why essex?
Essex
Colchester
Tendring
Essex is a stunning yet often overlooked county that offers so much, whether you’re staying for 3 nights or a week.
Nestled in the south east of England, bordering London, it boasts a rich and varied landscape from stretches of ancient meadows and salt marshland, to lush verdant woods, snaking water ways and beautiful beaches.
Essex is al
Essex is a stunning yet often overlooked county that offers so much, whether you’re staying for 3 nights or a week.
Nestled in the south east of England, bordering London, it boasts a rich and varied landscape from stretches of ancient meadows and salt marshland, to lush verdant woods, snaking water ways and beautiful beaches.
Essex is also blessed with spectacular National Trust properties, gardens and arboretums, pretty villages and medieval market towns with many listed buildings and extensive history.
The beautiful coastlines are perfect to both exhilarate and relax you, summer or winter.
If you’re a connoisseur of food and drink, you won’t be disappointed either, with a vast selection of breweries and distilleries, pubs and restaurants, and farmers markets to explore.
There is something for everyone to do with art, history, sports and entertainment across the county all year round.
All in all, the wide range of things to do, places to eat and handy location makes it easy to see why you should try something new and stay in Essex.
Tendring
Colchester
Tendring
Holland Beach Bungalow is situated 1.5hrs from central London on the North Sea coastline in the beautiful area of Tendring.
Tendring extends from:
- The River Stour which is an area of outstanding natural beauty in the north and winds its way through Dedham to Manningtree and Harwich.
- To the expansive rambling coast to the east with fabulous
Holland Beach Bungalow is situated 1.5hrs from central London on the North Sea coastline in the beautiful area of Tendring.
Tendring extends from:
- The River Stour which is an area of outstanding natural beauty in the north and winds its way through Dedham to Manningtree and Harwich.
- To the expansive rambling coast to the east with fabulous beaches and salt marshlands from Brightlingsea to Harwich.
- The pretty backwater River Colne in the south with quaint waterfront villages of Wivenhoe and St Osyth.
- The historical town of Colchester to the west with plenty to see and do.
Colchester
Colchester
Colchester
The neighbouring Borough of Colchester provides a wealth of additional interest.
Colchester is Britain’s oldest recorded town and it has Roman ruins and Norman-era Colchester Castle.
Colchester Zoo is home to many endangered species, including orang-utans and white rhinos.
Dedham Vale’s history is inextricably linked to Sir Alfred Munning
The neighbouring Borough of Colchester provides a wealth of additional interest.
Colchester is Britain’s oldest recorded town and it has Roman ruins and Norman-era Colchester Castle.
Colchester Zoo is home to many endangered species, including orang-utans and white rhinos.
Dedham Vale’s history is inextricably linked to Sir Alfred Munnings and John Constable, both iconic painters of their time.
Mersea Island shares a wonderful relaxed passion for seafood and sailing.