# Holiday cottages near Colchester Zoo — 63 within 10 miles (2026)

> 63 holiday cottages within 10 miles of Colchester Zoo in Colchester, Essex. The nearest is 256 London Road, 1.6 miles away. 37 accept dogs. Prices start f…

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**In short:** 63 holiday cottages within 10 miles of Colchester Zoo in Colchester, Essex. The nearest is 256 London Road, 1.6 miles away. 37 accept dogs. Prices start from £312 for a week.

Updated 9 November 2026 · Distances are straight-line · Ratings from Google · [About Colchester Zoo](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/attractions/colchester-zoo)

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[🏨Cottages 1.6 miles Colchester 256 London Road Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms · from £536 a week Three-bedroom house sleeping six in Colchester with two bathrooms and cloakroom.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/256-london-road-syk1129212) [🏨Cottages 2 miles Colchester Country Escape at The Granary Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms Two-bedroom barn conversion near Colchester with hot tub and heated outdoor pool, May to September.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/country-escape-at-the-granary-uk33514) [🏨Cottages 2 miles Colchester Easthorpe Retreat Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom 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 2 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome Baytree Cottages - Baytree Cottage 1 ★ 5.0 (4) Sleeps 3 · 1 bedroom · from £367 a week 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 2 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome Baytree Cottages - Baytree Cottage 2 ★ 5.0 (4) Sleeps 4 · 1 bedroom · from £393 a week 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 4.2 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome Longridge Sleeps 8 · 4 bedrooms · from £957 a week Four-bedroom house near Colchester with countryside views, hot tub and garden; one dog welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/longridge-uk42852) [🏨Cottages 4.5 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome Ryeland Hut Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · from £483 a week 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 4.5 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome Shepherds Belle & Croft Hut Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · from £353 a week 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 4.9 miles Colchester Rose Cottage Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · from £561 a week Rose Cottage, Colchester: upside-down 2-bed house with living spaces on the upper floor overlooking countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/rose-cottage-uk45810) [🏨Cottages 5.2 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome The Wivenhoe Hideout Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms · from £2,504 a week 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 5.7 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome Doormouse Cottage Sleeps 3 · 2 bedrooms · from £691 a week Doormouse Cottage, Colchester: two-bedroom cottage with garden, walking distance to the Dog & Pheasant.](https://staycation.co.uk/braintree/cottages/doormouse-cottage-uk52356) [6.3 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome Stokers Loft ★ 4.5 (4) Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · from £377 a week 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) [6.4 miles Mersea Island · Dogs welcome Island Retreat Sleeps 8 · 4 bedrooms · from £1,383 a week Four-bedroom cottage sleeping 8 on Mersea Island, Colchester, with enclosed garden and hot tub.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/island-retreat-syk1197675) [🏨Cottages 6.4 miles Tendring · Dogs welcome Spring Vale Bungalow Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · from £611 a week Two-bedroom detached bungalow near Colchester with an electric car charging point and a natural spring running through the grounds.](https://staycation.co.uk/tendring/cottages/spring-vale-bungalow-uk49818) [6.4 miles Mersea Island Ivy Cottage Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms · from £451 a week Three-bedroom cottage sleeping 6 on Mersea Island near Colchester.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/ivy-cottage-syk1174659) [🏨Cottages 6.5 miles Great Horkesley Bradley's Barn Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · from £543 a week Single-storey barn conversion in Great Horkesley, Colchester, sleeping 4 in 2 bedrooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/bradleys-barn-syk1173702) [6.6 miles Coggeshall · Dogs welcome Berkley Cottage Sleeps 8 · 4 bedrooms · from £950 a week Four-bedroom house sleeping eight in Coggeshall, Braintree; pets welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/braintree/cottages/berkley-cottage-syk1177200) [6.6 miles Tendring · Dogs welcome Birds Farm Holidays - Partridge Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · from £591 a week Two-bedroom barn near Elmstead Market with private pool access and games room, sleeping four.](https://staycation.co.uk/tendring/cottages/birds-farm-holidays-partridge-uk48173) [6.6 miles Tendring · Dogs welcome Birds Farm Holidays - Plover Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · from £567 a week Converted barn in Tendring with two bedrooms, sleeping four, plus shared swimming pool and games room.](https://staycation.co.uk/tendring/cottages/birds-farm-holidays-plover-uk48174) [6.6 miles Tendring · Dogs welcome Birds Farm Holidays - Robin Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · from £453 a week One-bedroom barn conversion in Tendring with a ground-floor layout, shared pool and games room.](https://staycation.co.uk/tendring/cottages/birds-farm-holidays-robin-uk48171) [6.6 miles Tendring · Dogs welcome Birds Farm Holidays - Swallow Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · from £591 a week Two-bedroom barn conversion in Tendring with direct pool access, suits families and small groups of four.](https://staycation.co.uk/tendring/cottages/birds-farm-holidays-swallow-uk48172) [🏨Cottages 6.7 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome Sunnyside Sleeps 5 · 3 bedrooms · from £617 a week 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 6.7 miles Braintree Toad Hall Cottage Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · from £701 a week One-bedroom cottage in Braintree with a private hot tub overlooking fields, on ground floor throughout.](https://staycation.co.uk/braintree/cottages/toad-hall-cottage-ukc3457) [🏨Cottages 6.7 miles Colchester Island Cottage Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · from £570 a week Two-bedroom fisherman's cottage on Mersea Island, steps from the beach and village restaurants.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/island-cottage-uk49659) [6.9 miles Mersea Island The Hide Sleeps 8 · 4 bedrooms · from £1,463 a week Four-bedroom single-storey cottage on Mersea Island, Colchester, sleeping 8.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/the-hide-syk1159020) [🏨Cottages 7 miles West Mersea Oakleaves Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · from £397 a week One-bedroom cottage sleeping two in West Mersea, Colchester.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/oakleaves-syk1165468) [7.2 miles West Mersea · Dogs welcome No 20 Barley Way Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · from £480 a week Two-bedroom cottage sleeping 4 in West Mersea, Colchester, pets allowed.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/no-20-barley-way-syk1200662) [🏨Cottages 7.2 miles Colchester Secretseaview Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · from £353 a week Two-bedroom coastal home on Mersea Island with balcony sea views and beach access within walking distance.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/secretseaview-uk41484) [🏨Cottages 7.2 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome Staying Inn Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · from £611 a week 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 7.3 miles Colchester The Orchard & Old Bakery - The Old Bakery Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · from £571 a week 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) [7.3 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome The Orchard & Old Bakery - The Orchard ★ 4.8 (194) Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · from £567 a week 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) [🏨Cottages 7.3 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome The Boat House at Tides Reach Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · from £557 a week 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) [7.4 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome West Mersea Park ★ 4.2 (421) Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · from £373 a week 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) [🏨Cottages 7.5 miles Colchester Bradleys Barn Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms Bradleys Barn, Colchester: converted stable sleeping four on one level, with parking and woodland access.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/bradleys-barn-ukc5032) [7.8 miles Colchester Bear Cottage ★ 4.2 (5) Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom One-bedroom cottage in Dedham Vale with wood burner and enclosed garden, near Nayland village and riverside walks.](https://staycation.co.uk/babergh/cottages/bear-cottage-ukc6083) [🏨Cottages 7.9 miles Tendring The Glass Room Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · from £373 a week The Glass Room, Tendring: one-bedroom cottage with floor-to-ceiling bedroom window in an Area of Natural Beauty.](https://staycation.co.uk/tendring/cottages/the-glass-room-bvw) [7.9 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome Constable Cottage ★ 5.0 (1) Sleeps 2 · 2 bedrooms Two-bedroom cottage in Dedham Vale with wood burner, enclosed gardens and everything provided for a complete break.](https://staycation.co.uk/babergh/cottages/constable-cottage-ukc5404) [🏨Cottages 8 miles Colchester North Farm Lodge Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · from £611 a week North Farm Lodge, Colchester: converted ground-floor home sleeping 4, steps from coastal walks and bird-watching on Mersea Island.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/north-farm-lodge-uk34921) [🏨Cottages 8.1 miles Ipswich · Dogs welcome Pippin Cottage Sleeps 3 · 2 bedrooms Two-bedroom cottage in rural Babergh, near Brettenham, with one pet allowed free.](https://staycation.co.uk/babergh/cottages/pippin-cottage-uk41977) [🏨Cottages 8.1 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome Island Retreat Sleeps 6 · 2 bedrooms · from £427 a week 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 8.2 miles Babergh Leveret Lodge Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · from £323 a week Leveret Lodge, Babergh: one-bedroom first-floor apartment with shared woodland grounds and private parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/babergh/cottages/leveret-lodge-uk34224) [🏨Cottages 8.4 miles Braintree Munns Farm Barn Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · from £697 a week Converted barn with 2 bedrooms near Braintree, in peaceful Essex countryside with wood burner and private parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/braintree/cottages/munns-farm-barn-uk50971) [🏨Cottages 8.5 miles Braintree · Dogs welcome Pattiswick Hall Sleeps 16 · 8 bedrooms · from £2,412 a week Eight-bedroom farmhouse on working arable land near Braintree, with heated outdoor pool and tennis court.](https://staycation.co.uk/braintree/cottages/pattiswick-hall-uk30873) [🏨Cottages 8.7 miles Assington · Dogs welcome Warren Cottage Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · from £536 a week Warren Cottage rests in Bures and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/babergh/cottages/warren-cottage-syk1112649) [🏨Cottages 8.8 miles Tendring · Dogs welcome Sea Folly Sleeps 5 · 3 bedrooms · from £357 a week Three-bedroom terraced house in Brightlingsea with enclosed garden, 150 yards from the beach; suits families and small groups.](https://staycation.co.uk/tendring/cottages/sea-folly-ukc472) [🏨Cottages 8.8 miles Braintree · Dogs welcome Aylesbury Lodge Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · from £781 a week Aylesbury Lodge, Braintree: ground-floor 2-bed lodge with private hot tub, sleeps 4, ideal for couples or small families.](https://staycation.co.uk/braintree/cottages/aylesbury-lodge-uk36865) [8.8 miles Halstead · Dogs welcome The Lodge Sleeps 6 · 4 bedrooms · from £450 a week The Lodge near Halstead, Essex, sleeps eight guests in four bedrooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/braintree/cottages/the-lodge-syk1201977) [🏨Cottages 8.9 miles Thorrington The Annex Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · from £312 a week Single-storey cottage for 2 in Thorrington, Tendring, with 1 bedroom.](https://staycation.co.uk/tendring/cottages/the-annex-syk1111076) [🏨Cottages 9 miles Tendring · Dogs welcome Angie’s Beachside House Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · from £493 a week Two-bedroom house in Haven Orchards Holiday Village, Tendring, with direct beach access and use of caravan park facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/tendring/cottages/angie-s-beachside-house-uk47324) [🏨Cottages 9 miles Tendring · Dogs welcome Curlew Sleeps 9 · 4 bedrooms · from £931 a week Curlew, Tendring: four-bedroom beach house on the Colne Estuary with direct sea access and estuary views.](https://staycation.co.uk/tendring/cottages/curlew-uk33149) [🏨Cottages 9 miles Tendring · Dogs welcome Point Clear View Sleeps 8 · 4 bedrooms · from £851 a week Point Clear View, Haven Orchards Holiday Village, Tendring: four-bedroom detached house with games room, balconies and decking near the beach.](https://staycation.co.uk/tendring/cottages/point-clear-view-uk31750) [🏨Cottages 9.3 miles Babergh · Dogs welcome Box Valley Cottage Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms Two-bedroom cottage in a Suffolk village with valley views, near acclaimed pubs and walking routes.](https://staycation.co.uk/babergh/cottages/box-valley-cottage-ukc5039) [🏨Cottages 9.3 miles Babergh · Dogs welcome The Snug Cottage Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · from £543 a week Two-bedroom cottage in Stratford St Mary with woodburner included and one free pet welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/babergh/cottages/the-snug-cottage-uk49684) [🏨Cottages 9.4 miles Tendring The Bull Pen Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · from £661 a week The Bull Pen is a single-storey barn conversion in Tendring with ground-floor living, a wood burner and south-facing garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/tendring/cottages/the-bull-pen-ukc1653) [🏨Cottages 9.6 miles Babergh · Dogs welcome The Pump House Sleeps 4 · 1 bedroom The Pump House, Babergh: converted 1930s pumping station with river access and valley views, one bedroom sleeps four.](https://staycation.co.uk/babergh/cottages/the-pump-house-ukc6716) [9.7 miles Braintree Peacock on the Pin ★ 4.2 (5) Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · from £741 a week One-bedroom ground-floor lodge next to Braintree Golf Club with private hot tub and vaulted ceilings.](https://staycation.co.uk/braintree/cottages/peacock-on-the-pin-uk40013) [🏨Cottages 9.7 miles Babergh Stoke Cartlodge Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom Seventeenth-century stable conversion in a Suffolk village, now a luxury one-bedroom retreat with a private garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/babergh/cottages/stoke-cartlodge-ukc5038) [🏨Cottages 9.8 miles Babergh Yew Tree Barn Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms Two-bedroom converted barn in Dedham Vale with a private heated swimming pool open May to September.](https://staycation.co.uk/babergh/cottages/yew-tree-barn-uk46228) [🏨Cottages 9.8 miles Babergh · Dogs welcome Higham Place - The Granary Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms The Granary, Babergh: converted 18th-century farm building sleeping 4, with countryside views and direct field access.](https://staycation.co.uk/babergh/cottages/higham-place-the-granary-ukc5035) [🏨Cottages 9.8 miles Maldon The Cottage at Eastlands Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · from £397 a week One-bedroom cottage near Maldon with views across countryside to a quiet beach, parking on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/maldon/cottages/the-cottage-at-eastlands-uk51816)

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## Quick answers

### How many holiday cottages are there near Colchester Zoo?

We list 63 within 10 miles of Colchester Zoo, measured in a straight line.

### Which holiday cottages are closest to Colchester Zoo?

The nearest are 256 London Road (1.6 miles), Country Escape at The Granary (2 miles) and Easthorpe Retreat (2 miles).

### Are there dog-friendly holiday cottages near Colchester Zoo?

Yes: 37 of the 63 accept dogs. They are marked on this page.

### How much is a cottage near Colchester Zoo?

Starting prices begin at £312 for a week. Prices change with the dates, so check availability for an exact figure.

### How are the distances worked out?

They are straight-line distances between each place and Colchester Zoo, so the journey by road will be a little longer.