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Fishermans Lodge Arkesden, Essex
Fishermans Lodge, Essex,  England Viewed 13 times in last week.
Sleeps 2 - 4
2 Bedroom
Weekly price
£ 408 - £ 1198
Next Available: 28/04 to 01/05/2023
Facilities and features: Video/DVD Garden
Type of Holiday: No dogs allowed

More about this property: 2 bedroom barn conversion near Saffron Walden

The Wobbin Tollesbury, Essex
The Wobbin, Essex,  England Viewed 8 times in last week.
Sleeps 2 - 6
3 Bedroom
Weekly price
£ 556 - £ 966
Next Available: 14/04 to 28/04/2023
Facilities and features: TV Open fire Garden
Type of Holiday: 2 dogs welcome

More about this property: Quaint coastal cottage with distant sea views near Tollesbury.

The Old Cartlodge Castle Hedingham, Essex
The Old Cartlodge, Essex,  England Viewed 7 times in last week.
Sleeps 2 - 5
3 Bedroom
Weekly price
£ 1489 - £ 1489
Next Available: 27/03 to 01/04/2023
Facilities and features: Video/DVD Garden
Type of Holiday: No dogs allowed

More about this property: 3 bedroom barn conversion with country views near Castle Hedingham

The Stables Romantic Cottage Great Maplestead, Essex
The Stables Romantic Cottage, Essex,  England Viewed 12 times in last week.
Sleeps 1 - 2
1 Bedroom
Weekly price
£ 222 - £ 599
Next Available: 27/03 to 31/03/2023
Facilities and features: woodburner Garden
Type of Holiday: 2 dogs welcome Families

More about this property: Suffolk Country Cottage to rent

Broman's Barn Colchester, Essex
Broman's Barn, Essex,  England Viewed 10 times in last week.
Sleeps 1 - 2
1 Bedroom
Weekly price
£ 399 - £ 639
Next Available: 10/04 to 24/04/2023
Facilities and features: woodburner Balcony Garden
Type of Holiday: 2 dogs welcome Families

More about this property: Suffolk country cottage

The Herons South Woodham Ferrers, Essex
The Herons, Essex,  England Viewed 7 times in last week.
Sleeps 1 - 2
1 Bedroom
Weekly price
£ 300 - £ 600
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Facilities and features: TV Garden
Type of Holiday: No dogs allowed

More about this property: Self-catering accommodation for holidays, family visits or business near Chelmsford in Essex





Discover Essex in the south east of England on a self catering cottage break and uncover what makes this area so very special.
 


What Essex Offers for Self-Catering Breaks

Bordering Greater London to the south west, this area of East Anglia is well located for self catering short breaks for Londoners and others in the South East.  The parts of Essex near London are built up but further away from London the landscape changes to gently rolling countryside. Stansted, one of the London Airports is in north Essex and there are excellent road and rail connections throughout the county. 

 

Discover Coastal Essex on a Cottage Break

Essex has a good number of attractions for a good self catering holiday. There are several seaside resorts on the eastern coast for days by the sea. Southend-on-Sea is the loud and brash amusement and entertainment centre with a regular programme of firework displays and events throughout the summer. Visit the casino if you are partial to a flutter or take the train to the end of the pier to view the permanent RNLI exhibition. The pier is a popular place for anglers who spend many pleasant hours waiting patiently for the fish to bite.

If you love to be by the seaside it makes sense to book a cottage by the coast whereas if you like to spend time in the countryside then a rural retreat or country cottage in Essex may suit you best.

Go north for more sedate seaside resorts such as Clacton, the good sandy beaches of Frinton-on-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze. Mersea Island with its colourful rows of beach huts is the place to visit for the freshest seafood. Various river estuaries punctuate the coastline and here are found yacht clubs and marinas. Maldon is a must for holidaymakers, especially for family holidays. Sit and enjoy meals in the pubs on the quayside and enjoy views of the boats and barges. Book a trip on the barges to go seal spotting and the experience of one of these magnificent crafts. There is plenty of boating activity on several Essex rivers and canals. Visit Heybridge Basin near Maldon for canal-side walks and country pubs.

 

Explore the Essex Countryside on a Self-Catering Break

Rural Essex is charming. Explore small villages which feature thatched and pargeted houses in pastel shades. North Essex is the place to go for old towns and medieval villages. Roman Colchester is good for a day out and offers numerous places of interest.

Southern and mid Essex is recommended for hustle, bustle, shopping, theatres and entertainment. Travel to  London in 20 – 60 minutes for a  day out.

 

Where to Stay on  a Cottage Holiday in Essex?

Options in terms of self-catering accommodation in Essex include cottages, apartments, log cabins or houses for an active and exciting holiday where you can discover why the Only Way is Essex.

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