Best of Essex’s Towns and Cities to Visit on a Cottage Break

Looking to visit one of Essex’s towns or cities on holiday?  From Colchester to Chelmsford, Southend and Saffron Walden, discover what some of Essex’s best towns and cities have to offer for cottage breaks with Country Cottages Online’s guide.

So Which are Essex’s Best Towns and Cities to Visit on a Cottage Break?

Some of the most charming towns and cities in Essex to visit for day trips or short breaks are:

• Burnham on Crouch; this quaint riverside town set by the River Crouch offers lovely riverside walks, and plenty of coastal charm,
   
• Colchester; one of England’s oldest recorded towns, rich in Roman history and beautiful historic charm, this town offers plenty of atmosphere as well as good shopping and plenty of eateries and bars to choose from.
   
• Maldon; the smaller picture-perfect estuary town of Maldon with its Hythe quay, historic Thames sailing barges and Promenade park offers plenty for all ages,
   
• Saffron Walden; with plenty of historic, timber clad and medieval houses, as well as beautiful gardens which feature a maze, this charming town is a real treat,
   
• Southend on Sea; for Essex glitz and glamour at its best, as well as beaches and seaside fun, few places compare to Southend.