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About Essex

The land of the eastern Saxons, that is how Essex was named. Found in the South East of England the county covers an area of some 1,417 square miles and in Harwich provides a direct link, albeit over the sea, to Holland and the continent of Europe. The main towns and cities of Essex are Chelmsford, the administration centre of Essex, Colchester, known in Roman times as Camulodunum, Harwich, Tilbury, Clacton and Southend-on-Sea. Colchester was the earliest recorded Roman town in England and, despite being destroyed by Bodicea and the Iceni tribes, remains a garrison town to this day. Many historians speculate that Camulodunum gave rise to the legend of Camelot although this is disputed by those favouring areas to the West of England and in Wales. Essex enjoys a strategically brilliant position in that it is not very far from the city of London yet far enough to allow for a peaceful existence. You will find a variety of Bed & Breakfast accommodation here. Traditional B&Bs, homestays, farmstays, luxury lodges, self catering cottages, cabins, and apartments, inns, guest houses, B & B hotels and charming boutique accommodation.