Self-catering holiday cottages near beaches in Essex

Essex Beaches:

• Dovercourt - Blue Flag and Seaside Awards. Sand/shingle beach, cliffs and café.
• Walton-on-the-Naze - gently shelving sandy beach. The Naze has groynes, dunes and a grassy area on high sandy cliffs. Deck-chairs, toilets and refreshment kiosks.
• Frinton-on-Sea - wide expanse of greensward on top of low cliffs above a gently shelving sandy beach. Seaside Award. Deck-chairs and toilets. Dog ban.
• Holland-on-Sea - sandy beaches which are usually quieter and less crowded than Clacton. Deck-chairs, picnic facility and toilets. Dog ban.
• Clacton-on-Sea - gently sloping, long sandy beach. Seaside Award. Deck-chairs and toilets. Family entertainment on the pier. Several places to eat.  Dog ban.
• Brightlingsea - Blue Flag and Seaside Awards. Sandy beaches and various facilities.