Find your ideal holiday cottage in the diverse and surprising county of Essex. Easy to reach from London thanks to excellent road and rail links, this vast county boasts over 560km of sunny coastline. Head inland to discover the natural beauty of Constable Country on the Suffolk/Essex border, or to the southeast of the region where the vast and sparsely populated Dengie Peninsula boasts the UK’s driest weather and oldest vineyards.
Coastal holiday gems include Mersea Island, a short drive from the historic town of Colchester. Mersea is one of the UK’s top oyster sites, offering a choice of acclaimed rustic eateries that serve freshly-caught seafood. Whether you book accommodation in the the secluded rural village East Mersea or the well-appointed town of West Mersea, the island the perfect place for a spot of paddle-boarding, sailing, cycling or dog-walking.
Enjoy traditional seaside fun and some of England’s warmest weather on the Sunshine Coast, which includes Clacton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze and the well-heeled Frinton-on-Sea, dubbed ‘The Bond Street of Essex’ thanks to a wealth of boutique and designer shops. Experience a quieter side of Essex in the county’s northwest, where you’ll find the historic Saffron Walden, one of the UK’s prettiest small market towns. A short drive from Chelmsford is the small town of Maldon. Home to the popular Promenade Park and picturesque Heybridge Basin, holiday-makers can stay in traditional black weatherboard cottages, a familiar characteristic of the East Anglian Coast.
Choose from the thousands of holiday cottages Essex has to offer, the perfect way to enjoy this unique county at your leisure. With a wide choice of pet-friendly and family-friendly accommodation, you’ll also find grand, large lets with amenities that include pools, hot tubs, tennis courts and enough beds for a big get-together with family or friends.
