Holiday Homes and Cottages Essex
Despite being a few miles away from the bustling streets of central London, bed and breakfasts and self catering holiday rentals in Essex are to be found in such tranquil rural surroundings that it would be difficult to imagine that shopping and sightseeing in the capital city can be as easily planned as a day spent hiking or horse-riding through Epping Forest! And if a trip to the medieval town of Saffron Walden doesn't convince you even more that holiday homes in Essex can actually give you the chance to discover one of the oldest and most scenically beautiful counties in England, cottage rentals in any of the region's other market towns or sleepy villages most definitely will, even though you'll never have to travel far to find a little urban vibrancy to liven up such an abundance of rustic peace!
Chelmsford, the county town, has a truly ancient past, but Colchester claims to be the oldest town in England and the fact that it was considered the capital of Britain during Roman occupation makes this one of the most important locations in Essex from a historical point of view. The Colchester Garrison is still an army base after it was first established over two thousand years ago and Colchester castle attracts legions of history lovers to investigate what was built on the site of a Roman temple during the 11th century. And when there is even more evidence to suggest that the Romans settled in many other cities, towns and villages in this corner of eastern England, holiday homes in Chelmsford and Colchester are guaranteed to provide access to the most abundant supply of Roman architectural heritage in the region, not to mention plenty from medieval and Victorian times.
History oozes out of every pore of Essex but its outstanding natural beauty is just as likely to tempt anyone hoping to escape from a hectic urban environment to spend a week or two surrounded by the breathtaking countryside in which many holiday cottages in Essex can be found. From the ancient woodland settings of Epping Forest to the farmland and salt water marshes of Maldon, an experience of real rustic peace can be combined with a good helping of the county's fascinating history without having to go beyond the local village. But wherever you find yourself in the inland areas of Essex, cottage rentals can become a convenient base for touring round the neighbouring regions of south east England... but you might need to get out of bed for early breakfasts every day in order to get through such a busy vacation agenda!
Over 300 miles of coastline is yet another valuable asset to Essex, being fiercely protected from the ravages of commercialism and deeply respected by the people who live and work close by. The growing number of visitors renting holiday homes and cottages in Essex often choose seaside situations in preference to ones in more inland destinations, particularly as there is literally something for everyone to enjoy in the seaside resorts of Southend-on-Sea and Clacton-on-Sea...and anywhere in-between! So whether you'd be more interested in strolling along the longest pleasure pier in the world, exploring the wildlife reserves that are scattered along its shores and estuaries, boating, fishing or simply relaxing on a sun-drenched beach - the one at Frinton being commonly regarded as one of the finest in south-east England - holiday homes in Essex really can provide the ideal solution to a vacation the whole family will love.
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