Essex

Essex is a historic county in East England known for Roman heritage, scenic coastline, charming market towns, and good transport links.

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3 miles from The Mercury Mall

The Mercury Mall is an enclosed shopping centre in Romford, Greater London, featuring around 45 stores, food outlets including McDonald's, a cinema, and a bingo hall, with a distinctive glass dome enclosure and underground connection to The Liberty shopping centre.

2 miles from Meadows Shopping Centre

Chelmsford is a historic city in Essex, England, known for its Roman origins, medieval market town heritage, and industrial history as the birthplace of radio. Visitors can explore outdoor parks and gardens like Hylands House and Park, visit the historic Chelmsford Cathedral and Shire Hall, enjoy the local museums and riverside walks, and partake in various community events and festivals.

Near Paycocke's House and Garden

Paycocke's House and Gardens is a Tudor merchant's house with intricate woodwork, paired with restored historic gardens in an Arts and Crafts style. It offers visitors a blend of indoor historic architecture and outdoor garden exploration under National Trust care in Coggeshall, Essex.

Goldstones Farm - The Dutch Barn

A spacious and stylish luxury barn conversion on a working farm edge in Ashdon village offering scenic countryside views, well-suited for families or groups seeking a peaceful rural retreat with waterside features.

Doggetts Farm - The Cartlodge

The Cart Lodge is a restored four-bedroom barn style lodge in rural Rochford, offering a peaceful, multi-generational retreat with countryside surroundings and spacious private gardens.

Located in Rochford

Rochford is a historic market town in Essex, England, characterized by its historic buildings, churches, and leisure trails, with convenient train and bus access.

2 miles from Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo is a large zoological garden in Essex offering outdoor themed animal habitats with rare and endangered species, interactive exhibits, conservation efforts, and family-friendly facilities.

Willow Loft

This one-bedroom annexe in the countryside of Bulmer offers a peaceful and stylish retreat with rustic charm and scenic views, ideal for couples or solo travelers seeking relaxation in a rural setting.

Near Belchamp Hall

Belchamp Hall is a Queen Anne country house in Suffolk housing an eclectic collection illustrating the Raymond family history, featuring Gainsborough portraits, a medieval church, formal gardens, and a Victorian summer house. It offers both indoor historic tours and outdoor landscaped grounds.

Doggetts Farm - Woodland House

Woodland House is a recently renovated and extended character cottage set in a quiet rural location near Rochford, offering a peaceful and homely private retreat with scenic countryside surroundings and access to outdoor activities like fishing.

Aylesbury Lodge

A ground-floor lodge suitable for 4 guests with 2 ensuite bedrooms, private hot tub, enclosed garden, and on-site parking, located near a market town with various local attractions and outdoor activities.

2 miles from Markshall Estate

Markshall Estate in Essex is a 200-acre arboretum and garden estate featuring global tree collections, formal gardens, and family-friendly facilities including play areas and refreshments. It offers free access to RHS members on selected days.

Silver Birch

This accommodation is a peaceful rural lodge on the Essex/Suffolk border with countryside surroundings, located close to a village with local shops, a brewery, and a dog-friendly pub, suitable for up to 4 guests with outdoor amenities and a private hot tub.

Woodland Cottages - Copper Beech

Copper Beech is a large two-bedroom lodge located in the countryside of Toppesfield, offering a peaceful, cosy, and stylish retreat with a private hot tub, outdoor games room, and access to shared facilities including a sauna and tennis courts.

Liston Hall Barn

Liston Hall Barn is a spacious converted 5-bedroom barn located in the countryside of Gosfield, Essex, offering a peaceful and stylish rural retreat with ample outdoor space and modern comforts.

2 miles from Hedingham Castle

Hedingham Castle is a historic Norman keep and Georgian mansion set in beautiful gardens and woodlands. Visitors can explore the castle interiors via steep stairs, enjoy accessible grounds with picnic and cafe facilities, and attend various events including outdoor theatre. The Georgian House is available for private tours and weddings.

Sycamore Farm

Sycamore Farmhouse is a 15th-century farmhouse situated on a working farm near Bramford, Ipswich, offering a rustic and cosy countryside retreat with abundant beams and views of highland cattle. It caters for groups and families, including pet-friendly facilities, and provides a peaceful setting surrounded by nature and rural landscapes.

3 miles from Sailmakers Shopping Centre

Sailmakers is a multi-story shopping centre in Ipswich, England, that opened in 1986 and was transformed and rebranded in 2015. It provides an indoor shopping experience with various retail options.

3 miles from Gainsborough’s House

Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury is the childhood home of the artist Thomas Gainsborough, now a museum featuring extensive indoor galleries with exhibitions and collections alongside outdoor gardens and panoramic views. The venue offers a café, shop, and workshops, making it a cultural and educational destination.

1 Lamb Barn

This offering is a beautiful timber frame barn conversion on one level suitable for couples and small families, located in a peaceful countryside setting near the coast and local towns with sandy beaches and a variety of nearby attractions.

3 miles from Grange Barn

Grange Barn is a historic 13th-century timber-framed barn in Coggeshall, Essex, preserved by the National Trust and open to the public with exhibits on its history and woodworking heritage.

Toppesfield Hall

Toppesfield Hall is a historic holiday retreat in the Essex countryside with five guest capacity across two bedrooms set in tranquil surroundings with garden views from bedrooms, renovated recently with a private hot tub and shared sauna on site.

Wiggles and Piggles - Wiggles Cottage

A charming and romantic one-bedroom barn conversion situated in a tranquil village setting near a historic market town, featuring rustic charm and contemporary elegance in a self-contained, peaceful rural retreat with a private garden including a luxurious outdoor copper bath under a pergola.

3 miles from Audley End House

Audley End House is a grand early 17th-century Jacobean English country house near Saffron Walden, Essex, set within Capability Brown-designed parkland with historic gardens. It served as a royal residence and was used by the Special Operations Executive during WWII. Visitors can explore the extensive interiors, grounds and gardens, which have been featured in film and television.

3 miles from Monasteries, Mansions, Marriage and Mayhem

14 Oct, 21–22 Oct

Volunteers perform stories about the people and events that shaped Audley End. The performance accompanies an exhibition of paintings about three generations of the family connected with the house.

Chestnut Lodge

Chestnut Lodge is a newly built, two-bedroom holiday lodge set in the tranquil countryside of Toppesfield, offering a cosy and stylish atmosphere with outdoor activities and scenic surroundings.

Emerson Park Villa

A spacious six-bedroom luxury house in Emerson Park with a private heated swimming pool, hot tub, gym, and games room, ideal for family gatherings and celebrations in a scenic and peaceful neighbourhood.

Barn House and Mansion - The Essex Mansion

This luxury seven-bedroom mansion in Romford, Essex, is set on 4 acres with extensive gardens and offers a range of high-end amenities including an indoor heated swimming pool, cinema room, gym, sauna, private hot tubs, and games room, suited for families and groups seeking an indulgent and spacious retreat.

3 miles from The Brewery (shopping centre)

The Brewery is a major shopping and leisure centre in Romford featuring retail stores, a cinema, bowling, restaurants, and an amusement arcade. It is situated on the historic site of the former Star Brewery and offers a comprehensive indoor experience for visitors.

English Oak

This is a secluded woodland lodge on the Essex/Suffolk border designed for couples seeking peace and privacy, featuring a private garden and hot tub, an open-plan living space with countryside views, and shared on-site amenities including a sauna, games room, and tennis court.

Near Finchingfield Guildhall

Finchingfield Guildhall is a Grade I listed historic building from the 15th and 17th centuries, beautifully restored and serving as a community hub with guided tours, an interactive museum, and a library. Visitors can explore both the interior and exterior, set within the grounds of a Norman church, and enjoy the surrounding village of Finchingfield.

Wiggles and Piggles - Piglet Cottage

A charming one-bedroom barn conversion in the village of Wimbish featuring rustic and contemporary elements, a spacious open-plan living area, private garden with a copper tub under a pagoda, woodburner, and scenic rural surroundings near historic towns.

3 miles from Prior's Hall Barn

Prior's Hall Barn is a well-preserved medieval barn in Essex dating from the mid 15th century, featuring an impressive aisled interior and crown post roof. The barn is open free to the public on weekends from April to September with a small car park nearby but no onsite food or facilities.

3 miles from Behind closed doors: Audley End’s Forgotten Interiors

8 Oct–30 Nov (another 52 days)

An exhibition of photographs by Lachlan French and Clive Downes reveals Audley End’s usually closed second-floor rooms, once used as guest bedrooms and servants’ quarters. The images explore the rooms’ faded interiors and traces of life in the house.

Near Copt Hall Marshes

Copt Hall Marshes is a wildlife-rich working farm on the Blackwater Estuary, offering visitors outdoor experiences including walking trails, bird watching, and nature conservation in an important breeding area for farmland and coastal birds.