# 15 Holiday cottages for couples in Essex (2026)

> 15 holiday cottages for couples in Essex, best reviewed first — including The Orchard & Old Bakery - The Orchard. Ratings, locations and details.

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

15 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) [Southend On Sea Sea Leigh One-bedroom apartment in Leigh-on-Sea, steps from the beach and cobbled streets of the old fishing quarter.](https://staycation.co.uk/southend-on-sea/cottages/sea-leigh-uk43573) [🏨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 Southend-on-Sea Ocean Breeze ★ 4.2 (5) One-bedroom ground-floor apartment in Southend-on-Sea with garden, walking distance to restaurants and Leigh-on-Sea's old town.](https://staycation.co.uk/southend-on-sea/cottages/ocean-breeze-uk44236) [🏨Cottages Colchester Easthorpe Retreat One-bedroom log cabin near Colchester with its own hot tub, on the ground floor and entirely yours.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/easthorpe-retreat-uk10678) [🏨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 The Orchard & Old Bakery - The Old Bakery One-bedroom converted bakery near Colchester with ground-floor layout, orchard views and shared garden access.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/the-orchard-old-bakery-the-old-bakery-30315) [🏨Cottages West Mersea Oakleaves One-bedroom cottage sleeping two in West Mersea, Colchester.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/oakleaves-syk1165468) [🏨Cottages Chelmsford Belt Annexe One-bedroom annexe in Chelmsford with its own hot tub, surrounded by woodland on the edge of the village.](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/cottages/belt-annexe-uk48661) [🏨Cottages 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/cottages/island-holidays-island-house-uk51001) [🏨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 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/southend-on-sea/cottages/happi-leigh-on-sea-uk44274)

## Quick answers

How many holiday cottages for couples are there in Essex?+

We list 15 in Essex. The best-reviewed are shown first.

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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.