Read on to discover some of the attractions you can enjoy whilst staying at one of our Essex cottages. When it comes to holiday cottages Essex is perhaps not the first destination that springs to mind, however it can provide many pleasant surprises.
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Not to be missed whilst staying at one of our holiday cottages in Essex is a trip to nearby Constable Country - Dedham Vale and the Stour Valley which is dissected by the meandering River Stour. It was immortalised by John Constable in his paintings over 200 years ago and for some this Essex countryside is the quintessential English rural landscape.
Essex has some excellent beaches, with facilities geared to providing family-orientated entertainment. Look out for The Essex Sunshine Coast, renowned for its sandy beaches, vibrant resorts such as Clacton and quaint inland villages.
For a truly unique holiday setting, why not consider one of our Essex cottages on Osea Isalnd - an exclusive private hideaway on the River Blackwater estuary. Its charms are immediately apparent. Enclosed by four miles of beaches and coastline, this beautiful island provides an inspirational setting as a marine sanctuary for an abundant variety of wildlife and rare birds.
By selecting one of our holiday cottages Essex and its many attractions can be discovered. So why not browse our selection of Essex cottages to find something that catches your eye?
Places to visit in Essex
The Essex Coastline
Essex has over 350 miles of coastline, with many hidden treasures to be found from rugged coves to lengthy stretches of beautiful beaches. Burnham-on-Crouch, often called the Cowes of the East, and Brightlingsea come alive with yachts during the boating season. Walton on the Naze is a family seaside resort with sandy beaches, seafront gardens and quaint narrow streets. The pier is the second longest in England. Frinton-on-Sea has a reputation as an exclusive resort and retains an atmosphere of the 1920s. Here tree-lined avenues sweep down to the elegant esplanade and colourful Victorian-style beach huts.
One of our Essex cottages on the Essex coast.
Clacton-on-Sea
Clacton is a popular seaside town with tree-lined streets, a mix of sand and shingle beaches and beautiful cliff-top gardens. It has been dubbed the 'capital' of the so-called Essex Sunshine Coast. Clacton developed from a small village into a seaside resort in the late 19th-century with the fashion for coastal health and bathing. Paddle steamers provided the first direct route to the resort before the railway line opened in 1882. Today Clacton Pier seems to provide almost every conceivable amusement and is probably best described as a fairground over the sea.
One of our Essex cottages in Clacton.
Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea has attracted holidaymakers over the centuries and features the world's longest pleasure pier at over a mile long. There is traditional seaside fun aplenty with family attractions such as Adventure Island and Sealife Centre, or a ride on the railway to the end of the pier.
One of our Essex cottages near Southend.
Maldon
Maldon is a delightful old hilltop town on the River Blackwater where the graceful Thames sailing barges are moored and provide a splendid spectacle. Sea trade has played an important role in the region's history, and still does. Traditional industries such as barge repairing, boat building, sail making and oyster fishing still thrive in the area and sea salt is still harvested from the Blackwater estuary. The estuaries are internationally recognised for their wildlife. Many opportunities exist for bird watchers, artists and walkers to explore the coast. Inland there are enchanting quiet villages, interesting churches and old pubs to discover.
One of our Essex cottages near Maldon.
Mersea Island
Mersea Island lies between the estuaries of the Colne and Blackwater rivers. This unique place is the most easterly inhabited island in the British Isles. Mersea Island is separated into West Mersea and East Mersea. West Mersea is a quiet resort with old fishing cottages and a shingly beach, noted for its sailing, fishing and oyster farming. East Mersea is quieter, more rural with smaller, less busy beaches. Maldon and nearby Mersea Island have been described as the 'New Brittany'. You can sample famous seafood in rustic family run restaurants such as the Company Shed, serving fresher than fresh world famous Colchester Oysters, whilst watching the boats bobbing in the water.
One of our Essex cottages on Mersea Island.
Constable Country
Dedham Vale and the Stour Valley boast picturesque villages, rolling farmland, river and ancient woodlands combining to create a quintessential English lowland landscape. It was immortalised by John Constable in his paintings over 200 years ago, including the famous Haywain. National Tours are available round Flatford, featured in the painting.
One of our cottages near Constable Country.Holiday cottages close to Essex
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