Essex is in the South/East of England, on the Thames River and the
North Sea. It is one of the “Home Counties” of London. Rising from
the low, jagged coastline to undulating pastoral country with its
plentiful streams and salt marshes, Essex abounds in beauty and
lovely scenery. Dairy, sheep farming and market gardens supply the
London markets. Oyster fisheries ensure that the restaurants are
stocked with delicious food. Essex once part of the kingdom of the
East Saxons is a county where Roman and Saxon remains can be found
at Colchester and Maldon, popular resorts on the coast.
View the River Colne from the waterfront towns of Wivenhoe and
West Mersea. Explore further afield across the Essex/Suffolk border
and discover pretty villages and hamlets like Dedham, Hadleigh,
Lavenham and Kersey.
Essex Hotels,
from small independent hotels to
five star luxury.