Luxury Cottages in Essex

Luxury Cottages in Essex & Prestige Holiday Homes to Rent

Searching for a luxury cottage in Essex? Whether you want a romantic retreat for two, a stylish family escape or an elegant home for a special occasion, we have a wide choice of prestige holiday cottages here to suit every taste and budget.

Our luxury cottages are the perfect base for memorable breaks of all kinds — romantic weekends, honeymoons, milestone birthdays, anniversaries and special-occasion celebrations. Browse cottages with private hot tubs, swimming pools, sea views and designer interiors — all in Essex.

Many of our prestige holiday homes feature private grounds, log burners, premium kitchens, home cinemas, spa facilities and WiFi throughout. From characterful farmhouses to luxury barn conversions, find your perfect luxury holiday cottage and make your escape one to remember.

Plan Your Essex Luxury Escape

Everything your group needs for a brilliant Essex break — live weather, tide times, days out, walks, pubs & restaurants, beaches, EV charging, shops and how to get around Essex.

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Local Weather

Open-Meteo

Planning a holiday in Essex? Keep an eye on the local forecast before you set off. Whether you're heading for the Essex coast or exploring inland, here's the weather and a five-day outlook to help you make the most of your stay.

24°

CloudyWind 11 km/h · feels seasonal

Today 24° 12°

Fri 27° 17°

Sat 27° 15°

Sun 23° 18°

Mon 26° 14°

Tide Times — Essex Coast

Environment Agency

The Essex coastline is one of the finest in England, and knowing the tides makes all the difference for beach days, coastal walks and watersports. These readings from the nearest Essex tide gauge show whether the water is rising or falling.

Nearest gauge

Sheerness

Latest level

-1.07 m

Tide fallingBased on last readings

Updated 11:30Gauge reading

Days Out Nearby

Geoapify Places

From historic castles to family attractions and nature reserves, Essex is packed with brilliant days out. These are real places to visit near your Essex holiday cottage.

Woodland Colour

Landmark · Chelmsford

Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET, United Kingdom

Flow

Landmark · Chelmsford

Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET, United Kingdom

Internal Matter

Landmark · Chelmsford

Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET, United Kingdom

Broomfield Hall

Attraction · Chelmsford

Broomfield Cycleway, Chelmsford, CM1 7DP, United Kingdom

Broomfield Court

Attraction · Chelmsford

Puddings Wood Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7WE, United Kingdom

Broomfields/ The Vineries

Attraction · Chelmsford

Church Green, Chelmsford, CM1 7AU, United Kingdom

Gwynneth Holt and Thomas Bayliss Huxley-Jones

Landmark · Chelmsford

Main Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7AT, United Kingdom

Church Green

Park / garden · Chelmsford

Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, England, United Kingdom

The Old Bakehouse

Attraction · Chelmsford

315 Main Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7AX, United Kingdom

Wollards Cottage

Attraction · Chelmsford

Church Green, Chelmsford, CM1 7BD, United Kingdom

Butlers

Attraction · Chelmsford

286 Main Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7AW, United Kingdom

Walking Routes

OSM Overpass

There's no better way to explore Essex than on foot. From gentle coastal strolls to woodland trails, these are real waymarked footpaths and named routes near your cottage.

Centenary Circle

Regional route

34 km

Essex Way (Epping to Stratford St Mary)

Regional route

Trail

St Peter's Way

Regional route

66 km

The Saffron Trail

Regional route

Trail

Three Forests Way

Regional route

96 km

Admiral McHardy Way

Local route

Trail

Blakes Wood to Lingwood Common Walk, Danbury

Local route · Woodland paths can be hilling in places, with occasional protruding tree roots. Paths can become muddy, suitable footwear is necessary. Not suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs or cycles. Can be connected with Lingwood trails and Danbury trails.

4.0 km

Danbury Common to Lingwood Common Walk, Danbury

Local route · Easy walking on a waymarked route. There are grassy tracks and some tree routes. May not be suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs as some areas can get muddy in wet weather and during the winter. Can be connected with Blakes wood and Lingwood trails.

2.4 km

Hylands Estate Boundary Walk

Local route

Trail

Hylands Lower Estate Walk

Local route

Trail

John Ray Walk

Local route

Trail

Lingwood Common to Blakes Wood Walk, Danbury

Local route · Circular walk with a mix of environments. Easy walking on a numbered route. There are grass tracks and some tree roots. It may not be suitable for push/wheelchairs as some areas become muddy in wet weather and during winter.

5.6 km

EV Charging Points

Open Charge Map

Travelling to Essex in an electric vehicle? Many of our cottages offer EV charging, and there's a growing network of public chargers across the county. These are real charging points near your Essex stay.

Broomfield Village Hall

2 points · up to 22 kW

Chelmsford, CM1 7AH

Fast

Chelmer Valley P&R 2

2 points · up to 7 kW

Chelmsford, CM3 3PR

Standard

Morrisons Chelmsford

3 points · up to 50 kW

Chelmsford, CM1 4UX

Rapid

Anglia Ruskin University

2 points · up to 7 kW

Chelmsford, CM1 1SQ

Standard

Chelmsford-Hyundai

3 points · up to 7 kW

Chelmsford, CM1 2PF

Standard

BMM-CP-000501

2 points · up to 7 kW

Chelmsford, CM1 1SJ

Standard

Red Stack Tech

2 points · up to 7 kW

Chelmsford, CM2 0LR

Standard

The County Hotel

2 points · up to 22 kW

Chelmsford, CM1 2PZ

Fast

Chelmsford SF Connect

4 points · up to 150 kW

CM1 3RU

Rapid

BMM-CP-000502

2 points · up to 7 kW

Chelmsford, CM1 1TD

Standard

BMM-CP-000499

2 points · up to 7 kW

Chelmsford, CM1 1NY

Standard

Fairfield Road Car Park

3 points · up to 50 kW

CM1 1TD

Rapid

Getting Around

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Getting to and around Essex is easy once you know your options. From the nearest railway stations to local buses, here's how to reach your Essex holiday cottage and explore the area.

Chelmsford Station

Nearest railway station

3.8 km

Beaulieu Park Station

Nearest railway station

4 km

Hatfield Peverel Station

Nearest railway station

8.9 km

Pubs & Restaurants

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Whether you're after a proper country pub or a good meal out, Essex has plenty to offer. These are real venues near your cottage.

Fontanella

Chelmsford

Café

Costa

Chelmsford

Café

Pudding Wood Cafe

Chelmsford

Café

Kings Arms

Chelmsford

Pub

The Angel

Chelmsford

Pub

The Walnut Tree

Chelmsford

Pub

The Flyer

Chelmsford

Pub

Treat Stop

Chelmsford

Café

Rose and Crown

Chelmsford

Pub

Pig and Whistle

Chelmsford

Pub

The White Hart

Chelmsford

Pub

Supermarkets & Shops

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Stocking up for your stay in Essex? Here are the nearest supermarkets and convenience stores to your cottage.

M&S Simply Food

Chelmsford CM1 7ET

Shop

Broomfield Convenience Store

Chelmsford CM1 7AU

Shop

Broomfield Food Express

Chelmsford CM1 7DN

Shop

Little Waitrose

Chelmsford CM3 3FY

Shop

Applegreen

Chelmsford CM1 7EF

Shop

The Co-operative Food

Chelmsford CM1 7BU

Shop

Morrisons

Chelmsford CM3 3FY

Supermarket

Tesco Express

Chelmsford CM1 4DP

Shop

Morrisons Daily

Chelmsford CM1 2DW

Shop

Useful Info

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Good to know before your stay in Essex — nearest hospitals and A&E departments.

Broomfield Hospital

Chelmsford

0.6 km

Chelmer Clinic

Chelmsford

1.6 km

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