Essex Bed and Breakfast Alternatives

The Perfection of Art

• 4 guests

• 2 bedrooms

Stoke-by-Nayland, Colchester

In the heart of Stoke-by-Nayland — one of Suffolk’s prettiest villages — this immaculate cottage has stunning views over Box Valley. You’ll find a delightful mix of traditional and quirky here, with a battered leather chesterfield and a farmhouse table sitting alongside a supersized wall map and exposed bulb lighting.

The Sacombe Retreat

• 8 guests

• 4 bedrooms

Sacombe, Hertfordshire

You’ll find this cottage nestled in the Hertfordshire countryside. Boasting a conservatory – meaning you can enjoy garden views whatever the weather – and a private garden offering vistas of the surrounding countryside, you can escape the hustle of bustle of everyday life here.

The Hay Wain

• 4 guests

• 2 bedrooms

Nayland, Colchester

Situated a five-minute stroll from the affluent, medieval village of Nayland, this charming cottage has a fabulous location in Dedham Vale, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Essex-Suffolk border. You'll find a glorious riverside pub, shops and plenty of walks along the River Stour – it's perfect for birdwatchers.