Essex Bungalows

Raindrops On Roses

• 6 guests

• 3 bedrooms

Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishop's Stortford

There are parts of this home — such as the wooden ceiling beams and thatched roof — where you can see this seven-hundred-year-old cottage's age. There are other features, however, that do their best to hide this big number.

Postcard from Thaxted

• 2 guests

• 1 bedrooms

Thaxted, Dunmow

From its charming seafoam-green exterior to its sunny loft living space – a delightful area to unwind after a busy day – this home is the perfect marriage of period features and modern comforts. Tucked away in the village of Thaxted, it's right next to Clarence House – a beautiful 18th-century, Grade 1, Queen Anne listed property.

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.