About Cottage Breaks in Southend-on-Sea
The seaside town of Southend on Sea is The seaside resort for people who live on the east side of London to those in south Essex. Good travel links make the beaches and entertainment of Southend easily accessible. The main line railway lines run from London through Essex to Southend. The A13 is a good road that also leads from the City of London to Southend on Sea.
The sands of Southend are not the best, when the tide retreats, the shoreline is left with ankle deep mud. An artifical beach of golden sand has been created as a family play area to compensate and ensure that children have somewhere nice to play in the sand despite the tides. A climbing frame and play equipment in the sand is well used by the bucket and spade brigade.
Southend on Sea is a sprawling seaside town overlooking the Thames Estuary. It boats the longest pier in England. Holidaymakers can walk 1.3 miles out to sea or take the small train in either direction. There are excellent views of the coast from the end of the pier.
Another place for good views of the beach is from the lift building across from the pier entrance. What attracts holidaymakers to Southen is its proximity to London and a direct railway line. There is an enormous funfair, bright lights, amusements and an excellent shopping centre. The two theatres of Cliffs Pavilion and the Palace feature excellent productions all year round at lower prices than London. Westcliff is the 'upmarket' end of the resort. It is quieter there with pleasant gardens overlooking the sea. There is a good walk along the coast from Southen to Leigh on Sea with its quaint fishing area.
Southend is simply brilliant for holidaymakers who like their seaside holidays to be busy, entertaining and colourful. It is a town with something for all ages. The longest pier in England is a big attraction. Walk the distance to the end or take the train. The permanent funfair of Adventure Island has a wrist band entry scheme that makes it good value compared with some theme parks. The queues are never very long, arrive later for even shorter queuing times.
The two Southend theatres run a brilliant selection of shows including several for children. Various London shows also come to Southend and the ticket prices are lower. There is a vast choice in terms of entertainment for adults; clubs, pubs, eateries galore, a casino and a whole street of seaside entertainment venues.
A walk to Leigh on Sea along the promenade and coast is rewarded by good fish restaurants, art galleries and an interesting clutch of old houses.
The shopping centre in Southend has all the major chains but if holidaymakers want more, Lakeside Shopping Centre is about an hour's drive along the A13.
A holiday in Southend shows one side of Essex. Drive out into the country to see the pretty villages, country pubs and historic Essex. A self catering cottage, apartment or log cabin in Southend, or nearby is an ideal base for a comfortable break. Self catering usually works out cheaper than B&B or hotels for families or groups of 4 or more. See self catering holidays near Southend on Sea for cottages, apartments, log cabins and houses to rent.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Southend-on-Sea, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Essex.
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