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Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break in Essex
Have a fantastic holiday or short break by staying in some superb self catering cottages and accommodation that are ideal for a short break in Essex.
Self catering accommodation in Essex is great value for money and if you are after luxury then check out the cottages with hot tubs, sauna's, gyms, heated swimming pools and much more! If you want to do a fast search with less descriptions and more properties click here>
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Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from: £600
to £899
Self catering accommodation in Castle Hedingham sleeps 5.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 5
Accommodation overview: Nestling in a rural location on the edge of Castle Hedingham, this spacious, renovated, detached cart lodge, adjacent to the owner’s farmhouse, commands far reaching views over a valley towards Hedingham Castle. Guests have their own garden area and use of the owner’s garden and extensive grounds. Castle Hedingham lies in the valley of the River Colne on the ancient road between Colchester, 20 miles, and Cambridge, 30 miles. Nearby places of interest include the Colne Valley Steam Railway and the market town of Sudbury, 7 miles. Shop and pub ½ mile. Ramp to entrance. Spacious beamed open plan living/dining room with French doors, kitchen area and tiled floor. Beamed double bedroom with 5ft four-poster bed, TV and en-suite shower room with toilet. Single bedroom with additional pull-out bed (for +1) and en-suite wet room with toilet. First floor: Single bedroom.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £300
to £599
Self catering accommodation in West Mersea sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Located in West Mersea just 20 yards from the sea, this delightfully converted property offers fantastic views from its upstairs living area. Stokers Loft is the ideal holiday location for sailing enthusiasts, the public hard for dinghies is just a few yards from the property. It is also conveniently situated for two renowned fish restaurants (the Company Shed and the Oyster Bar), local shops and pubs. Mersea Island is the most easterly inhabited island in the UK and is reached by crossing the Strood causeway (liable to be cut off for short periods during high/spring tides). Only 9 miles from the county town of Colchester with its famous castle and zoo, Mersea is also conveniently located for exploring Dedham Vale, the Stour Valley and Constable country. A superb location for walking, bird-watching, swimming and cycling, Mersea boasts a beach of sand and shingle. A country club with golf and health club is a short drive away. Shop 75 yards, pubs 250 yards. Double bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Beamed open-plan living/dining room with Velux windows, wooden floor and compact beamed galley-style kitchen.
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Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from: £1300
Self catering accommodation in Chipping Ongar sleeps 12.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: Ideally situated in the heart of the small historic market town of Ongar, this 18th-century coaching inn has the unique feature of its own lounge bar complete with snooker table, bar billiards, table football and large plasma Sky TV to watch the match on. In addition to the lounge bar the remaining accommodation in the Bell has been stylishly modernised and furnished to provide large individually decorated bedrooms, a spacious first floor living room with vaulted ceiling and wood-burning stove and a large kitchen breakfast room on the ground floor, there is even a dumb waiter to send the food from the kitchen to the dining room. French doors from the breakfast room lead to a large secluded walled garden, with a further second area of garden and table tennis table. The ideal venue for a family celebration or a get together with friends, the property is well positioned to explore the surrounding picturesque villages of Essex and is just a short drive from Epping tube station providing quick access to the heart of London where holidaymakers can spend a day sightseeing the delights of the capital city, take in a show or shop in Bond Street. Ongar High Street has a wide range of individual shops and restaurants (no need of a pub) and still has a Wednesday market; it is also conveniently located for Cambridge and Stanstead airport via the M11. Shops 20 yards, pub and restaurant 500 yards. Sitting room with open fire. Spacious kitchen with vaulted ceiling, tiled floor and French doors. Games room with bar. Double bedroom with French doors and en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Separate toilet. First floor: Large living/dining room with wood-burning stove, vaulted ceiling, Velux windows and wooden floor. Four double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, separate shower cubicle, bidet and toilet.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £600
to £899
Self catering accommodation in Mistley sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: This three storey Georgian holiday cottage, one of a row of four, has been stylishly restored and offers uninterrupted views across the Stour Estuary. Set on the historic quay at Mistley, it has delightful views across the river and is ideally placed to explore the Essex and Suffolk coast and countryside. Constable country, Dedham and Flatford Mill are both on your doorstep and the nearby market town of Manningtree is within walking distance. Small village shop 100 yards. Two steps to well-equipped kitchen/dining room, wooden floor. Steps to study/snug with gas ‘wood burner’ and wooden floor, door to gravelled garden. Steep stairs to first floor: Large living room with French doors to juliet balcony with river views. Beamed double bedroom with 5ft bed. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Steep, narrow stairs to second floor: Twin bedroom.
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Sleeps 20
Weekly prices from: £
Self catering accommodation in Osea Island sleeps 20.
Features include: • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Sleeps 20
Accommodation overview: From the minute visitors cross the causeway it is obvious that a stay on Osea Island is something really unique, making it ideal for family celebrations, a get together with friends or a relaxing holiday in peaceful surroundings. The services of a chef can also be arranged to make light of the cooking chores. The Manor House, standing detached, was built around 1900 in the style of a grand Edwardian seaside residence. It is set 25ft above sea level with breathtaking views along the beach and across the estuary.
The interior has been sympathetically restored capturing the charm of the period, with the addition of some modern features. All bedrooms have been designed with great style for maximum comfort, featuring four poster and antique beds with Egyptian cotton bed linen, 42 plasma screen TV/DVD, with bathrooms furnished in classic Edwardian style throughout. Soak up the atmosphere looking out to sea in front of an open fire in the drawing room, or enjoy a celebration meal in the dining room where the dining table is also a full-size billiard table. The Manor House has its own salt water swimming pool and there is also a second outdoor heated pool in the village.
Osea Island has a rich and diverse history, mentioned in the Domesday book, The causeway was built by the Romans, later the island was owned by many powerful and titled families. In 1903 Osea was purchased and developed by brewery owner and philanthropist Frederick Charrington. Osea is now a Site of Special Scientific Interest because of its unique ecology, rare plants, birds and marine life. The district has become the centre for classic sailing boats, such as the Blackwater Barges taking part in the Osea Islands Regatta. Guests should be aware that arrival and departure from the island is dependant on tide times. Shops and pubs 4 miles. Spacious living room with open fire and wooden floor. Spacious dining room with open fire, French doors, antique billiards table and wooden floor. Spacious, well-equipped kitchen with wooden floor. Utility. First floor: Sitting room. Compact kitchen area. Two double bedrooms, each with four-poster bed, TV and en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower cubicle, shower attachment and toilet, one with sitting area. Double bedroom with four-poster bed, sitting area and dressing room. Three further double bedrooms, two with four-poster bed. Bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower cubicle and toilet. Separate toilet. Second floor: Compact kitchen area. Two double bedrooms, each with four-poster bed, one with dressing area, wooden floor and en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle, shower attachment and toilet. Two double bedrooms. Two bathrooms, each with roll-top bath, separate shower cubicle, shower attachment and toilet.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from: £1300
Self catering accommodation in Stock sleeps 8.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: This fabulous Queen Anne house, set in 3½ acres of glorious grounds, makes a wonderful location for a week long holiday or weekend retreat. The well-furnished accommodation imparts a feeling of an old country house and the beautiful country garden offers a grass tennis court, croquet lawn, stables and horses. Completely secluded and rural, it provides the perfect backdrop for a quiet family holiday or a celebration gathering.
Just 15 minutes from Chelmsford and the M25, 10 minutes from Billericay, 5 minutes from the A12 and 30 miles from Trafalgar Square and the heart of London, this makes a good base from which to explore the surrounding areas. The old town of Maldon lies on the ridge above the Blackwater and has a strong nautical theme, and here, carefully restored 19th-century Thames sailing barges can often be seen at their moorings. The riverside promanade overlooks a shingle beach offering delightful views of the town. Sailing-barge races are held here from July, August and September, and cruises are available from March to October.
Marsh Farm Country Park in South Woodham Ferrers occupies 320 acres of low-lying reclaimed marshland. Visitors can tour the farm, which specialises in cattle, sheep and pigs and shows how a modern farm works. With many traditional Essex farm buildings, over 3 miles of riverside walks and a nature conservation zone, where migrant birds such as Brent geese can be seen in Winter, this is a wonderful day out for the family. Colchester is nearby and offers many interesting attractions to visit such as the town’s honey-coloured castle and museum, open-air market, Tymperleys Clock Museum and Hollytrees Museum. There are many pretty villages to visit such as The Hanningfields, Danbury, the Ongars and the Baddows to name but a few, and they all offer a range of excellent public houses and restaurants. Other attractive towns on the Crouch are Burnham, Wallasea, Paglesham and on the Blackwater are Heybridge and the Merseas. The picturesque villages of Higham, Stratford St Mary, Dedham and Flatford are all within an hour’s drive. Shops 1½ miles. Large living room with open fire in marble surround fireplace. Games room with snooker/pool table. Large, well-equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen with Aga for cooking. Utility. Snug with sofa. Boot room. Cloakroom with toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed. Two twin bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom and toilet. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from: £1300
Self catering accommodation in Colchester sleeps 8.
Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: Located in the peaceful village of Boxted in the Dedham Vale, Farthings is a single-storey holiday home with valley views from the garden. One of a pair, furnished and equipped to a very high standard, the property has added bonus of a hot tub and detached games room in the garden. Guests also have private use of the owner’s outdoor heated swimming pool (open May to end September), and large enclosed hot tub, as well as use of the owner’s extensive grounds - which have many delightful areas where guests might like to picnic. The surrounding area is a delight to explore: there are many footpaths in the village and Flatford Mill, in the heart of Constable Country is 4 miles away. Dedham village is 3 miles, where guests can hire a rowing boat on the River Stour or enjoy walking in the unspoilt countryside. Farthings is also conveniently located for golf at nearby Stoke-by-Nayland (2 miles) whilst keen gardeners may enjoy a visit to Beth Chatto’s Garden, 7 miles. Nearby Colchester, famous for being the oldest town in England, has a castle and museum set in attractive parkland that stretches down to the River Colne, a zoo and an interesting range of shops, restaurants, galleries and pubs. Colchester also has a rail link to London which takes 50 minutes, so visitors can enjoy a day in the busy capital city and then return to the peace and tranquillity of Farthings. For a day by the sea, guests can choose between the sunshine coast of Essex at Frinton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze and Clacton or the Heritage coastline of nearby Suffolk where the beaches at Felixstowe, Aldeburgh, Southwold or Walberswick can be enjoyed. Pub 2½ miles. Living room with wood-burning stove, French doors and oak floor. Large, well-equipped kitchen with electric range (for cooking), TV and dining area with oak floor. Utility. Two double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed; each with TV, oak floor and en-suite shower room with toilet. Two twin bedrooms, each with oak floor. Fully-tiled bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £300
to £599
Self catering accommodation in Chappel sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Situated on the edge of the small village of Chappel, this tastefully furnished, single-storey, adjoining cottage offers the perfect, romantic ‘get away from it all’ holiday retreat. Chappel is located only ten miles from Colchester - Britain’s oldest town, with its castle, galleries, museum and zoo. The village itself is a well kept secret, with its own steam railway museum at the end of the country’s second largest viaduct. Slightly further afield lie the towns of Sudbury, Dedham, Lavenham and Long Melford, as well as beautiful countryside walks from the door. A day trip to London is also possible with convenient local train connections. Shop 250 yards, pub 200 yards. Large beamed living/dining room with vaulted ceiling, wooden floor, French doors. Kitchen/breakfast room with tiled floor, French doors. Study with TV, sofa bed (for +2), wood-burning stove, wooden floor. Steps to double bedroom with TV. Steps to shower room with toilet and ceramic floor.
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