Find holiday cottages in Essex
Finding superb self catering country cottages and coastal cottages in Essex couldn't be easier - just take a look at our great selection of Essex holiday rental and letting accommodation. Check out the accommodation, availability and book online a big selection of self catering cottages and apartments in Essex available direct from independent owners and leading holiday operators. Search by towns in Essex below.
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St Elmo, West Mersea
Self catering in EssexEast England
St Elmo self catering accommodation in West Mersea, Essex sleeps 5. This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . St Elmo does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Elmo start from £397 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected St Elmo customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ...more about St Elmo
Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143
Estuary View, Leigh-on-Sea
Self catering in EssexEast England
Estuary View self catering accommodation in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex sleeps 7. This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Estuary View is close to the beach. Prices at Estuary View start from £349 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ...more about Estuary View
Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143
The White House Estate, Little Laver
Self catering in EssexSouth East England
The White House Estate in South East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 14. This luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Prices at The White House Estate start from £1300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ...more about The White House Estate
One The Chase, Maldon
Self catering in EssexEast England
One The Chase self catering accommodation in Maldon, Essex sleeps 6. This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at One The Chase start from £397 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected One The Chase customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ...more about One The Chase
Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143
Stokers Loft, West Mersea
Self catering in EssexSouth East England
Stokers Loft in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Stokers Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stokers Loft start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Stokers Loft customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ...more about Stokers Loft
Island Cottage, West Mersea
Self catering in EssexEast England
Island Cottage self catering accommodation in West Mersea, Essex sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Island Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Island Cottage start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Island Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ...more about Island Cottage
Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143
Toad Hall Cottage, White Colne
Self catering in EssexSouth East England
Toad Hall Cottage in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Toad Hall Cottage start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ...more about Toad Hall Cottage
The Buttery, Layer Marney
Self catering in EssexEast England
The Buttery self catering accommodation in Layer Marney, Essex sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . The Buttery does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Buttery start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ...more about The Buttery
Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143
Great Prestons, Stock
Self catering in EssexSouth East England
Great Prestons in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Great Prestons does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Great Prestons start from £1300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ...more about Great Prestons
The Barns- Lavender Cottage, Thurrock
Self catering in EssexEast England
The Barns- Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Thurrock, Essex sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . The Barns- Lavender Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barns- Lavender Cottage start from £271 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ...more about The Barns- Lavender Cottage
Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143
Refine your Essex cottage search
We have 165 cottages, apartments, lodges and bungalows listed in Essex which is a huge choice. So if that is feeling a little overwhelming, why not narrow down your search. You can use the blue buttons at the top of the page to use some popular searches in Essex or take a look at a few ideas below
How many people are you travelling with?
We have self catering accommodation in Essex that will suit everyone, whether you are travelling alone, as a couple, as a family or as a large group. So a great way to narrow your search is by how many people will be sleeping in the accommodation.
Click here to find Essex cottages that sleep 2, sleep 4, sleep 6, sleep 8, sleep 10 and sleeps 12
What exactly is a cottage and can I find a bungalow, apartment or lodge?
We are called Find Cottage Holidays BUT that won't restrict your search to traditional cottages. Here you will find self catering holiday rentals and lettings but also houses, bungalows, holiday lodges, log cabins, chalets, apartments and flats. In fact the definition across all the holiday operators is so blurred we prefer to show you all to start with but you can narrow it down if you prefer.
Pet friendly self catering in Essex
There is no need to leave your dog behind when you go on a short break or holiday in Essex as we have accommodation listed that is suitable for pets. However, do please check with the owner/operator prior to booking.
Find dog friendly self catering in Essex
Short Break or longer Holiday in Essex?
While many cottage and apartment owners, particularly during the main holiday season, are looking for week long or more rental periods, we also list lots of self catering accommodation that is just perfect for a short break.
Find short break cottages and apartments in Essex
What little bit of luxury would you like?
We all have our views on what makes the perfect holiday accommodation and so we are pleased to say that the Essex available here offers a variety of great little luxuries to make your stay extra special. We are talking relaxing hot tubs, private swimming pools (indoors and outdoors), romantic wood fires, four poster beds and lots more.
Location location location
Of course, location is everything, so we have a selection of country cottages in Essex in rural locations with some being on a working farm. Or choose from our selection of coastal cottages, many of which are close to the wonderful UK coastlines, near the beach and with sea views. If you are looking to be close to your sport or hobby then check out our listings for cottages near golf, fishing, horse riding, walking and cycling. For those after a more leisurely break, then there are lots of cottages close to the pub!
Search by town in Essex
Probably the quickest way to reduce your search is to look at specific towns in Essex. So why not look for cottages and apartments in:
Cottages in Brightlingsea - Cottages in Castle Hedingham - Cottages in Chappel - Cottages in Chipping Ongar - Cottages in Clacton-on-Sea - Cottages in Colchester - Cottages in Layer Marney - Cottages in Leigh-on-Sea - Cottages in Little Laver - Cottages in Maldon - Cottages in Mersea Island - Cottages in Mistley - Cottages in Osea Island - Cottages in Roydon - Cottages in Saffron Walden - Cottages in Southminister - Cottages in Southminster - Cottages in St Osyth - Cottages in Stock - Cottages in Thurrock - Cottages in Toppesfield - Cottages in Walter Maldon - Cottages in West Mersea - Cottages in White Colne -
Want to search for multiple features at the same time?
Good news, you can. Our Advanced Search lets you select a number of different self catering features to refine your search around the cottage features that are most important to you. Go to Advanced Search
Find a Cheap Budget Cottage Holidays
Everyone likes to get a good deal, a bargain even, and your holiday or short break should be no different - after all who doesn't want a cheap cottage holiday? You will find the cottage breaks listed here offer super value whether you have a budget conscious holiday in mind or a 5 star luxury break. And, don't be put off by the word 'cheap', when we are talking cheap we are ONLY talking about truly outstanding value for money - rest assured the self catering cottage or apartment will offer you a quality and comfortable stay.