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A living room with a couch and coffee table at St Osyth- Sleeps8-freeparking-wifi-holidaypark in Clacton-On-Sea [A living room with a couch and coffee table at St Osyth- Sleeps8-freeparking-wifi-holidaypark in Clacton-On-Sea]
17
Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO16
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

St Osyth is a very bright caravan in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, on a popular holiday park, with free parking, WiFi, gas fire and open-plan living for eight. Frinton-on-Sea 12.2 miles, Colchester 14 miles, Ipswich 28.3 miles. (Ref. 1201273)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 7 nights From 465

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A living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table at the property in unspecified location [A living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table at the property in unspecified location]
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19
Seawick Holiday Park near Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO16
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

2 Bed Sleeps 6 Fireplace Parking Patio Seaside is a welcoming caravan near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, boasting a fireplace, on-site leisure facilities, and parking. Colchester 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1209039)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From 820

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An outdoor patio with a sectional sofa a table stools and a hot tub at The Hide in Mersea Island [An outdoor patio with a sectional sofa a table stools and a hot tub at The Hide in Mersea Island]
60
Mersea Island, Essex, CO5
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Reeves Hall is a stunning barn conversion, boasting an open-plan living space, and an outside hot tub with countryside views on Mersea Island, Essex. Colchester 10.4 miles; Ipswich 25.9 miles. (Ref. 1159020)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From 1450

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An outdoor area with seating and a grill at Lodge 7 St. Osyth [An outdoor area with seating and a grill at Lodge 7 St. Osyth]
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26
St. Osyth, Essex, CO16
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Lodge 7 is a stunning, single-storey lodge situated in St Osyth, Essex, featuring a hot tub, wraparound decking, open-plan living, and a nearby beach. Colchester 12.6 miles; Ipswich 27.1 miles. (Ref. 1207834)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From 779

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An outdoor area with a hot tub and grey sofa at Lodge 1 St. Osyth [An outdoor area with a hot tub and grey sofa at Lodge 1 St. Osyth]
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23
St. Osyth, Essex, CO16
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Lodge 1 is an amazing single-storey lodge in St Osyth, Essex, featuring a hot tub, wraparound decking, open-plan living, and the wonderful beach nearby. Colchester 12.6 miles; Ipswich 27.1 miles. (Ref. 1207777)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From 779

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A garden with seating and plants at Oakwood Annexe in Colchester [A garden with seating and plants at Oakwood Annexe in Colchester]
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39
West Mersea, Essex, CO5
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Oakwood Annexe is a delightful, romantic annex resting in the seaside town of West Mersea, Essex, open-plan, close to shops, pubs, and local beaches. Peldon 3.5 miles; Abberton 4.3 miles; Colchester 9.7 miles. (Ref. 1204324)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom

  • 5% off - Fri 21st Aug to 7th Sep 2026


for 7 nights From 436

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A living room with a sofa and kitchen area at Mersea Beach Retreat in Colchester [A living room with a sofa and kitchen area at Mersea Beach Retreat in Colchester]
22
Colchester, Essex, CO5
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

  • Sykes rating

(Ref. 1190914)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking


for 7 nights From 851

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A house with a large garden surrounded by trees at Headland Barn in Maldon [A house with a large garden surrounded by trees at Headland Barn in Maldon]
74
Maldon, Essex, CM9
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Headland Barn is an outstanding Grade II listed house in Maldon, Essex, with 300-year-old beams, incredible high ceilings, open-plan living and a barbecue. Witham 6.9 miles; Chelmsford 10 miles; Southend-on-Sea 22.8 miles. (Ref. 1179653)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From 1597

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A black wooden house with multiple windows surrounded by greenery and a flowering tree in the foreground at Bramley Cottage in St Osyth [A black wooden house with multiple windows surrounded by greenery and a flowering tree in the foreground at Bramley Cottage in St Osyth]
26
St. Osyth, Essex, CO16
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This delightful, two-bedroom holiday home rests in St. Osyth, Essex. Smart TV. Open plan. Ground-floor living. Clacton-on-Sea 4.6 miles; Brightlingsea 7.4 miles; Colchester 12.8 miles. (Ref. 1122487)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights From 438

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A living room with a dining table and kitchen island at a holiday home [A living room with a dining table and kitchen island at a holiday home]
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17
Mersea Island, Essex, CO5
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

  • Sykes rating

Coopers Beach 3-Bed Caravan is a welcoming single-storey caravan situated near Colchester, Essex, boasting beach access and scenic coastal walks. Colchester 11.1 miles; Clacton on Sea 23.7 miles; London 66.3 miles. (Ref. 1208322)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights From 810

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The exterior of a black wooden house with solar panels on the roof and a small patio with two chairs at Pippin Cottage in St Osyth [The exterior of a black wooden house with solar panels on the roof and a small patio with two chairs at Pippin Cottage in St Osyth]
19
St. Osyth, Essex, CO16
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming, one-bedroom holiday home rests in St. Osyth, Essex. Smart TV. Open plan. Ground-floor living. Clacton-on-Sea 4.6 miles; Brightlingsea 7.4 miles; Colchester 12.8 miles. (Ref. 1122485)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights From 391

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A building facade with windows and door at 38 The Parade Walton-On-The-Naze [A building facade with windows and door at 38 The Parade Walton-On-The-Naze]
28
Walton-On-The-Naze, Essex, CO14
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An elegant ground floor apartment in Walton-on-the-Naze. Uninterrupted coastal views. Wheelchair-friendly. Pub and shop 0.1 miles, beach on doorstep. (Ref. 1003552)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From 411

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A house with white wooden siding and multiple windows surrounded by trees and grass at Holm Oak Lodge in Tendring near Weeley [A house with white wooden siding and multiple windows surrounded by trees and grass at Holm Oak Lodge in Tendring near Weeley]
34
Tendring near Weeley, Essex, CO16
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Holm Oak Lodge is a delightful, single-storey lodge located near Tendring, Essex, well-positioned to nearby amenities and boasting a woodburning stove. Holland-on-Sea 8.1 miles; Frinton-on-Sea 19.8 miles; Colchester 19.8 miles. (Ref. 1163023)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From 568

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A kitchen with washing machine and dining table at tbc [A kitchen with washing machine and dining table at tbc]
18
Bradwell-On-Sea, Essex, CM0
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

  • Sykes rating

Pet-friendly rural retreat with garden and BBQ is a relaxed converted cow shed in Bradwell-on-Sea, Southminster, with character features and gardens. Tillingham 4.1 miles, Maldon 16.4 miles, Chelmsford 24.2 miles. (Ref. 1200474)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From 530

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A living room with a television and fireplace at [A living room with a television and fireplace at ]
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13
Near West Mersea, Essex, CO5
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

  • Sykes rating

A and C Coastal Hideaway Private Decking is a well-presented caravan near West Mersea, Suffolk, featuring private decking, WiFi and pet-friendly living. Peldon 3.8 miles; Abberton 4.7 miles; Colchester 10 miles. (Ref. 1206305)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From 654

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A two-story black wooden house with a small wooden fence around a patio area at The Granary in Wickham St Paul near Sudbury [A two-story black wooden house with a small wooden fence around a patio area at The Granary in Wickham St Paul near Sudbury]
16
Wickham St Paul near Sudbury, Essex, CO9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful barn conversion within the rural village of Wickham St. Paul, Essex. Pet-friendly. En-suites. Lavenham 12 miles Colchester 15.5 miles, (Ref. 921968)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From 413

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An outdoor view of a house with a bathtub in the garden at Island Retreat in Colchester [An outdoor view of a house with a bathtub in the garden at Island Retreat in Colchester]
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36
Mersea Island, Essex, CO5
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Island Retreat is a delightful cottage resting in West Mersea, Essex, with a hot tub and close by shops, pubs, and beaches. Colchester 10 miles; Maldon 16.7 miles; Dedham Vale AONB 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1197675)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

  • 10% off - Thu 4th Jun to 31st Dec 2026


for 7 nights From 1305

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A house with white siding brown framed windows a brick driveway and garden at Oakleaves in West Mersea [A house with white siding brown framed windows a brick driveway and garden at Oakleaves in West Mersea]
22
West Mersea, Essex, CO5
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Oakleaves, a charming, ground-floor cottage resting in West Mersea in Essex, boasting off-road parking, an open-plan layout, and a short walk to a beach. Peldon 3.7 miles; Abberton 4.6 miles; Colchester 10 miles. (Ref. 1165468)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From 439

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A brick garage with white doors and a reserved parking sign with plants in pots on a paved driveway at Little Haven in Kirby Cross [A brick garage with white doors and a reserved parking sign with plants in pots on a paved driveway at Little Haven in Kirby Cross]
27
Kirby Cross, Essex, CO13
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Little Haven is a spacious garage conversion situated on a residential development the village of Kirby Cross, Essex. Open-plan. Wheelchair-friendly. Frinton-on-Sea 2.3 miles; Walton-on-the-Naze 2.7 miles. (Ref. 1146110)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From 376

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A brick two-story building with green entrance and parking sign at Walton Beach Holiday Lets in Walton on the Naze [A brick two-story building with green entrance and parking sign at Walton Beach Holiday Lets in Walton on the Naze]
27
Walton on the Naze, Essex, CO14
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Walton Beach Holiday Lets - Walton Beach Holiday Lets, a pleasing retreat located in the town of Walton on the Naze in Essex, a short walk from the beach. Frinton on Sea 2.1 miles; Clacton 8.4 miles; Harwich 13.1 miles; Colchester 18.6 miles. (Ref. 1163024)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From 888

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Just show me Essex Cottages

For a wonderful mix of coastal and countryside attractions, our Essex cottages are great for family holidays.

Head to the coast for fun, sun and water sports - over 350 miles long and featuring both remote areas brimming with wildlife and a variety of resorts, many with Blue Flag beaches. Enjoy Clacton's Air Show and music festivals. Don't miss the rides at Southend's Adventure Island on the world's longest pier. Stroll along the prom past colourful beach huts at Frinton-on-Sea. Enjoy bracing cliff-top walks along the 'Sunshine Coast'. Or set sail from Burnham-on-Crouch.

For cute and cuddly encounters, choose from farm parks and Colchester Zoo. Or pack the picnic hamper and explore one of the many country parks such as Cudmore Grove. Rollerworld, steam trains, museums, go-carts - they're all here.

Walk, cycle and ride! Home of Constable Country, it's easy to see why the Essex countryside inspired the great painter some 200 years ago. Trace his steps through the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley and discover rolling farmland, ancient woodlands, rivers and pretty villages. Or, hopfoot it to Hatfield Forest, one of the UK's most untouched medieval woodlands, where rare mammals and birds live in harmony within the trees. 

Other places to visit from Essex holiday cottages:

Aldeburgh

Colchester

Snape

Thorpness

Walton-on-the-Naze

Historic gems near your Essex cottage

Expect lots of stately homes and other ancient treasures. Highlights include the Jacobean manor of Audley End House, the neo-classical-style villa of Hylands House and Estate, Ingatestone Hall, RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Hedingham Castle and Layer Marney Tower, an impressive Tudor gatehouse.

Another reason to book an Essex cottage is to sample local delicacies. The seafood bars of West Mersea offer Colchester Native Oysters. Try wines and Oyster Stout from Mersea Island Vineyard, freshly-harvested cockles and whelks at Leigh and make sure you pick up a pot of Tiptree jam. 

Types of Essex Holidays

You can even bring your pooch along for the adventure by staying at an Essex dog-friendly cottage. You can also browse this collection of short breaks in Essex.