Cottages in Essex

Cottages in Essex

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Popular Cottages in Essex

Cottage for 2 people, with garden in Essex
Cottage for 2 people, with garden
1 bedroom
7.2
(5 reviews)
from £111 / night
Cottage for 2 people in Essex
Cottage for 2 people
1 bedroom
9.5
(15 reviews)
from £61 / night
Cottage for 2 people, with garden, with pets in Essex
Cottage for 2 people, with garden, with pets
1 bedroom
10.0
(2 reviews)
from £63 / night
Cottage for 2 people, with garden in Essex
Cottage for 2 people, with garden
1 bedroom
9.8
(12 reviews)
from £59 / night
Cottage for 2 people, with garden in Essex
Cottage for 2 people, with garden
1 bedroom
from £75 / night
Cottage for 4 people in Essex
Cottage for 4 people
1 bedroom
8.0
from £71 / night
Cottage for 4 people in Essex
Cottage for 4 people
2 bedrooms
10.0
from £111 / night
Cottage for 4 people, with garden, with pets in Essex
Cottage for 4 people, with garden, with pets
2 bedrooms
10.0
(3 reviews)
from £105 / night
Cottage for 2 people, with garden in Essex
Cottage for 2 people, with garden
1 bedroom
from £125 / night
Cottage for 2 people, with garden in Essex
Cottage for 2 people, with garden
1 bedroom
10.0
from £104 / night
Cottage for 4 people, with garden in Essex
Cottage for 4 people, with garden
2 bedrooms
from £79 / night
Cottage for 4 people, with garden, with pets in Essex
Cottage for 4 people, with garden, with pets
1 bedroom
10.0
from £63 / night
Cottage for 3 people, with garden in Essex
Cottage for 3 people, with garden
1 bedroom
8.0
(3 reviews)
from £125 / night
Cottage for 2 people, with terrace and hot tub as well as garden, child-friendly in Essex
Cottage for 2 people, with terrace and hot tub as well as garden, child-friendly
1 bedroom
from £131 / nightFREE cancellation
Cottage for 4 people in Essex
Cottage for 4 people
2 bedrooms
from £84 / night
Cottage for 2 people, with garden in Essex
Cottage for 2 people, with garden
1 bedroom
9.5
(12 reviews)
from £66 / night
Cottage for 2 people, with garden in Essex
Cottage for 2 people, with garden
1 bedroom
8.7
(3 reviews)
from £69 / night
Cottage for 4 people, with garden in Essex
Cottage for 4 people, with garden
2 bedrooms
9.1
(15 reviews)
from £58 / night
Cottage for 4 people, with garden in Essex
Cottage for 4 people, with garden
1 bedroom
9.7
(7 reviews)
from £57 / night
Cottage for 4 people in Essex
Cottage for 4 people
1 bedroom
from £94 / night
Cottage for 4 people, with garden and pool as well as terrace, child-friendly in Essex
Cottage for 4 people, with garden and pool as well as terrace, child-friendly
2 bedrooms
8.0
from £121 / nightFREE cancellation
Cottage for 4 people, with garden in Essex
Cottage for 4 people, with garden
2 bedrooms
10.0
(3 reviews)
from £108 / night
Cottage for 2 people, with garden in Essex
Cottage for 2 people, with garden
1 bedroom
from £81 / night
Cottage for 4 people, with hot tub and garden as well as terrace, child-friendly in Essex
Cottage for 4 people, with hot tub and garden as well as terrace, child-friendly
1 bedroom
from £134 / nightFREE cancellation

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Highlights in Essex

  • Old medieval buildings
  • Beautiful animal sanctuaries
  • Sailing ports to navigate
  • Fun water and amusement parks

Best Cottages in Essex

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Cottage for 2 People in Thaxted, Essex
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Thaxted, Essex
Cottage • 2 Guests • 1 Bedroom
Thaxted 1.7 miles. Tucked away in the rolling English countryside, in the sleepy hamlet of Monk Street, you will find the picture-perfect cottage, Flink's Barn. Set over the ground floor, this attractive blue dwelling offers an idyllic base for a romantic retreat for two to Essex. Admire the traditional stable door as you step inside this inviting open-plan living space and unwind in the plush white armchair. Take to the charming country-style kitchen and prepare a hearty home-cooked dinner with the help of the handy appliances and utensils that lie within the pretty oak cabinets. Take a se...
from £125 / night
Cottage for 2 People in White Colne, Essex
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White Colne, Essex
Cottage • 2 Guests • 1 Bedroom
10.0
Kick off your shoes, feel at home and discover the power of peace at Campion Lodge. Here, only the birds and your bubbling hot tub disturb the silence …Campion Lodge is a luxury 5 AA star self-catering lodge near Wakes Colne, a village in the breath-taking Colne Valley on the Essex and Suffolk border.But the real playground is the 500 acres of private grounds with woodlands and two acre fishing lake stocked with carp and rudd. A haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers, you may even catch a glimpse of a kingfisher. Your furry friends will love it too – the woods with its little stream are p...
from £145 / night
Cottage for 6 People in Essex, East Of England
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Essex, East Of England
Cottage • 6 Guests • 3 Bedrooms
10.0
(2 reviews)
Ivy Todd Barn is perfect for couples and small families as a base to explore and relax.. Ground Floor:Open plan living space.Living area: With wood burner, 56’’ Freeview Smart TV and beams.Dining area.Kitchen area: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.Bedroom 1: With double bed and en-suite with shower over bath, and toilet.Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.First Floor:Galleried area: With single bed and pull-out bed.Bedroom 2: With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request) and en-suite with shower cubicle ...
from £105 / night

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Cottages in Essex: Most popular destinations

    Cottages in Essex

    Lovely cottages in the countryside to relax and breathe fresh air

    Would you like to spend a few days off and break the routine? Whether you like nature, the sea, or the city, In the county of Essex in the east of England and south of the imposing River Thames, you will find luxurious and cosy cottages that will make your holiday stay perfect to do and visit many places of interest such as old shops, museums, galleries, medieval mansions, also you can learn about the history of the textile and silk industry that made Essex famous in the 18th century, you can also visit the magnificent sailing centres for navigation, and enjoy the most fun amusement parks for the whole family.

    Lovely cottages near the lake for fishing

    In Essex, you will find beautiful, peaceful and quiet cottages with wood floors to enjoy all the activities and attractions of the place, in the countryside, near the lake or the beach, including kitchen area with microwave, stove and electric oven, spacious dining area with breakfast bar, comfortable rooms with king-size beds and bed linen, living room with smart TV, cable and Wi-Fi, you can also enjoy a beautiful enclosed garden with patio and furniture to enjoy outdoor activities, if you travel by car you can enjoy of private parking, additionally these properties are located just a few steps near the beach and beautiful lakes, and only miles from shops and restaurants

    Travellers and activities

    Essex for families

    Adventure Island is an incredible park to spend a day full of fun and adventures for the whole family, since it offers its visitors incredible attractions for all ages, its entrance is totally free to the park, to access the attractions and games you will only need to buy a fantastic bracelet according to your age and height to make the most of all the games available according to your needs, for the more adventurous enjoy in the fascinating roller coaster that will leave you breathless, for a calmer ride take the traditional helter skelter, the classic carousel or the thrilling pirate ship, formula karting and dodgems, additionally it has a great variety of activities to do indoors such as soft play for children under 10 years old, arcade games to change tickets for fabulous prizes, and if you love golf here you will find two fantastic 9-hole courses, lastly do not forget to visit the Britannia café, where you can taste the traditional and the best fish and chips, fresh coffees, and many tasty meals.

    Essex for animals lovers

    For all those who love and protect animals and wildlife, Essex has an incredible and fantastic place in the heart of Brentwood, on a field extension of more than 53 acres is the Hopefield Animal Sanctuary where they have under their care for more than 500 animals that have suffered abuse or are unwanted. This place is very popular with visitors all year round, since you can enjoy a day outdoors in contact with the animals, touch them, feed them and take quiet walks around the place to enjoy the benefits of the countryside, it is one of the favourites places of the little ones for its great variety of animals, where the sanctuary seeks to teach values ​​of care and protection to all animals, you can also visit its magnificent café to have a snack at the end of the walk through the place, all profits are destined to the management and care of the animals and the sanctuary.

    The third most important airport in London, the Stansted, is located in the county of Essex, it was built during the Second World War and served as a military base for British bombing.

    Top 7 travel tips in Essex

    1. Marvel at Beth Chattos's Plants and garden

    This natural and incredible space, winner of several awards and one of the most important nurseries in the United Kingdom, began its design and construction work in 1960 in what was a former parking lot, today it is a place of total serenity that offers its visitors 5 spectacular gardens for enjoyment in an environment full of peace and quiet where you can take pleasant walks and marvel at its wide variety of plants from small pines, shrubs, water fountains to different types of flowers and roses, you can visit their magnificent store and buy the plant of your preference or according to the type of land where you want to plant it, finally take a walk in its cosy tearoom, with spacious areas for eating and picnics benches surrounded by this incredible natural setting.

    2. Explore the museum at Colchester Castle

    In one of the oldest cities in England, Colchester is a historic castle, one of the most important in the country for its past, built with bricks, and with an impressive museum inside with exhibits for the whole family, where you can learn a little more about the past of England in medieval times, its wars, battles and more, Colchester Castle additionally offers its visitors beautiful and well-kept gardens to explore, and for the little ones it includes costumes in its exhibits where they can wear them and take fun pictures, It also includes simulators where the interaction with the museum is made more realistic.

    3. Visit and enjoy a snack at the Tiptree Jam Museum & Tea Room

    The Tiptree Jam Museum is one of the favourite places for visitors in Essex, where you will find a unique and interesting museum that offers a large display of what was an old factory of delicious jams and preserves where you will find equipment, machines, old photographs, documents, and an informative panel that explains in detail the operation of the factory and its machines. Additionally, right next to the museum you can enjoy exquisite brunches, desserts, drinks and delicious coffees, in its spectacular Tearoom, with top quality service and attention, vegetarian and gluten-free options, also you can also buy your favourite jams for take home

    4. Have fun at the Princes Theatre

    To enjoy an incredible night with friends or share with your family, Essex offers you a small, but magnificent and cosy theatre that has at your disposal a wide variety of events and shows for all ages, from musicals, plays, operas, live music and more, with the most pleasant environment to have a good time, Its shows are always in constant rotation and there is always something new to see and enjoy. Additionally, the cost of entry is very affordable, and they also receive donations for its operation

    5. Explore the Colchester Zoo

    The Colchester Zoo is a huge, incredibly well cared for and maintained zoo, with a great variety of wildlife animals that you can find, it also has fun parks for the entertaining of the little ones. Visit its interactive area where you can create your own landscape on sand with rivers, mountains, forests and more, let your imagination fly and create your own animal creature choosing design and colour in the environment of the oceans or in the prehistory of the dinosaurs and display it in the giant screen. Undoubtedly, The Colchester Zoo has fun for all ages.

    6. Visit the Castle Park

    This extraordinary castle that still preserves many of the ruins of ancient Roman buildings, is the perfect place to share endless outdoor activities, in its immense and well-kept park wooded with an impressive variety of beautiful flowers and Victorian style with more than 2000 years of history and shaped over time by the citizens of Colchester you can take pleasant walks around the place, additionally you will find many places to sit and enjoy the landscape quietly, if you are in Essex you must visit this majestic castle and its park

    7. Relax in Hylands Park

    It is an outstanding and imposing public park of almost 574 acres of beautiful historic parkland, the grade II listed place, has a newly renovated beautiful neoclassical villa where hundreds of events are held throughout the year, tour the stables and discover its charming bookshop and elegant cafeteria, stroll through the stunning gardens with ancient and Victorian forests that include a children's playground with attractions for the whole family.

    Information about cottages in Essex

    🏡 Cottages available: 208 properties.
    💳 Discount available: up to -35%.
    🌙 Minimum price per night: from £44.
    ⭐ Most popular amenities: Wi-Fi, garden and barbecue.
    🐾 Pet-friendly: 110 properties.
    👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 For families: 13% of the properties.
    🏊 With pool: 26 properties.

    FAQs: Cottages in Essex

    Which facilities are available at the cottages in Essex?

    Among the services available on Holidu, it seems that the cottages in Essex offer everything that tourists desire! Here, cottages generally have a variety of facilities, the most popular being: Wi-Fi (85%), garden (68%), and barbecue (22%)... What are you waiting for?

    How do travellers usually rate cottages in Essex?

    On average, the cottages here have rather positive reviews. Last year's information reveals that 30% of cottages have a rating average of 4.5 stars. This is a fairly high percentage which allows us to confirm that you will without a doubt find the ideal cottage for a wonderful holiday!

    Are the cottages in Essex suitable for holiday-makers and their pets?

    For sure! In Essex, 45% of the cottages allow you to bring along your furry friend, and 68% also have a garden!

    Do the cottages in Essex tend to offer Wi-Fi?

    Certainly! According to last year's data, 85% of cottages in Essex have an internet connection. You will be able to browse the internet during your stay!

    How much does it usually cost for cottages in Essex?

    A high percentage of cottages in Essex (90%) tend to cost less than £100 a night. This is the ideal destination for reserving a budget-friendly cottage!

    Do the cottages in Essex typically have a fireplace or a swimming pool?

    Rarely. According to the information collected last year, only 8% of cottages in Essex are equipped with a swimming pool.

    Are the cottages in Essex suitable for stays in big groups or rather for an escape as a small group?

    According to the information collected last year, 77% of cottages welcome small groups of up to four people. Approximately 70% of the cottages here have at least two separate bedrooms. Essex is the perfect destination for small groups of friends!

    When planning a luxurious trip to Essex, are cottages a good option?

    Sure! The cottages in Essex are ideal for spending a few days on holiday. However, if you are looking for unique accommodation, you shouldn't take long to reserve, since the accommodation here can fill up quickly. In Essex, 8% have a pool, 68% have a garden and only 1% have a sauna. Also, if you are looking for a spacious property, 77% of the cottages can accommodate groups of more than four adults, and 68% have green spots in the surrounding area.

    If you are keen to organise a getaway to Essex, what is the best time of the year?

    According to the amenities found at the cottages in Essex, it is a destination that suits all seasons of the year. This is because there are properties with swimming pools, air conditioning and even fireplaces. Therefore, you will be able to enjoy Essex in comfort all year round.

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