Hotels in Essex, United Kingdom

Essex is a county in southeast England with a mild climate-summers hover around 70°F (21°C) and winters rarely drop below 40°F (4°C)-famous for its miles of sandy coastlines and the historic city of Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town. In summer, you can walk the Southend Pier, the world's longest pleasure pier, or take a boat trip to see seals at the RSPB Wallasea Island reserve. When winter arrives, explore Colchester's Roman walls and the Colchester Castle museum, then warm up with a pint at a local pub-cheaper accommodation means you'll save cash for fish and chips by the sea.