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15 of the Best Places to Stay in Essex
Published 21st July 2021
Essex is a hidden gem. Look beyond the tired stereotypes and you'll find a beautiful landscape of ancient woods and golden fields, and a shimmering coastline of estuary islets and bobbling boats. Here's our pick of the best places to stay.
The Raft at Chigborough
Chigborough - Essex
Sleeps 4
An exceptional way to experience life on the water, with room for four in this floating lake cabin on the Essex coast. There’s a hot tub, a boat and an inviting covered deck
Osea Island
Maldon - Essex
Sleeps Up to 42
Retreat to this stunning English island, perfect for big group celebrations, and only an hour from London.
The Old Oak at Coleman's Farm
Ongar - Essex
Sleeps 2
A magical treehouse in Essex where a fabulous oak tree is literally part of the furniture
Fox Hatch
Bishops Stortford - Essex
Sleeps 4
Barn-style holiday cottage with a contemporary interior set amidst the fields of North Essex, perfect for rural retreats with family or friends.
Woolmers
Bishops Stortford - Essex
Sleeps 4
Contemporary cottage set on 180-acres of Hertfordshire farmland. A luxury country retreat that sleeps up to four people.
Water Lily Lodge
White Colne - Essex
Sleeps 6
A beautifully secluded farm location and lake views right outside - Water Lily Lodge will introduce you to the hidden countryside of the Colne Valley
Millers
Bishops Stortford - Essex
Sleeps 4
Contemporary barn-style holiday cottage on a working farm in North Essex, perfect for couples or family escapes to the countryside.
Hedingham Huts
Castle Hedingham - Essex
Sleeps 2
Bespoke shepherd’s hut in a secluded corner of a working farm in North Essex, perfect for romantic countryside escapes.
The Hexagon
Tollesbury - Essex
Sleeps 2
A converted hexagonal radar tower, surrounded by green fields with panoramic views of the Essex Marshes, perfect for couples and small families.
Unplugged Rest
Saffron Walden - Esssex
Sleeps 2
Lock your phone away and experience a digital detox in an off-grid cabin just an hour north of London, the perfect opportunity to relax and recharge
Grebes Nest
Maldon - Essex
Sleeps 2
Enjoy lakeside living on this wonderful floating pod - with its own rowing boat, covered deck and glorious lake views in Essex.
The Coop
Ongar - Essex
Sleeps 2
Cosy cabin with its own hot tub on a 200-acre farm an hour from London - Perfect for romantic getaways near Epping.
The Nook
Ongar - Essex
Sleeps 2 +2
Secluded little house on three acres of private farmland in Essex with a hot tub and a pretty pond.
Kingfisher's Nest
Near Colchester - Essex
Sleeps 4
Secluded cabin with hot tub and sauna on the banks of a lake just south of Colchester, perfect for rural romantic getaways.
The Trap
Ongar - Essex
Sleeps 2
Sleep under the stars in a gorgeous cabin on ancient farmland just one hour from London in Essex.
The Lady of the Twizzle
Walton-on-the-Naze - Essex
Sleeps 14
A salvaged, wartime barge in an exclusive Essex marina, complete with a bubbling outdoor hot tub and luxury interiors…