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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 traditional building with a steeply pitched roof, a flagpole with a flag, and well-maintained hedges.

3. 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.
The price is CA $141
CA $226 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Cozy Cottage With Scenic Walks
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 $610
CA $732 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
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 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
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 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 wooden building with a sign reading "Maylesbury."

11. 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.
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 compact kitchen with a wood-burning stove, a sink, and a window.

13. 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 $352
CA $352 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Set among the fruit trees with views of the fields.
An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a brick wall.

14. Miller Cottage - A gorgeous historic cottage in the centre of the picturesque Medieval town of Saffr

Miller Cottage - A gorgeous historic cottage in the centre of the picturesque Medieval town of Saffr
Saffron Walden
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Loved both Saffron Walden and Miller Cottage. We relaxed as soon as we arrived, the cottage was excellent."
United Kingdom
Viki F.
Miller Cottage - A gorgeous historic cottage in the centre of the picturesque Medieval town of Saffr
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 two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch with a wooden bench, and a green door.

16. 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 CA $326
CA $326 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
1 bedroom accommodation in Ongar
A brick house with a chimney, a black door, and a gravel driveway.

17. Sympathetically stunning restored property.

Sympathetically stunning restored property.
Rickling Green, near Saffron Walden
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"This was an amazing find. A gorgeous, comfortable cottage in a peaceful village. Well equipped with everything you need. Lots of quirky features. Dog friendly. Owners were helpful and available if needed. Good food at local pub - also dog friendly. Lots of things to see and do nearby. Beautiful walks from the door."
United States
Julie Bartley
Sympathetically stunning restored property.
A narrow street lined with houses, a white picket fence, and a body of water with boats in the background.

18. 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.

19. 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, (148 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.

20. 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
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279 Cottages
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CA $226
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