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. Our extensive listings of Self catering cottages in Essex include properties on the coast and inland in rural areas – there is sure to be an Essex Cottage to suit your requirements.

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