# 19 Dog-friendly holiday cottages in Essex (2026)

> 19 dog-friendly holiday cottages in Essex, best reviewed first — including The Orchard & Old Bakery - The Orchard. Ratings, locations and details.

Source: https://staycation.co.uk/essex/cottages/dog-friendly (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version.

19 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 9 November 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All holiday cottages in Essex](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/cottages)

[Dog-friendly 19](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/cottages/dog-friendly) [For couples 15](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/cottages/for-couples)

[Colchester The Orchard & Old Bakery - The Orchard ★ 4.8 (194) One-bedroom ground-floor cottage in Dedham Vale near Colchester, ideal for couples seeking rural seclusion with orchard walks and wildlife.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/the-orchard-old-bakery-the-orchard-30314) [Colchester Stokers Loft ★ 4.5 (4) Stokers Loft, West Mersea: one-bedroom converted property 20 yards from the sea, fully equipped for self-catering.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/stokers-loft-bry) [Colchester West Mersea Park ★ 4.2 (421) Two-bedroom lodge on West Mersea Holiday Park, 300 yards from the beach, with free parking and one pet welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/west-mersea-park-uk41715) [Mersea Island Island Retreat Four-bedroom cottage sleeping 8 on Mersea Island, Colchester, with enclosed garden and hot tub.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/island-retreat-syk1197675) [West Mersea No 20 Barley Way Two-bedroom cottage sleeping 4 in West Mersea, Colchester, pets allowed.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/no-20-barley-way-syk1200662) [🏨Cottages Colchester Baytree Cottages - Baytree Cottage 1 ★ 5.0 (4) Semi-detached cottage in Birch village near Colchester, sleeping 3 with one bedroom and wood burner throughout.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/baytree-cottages-baytree-cottage-1-31049) [🏨Cottages Colchester Baytree Cottages - Baytree Cottage 2 ★ 5.0 (4) One-bedroom cottage in Birch near Colchester, sleeping up to 4, with enclosed garden and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/baytree-cottages-baytree-cottage-2-31050) [🏨Cottages Colchester Longridge Four-bedroom house near Colchester with countryside views, hot tub and garden; one dog welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/longridge-uk42852) [🏨Cottages Colchester Island Retreat Two-bedroom coastal cottage in Colchester with swimming pool access, parking and everything provided for a week away.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/island-retreat-uk47336) [🏨Cottages Colchester Ryeland Hut One-bedroom oak shepherd's hut on a working farm near Colchester, with a private hot tub and wood-burning stove.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/ryeland-hut-qu7632) [🏨Cottages Colchester Shepherds Belle & Croft Hut One-bedroom glamping bell tent with private croft hut near Colchester, wood-fired cooking and stargazing from bed.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/shepherds-belle-croft-hut-qu7633) [🏨Cottages Colchester Staying Inn Two-bedroom lodge on West Mersea Holiday Park with sea views, sleeps 4, one dog welcome at no extra cost.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/staying-inn-uk51537) [🏨Cottages Colchester Sunnyside Three-bedroom Victorian cottage on Mersea Island, a quarter-mile from the beach, sleeping five with parking and a garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/sunnyside-uk40253) [🏨Cottages 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/the-boat-house-at-tides-reach-uk39132) [🏨Cottages Colchester The Wivenhoe Hideout Contemporary 3-bed house in Wivenhoe with private courtyard and garden, walking distance to the riverside and local shops.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/the-wivenhoe-hideout-ukc9920) [🏨Cottages Chelmsford Fidlers Moat Eight-bedroom mansion on six acres near Chelmsford, with moat, hot tub and space for 17 people.](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/cottages/fidlers-moat-uk51757) [🏨Cottages 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/cottages/island-holidays-island-lodge-uk46767) [🏨Cottages Chelmsford The Long Barn Three-bedroom detached barn near Chelmsford with all living spaces on the ground floor and parking for two cars.](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/cottages/the-long-barn-uk35649) [🏨Cottages Canvey Island Hardy's Way 34 Seven-bedroom house sleeping 22 on Canvey Island, Essex, with one dog allowed.](https://staycation.co.uk/canvey-island/cottages/hardys-way-34-syk1168497)

## Quick answers

How many dog-friendly holiday cottages are there in Essex?+

We list 19 in Essex. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.