Self-Catering Cottages in Essex
32 holiday cottages to rent
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from £567
Colchester
The Orchard & Old Bakery - The Orchard
One-bedroom ground-floor cottage in Dedham Vale near Colchester, ideal for couples seeking rural seclusion with orchard walks and wildlife.
from £377
Colchester
Stokers Loft
Stokers Loft, West Mersea: one-bedroom converted property 20 yards from the sea, fully equipped for self-catering.
from £10,327
Brentwood
Maple Manor
Eight-bedroom country house near Brentwood with indoor pool, woodlands and private lakes; sleeps 19.
from £373
Colchester
West Mersea Park
Two-bedroom lodge on West Mersea Holiday Park, 300 yards from the beach, with free parking and one pet welcome.
from £413
Southend-on-Sea
Sea Leigh
One-bedroom apartment in Leigh-on-Sea, steps from the beach and cobbled streets of the old fishing quarter.
Colchester
Baytree Cottages - Baytree Cottage 2
One-bedroom cottage in Birch near Colchester, sleeping up to 4, with enclosed garden and free parking.
Southend-on-Sea
Ocean Breeze
One-bedroom ground-floor apartment in Southend-on-Sea with garden, walking distance to restaurants and Leigh-on-Sea's old town.
Colchester
Country Escape at The Granary
Two-bedroom barn conversion near Colchester with hot tub and heated outdoor pool, May to September.
Colchester
Easthorpe Retreat
One-bedroom log cabin near Colchester with its own hot tub, on the ground floor and entirely yours.
Colchester
Island Retreat
Two-bedroom coastal cottage in Colchester with swimming pool access, parking and everything provided for a week away.
Colchester
North Farm Lodge
North Farm Lodge, Colchester: converted ground-floor home sleeping 4, steps from coastal walks and bird-watching on Mersea Island.
Chelmsford
Island Holidays - Island House
One-bedroom house on its own island in Chelmsford, fully equipped with heating, Wi-Fi and everything needed for two people.
Chelmsford
The Cottage
Three-bedroom cottage with character beams near Chelmsford, on a golf club estate with its own 9-hole course.
Chelmsford
The Long Barn
Three-bedroom detached barn near Chelmsford with all living spaces on the ground floor and parking for two cars.
Chelmsford
Belt Annexe
One-bedroom annexe in Chelmsford with its own hot tub, surrounded by woodland on the edge of the village.
Chelmsford
Island Holidays - Island Lodge
One-bedroom lodge on Paper Mill Island with direct river access and private mooring for water sports in the Chelmer Valley.
Brentwood
Shencot Apartments - Apartment 4
Two-bedroom apartment in Hutton near Brentwood, within walking distance of country parks and Shenfield station.
Chelmsford
Fidlers Moat
Eight-bedroom mansion on six acres near Chelmsford, with moat, hot tub and space for 17 people.
Southend-on-Sea
Happi-Leigh-on-Sea
One-bedroom apartment in Leigh-on-Sea with garden, a mile from the coast and near shops, bars and restaurants.
Brentwood
Shencot Apartments- Apartment 1
Two-bedroom ground-floor apartment in Hutton with open-plan living, parking and wi-fi included.
Brentwood
Shencot Apartments- Apartment 2
Two-bedroom ground-floor apartment in Hutton with step-free access, parking, and space for four.
Colchester
Secretseaview
Two-bedroom coastal home on Mersea Island with balcony sea views and beach access within walking distance.
Colchester
Sunnyside
Three-bedroom Victorian cottage on Mersea Island, a quarter-mile from the beach, sleeping five with parking and a garden.
Colchester
Rose Cottage
Rose Cottage, Colchester: upside-down 2-bed house with living spaces on the upper floor overlooking countryside.
Colchester
The Boat House at Tides Reach
The Boat House at Tides Reach, Colchester: modern two-bedroom coastal property with sea views and beach access.
Colchester
Longridge
Four-bedroom house near Colchester with countryside views, hot tub and garden; one dog welcome.
Colchester
Ryeland Hut
One-bedroom oak shepherd's hut on a working farm near Colchester, with a private hot tub and wood-burning stove.
Colchester
Island Cottage
Two-bedroom fisherman's cottage on Mersea Island, steps from the beach and village restaurants.
Colchester
Bradleys Barn
Bradleys Barn, Colchester: converted stable sleeping four on one level, with parking and woodland access.
Colchester
Shepherds Belle & Croft Hut
One-bedroom glamping bell tent with private croft hut near Colchester, wood-fired cooking and stargazing from bed.
Colchester
Staying Inn
Two-bedroom lodge on West Mersea Holiday Park with sea views, sleeps 4, one dog welcome at no extra cost.
Colchester
The Wivenhoe Hideout
Contemporary 3-bed house in Wivenhoe with private courtyard and garden, walking distance to the riverside and local shops.
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