Essex is a home county found North East of London, on the East coast of England. As one of the oldest counties in England, it is a fantastic place to visit for those interested in the history and heritage of the area. Essex has seen a surge in popularity recently with the rise of television programmes such as The Only Way is Essex. As well as its popular towns, it is part of the Metropolitan Green Belt around London, meaning the abundance of picturesque, rural areas and classic coastlines are kept safe from urban development. Read more
Enjoy all the natural beauty of the Vale of Pewsey from the comfort of The Old Dairy. This welcoming two-bedroom cottage, which sleeps four people and is child and dog-friendly, is on a family-run horse yard a few miles from Marlborough. It's barely 100 metres from the Kennet and Avon Canal, and guests can enjoy gorgeous countryside walks and bike rides along miles of footpaths, bridleways and cycling routes. Stonehenge, Salisbury and Bath are all within easy reach for a day out, or you can time your visit to coincide with one of the area's many fun events and festivals.
Situated in the rolling Wiltshire countryside in the village of Upper Chute, Dairy Cottage has stunning views and its own south facing garden. It has been sympathetically renovated to a very high standard with great attention to comfort and detail. It sleeps four people in two double bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom and the other with a shower room. The hotel standard beds can be organised as super king size or twins. The spacious sitting/dining area has beautiful oak beams, a wood burning stove and a Smart TV. The designer kitchen is exceptionally well equipped and the cottage has underfloor heating throughout. There are miles of country walks directly from the door of Dairy Cottage and there is an award winning pub in Lower Chute. The old market towns of Marlborough and Hungerford are close by and the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury are within easy driving distance as are the World Heritage sites of Stonehenge and Avebury.
"The Squirrels strelley Barn - One-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Maldon District. The holiday home's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home offers a private entrance and heating. The unit has 1 bed.
"Belchamp Hall Mill, Belchamp Walter" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Braintree District. Much of the character of the mill has been retained during the conversion and there are beautiful brick floors downstairs and lots of woodwork throughout. The upper floor has glorious views over the surrounding countryside and mill pond, which...
"Pippin Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Tendring District. In Essex, between Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester, is the picturesque village of St. Osyth. The village is renowned for its historic sites, such as St. Osyth's Priory, as well as its shoreline, making it the county's most heavily populated...
"Seaview - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Tendring District. The holiday home's kitchen, which has a dishwasher, is available for cooking and storing food. This holiday home features a private entrance, heating, a TV and sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.
"River Cabin - One-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Chelmsford District. The holiday home's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home offers a private entrance, a barbecue, heating, a TV, as well as river views. The unit offers 1 bed.
"English Oak Lodge at Toppesfield Hall" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Braintree District. This pretty location, set within 6 acres on the Essex and Suffolk border, offers a charming array of activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy. Take an 8-minute (0.5 miles) stroll down a grass footpath to the Hamlet of Toppesfield, where...
"Evie Rose Cottage - One-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Uttlesford District. The fireplace is the standout feature of this holiday home. Offering a washing machine, a private entrance and a barbecue, this holiday home includes a private bathroom. The holiday home's kitchen, which has a dishwasher, is available for...
"Apartment in Essex" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Tendring District. Perfect for a couple looking for a base in which to explore both coast and countryside, this charming studio apartment and once a former stable block, provides you with a great location in which to explore everything Essex has to offer. If you...
"Barn in Essex" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Tendring District. Escape to the charming countryside of Essex and bask in the serene beauty of Wix and its captivating surroundings. This hidden gem provides an idyllic retreat for those in search of tranquillity and picturesque landscapes away from the city's...
"9 Birch Grove" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Tendring District. St. Osyth is a charming village in Essex, situated between Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester. The village is noted for ancient landmarks like as St. Osyth's Priory, as well as its shoreline, which serves as the county's most concentrated region for...
"Belchamp Hall Hayloft, Belchamp Walter" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Braintree District. This beautiful barn has been converted into a wonderful retreat, perfect for a romantic getaway or a longer stay. The accommodation is all on the first floor and has an open-plan living space with a well-equipped kitchen and large comfy sofas...
"Belchamp Hall Stables, Belchamp Walter" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Braintree District. All on the ground floor, the former stables have been tastefully converted into a stylish studio-style retreat and sleep up to two guests in one bedroom. There is a large, open-plan living space including a well-equipped, bespoke kitchen with a...
"Apartment in Essex" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Colchester District. Escape to the delightful countryside village of Earls Colne, Essex. Discover the beauty of Colne Valley (2 miles), with its scenic landscapes, meandering rivers, and peaceful nature reserves, perfect for leisurely walks and cycling. Wander...
"Bramley Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Tendring District. In Essex, between Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester, is the picturesque village of St. Osyth. The village is renowned for its historic sites, such as St. Osyth's Priory, as well as its shoreline, making it the county's most heavily populated...
"Little Haven" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Tendring District. Kirby Cross is a charming village located in the Tendring district of Essex. The village is home to its own shopping area known as the Kirby triangle, which has two small supermarkets and various other shopping facilities, whilst there are also...
"21C Saville Road" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Tendring District. Walton-on-the-Naze is an historic seaside town on the Essex coast offering everything from bird watching to sea fishing. Every Thursday there is a market that offers local produce, fish, flowers and plants. There are also plenty of pubs and...
"Baytree Cottage 2 - One-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Colchester District. This holiday home offers a fireplace. The holiday home's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. This holiday home features a private bathroom, a private entrance and heating. The unit offers 2 beds.Digital safe...
"21B Saville Road" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Tendring District. Walton-on-the-Naze is an historic seaside town on the Essex coast offering everything from bird watching to sea fishing. Every Thursday there is a market that offers local produce, fish, flowers and plants. There are also plenty of pubs and...
"The Upper Circle" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Tendring District. The seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea is a great family holiday destination. There are sandy beaches, great for bathing and watersports, a Victorian pier, cliff-top gardens, a fun fair, bowling greens, theatres, a golf course, shopping, leisure...
"Flat 19 By The Beach" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Tendring District. This historic port town in Essex is located at the mouth of the River Stour. Harwich, which borders Dovercourt, has a variety of amenities ranging from convenience stores to harbourside restaurants, one of which is named after the famed diarist...
"21 Crossways" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Tendring District. Between Clacton-on-Sea and the marshes and dunes of Colne Point, in Essex's Tendring district, is the coastal community of Jaywick. It was constructed as a vacation resort with chalets for residents of London's East End in the 1930s, and today...
"Bell Tower Cottage, Little Henny" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Braintree District. Comprised of a generous open-plan living area that incorporates sitting room, dining table and kitchen, there is ample space provided. The living areas are also supported by a large luxurious bedroom and master bathroom, making Bell Tower...
"Yellow House on the Corner" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 9 guests in Tendring District. The seaside town of Frinton-On-Sea is located in the Tendring District of Essex, next to Walton-on-the-Naze. Boasting tree-lined avenues, an elegant esplanade and a picturesque shoreline with colourful Victorian-style beach huts scattered along...
"Gardeners Cottage - Three-Bedroom Holiday Home " is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Brentwood District. This holiday home features a fireplace. The holiday home's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home offers a washing machine, a private entrance and heating. The unit has 3 beds.
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With one of the longest coastlines in England, Essex is a great place for those who want a classic seaside trip. Towns like Southend-on-Sea offer traditional English pursuits such as sitting on the seafront eating fish and chips or taking a walk along the coast. Southend-on-Sea also has the world's longest pleasure pier, with many amusements and activities to keep the whole family entertained. Home to Adventure Island, a great amusement park, you can let out your inner child on towering rollercoasters and water rapid rides! Other more mellow options include a great Sealife Centre and a Pier Museum that charts the history of the area.
As part of the Metropolitan Green Belt, great areas of Essex are protected from building developments. This makes it a fantastic county to visit for beautiful landscapes and traditional English countryside. Much of the rural area is made up of farmlands, with local produce to sell and woodlands which are great for nature trails and walks. The countryside is also home to many stately houses, quaint villages and historic buildings. Layer Marney Tower is the tallest Tudor gatehouse in England; a magnificent sight for history buffs. The Audley End House and Gardens is a fantastic day out for those wishing to experience Victorian England at a stately home. With stables full of beautiful horses, exhibitions and a chance to dress up like the workers, it's a fun day out for everyone. Hedingham Castle, a Norman keep, also offers special outdoor events to tourists and visitors, including re-enacted battles, jousts and Shakespeare theatre productions. The gardens surrounding these three places are all beautiful in their own right, with picturesque views and walkways.
Essex is also a great place for art lovers. Home of John Constable, the county has many unique arts-based adventures, aside from the normal art galleries and museums. Head to Harlow for a trail of amazing sculptures from artists known and unknown. Wivenhoe, a small fishing town, is an art-lovers paradise, inspiring and showcasing artists from all disciplines. Gibberd Garden combines nature and art with its beautiful design, courtesy of Sir Frederick Gibberd.
From stately homes, castles and artistic sculptures to stretches of beautiful coastlines, Essex is a great county with options for everyone. Art, history, nature and culture lovers can all be satisfied with what Essex has to offer. For those into popular culture and shows like The Only Way is Essex, there are also a great number of nightclubs and tanning salons to discover!
