Colchester, self-catering holiday cottages, barns, rural retreats and lodges to rent in Essex, England

11 properties

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Viewed 26 times recently.
Price from £556
Next available 14/04 to 28/04/23
sleeps 2  - 6 guests 2 - 6
3 bedrooms 3
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

3 bedroom Country Cottage

Secluded pet-friendly country cottage near Tollesbury with distant sea views

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi

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Viewed 20 times recently.
Price from £424
Next available 08/04 to 15/04/23
sleeps 1  - 2 guests 1 - 2
1 bedrooms 1
1 bathrooms 1
no dogs allowed

1 bedroom Holiday Bungalow

One bedroom holiday bungalow set within the owner’s extensive grounds and featuring access to beautiful gardens, fishing lakes and an outdoor swimming pool (pool available in summer months only), set within the Suffolk countryside close to the coast

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiOwn swimming pool (Shared use of owner
4 star

Online Booking Available
Viewed 17 times recently.
Price from £555
Next available 24/03 to 27/03/23
sleeps 1  - 5 guests 1 - 5
3 bedrooms 3
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

3 bedroom Country Cottage

Escape to tranquil and beautiful Suffolk and enjoy a stay in this charming 3 bedroom dog-friendly cottage with its pretty garden and location in the picture-perfect village of Cavendish

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi

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Viewed 14 times recently.
Price from £793
Next available 27/03 to 01/04/23
sleeps 2  - 5 guests 2 - 5
3 bedrooms 3
2 bathrooms 2
no dogs allowed

3 bedroom Barn Conversion

3 bedroom barn conversion with lovely rural views near Castle Hedingham

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi
4 star

Online Booking Available
Viewed 30 times recently.
Price from £368
Next available 27/03 to 07/04/23
sleeps 1  - 2 guests 1 - 2
1 bedrooms 1
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

1 bedroom Romantic Retreat

An idyllic and cosy bolthole in East Anglia, perfectly situated to explore the surrounding Suffolk countryside with beautiful character features such as exposed ancient beams, a steep staircase and open log fires with the added advantage of being pet-friendly with a small private garden and courtyard

Facilities & Features: TV

Family-Friendly
Viewed 43 times recently.
Price from £750
Next available 26/03 to 07/04/23
sleeps 2  - 24 guests 2 - 24
5 bedrooms 5
7 bathrooms 7
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

5 bedroom Large Country House

Unique Grade II listed holiday barn situated next to meadows and ponds in rural Suffolk with an attractive enclosed garden

Facilities & Features: TVGames roomTennis court
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Viewed 18 times recently.
Price from £399
Next available 03/04 to 10/04/23
sleeps 1  - 3 guests 1 - 3
2 bedrooms 2
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

2 bedroom Cottage

Romantic and cosy country cottage with open log fire in a historic and picturesque village setting with an attractive enclosed garden backing onto a footpath leading directly out over the fields and to the countryside beyond

Facilities & Features: TV

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Viewed 23 times recently.
Price from £222
Next available 27/03 to 31/03/23
sleeps 1  - 2 guests 1 - 2
1 bedrooms 1
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

1 bedroom Romantic Retreat

High quality one bedroom holiday cottage with idyllic garden and a fantastic rural setting close to naturally beautiful countryside near Castle Hedingham in Essex, with a king-size bed this is an ideal property for a tranquil romantic break

Facilities & Features: TV
4 star

Online Booking Available
Viewed 21 times recently.
Price from £798
Next available 24/03 to 31/03/23
sleeps 1  - 2 guests 1 - 2
1 bedrooms 1
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

1 bedroom Romantic Retreat

A special romantic hideaway for two found on the Grove Farm estate in Suffolk, East Anglia, with orchard garden views and a wood-burning stove

Facilities & Features: Gold Award Winning CottageTVFree Wifi
4 star

Price from £1327
Next available 25/03 to 02/06/23
sleeps 3  - 6 guests 3 - 6
3 bedrooms 3
2 bathrooms 2
no dogs allowed

3 bedroom Cottage

Stylish 3 bedroom riverside retreat in Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB, stunning views and beautifully decorated, no pets allowed

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi
5 star

Online Booking Available
Viewed 25 times recently.
Price from £399
Next available 10/04 to 24/04/23
sleeps 1  - 2 guests 1 - 2
1 bedrooms 1
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

1 bedroom Barn Conversion

Part of the Grove Cottages collection, Bromans Barn is a romantic cottage for two situated on a farm close to Mersea Island’s Nature Reserve

Facilities & Features: TV

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self catering cottages Colchester

Colchester is Britain's oldest recorded town and boasts an impressive Norman castle built on the ruins of the Roman Temple.  Colchester is an attractive town to stay in for a cottage holiday. Fascinating history and monuments in Colchester include the old Roman wall. There are several museums where visitors can get more information about the history of Colchester.


Advice on Cottage Holidays in Colchester

The shopping centre in Colchester offers a good variety of shops. The town is lovely with plenty of amenities and eateries. Holidaymakers will find that they are spoilt for choice when planning things to do and days out. There are theatres, multi-screen cinemas, leisure centres and a number of bars, cafes and restaurants. The Beth Chatto Gardens on the outskirts of Colchester make for a pleasant visit and feature drought resistant plants which are important to Essex since this is the driest county in England.

Increasing numbers of young people want to visit Essex since the television programme 'The only way is Essex' was aired. There is a certain fascination with the real Essex people and their culture. Essex has always been a brilliant place for a holiday, long before this additional exposure. It offers a good number of lively historic towns and beautiful countryside.  Rent a self catering cottage in the country for the best of Essex.

The Essex and Suffolk coast with beaches are a short drive away. Clacton-on-Sea is the closest seaside town that offers a sandy beach and fun fair. The countryside surrounding Colchester is pleasant for country walks. Constable Country is also nearby for sightseeing, walking and cycling.

Take a look at the self catering cottages available to rent in Colchester, in north Essex, and have an exciting holiday where you can 'mix and match' beach, clubs, pubs, shopping, countryside, theatre, car boot sales, antique fairs and festivals.

Book a Colchester cottage and look forward to discovering some of the best of Essex on holiday.