Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"House was great and had all the facilities we required. Host was very helpful. Location just yards from the sea. Lots of interesting bird life. Pretty amazing for a stay in mid February!"
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveller
4 bedroom accommodation in Point Clear Bay
A narrow street lined with houses, a white picket fence, and a body of water with boats in the background.

20. 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
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Top Essex Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

8/10 Good
"Perfect for what we wanted"
Jodie 1-night trip
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Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

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