Cozy Cottages in Essex

Toad Hall Cottage offers a hot tub and free private parking, and is within 8.6 miles of Hedingham Castle and 10 miles of Freeport Braintree. The 5-star vacation home is 23 miles from Chelmsford Train Station. Ickworth House is 28 miles from the vacation home and Hylands Park is 28 miles away. The vacation home is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. The accommodation has a fireplace. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. The Apex is 26 miles from the vacation home, while Audley End House is 28 miles from the property. London Stansted Airport is 27 miles away.

- "Couldn’t recommend highly enough" - "Perfect relaxing stay" - "Really delightful little place for a couples’ weekend getaway."

Nestled in Braintree, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage brings it all within your reach. Fans of nature and the outdoors will love being 14 minutes by car from Clare Castle Country Park and 17 minutes from Bridge End Gardens. With convenient onsite parking, you'll be ready to make the 11-minute drive to Hedingham Castle or the 16-minute drive to Braintree Village.

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a garden, as well as a picnic area and a wardrobe or closet.

- "Cute little cottage, lovely town. Low door frames make it easy to bonk your head. " - "Lovely stay. Cottage very comfortable and welcoming Host very helpful " - "Exceptional little cottage in a picturesque setting. " - "Quaint cottage, beautifully appointed and a picturesque village. A lovely and relaxing break "

Mac Shack Cottage - Uk32376 offers accommodations in Ashen, 6.1 miles from Hedingham Castle and 15 miles from Freeport Braintree. The property is around 17 miles from Ickworth House, 18 miles from Audley End House, and 20 miles from The Apex. Chelmsford Train Station is 29 miles away and Clare Castle is 2.5 miles from the vacation home. The vacation home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms. Featuring free private parking, this 5-star vacation home also features free Wifi. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 23 miles from Mac Shack Cottage - Uk32376, while University of Cambridge is 26 miles from the property. London Stansted Airport is 22 miles away.

- "Relaxing break" - "Amazing, absolutely nothing negative you could say about this place!" - "Peaceful & serene!" - "A little oasis" - "Brilliant. Relaxing. Prefect" - "Perfection, a home away from home."

Just a short distance from hiking and biking trails, this pet-friendly cottage lets you experience it all. Colchester Castle Park and Colchester Town Hall are just a short walk away, so leave your car at the property, which offers onsite parking. If you're looking to expand your horizons and see other nearby locales, you can catch a train at Colchester Town Station, a short 11-minute walk away.

Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with a stovetop, a dishwasher, a microwave, and cookware. Enjoy the free WiFi, TV, and DVD player. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll also have a washing machine. Other amenities at this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental include heating and wardrobe or closet.

- "Clean and comfortable little cottage and helpful owner" - "The cottage is perfectly located: 1 minute from the beautiful park, 3 minutes from the High street where shops, restaurants, pubs and transportation can be found and situated in a very quiet street. The price is very good for the quality of the accommodation. The cottage is big and functional. The stairs are a little steep and narrow but they lead to two beautiful bedrooms, one of which is en suite. I needed to stay one extra night and the owner did everything to facilitate my change of plans. I have stayed many times in Colchester in different locations and houses/flats and this is definitely the best place I have ever stayed in. "

Walnut Tree Cottage Barn is located in Toppesfield, just 19 miles from Audley End House and 21 miles from Stansted Mountfitchet Station. 2.1 miles from Hedingham Castle and 11 miles from Freeport Braintree, the property provides a garden and barbecue facilities. There's a sun terrace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. Providing a patio with garden views, this apartment also provides guests with a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the apartment can enjoy a continental breakfast. You can play table tennis at Walnut Tree Cottage Barn, and the area is popular for hiking. With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this apartment offers plenty of opportunities to chill out. Chelmsford Train Station is 22 miles from the accommodation, while Ickworth House is 23 miles from the property. London Stansted Airport is 20 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Would definitely recommend this little gem. Amazing all round. Thank you" - "Stunning property and location displaying the beautiful countryside of Suffolk. Hosts are welcoming and additional hoodi" - "Perfect home from home!!!" - "Superb luxury accommodation in an excellent location, didn’t want to leave!" - "Brilliant accommodation and friendly hosts" - "A lovely place and great value for money." - "excellentbstay"

Nestled in Frinton-on-Sea, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage brings it all within your reach. Fans of nature and the outdoors will love being 20 minutes by car from Clacton-on-Sea Beach and 21 minutes from St. Osyth Beach. If you'd like to explore the area, you can make the 3-minute drive to Walton Pier or the 14-minute drive to Princes Theatre. If you're looking to expand your horizons and see other nearby locales, you can catch a train at Frinton-On-Sea Station, a short 11-minute walk away.

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi, a TV, and a wardrobe or closet. Other amenities include weekly housekeeping.

- "The cottage was beautiful, well equipped, comfy, cosy, well situated and an absolute gem! Go no further than Frinton Escapes! My first time and the cottage was ideal. Close to ALL amenities in a close, so quiet but everything on its doorstep. Great history behind it too. If you do t go, you will be the loser! "

Luxury 2 Bed Cottage in the Orchard of a 17th Century Manor House is located in Colchester, just 15 miles from Hedingham Castle and 17 miles from Freeport Braintree. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Chelmsford Train Station is 24 miles away and The Apex is 29 miles from the vacation home. With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom vacation home offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go cycling, relax in the garden, and use the barbecue facilities. Ickworth House is 31 miles from the vacation home, while Colchester Castle is 5.2 miles away. London Stansted Airport is 34 miles from the property.

Sports/Activities • Security/Safety • Internet • Pool • Ocean View • Parking • View • Breakfast • Other • Fireplace/Heating • Guest Services • Oceanfront

Close to fishing, hiking and biking trails, and more, this smoke-free cottage brings it all within reach. There's convenient onsite parking, so you can leave your vehicle behind and let your feet make short work of the 9-minute walk to Gainsborough's House or the 10-minute walk to Sudbury Water Meadows. If you're looking to expand your horizons and see other nearby locales, you can catch a train at Sudbury Station, a short 14-minute walk away.

The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, as well as an electric kettle, cookware, and a toaster. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll also have a washing machine. Other amenities at this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental include heating and wardrobe or closet.

Kitchen • Parking • Internet • Fireplace/Heating • Other • Security/Safety • Laundry

Featuring a garden, Secret Cottage, Wivenhoe - Charming, Cosy, Convenient & Quiet, 2 x Double Bed Period Cottage PLUS Patio - 6 min walk train, 2 min walk High Street Pubs, Restaurants, Shops provides accommodations in Wivenhoe. With garden views, this accommodation features a terrace. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Freeport Braintree is 21 miles away. This vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Hedingham Castle is 24 miles from the vacation home, while Chelmsford Train Station is 28 miles from the property. London Stansted Airport is 38 miles away.

- "A very comfortable cottage in a lovely village." - "Just a wonderful and relaxing place." - "The Secret Cottage Experience" - "Excellent place to stay in a very nice village." - "Excellent. Definitely return." - "Cosy cottage in a wonderful location." - "Lovely, relaxing, comfy." - "Cosy cottage lovely and clean , modern well stocked." - "Cosy, calm, quiet home from home. Lovely spot." - "Cute terrace house"

Located on the waterfront, this welcoming cottage lets you experience it all in Canvey Island. With the property's convenient onsite parking, you'll be ready to make the quick 2-minute drive to Thames River or the 3-minute drive to Thorney Bay Beach.

After you return, unwind in the garden and enjoy the outdoor furniture. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the free WiFi and TV.

The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. You can also use the deep soaking bathtub, plus other bathroom amenities like towels and a hair dryer. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll also have a washer/dryer. Other amenities include bed sheets, an ironing board, and heating.

Accessibility • Kitchen • Parking • Fireplace/Heating • Laundry • Internet • Tv • Child Friendly • Security/Safety • Bedding/Linens • Other • Balcony/Terrace

Beach Walk Cottage is located in Walton-on-the-Naze, just a 3-minute walk from Walton-on-the-Naze Beach and 14 miles from Alresford. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home. Offering a terrace and garden views, the spacious vacation home includes 1 bedroom, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. A baby safety gate is also available at Beach Walk Cottage, while guests can also relax in the garden. Flatford is 18 miles from the accommodation, while Colchester Castle is 19 miles away. London Stansted Airport is 50 miles from the property.

- "The perfect host. The perfect location. The perfect house." - "Most amazing experience and would definitely stay here again. Me and my partner had the best time." - "Fantastic stay can’t recommend enough." - "Fabulous" - "Photography session" - "Fab location, lovely cottage" - "The best place I've ever stayed in Walton and I've stayed in a lot of places!" - "Perfect" - "Best place I have stayed" - "A lovely stay in a cute property."

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi, a garden, and a picnic area. Other amenities include luggage storage.

Security/Safety • Entertainment • Guest Services • Child Friendly • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking • Parking • Internet • Balcony/Terrace • Other

Millie's Cottage offers accommodations in Finchingfield, 15 miles from Stansted Mountfitchet Station and 22 miles from Chelmsford Train Station. The property is around 8.7 miles from Hedingham Castle, 11 miles from Freeport Braintree, and 12 miles from Audley End House. In addition to free Wifi, the property also offers a sun terrace as well as a fitness room. Offering a patio, this vacation home also features a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. A continental breakfast is available at the vacation home. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at Millie's Cottage will be able to enjoy activities in and around Finchingfield, like cycling and hiking. University of Cambridge is 24 miles from the accommodation, while Ickworth House is 26 miles from the property. London Stansted Airport is 13 miles away.

- "Sublime location!" - "Beautiful Cottage in a beautiful Villages 10/10" - "A REAL GEM !!" - "Perfect weekend stay" - "Lovely" - "excellent stay and location" - "We were able to visit places of interest, in all an excellent short break." - "Fantastic" - "Suited us down to the ground. Really nice place and Finchingfield has good options for food and walks right from your d" - "Perfect!" - "We were attending a wedding nearby, so had more kit than usual. Millie's Cottage fitted the bill pe"

Located in Brentwood, this welcoming cottage lets you experience it all. With the property's convenient onsite parking, you'll be ready to make the quick 3-minute drive to Thorndon Country Park or the 3-minute drive to Warley Country Park.

After you return, you can unwind by the outdoor pool or sip a drink in the garden. For a change of scenery, come inside and enjoy the free WiFi and TV.

Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a freezer, as well as an electric kettle, a microwave, and a toaster. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer and towels. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll also have a washer/dryer. Other amenities include bed sheets, an ironing board, and heating.

Fireplace/Heating • Internet • Balcony/Terrace • Laundry • Pool • Other • Security/Safety • Kitchen • Tv • Bedding/Linens • Parking • Child Friendly

Charming 2 Bedroom Cottage mid town on quiet road offers accommodations in Sudbury, 7.3 miles from Hedingham Castle and 16 miles from Freeport Braintree. The vacation home features both Wifi and private parking free of charge. Outdoor seating is also available at Charming 2 Bedroom Cottage mid town on quiet road. Providing a patio and garden views, the vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, cable flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests can also relax in the garden. The Apex is 17 miles from the accommodation, while Ickworth House is 19 miles away. London Stansted Airport is 31 miles from the property.

- "Wish we'd found this place before!" - "Perfect 👌" - "Beautiful little house in heart of Sudbury" - "We will be coming back soon to the property as we fell in love with the moment we arrived there. We were close to the to" - "Great stay, would happily stay again." - "Perfect." - "lovely hosts - so helpful" - "Perfect stay" - "Excellent property" - "We were attending a wedding in Sudbury and the cottage was just the accommodation we needed"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and an oven, as well as a stovetop and a dishwasher. Other amenities include towels, an electric kettle, a toaster, and an ironing board.

Other • Fireplace/Heating • Wellness Facilities • Accessibility • Tv • Parking • Laundry • Kitchen • Internet • Bedding/Linens • Balcony/Terrace • Child Friendly

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Miller Cottage a luxury 1550's cottage in the Historic centre of Saffron Walden provides accommodations with free bikes and free Wifi. Guests staying at this vacation home have access to a patio. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home. Providing a terrace and garden views, the vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. This vacation home is allergy-free and non-smoking. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests can also relax in the garden. Audley End House is 1.5 miles from Miller Cottage a luxury 1550's cottage in the Historic centre of Saffron Walden, while Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 10 miles away. London Stansted Airport is 12 miles from the property.

- "Relaxing and felt very homey . Just the ticket for recharging the batteries" - "Perfect" - "Perfect" - "Fabulous cottage wonderful location" - "Fantastic place to stay in central Saffron Walden" - "An excellent cottage - well recommended" - "Stunning Stay 5* Countryside Chic." - "Really wonderful Christmas retreat" - "Perfect!" - "Magical stay - highly recommended"

Close to fishing, a golf course, and more, this smoke-free cottage brings it all within reach. With the property's convenient onsite parking, you'll be ready to make the quick 3-minute drive to St. Osyth Beach or the 7-minute drive to Jaywick Martello Tower.

The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and a dishwasher, as well as an electric kettle, cookware, and a toaster. Other amenities at this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental include heating and wardrobe or closet.

Other • Fireplace/Heating • Child Friendly • Kitchen • Security/Safety • Parking • Balcony/Terrace • Internet

Dutch Cottage is located in Colchester, just 24 miles from Chelmsford Train Station and 31 miles from Hylands Park. The 4-star vacation home is 19 miles from Hedingham Castle. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Freeport Braintree is 17 miles away. The vacation home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms. A TV and DVD player, as well as a CD player are available. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at Dutch Cottage will be able to enjoy activities in and around Colchester, like cycling. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Colchester Castle is 1.2 miles from the accommodation. London Stansted Airport is 34 miles from the property.

- "The cottage was warm and welcoming very comfortable" - "We really enjoyed our stay at Dutch cottage. It was in a quiet area and very close to the town centre. I would recommend" - "Lovely cottage near town centre and castle park." - "It was a pleasant stay."

A short distance from fishing, hiking and biking trails, and more, this pet-friendly cottage lets you experience it all. With convenient onsite parking, you'll be ready to make the 4-minute drive to St. Osyth Beach or the 7-minute drive to West Cliff Theatre.

The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, as well as an electric kettle, cookware, and a toaster. Other amenities at this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental include heating and wardrobe or closet.

Pet Friendly • Child Friendly • Balcony/Terrace • Fireplace/Heating • Internet • Kitchen • Other • Security/Safety • Parking