Essex is a home county found North East of London, on the East coast of England. As one of the oldest counties in England, it is a fantastic place to visit for those interested in the history and heritage of the area. Essex has seen a surge in popularity recently with the rise of television programmes such as The Only Way is Essex. As well as its popular towns, it is part of the Metropolitan Green Belt around London, meaning the abundance of picturesque, rural areas and classic coastlines are kept safe from urban development. Read more
Enjoy all the natural beauty of the Vale of Pewsey from the comfort of The Old Dairy. This welcoming two-bedroom cottage, which sleeps four people and is child and dog-friendly, is on a family-run horse yard a few miles from Marlborough. It's barely 100 metres from the Kennet and Avon Canal, and guests can enjoy gorgeous countryside walks and bike rides along miles of footpaths, bridleways and cycling routes. Stonehenge, Salisbury and Bath are all within easy reach for a day out, or you can time your visit to coincide with one of the area's many fun events and festivals.
Situated in the rolling Wiltshire countryside in the village of Upper Chute, Dairy Cottage has stunning views and its own south facing garden. It has been sympathetically renovated to a very high standard with great attention to comfort and detail. It sleeps four people in two double bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom and the other with a shower room. The hotel standard beds can be organised as super king size or twins. The spacious sitting/dining area has beautiful oak beams, a wood burning stove and a Smart TV. The designer kitchen is exceptionally well equipped and the cottage has underfloor heating throughout. There are miles of country walks directly from the door of Dairy Cottage and there is an award winning pub in Lower Chute. The old market towns of Marlborough and Hungerford are close by and the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury are within easy driving distance as are the World Heritage sites of Stonehenge and Avebury.
"Roydon Marina - Lodge 9 - Hot Tub - Pet Friendly , Essex" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Chelmsford District. Upon entering the lodge, you are welcomed by a spacious, open-plan living, dining and kitchen area which comfortably accommodates four people.With calming, contemporary interiors, the living space features a plush corner sofa which sits...
"Ivy Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Colchester District. Rowhedge is a village on the banks of River Colne, close to the attractive town of Colchester. It comes with a small range of amenities including two pubs, two cafés and a shop. A foot ferry will take you to the well-stocked town of Wivenhoe....
"Island Lodge - One-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Chelmsford District. The holiday home's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This holiday home features a private entrance, heating, a TV and river views. The unit offers 1 bed.
"Seaview - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Tendring District. The holiday home's kitchen, which has a dishwasher and kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This holiday home features a private entrance, heating, a TV and sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.
"The Acorn" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Tendring District. Indulge in the tranquillity of Essex's countryside and discover the captivating allure of Lawford and its surroundings. Nestled on a peaceful lane, this charming shepherd's hut offers an enchanting escape from the rush of everyday life. Ideal...
"The Squirrels strelley Barn - One-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Maldon District. The holiday home's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home offers a private entrance and heating. The unit has 1 bed.
"Driftwood Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Tendring District. This historic port town in Essex is located at the mouth of the River Stour. Harwich, which borders Dovercourt, has a variety of amenities ranging from convenience stores to harbourside restaurants, one of which is named after the famed diarist...
"The Annex" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Colchester District. The village of Thorington is surrounded by splendid Suffolk countryside, close to the Suffolk Heritage Coast between Southwold and Aldeburgh. The village is the home to a local shop and is a great base for exploring this wonderful area. The...
"Rose Cottage - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Colchester District. The holiday home's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This holiday home features a private entrance, heating and a TV. The unit offers 3 beds.
"The Coach House - One-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Colchester District. Boasting a private entrance, this holiday home includes 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The holiday home's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This holiday home offers heating and a TV. The unit...
"Birch Grove - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Tendring District. The holiday home's kitchen, which features a dishwasher and kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home offers a washing machine, a private entrance, heating and a TV. The unit offers 3 beds.
"Baytree Cottage 1 - One-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Colchester District. This holiday home features a fireplace. Boasting a private entrance, this holiday home also features 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The holiday home's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food....
"Cos I Can - Uk45570 - One-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Maldon District. Guests will have a special experience as the holiday home provides a fireplace. The holiday home's kitchen, which features a dishwasher and kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. A washing machine, a private entrance and...
"The Upper Circle" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Tendring District. The seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea is a great family holiday destination. There are sandy beaches, great for bathing and watersports, a Victorian pier, cliff-top gardens, a fun fair, bowling greens, theatres, a golf course, shopping, leisure...
"The Richmond" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Tendring District. St. Osyth is a quaint village resting between Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester, in Essex. The village is known for historic landmarks, including St. Osyth’s Priory, along with its coastline, standing as the largest concentrated area for tourism in...
"The Granada" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Tendring District. St. Osyth is a quaint village resting between Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester, in Essex. The village is known for historic landmarks, including St. Osyth’s Priory, along with its coastline, standing as the largest concentrated area for tourism in...
"Angies Beachside House - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Tendring District. The holiday home's kitchen, which features kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home offers a washing machine, a private entrance, a barbecue, a TV, as well as sea views. The unit offers 3 beds.
"Secretseaview - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Colchester District. The holiday home's kitchen, which features kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This holiday home has a private entrance, heating, a TV and sea views. The unit has 2 beds.
"Flat 19 By The Beach" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Tendring District. This historic port town in Essex is located at the mouth of the River Stour. Harwich, which borders Dovercourt, has a variety of amenities ranging from convenience stores to harbourside restaurants, one of which is named after the famed diarist...
"21 Crossways" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Tendring District. Between Clacton-on-Sea and the marshes and dunes of Colne Point, in Essex's Tendring district, is the coastal community of Jaywick. It was constructed as a vacation resort with chalets for residents of London's East End in the 1930s, and today...
"Baytree Cottage 2 - One-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Colchester District. Guests will have a special experience as this holiday home features a fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this holiday home is comprised of 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and a kitchen. The holiday home's kitchen, which features kitchenware, is...
"Crows Hall, Colchester" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Colchester District. Located on a quiet rural lane within walking distance of Wakes Colne and Chappel in the Colne Valley villages, this beautiful cottage is as charming on the inside as its distinctive characterful exterior and enjoys an idyllic position with...
"Cutters Cottage - Four-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Epping Forest District. This holiday home's standout feature is the fireplace. The holiday home's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home offers a washing machine, a private entrance, a barbecue, heating, as well as...
"Island Retreat - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Colchester District. The holiday home's kitchen, which features kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This holiday home has a private entrance, heating and a TV. The unit has 3 beds.
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With one of the longest coastlines in England, Essex is a great place for those who want a classic seaside trip. Towns like Southend-on-Sea offer traditional English pursuits such as sitting on the seafront eating fish and chips or taking a walk along the coast. Southend-on-Sea also has the world's longest pleasure pier, with many amusements and activities to keep the whole family entertained. Home to Adventure Island, a great amusement park, you can let out your inner child on towering rollercoasters and water rapid rides! Other more mellow options include a great Sealife Centre and a Pier Museum that charts the history of the area.
As part of the Metropolitan Green Belt, great areas of Essex are protected from building developments. This makes it a fantastic county to visit for beautiful landscapes and traditional English countryside. Much of the rural area is made up of farmlands, with local produce to sell and woodlands which are great for nature trails and walks. The countryside is also home to many stately houses, quaint villages and historic buildings. Layer Marney Tower is the tallest Tudor gatehouse in England; a magnificent sight for history buffs. The Audley End House and Gardens is a fantastic day out for those wishing to experience Victorian England at a stately home. With stables full of beautiful horses, exhibitions and a chance to dress up like the workers, it's a fun day out for everyone. Hedingham Castle, a Norman keep, also offers special outdoor events to tourists and visitors, including re-enacted battles, jousts and Shakespeare theatre productions. The gardens surrounding these three places are all beautiful in their own right, with picturesque views and walkways.
Essex is also a great place for art lovers. Home of John Constable, the county has many unique arts-based adventures, aside from the normal art galleries and museums. Head to Harlow for a trail of amazing sculptures from artists known and unknown. Wivenhoe, a small fishing town, is an art-lovers paradise, inspiring and showcasing artists from all disciplines. Gibberd Garden combines nature and art with its beautiful design, courtesy of Sir Frederick Gibberd.
From stately homes, castles and artistic sculptures to stretches of beautiful coastlines, Essex is a great county with options for everyone. Art, history, nature and culture lovers can all be satisfied with what Essex has to offer. For those into popular culture and shows like The Only Way is Essex, there are also a great number of nightclubs and tanning salons to discover!
