Ancient forest, historic rivers and a great heritage

Let’s start in Colchester – the oldest recorded town in Britain. Its fascinating story is told in the town’s award-winning Castle Museum, housed in the Norman keep. There is also the world-renowned Colchester Zoo.

Epping Forest was a favourite royal hunting ground – Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge still stands in the 6,000 acres. Hatfield Forest was another royal hunting haunt, now a wildlife reserve.

When Audley End was built in 1614, it was the largest house in England. Charles II made it a palace. Its magnificent parkland was crafted by Capability Brown.

To the ‘lace town’ of Coggeshall, where Grange Barn and Paycocke’s House are two of the most important medieval and Tudor buildings in the country. At Layer Marney, admire the 80 feet high Tudor tower and gatehouse.

Essex has some great gardens. Beth Chatto Garden proves gardens can be established anywhere, Hyde Hall has crowned a windswept hill and Easton Lodge is a wonderful work of restoration.

Essex has a noble maritime heritage. Wooden warships were built at Harwich and Maldon and Brightlingsea were home to fleets of sailing merchant and fishing craft. Many still sail.

I you’re feeling fit take a stroll along Southend Pier – at more than 1¼ miles, the longest pleasure pier in the world. If not, there’s a train to help you out.

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Cart Lodge, Layer de la Haye, near Colchester Holiday Cottage

Cart Lodge, Layer de la Haye, near Colchester

24 miles away From £462 - £511 p/w
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Sensitive conversion of 17th century cart lodge

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Pond View, Layer de la Haye, near Colchester Holiday Cottage

Pond View, Layer de la Haye, near Colchester

24 miles away From £462 - £511 p/w
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Sensitive conversion of 17th century cart lodge

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The Courtyard, Layer de la Haye, near Colchester Holiday Cottage

The Courtyard, Layer de la Haye, near Colchester

24 miles away From £609 - £728 p/w
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Tastefully converted farm building

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The Granary, Layer de la Haye, near Colchester Holiday Cottage

The Granary, Layer de la Haye, near Colchester

24 miles away From £523 - £623 p/w
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Sensitive conversion of 17th century cart lodge

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Apple Pye, Ulcombe, near Maidstone Holiday Cottage

Apple Pye, Ulcombe, near Maidstone

27 miles away From £420 - £675 p/w
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Cottage style property in the heart of the Kent countryside

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Bagham Farm House, Canterbury Bed and Breakfast

Bagham Farm House, Canterbury

31 miles away From £95 p/n
4 Rooms for 2

15th century farmhouse is just outside the picturesque village

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1 The Quadrangle, Welwyn Garden City Bed and Breakfast

1 The Quadrangle, Welwyn Garden City

34 miles away From £100 p/n
1 Room for 2

Attractive detached house in a charming cul-de-sac in a quiet residential area a 7 minutes drive or short walk to the town centre

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Claridge House, Lingfield, Surrey Bed and Breakfast

Claridge House, Lingfield, Surrey

35 miles away From £80 (Single room), From £105 (Double/Twin room) p/n
9 Rooms for 1-2

A Victorian country house retreat, located in Lingfield, with 2 acres of established woodland garden

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Courtyard Rooms at Claridge House, Lingfield, Surrey Holiday Cottage

Courtyard Rooms at Claridge House, Lingfield, Surrey

35 miles away From £140 - £155 per night, From £980 p/w
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A self contained apartment in the grounds of Claridge House, a Victorian country house located in Lingfield, with 2 acres of established woodland garden

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The Mill, Long Melford Bed and Breakfast

The Mill, Long Melford

36 miles away From £165 p/n
2 Rooms for 2

Situated within the grounds of a former working mill and overlooking the stately mansion of Melford Hall

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Elmsted Court Farm, Ashford Bed and Breakfast

Elmsted Court Farm, Ashford

37 miles away From £100 p/n
2 Rooms for 2

14th century farmhouse on sheep and arable farm

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Little Tidebrook Farm, Tunbridge Wells Bed and Breakfast

Little Tidebrook Farm, Tunbridge Wells

37 miles away From £95 p/n
3 Rooms for 2

Converted granary in a peaceful rural location

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Gill Farm, Mersham Bed and Breakfast

Gill Farm, Mersham

37 miles away From £120 p/n
2 Rooms for 2

Stay in a self-catering cottage and enjoy B&B, if preferred, with a difference.

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The Stable at Gill Farm, Mersham Holiday Cottage

The Stable at Gill Farm, Mersham

37 miles away From £125 pn, £420-£490 p/w
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The Stable is in the grounds of Gill Farm, surrounded by open farmland. Also enjoy a 1+ night B & B stay

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The Studio Apartment at Gill Farm, Mersham Holiday Cottage

The Studio Apartment at Gill Farm, Mersham

37 miles away From £135 pn (min 2 nights), £430 - £620 p/w
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Contemporary apartment with separate super-king bedroom

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College Farm, Hintlesham, Ipswich Bed and Breakfast

College Farm, Hintlesham, Ipswich

40 miles away From £95 p/n
2 Rooms for 2

500 year old beamed farmhouse

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Holly House, Haywards Heath Bed and Breakfast

Holly House, Haywards Heath

41 miles away From £100 p/n
5 Rooms for 1 - 2

130 year old forest farmhouse on edge of Ashdown Forest

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Blackbrook House, Dorking Bed and Breakfast

Blackbrook House, Dorking

43 miles away From £115 p/n
2 Rooms for 2

Beautiful Victorian house set in National Trust woodlands

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Stanstead Hall, Lavenham Bed and Breakfast

Stanstead Hall, Lavenham

43 miles away From £95 p/n
2 Rooms for 2 - 3

Moated farmhouse set well back from the road

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Hamden Guest House, Cambridge Bed and Breakfast

Hamden Guest House, Cambridge

45 miles away From £70 p/n
3 Rooms for 2 - 3

Guesthouse near Addenbrooke’s Hospital

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Stone’s Throw, Rye Holiday Cottage

Stone’s Throw, Rye

46 miles away From £530 - £800 p/w
1 Place for 2

Open-plan & modern self-catering studio for two people

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Maison Dieu Guest House, Dover Bed and Breakfast

Maison Dieu Guest House, Dover

47 miles away From £76 - £130 p/n
7 Rooms for 1 - 3

Guest house within walking distance of Dover castle

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Hillbrow Farm B&B, Witnesham, Ipswich Bed and Breakfast

Hillbrow Farm B&B, Witnesham, Ipswich

47 miles away From £75 p/n
2 Rooms for 2

A charming, historic property surrounded by 15 acres of farmland in the picturesque village of Witnesham

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Highfield Farm, Sandy Bed and Breakfast

Highfield Farm, Sandy

52 miles away From £84 p/n
4 Rooms for 2 - 3

Farm guest house on arable farm set back from A1

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Walnut Cottage, Sandy Holiday Cottage

Walnut Cottage, Sandy

52 miles away From £525 p/w
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One bedroom cottage with open plan living area

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Chestnut Cottage, Sandy Holiday Cottage

Chestnut Cottage, Sandy

52 miles away From £735 p/w
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Two bedroom cottage, all on one level with polished hard wood floors throughout

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Ash Cottage, Sandy Holiday Cottage

Ash Cottage, Sandy

52 miles away From £735 p/w
1 Place for 4

Ash Cottage is all on one level and equipped to a high standard

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Acorn Cottage, Sandy Holiday Cottage

Acorn Cottage, Sandy

52 miles away From £1092 p/w
1 Place for 8

A large cottage, all on one level and equipped to a high standard

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Trees, Billingshurst Bed and Breakfast

Trees, Billingshurst

55 miles away From £50 - £100 p/n
3 Rooms for 1 - 2

Large family Tudor style house on edge of village

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