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Red Lion - Colchester
Red Lion in Colchester dates from 1465
Rural post box - Essex

Essex still suffers from a somewhat negative reputation which is largely undeserved. Lovers of rolling country landscape as well as lovers of art will find much to inspire them on a romantic weekend break.

John Constable drew inspiration from the beautiful countryside of the Stour Valley, his home on the Essex/Suffolk border and it says much for the county that the many lovely landscapes he painted remain as he depicted.

'I love every stile and stump and lane … as long as I am able to hold a brush I shall never cease to paint them.'

Romantic hotels in Essex

There some lovely places to stay in Essex - we've selected the most romantic to ensure your stay is unforgettable.

Walking parts of the Essex Way is a good way to see some of the places where Constable lived and worked - like Dedham, Langham Church and Glebe Farm. Stroll along the towpath from East Bergholt to Flatford Mill where he was born as well as a star of his Hay-Wain painting, Willy Lotts Cottage.

Find your inner child at Essex's lively seaside resorts, Clacton and Walton where traditional British seaside fun is the order of the day.

But if you long for the sea but the candy floss and fairground scene is not for you, head for the beach huts of Frinton.

This Victorian resort prides itself on the lack of kiosks, and other "kiss me quick" trappings and out of season the long sandy beaches are perfect for romantic walks with the one you love.