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The spacious guest house comes with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Colchester Zoo is 33 km from the guest house, while IP-City Centre - Conference Venue is 44 km away. London Stansted Airport is 77 km from the property. The place was quaint, and ideal for somewhere to stay for a few days. It has everything you need for a comfortable getaway. We would return, no problem. Already we are telling our friends about the location and how we enjoyed our stay. It was very clean, and had everything we needed.

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9.4
Superb
160 reviews

Situated in Clacton-on-Sea, near Clacton Beach, Viva Guest House is a historic bed and breakfast that has a shared lounge. This bed and breakfast features free private parking, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property offers soundproof units and is set 16 km from Alresford. It was great, comfortable, fresh but also welcoming decoration. It looks like the owner has put a lot of time into making it nice, the info folder in the room is also much more friendly and informative than usual. Good breakfast, friendly helpful owner. I never give 10 as a ranking, but this time it was deserved. I've stayed in almost every B&B / Hotel in Clacton over the last 20 years (I visit a few times a year for work) and overall this place is a perfect fit for me.

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9.8
Exceptional
312 reviews
Price from
US$112
per night

Ivy Todd cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Debden, 6.4 km from Audley End House, 13 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station, as well as 30 km from University of Cambridge. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms. Well appointed room and spotlessly clean

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9.7
Exceptional
509 reviews
Price from
US$131
per night

At the guest house, units come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A patio with an outdoor dining area and quiet street views is offered in all units. The units are equipped with heating facilities. We had a lovely one night stay at Old Thatch Bambers Green. The unit was clean and very well equipped. It had everything you needed and more. Big thanks to our lovely hosts, Angela and Steve, who were very helpful and even went out their way to make sure that we are happy and satisfied.

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9.4
Superb
413 reviews
Price from
US$134
per night

Situated in Clacton-on-Sea, 200 metres from Clacton Beach, Victoria Villa Guesthouse features accommodation with a garden, free WiFi and a housekeeping service. The property is set 15 km from Alresford, 27 km from Colchester Castle and 28 km from Flatford. The guest house has family rooms. The rooms and food were amazing

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9.6
Exceptional
272 reviews
Price from
US$59
per night

Housed in a historic building, Woodview B Colchester features accommodation with water sports facilities and free WiFi in Birch, 26 km from Freeport Braintree. Built in 17th century, this 4-star guest house is within 31 km of Hedingham Castle and 34 km of Chelmsford Train Station. Hylands Park is 45 km from the guest house. Very nice and quiet location, clean tidy

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9.1
Superb
108 reviews
Price from
US$72
per night

In the restaurant, a Continental and cooked breakfast is available in the morning for a surcharge. Muesli, yoghurt and fresh fruit is also available. Using fresh, local produce there is also a lunch and dinner menu available. The menu also includes a ‘Huffer’ filled sandwich, popular with the locals. We liked everything about the inn, it was an amazing spot on a cycle route and very friendly towards cyclists, the owner is keen cyclist himself. The room was excellent and the evening meal we had there was very good indeed. Fantastic service throughout from all the staff. Would recommend to anyone.

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9
Superb
491 reviews
Price from
US$131
per night

Just a minute's walk to West Cliff Beach, Clacton-On-Sea town centre and Clacton-On-Sea pier, The Sandrock has free WiFi.

A full English breakfast is freshly cooked and served every morning. A continental option, with items such as cereals and toasts, is also available. The building the location the price

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9.5
Exceptional
661 reviews
Price from
US$105
per night

A short walk from Maldon’s main street, The Limes is a Grade II heritage-listed townhouse offering fresh breakfasts and rooms with private bathrooms and four-poster beds.

Guests at The Limes By Luigis Al Fresco can enjoy full English breakfasts made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Warm welcome. Room very clean and well appointed. Great location, easy to walk to high street. Great Italian restaurant attached.

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9
Superb
631 reviews
Price from
US$146
per night

Brunton House is a family-run guest house situated in the heart of Clacton-on-Sea, only a 5-minute walk from Clacton-on-Sea Rail Station and the beach. Parking and Wi-Fi are free.

All bedrooms at Brunton House Guest House have their own bathroom with a shower. Other facilities provided include a TV, refrigerator, toaster and electric kettle, with microwaves, irons and hairdryers available on request. Its always clean and staff always polite and very helpful

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9
Superb
369 reviews
Price from
US$72
per night

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