Essex Holiday Accommodation

Browse holiday accommodation across Essex, including cosy cottages, spacious houses, modern apartments, and unique stays like converted barns and riverside lodges. FindStayGo showcases independent places to stay offered by local hosts and agencies, making it easy to find the perfect base for your trip.

Explore stays near coastal towns such as Southend-on-Sea, historic market towns like Colchester, charming villages around Dedham Vale, or riverside escapes close to Maldon. Whether you're searching for dog-friendly cottages, family-friendly houses with parking, romantic retreats by the sea, or countryside homes ideal for walking holidays, there are plenty of options across Essex.

The county offers diverse landscapes from the peaceful rural beauty of the Essex countryside and Dedham Vale, often referred to as Constable Country, to its extensive coastline along the Thames Estuary and North Sea. Visitors enjoy a mix of historic castles, maritime heritage, scenic coastal paths, and opportunities for sailing, birdwatching, and exploring vibrant towns with rich local culture and cuisine.

13 stays in this area

Apartment

The Courtyard

Rye Farm, Layer de la Haye, Essex

Apartment

The Courtyard is a cosy barn conversion with two ensuite bedrooms, one wheelchair accessible, a fully equipped kitchen, private courtyard with BBQ, free parking, and fast Wi-Fi, close to local pubs and nature reserves near Colchester.

BBQ Parking Ground-floor bedroom Fast Wi-Fi

Apartment

The Granary

Rye Farm, Layer de la Haye, Essex

Apartment

The Granary offers a spacious, characterful apartment with superb views across fields and Abberton Reservoir, free parking, fast Wi-Fi, and a fully equipped kitchen. Ideal for families and birdwatching enthusiasts.

Parking BBQ Patio Washer

Barn conversion

Belchamp Hall Stables

Belchamp Hall Estate, Braintree, Essex

Barn conversion

Belchamp Hall Stables offers a peaceful retreat in a historic barn conversion with a super king-sized bed, luxury en-suite, large terrace overlooking private gardens, off-street parking, fast Wi-Fi, BBQ, and great countryside walks nearby.

BBQ Terrace Private Great for walking

Cabin

Stoats Burrow

Malting Farm Cabins & Glamping, Little Bentley, Essex

Cabin

Stay in a cosy skandi-style two-bedroom cabin with a king-size bed, double bunkbeds, private hot tub, decking with BBQ, free parking, and access to on-site fishing, cycling, and watersports at Malting Farm.

Hot tub BBQ Water sports nearby Cycling routes

Barn conversion

Belchamp Hall Hayloft

Belchamp Hall Estate, Braintree, Essex

Barn conversion

Charming one-bedroom barn conversion at Belchamp Hall with original oak beams, private garden terrace, off-street parking, free WiFi, BBQ facilities, and access to a historic walled garden and large private estate, perfect for a romantic rural escape.

BBQ Enclosed garden Iron Smart TV

Coach house

Belchamp Hall Coach House

Belchamp Hall Estate, Braintree, Essex

Coach house

Belchamp Hall Coach House is a cosy pet-friendly cottage with original oak beams, a log burner, modern kitchen, and enclosed garden, set in a peaceful historic estate with miles of countryside walks and off-street parking.

Enclosed garden Parking BBQ Full kitchen

Cabin

Hares Hideaway

Malting Farm Cabins & Glamping, Little Bentley, Essex

Cabin

Relax in the Scandinavian-style Hares Hideaway with a king-size bed, in-room bath, private hot tub and deck overlooking peaceful meadows. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking and access to nature trails, zip wire and paddleboarding nearby.

Fast Wi-Fi Bathtub King-size bed Countryside

Cottage

Belchamp Hall Mill

Belchamp Hall Estate, Braintree, Essex

Cottage

Experience peaceful rural retreat at Belchamp Hall Mill, a pet-friendly, rustic mill conversion with underfloor heating, log burner, free WiFi, panoramic estate views, off-street parking, BBQ and nearby walks through ancient woodland.

BBQ Free parking Iron Underfloor heating

Yurt

Glamping Glade

Malting Farm Cabins & Glamping, Little Bentley, Essex

Yurt

The Glamping Glade offers peaceful family-friendly bell tent stays with communal BBQ and fire pits, parking nearby, and access to nature trails, fishing, cycling, and watersports on Malting Farm’s scenic reservoir.

Parking BBQ No pets Fire pit

Cottage

Elberta Barn

Wakes Colne, Essex

Cottage

Elberta Barn is a stylish Grade II-listed barn conversion with underfloor heating, EV charger, parking for four cars, and a private garden framed by ancient oak and elm beams. Family and dog-friendly, it sits amid tranquil countryside near charming villa…

Parking BBQ Full kitchen Countryside

Apartment

Pond View

Rye Farm, Layer de la Haye, Essex

Apartment

Pond View offers a cosy, ground-floor apartment with stunning river and countryside views, super king bed option, free parking, fast Wi-Fi, fully equipped kitchen, walk-in shower, and a private patio in a peaceful rural setting.

Lake view BBQ Patio Birdwatching

Apartment

Cart Lodge

Rye Farm, Layer de la Haye, Essex

Apartment

Accessible one-bedroom apartment with a king-size bed, wet room bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, free parking, and fast Wi-Fi. Enjoy peaceful countryside views, a shared patio with BBQ, and easy access to village pubs and nature walks.

BBQ Smart TV Fast Wi-Fi Free parking

Cabin

Otters Lodge

Malting Farm Cabins & Glamping, Little Bentley, Essex

Cabin

Otters Lodge is a rustic two-bedroom cabin sleeping six, featuring a king-size bed, private hot tub, BBQ area, wood burner, and free parking. Enjoy nature trails, paddleboarding, and fast Wi-Fi in a family-friendly setting.

Hot tub BBQ Family friendly Fast Wi-Fi