Brightlingsea

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Lee Wick Farm Glamping Pod 1. A test night away to see if we and Reggie are ready for a holiday away.
Landing stage at Brightlingsea, 1992 This jetty, seen at low water, was on the site of the new yacht marina.
Photo by Stephen Williams (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Sandy Point Aerial View Sandy Point is towards the bottom left of the photo. See 218962. Colne Point is at the top right of the photo. tm100122.
Photo by terry joyce (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Howlands Marsh Reserve. Howlands Marsh Reserve consists of 182 acres of some of the best surviving grazing marsh in Essex. It is owned by Essex Wildlife Trust. To learn more about the reserve see http://www.essexwt.org.uk/visitor_centres__nature_reserves/howlands_marsh_nature_reserve/ Continue on a virtual tour of Wildlife Trust Reserves in Essex by visiting 1317172
View to Sandy Point. This is part of the shingle spit on the Colne Point Nature Reserve owned by Essex Wildlife Trust http://www.essexwt.org.uk/visitor_centres__nature_reserves/colne_point_nature_reserve/ .The reserve is only accessible to the general public by day permit obtainable from the Trust headquarters. The shingle spit is the best example in Essex. This view is the eastern (and smaller) of two parallel spits that end at Sandy Point.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

4 out of 5
London Road, Marks Tey Colchester England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥10,947 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
￥10,947
￥13,136 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
This is now my go to for Colchester area, great place to stay

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
The Essex Golf and Country Club

The Essex Golf and Country Club

3 out of 5
Earls Colne Colchester England
The price is ￥10,028 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
￥10,028
￥12,033 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (783 reviews)
Facilities were good, room was clean - a little disappointment with the bed, as it was just two single beds pushed together. Everything else was fine.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

The Essex Golf and Country Club
St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel

3 out of 5
High Street St Nicholas Hotel Colchester England
Stay at this hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (807 reviews)
Parking was easy but on the expenses side should be free for the stay at hotels.

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

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Saint Osyth England
Popular attractions Jaywick Martello Tower and Jaywick Sands are located nearby.
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Staycations Maldon Suites

Staycations Maldon Suites

4 out of 5
The Kings Head Centre Maldon England
Stay at this aparthotel in Maldon. Enjoy parking (surcharge), housekeeping, and a coffee shop/cafe. Popular attractions Blackwater Leisure Centre and Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Very convenient location next to the car park close to where I was going on my short spring holiday. The rooms had a comfortable big bed and a lovely bath, separate shower and toilet. Thank you.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Staycations Maldon Suites
Apartment - Sleeps 2 - Parking - Wifi

Apartment - Sleeps 2 - Parking - Wifi

3 out of 5
1 East Bay Colchester England
Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Hollytrees Museum and The Minories Galleries ...
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Popular places to visit

Colchester Zoo which includes animals and zoo animals

Colchester Zoo

5/5(2 reviews)

Feed elephants and giraffes, watch a falconry display and meet the fearsome Komodo dragons at one of the U.K.’s best zoos.

Colchester Zoo
Colchester Castle Park showing a castle and heritage architecture

Colchester Castle Park

4/5(12 reviews)

Ride a pedalo on the boating lake, enjoy a game of mini golf or simply spend an afternoon relaxing in Colchester’s most popular public park.

Colchester Castle Park
Willy Lott's Cottage outside in flatford mill in constable country old and famous location building from a painting on a summer afternoon with no people very beautiful

Flatford Mill

Find out about the history of East Bergholt when you spend time at Flatford Mill. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Flatford Mill
Beth Chatto Garden which includes a park, wildflowers and flowers

Beth Chatto Garden

Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.

Beth Chatto Garden
Colchester which includes theater scenes and interior views

Mercury Theatre

Enjoy a play, a musical performance or some hilarious comedy at Colchester’s premier performing arts venue, which also has a children’s program.

Mercury Theatre
Layer Marney Tower featuring heritage elements, a park and heritage architecture

Layer Marney Tower

Spend an afternoon at the tallest Tudor gatehouse in England to find a knot garden, a farm, a Wildlife Walk and five centuries’ worth of history.

Layer Marney Tower

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Colchester showing signage and markets as well as a large group of people

Colchester

Landscape view of the sea shore in Clacton on Sea with wild flower, blue water and sunny sky in the summertime, in Essex, England

Clacton-on-Sea