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British Hotels & Guest Houses in Essex, England

Choose from 108 hotels and guest houses in Essex. Shown below a just a selection of the hotels available. To search within an area please use the menu on the right.

The Swan Hotel - The Bull Ring, Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2PL
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After a ?300,000 refurbishment, this traditional old coaching inn has a new look and new facilities, including free Wi-Fi, free parking, a new bar, renovated rooms and a brand new restaurant. With a real open fireplace at its heart, the Swan Hotel's large bar offers fine wines and an excellent selection of beers and traditional real ales. The interesting and varied menu features traditional home-cooked English food, combined with a wider range of meals, with something to suit everyone. The specials board changes on a regular basis. All of the hotel's 21 comfortable en suite rooms are well furnished. Dating back to before the Doomsday Book, Thaxted itself is a small, charming town with a rich history. This can be explored by visiting the town's impressive 13th century church, the 15th century guildhall and John Webb's windmill, which houses a museum of rural life. Stansted Airport is only a 15-minute drive away.
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Harwood Guest House - 52 Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1DN
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A short walk from shops, pubs and restaurants, we guarantee a warm, friendly welcome, a comfortable and relaxing night's sleep and a delicious home-cooked breakfast in the morning. For guests who are flying from Stansted and wish to use our airport parking and transfer service, please call us for a quote. Our non-smoking accommodation features Freeview TV, free wireless internet access, a guest conservatory and a license to serve alcohol. All bedrooms are en suite and children are welcome.
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Comfort Hotel Clacton-On-Sea - 8 Marine Parade West, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1RD
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Comfort Hotel Clacton-on-Sea is located on the promenade opposite historic Clacton Pier. It is just minutes from Clacton Beach and has an ideal location for a relaxing British seaside break. Comfort Hotel Clacton offers a traditional approach to seaside accommodation but with a contemporary look and modern facilities. The bedrooms have a well-maintained decor and free wireless internet access. The relaxed Criterion restaurant serves traditional, hearty British cuisine, including roast lunches and classic fish and chips; ideal for meals with friends or family. There is an on-site bar with a full range of drinks.
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Holiday Inn Basildon - Waterfront Walk, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3DG
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This hotel is set on the Festival Leisure Park in its own grounds, within easy reach of Southend on Sea, the Lakeside and Bluewater shopping centres. The nearby Festival Leisure Park boasts a wide choice of restaurants, nightclubs and leisure activities, including Macaroni Grill, UCI cinema and Hollywood Bowl. The hotel is 0.5 miles from the CNH tractor plant and 3 miles from the Ford Motor Company Research Centre. Stansted Airport is a 40 minute journey away, the Lakeside shopping centre and Southend 20 minutes away. The hotel is only 8 miles from junction 29 of the M25. Holiday Inn Basildon features 148 air conditioned rooms over 6 floors, including 132 non-smoking, 16 smoking and 18 executive rooms. The hotel offers high-speed internet access, ? la carte dining in the Junction restaurant and 24-hour room service or bar snacks. The hotel is a popular venue for meetings in The Academy, or for holding a function in the banqueting suites which cater for up to 200 people. Holiday Inn Basildon, in the south of Essex, is the perfect location whether you are in Basildon for business or pleasure.
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Best Western Ivy Hill Hotel - Writtle Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM4 0EH
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Nestled in Essex countryside, this hotel is set in 9 acres of garden and parkland in the village of Margaretting and is close to the A12 between Chelmsford and Brentwood. Originally a Victorian country house, Best Western Ivy Hill has been sympathetically extended and now offers traditionally decorated bedrooms, a brasserie-style restaurant, and modern and flexible conference facilities. The hotel has a picturesque setting for a wedding or party and benefits from speedy access to and from the M25. Free wireless internet is available throughout the hotel.
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The Barn Annexe - Latchmore Bank, Little Hallingbury, Essex, CM22 7PQ
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Situated in private, secluded grounds spread across 2 acres, The Barn Annexe is just 10 minutes drive from Stansted Airport and 2 miles from Bishop Stortford Train Station. All rooms are comfortable and spacious, with an en suite and power shower. The accommodation is well equipped with modern facilities, including a fridge, TV and DVD player. Toiletries and towels are provided. The Barn Annexe has good access to London, Cambridge, Bishop's Stortford and Harlow. Free transfers can be arranged to Stansted airport during fixed hours. An excellent village pub is nearby, serving lunch and dinner and there is a golf course a short drive away from the annexe.
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Weald Park Hotel Golf and Country Club - Coxtie Green Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5RJ
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This small, family-run hotel set in 150 acres of countryside is situated just 5 minutes drive from the heart of Brentwood and only minutes from junction 28 of the M25. With its own 18-hole golf course the 18th century courtyard-style hotel has an impressive backdrop. Weald Park offers you the peace and tranquillity of the countryside, despite being 20 minutes from central London. The beautiful Essex countryside offers many historic attractions to be enjoyed during your stay With the rolling hills of South Weald as its backdrop, the hotel is a couple of miles from the busy town of Brentwood. You will be pampered with good service as you unwind in the stress-free ambience.
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Premier Inn Braintree (Freeport Village) - Fowlers Farm, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8DH
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With free parking and family-friendly rooms, this Premier Inn hotel has an on-site Village Inn pub-restaurant, serving traditional meals and a range of real ales and wines. All of the rooms at the Premier Inn Braintree (Freeport Village) have luxury power showers. Some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.
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County Hotel - Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2PZ
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This newly refurbished, large town centre hotel is located just a few minutes' walk from the train station, and close to Chelmsford town centre. Reach central London via a direct, 35 minute train route. Chelmsford Museum, Essex County Cricket Club, Riverside Ice and Leisure and Chelmsford Cathedral, amongst other attractions, are all within walking distance of the hotel. The County Hotel prides itself on its superb service, making it an excellent place to stay if you are visiting Chelmsford or its surrounding areas. The 51 spacious and contemporary rooms are bright and stylish, and feature flat screen TVs, free wireless internet access and satellite TV. The acclaimed County Kitchen Restaurant offers a comfortable, informal yet stylish dining experience and is the perfect place to enjoy classic British food in a modern style.
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Holiday Inn Express Stansted - Thremhall Ave, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1PY
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This newly built hotel is ideally located within 5 minutes of London Stansted Airport terminals via the hotel transfer bus, and an ideal base for both leisure or business travellers. The contemporary hotel offers the very best in modern comfort and design, with well appointed bedrooms, all with a power shower, a fully interactive TV system, air conditioning and high-speed internet connectivity. All rates are inclusive of a complimentary continental breakfast.
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Park Inn Harlow - Southern Way, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7BA
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The renovated Park Inn is a 10-minute drive from Stansted Airport. It has a leisure club with pool, a restaurant and bar, and is 3 miles (4.8 km) from Harlow Business Park. Park Inn Harlow is well-located for Lakeside, Water Gardens and Bluewater shopping centres. It is just off junction 7 of the M11 and minutes from the M25. London is 25 miles (40.2 km) away, and Cambridge is 35 miles (56 km) away. Modern guest rooms are designed for comfort and convenience. The RBG Restaurant & Bar Grill offers great service and something to suit everybody, from homemade burgers to the finest cuts of meat, freshly char grilled. Food is available 24 hours a day.
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The Tower Hotel - Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3PJ
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Built in 1885, in the Italian style, as a private residence, the main feature of this imposing building is the attractive tower at its northeast corner. It has a wealth of ornamental ceilings, cornices, beautiful architraves and is crowned by an impressive balustrade. It is not surprising to find this is a classified Grade Two-Listed Building. Set in its own pleasant leafy grounds, it retains an air of bygone elegance. However, in line with its admirable adaptation to its new life as a hotel, it has wide, easy access to the main road at either end of its sweeping drive.
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The Gleneagles Hotel - 5-6 Clifftown Parade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1DP
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Overlooking the beautiful cliff gardens and with panoramic sea views, the Gleneagles offers 4-star guest accommodation within Southend's tranquil conservation area. Gleneagles is a Grade II listed building, which has now been completely refurbished, restoring it to its former glory. The location is perfect for both business and holiday travellers, with the town, transport links, theatres, quality restaurants and the pier/sea front all just a few minutes' walk away. The hotel's coffee house and residents' bar is a comfortable place to enjoy the view and relax with the papers. A full range of coffee and tea is served with cakes, light savoury lunches or snacks. Unfortunately, due to the age of the building, the Gleneagles hotel does not have a lift.
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Atlantis Guest House - Alexandra Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EY
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Atlantis Guest House offers a quiet and comfortable stay in the centre of Southend's peaceful conservation area, minutes from the High Street, the pier, seafront, restaurants and entertainment. The Victorian house was built in 1888 and is 3 minutes from Essex University. Atlantis has a high standard of hospitality and cleanliness, free Wi-Fi and private parking for guests. The guest house is an easy walk from Adventure Island Theme Park, and just 100 metres from Southend Central train and bus stations. Southend Victoria Station is a 10-minute walk, and there is easy access to London Southend Airport.
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Royal Hotel - High Street, Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1QA
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A short distance from the M25, Brands Hatch and both Lakeside and Bluewater shopping centres, this hotel boasts a superb riverside location, with terraces overlooking the Thames. The Royal Hotel is situated within a 5-minute walk of Purfleet railway station, which offers services into central London. All rooms are spacious and well-equipped and a choice of double, twin and family options are available. Food is available throughout the day and evening, with menus offering a wide selection of dishes and great value for money.
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The Lion Inn - Main Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3JA
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An independent hotel with a continental feel, the Lion Inn has a stylish bar, an elegant bistro-style restaurant and spacious air-conditioned rooms flat-screen TVs and free wired internet. For many years, the Lion Inn was a traditional pub. Now, after a stylish yet sympathetic refurbishment, it has been transformed into a contemporary bistro and bar with luxurious en suite rooms. All of the deluxe air-conditioned rooms have modern flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee making facilities and free wired internet access. Some of the rooms have balconies overlooking the garden, while others have direct access to the garden via their very own terrace. Stylishly decorated with antiques and salvaged furniture, the bar has a light, contemporary style. A natural extension to the bar area, the restaurant maintains this elegant mix of old and new. Full-height windows offer fantastic views of the terrace and the menu is based on good old traditional pub food with a modern contemporary twist.
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The Rivenhall Hotel - Rivenhall End, Coggleshall, Essex, CM8 3HB
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Stay at the Rivenhall Hotel and experience the perfect venue for all occasssions. 3 Star Property. Easy access to M25 & M11. Hi-Life Health Club. Free Guest Parking. The Rivenhall Hotel is located in the heart of Essex, just off the A12 between Chelmsford and Colchester and only a short drive from the unspoilt countryside of East Anglia, making it an ideal base for business and leisure guests. With the Roman City of Colchester and its Castle just a short distance away this is a great location for a short break. The hotel is on the doorstep of East Anglia and there are loads of attractions to visit nearby, including the fishing village of Maldon, Colchester Zoo and Tiptree Preserves visitor attraction. For retail therapy and entertainment, Freeport Designer shopping village with over 60 outlets, is only a 10 minute drive away.
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Marygreen Manor - Pantheon, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4NR
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This is a fine example of early 16th century architecture and was initially the home of Henry Roper, gentleman servant to Catherine of Aragon. The building retains most of its original features, combined with every modern facility. This is an ideal venue for all of your leisure or business needs, offering a friendly and professional service.
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Premier Inn Southend-On-Sea (Thorpe Bay) - 213 Eastern Esplanada, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 3AD
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Superbly located, Premier Inn Southend-on-Sea (Thorpe Bay) is on the seafront, with excellent access to Southend Central, Southend East and Thorpe Bay rail stations. Southend Pier is nearby. Some of the comfortable rooms at Premier Inn can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children are also served a free full breakfast, when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast includes cooked items, vegetarian options and a wide continental selection. Premier Inn Southend-on-Sea (Thorpe Bay) is next to The Halfway House pub restaurant, serving a varied menu in a welcoming environment. There is free on-site parking and a 24-hour reception at this Premier Inn.
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Whitehall Hotel - Church End, Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2BZ
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Just 10 minutes from Stansted Airport via its own shuttle bus, Whitehall Hotel is a superbly restored Elizabethan manor house with free car parking - ideal for airport departures. Offering high-quality service and a warm and friendly atmosphere, the hotel has an award-winning restaurant and Wi-Fi internet. Whitehall is a relaxing retreat with spacious rooms, some of which have views over the gardens, lawns and countryside. The 15th-century timbered restaurant overlooks the gardens and the delightful terrace. The kitchen was originally designed by Gary Rhodes. The chefs produces fine food using mostly local produce. Four adaptable conference and banqueting rooms all have natural daylight and can host up to 120 people.
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Ramada Colchester - Old Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7QY
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The Ramada Colchester is a fine base for exploring Constable Country and the East Anglian coastline. The hotel is convenient for all major routes from London and Harwich and is close to the principal business parks. The Ramada Colchester (formerly Butterfly) is superbly located for business and leisure travel. The hotel has 50 rooms, including 4 suites. All rooms have en suite facilities, upgraded security, trouser press, hairdryer and interactive multi-channel TV & Radio systems. Wi-Fi access is available in bedrooms and public areas. Sky Sports is also available in the bar.
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Premier Inn Basildon East Mayne - Felmores, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1BW
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Close to the A127 and only 20 minutes from Southend, Chelmsford and the M25 motorway, this modern hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms and free parking. The Premier Inn Basildon East Mayne has a convenient location. There are local train stations 10 minutes away, on the Fenchurch line. Just 5 minutes away, the local leisure development offers bowling, a cinema and various bars and clubs. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. An all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is available each morning and includes the expected cooked items such as scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. The hotel is next to the Watermill Beefeater restaurant, which specialises in char-grilled steaks.
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Pier View - 5 Royal Terrace, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1DY
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In central Southend, with superb views of its pier and estuary, this 4-star (Silver Award), boutique, family-run Guest Accommodation is in a conservation area, next to the high street and a very short stroll from the beach. Within a charming Grade II Listed building, Pier View opened in March 2008 after an 8-month restoration of its original architecture. Pier View now offers Wi-Fi and LCD TVs in all bedrooms, with traditional Georgian fireplaces and beautiful ceiling cornices. In a central Southend location, Pier View is 5 minutes' walk from the Central Train Station (direct links to London) and the Central Bus Station, 10 minutes from Victoria Train Station. The A127 and M25 are also easily accessible.
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Miami Hotel - Princes Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AJ
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We are centrally situated within Essex and just 35 minutes away from London by train. We are a family run hotel, with three generations still currently working, and caring for our clientele. It is, we believe, because of this that we are able to provide a more relaxed atmosphere that more and more companies are appreciating. The convenience of excellent overnight accommodation with international cuisine in the annexed Glades Restaurant, quiet drinks in the Retreat Bar, well appointed Function rooms with all conference facilities available 'under one roof' are enjoyed by many businesses who continue to use this business centre. The Retreat Bar is a fully licensed bar, from which we serve refreshments and Bar Snacks throughout the day, both to residents and non-residents.
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Best Western Stansted Manor Hotel - Birchanger Lane, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM23 5ST
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Located just 3 miles (5 km) from Stansted Airport and one mile (1.6 km) from junction 8 of the M11, this hotel offers a surprisingly peaceful setting in 8 acres of woodland. Despite its convenient location close to a major airport and motorway, the Best Western Stansted Manor Hotel has a quiet woodland setting, away from the airport flight path. Start your trip with The Best Western Stansted Manor Hotel's 'stay, park and fly' package. Enjoy a peaceful night's rest before your flight before using the 'meet and greet' service at the airport terminal front door. Your car is then valet parked by friendly uniformed drivers (1.5 miles / 2.4 km from the terminal) and is returned to the airport on your return. No need to use a transfer bus, or struggle with heavy bags.
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Premier Inn Colchester North - Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9WP
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Just off junction 29 of the A12 and less than 3 miles (5 km) from the very heart of Colchester's town centre, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms and free parking. The Premier Inn Colchester North/A12 has a convenient location for both business and leisure guests, close to Severalls Business Park. Local attractions include Colchester Zoo and Colchester Castle. Colchester Railway Station is just 2.2 miles (3.5 km) away. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. An all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast is available each morning and includes the expected cooked items such as scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. The on-site Table Table restaurant offers a fresh new twist on eating out.
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Best Western Marks Tey Hotel - London Road, Marks Tey, Essex, CO6 1DU
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This modern hotel and leisure club, located to the south of Colchester, is the premier hotel in north Essex. The hotel features 110 bedrooms which have been carefully designed with your personal comfort in mind. The beautiful scenes of Constable country, including Flatford Mill and Dedham, are a short distance and numerous other attractions include Colchester Castle, art galleries, stately homes, gardens and a number of English vineyards open to the public. The elegant lounge and cocktail bar provides the perfect meeting place and somewhere to relax before dining in the splendid Roman Room Restaurant, which offers a selection of international cuisine, complemented by carefully selected wines from around the world and served by friendly and professional staff. The Lifestyle Health & Leisure Club is complimentary to residents during their stay and facilities include a 15-metre indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam and sauna rooms, fully air-conditioned gymnasium and 2 outdoor tennis courts. Beauty treatments are available by appointment and for an additional charge. Unfortunately the hotel does not have a lift.
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Blueberry Hotel Braintree - Panners Roundabout, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7AB
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Blueberry Hotel Braintree is one mile from the town centre and 12 miles (19.2 km) from Stansted Airport. For residents there is a 24-hour reception, a bar and a restaurant. The hotel is 14 miles (22.5 km) from the M11 and a short trip from the shopping village at Freeport Braintree, exotic restaurants and pubs. It is a convenient base for visiting Towerlands Park, Fennes, Leez Priory and Gosfield Hall. In the morning, an all-you-can-eat English breakfast is available (at an additional cost) for a great start to the day. The Riverside Leisure Centre is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the hotel and has a swimming pool, gym, and a registered cr?che. Braintree Golf Club is 3 miles (4.8 km) away, and there is a running path nearby.
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Camelia Hotel - 178 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 3AA
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Located in a superb position on the seafront at Thorpe Bay and commanding unrivalled views of The Thames Estuary. A mile from Southend on Sea, close to both the rail station and the Airport. London is only a 45 minute drive away. The luxurious one hundred year old 3 star hotel has been completely renovated to ensure its reputation as Southend's finest hotel is maintained well into the new Millennium. We have been awarded a prestigious silver award by The English Tourist Board and have an aa 3 star rating in excess of over 70%. Our fully air-conditioned restaurant, which is open daily, offers an excellent variety of fine cuisine. We have a well stocked bar which boasts an extensive wine list. In the summer months you can enjoy a quiet drink on the patio taking in the wonderful sea views.
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Bonningtons Bed and Breakfast - George Green, Little Hallingbury, Essex, CM22 7SP
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This Grade 2 Listed building is set amid landscaped gardens, and is just 3 miles (4.8 km) from London Stansted Airport. Next to a country inn serving lunchtime and evening meals, this accommodation is convenient, comfortable and cosy. Free drink at local pub when ordering any main course meal. All rooms are located in our listed, converted barn, and are fully en suite; each room also has its own private entrance. Free station/airport transfers are available from 07:00 until 11:00, and from 16:00 until 21:00. Long-term parking is also available. Continental breakfast is available at any time in our self service breakfast area. This is especially convenient for those guests that have early morning flights. A late check-in (after 23:00) can be offered (by prior arrangement).
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Hotels & Guest houses in England
Basildon
Braintree
Brentwood
Chelmsford
Clacton-on-Sea
Coggleshall
Colchester
Dunmow
Earls Colne
Epping
Grays
Great Dunmow
Halstead
Harlow
Harwich
Hornchurch
Little Hallingbury
Marks Tey
Purfleet
South Woodham Ferrers
Southend-on-Sea
Stansted
Stansted Mountfitchet
Thaxted
Tolleshunt Knights
Westcliff-on-Sea
 
 
 
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