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Set in Colchester, 36 km from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 48 km from Chelmsford Train Station, 6.6 km from Alresford and 12 km from Colchester Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 41 km from Hedingham Castle. Service was excellent, both as an overnight guest and as a member of a large dinner party. Food was also excellent, all our party agreed. I had pork belly, duck and creme brulee... The room was very nicely decorated, warm and clean. The ensuite shower room was warm, big towels and enough of the usual supplies. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and fruit teas, biscuits, milk in the cutest bottles, couldn't have done more. Breakfast was good, the service excellent and the choice unlimited. I would highly recommend The Courthouse for dinner or overnight stay.

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9
Superb
469 reviews
Price from
US$130
per night

Southend Airport Bed & Breakfast is a 3-star property located in Rochford, facing the sea. The property features garden views and is 6.2 km from Adventure Island and 33 km from Chelmsford Train Station. The accommodation provides luggage storage space and a housekeeping service for guests. Ticked ll boxes tery and christine great hosts .comfortable and clean and relaxing .early flight and was given packed lunch to go .perfect. highly recommend staying at this property

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9
Superb
382 reviews
Price from
US$66
per night

Set in 22 acres of beautiful grounds, Mulberry House has impressive Georgian architecture. There is excellent access to the M11 and M25 motorways.

Dogs are welcome at extra charge, and there are walking areas available. Please contact the property in advance of your stay to check the availability of dog-friendly rooms. That is a very beautiful place to stay. Everything was just perfect. Additionally I was very lucky due to some evening event I got some dinner. I got ribs and that had been the best ribs what I have eaten in my life.

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9
Superb
557 reviews
Price from
US$125
per night

Pontlands Park is located in countryside just 15 minutes’ drive from the M25 and 30 minutes from Stansted Airport. Built in 1879 the hotel features Victorian architecture and relaxed splendour.

The hotel is situated to the south of Chelmsford. Chelmsford train station is close by and trains can reach London Liverpool Street in 35 minutes. The family-run hotel provides homely comfort and exceptional service and has been sympathetically extended to offer 35 luxurious bedrooms. I found all the staff welcoming and helpful from the outset ,, I emailed before we arrived with some requirements and all was accommodated ,, it was one of the best hotels I've stayed in for a short break ,, I would recommend it highly ,,

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9
Superb
814 reviews
Price from
US$183
per night

The holiday home is fitted with 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Offering free private parking, this 3-star holiday home also features free WiFi. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Beautiful surroundings and perfect peace. Really well equipped (just needs a bigger mirror on the back of the bathroom door) clean, friendly people and great location for shops and restaurants

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9.3
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
US$371
per night

The holiday home features 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware, and 1 bathroom. Featuring free private parking, this 3-star holiday home also features free WiFi. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Absolutely loved the little garden and the massive bed. Very comfortable.

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9
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
US$343
per night

Featuring a bar, Hampton By Hilton London Stansted Airport is located in Stansted Mountfitchet in the Essex region, 9.2 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station and 21 km from Audley End House. With a fitness centre, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking is available on site. Spacious and comfortable room. Very welcoming staff. Great choice for breakfast. Max 10 mins walk from Arrivals to the hotel.

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8.5
Very good
27,480 reviews
Price from
US$121
per night

Colchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town. Just off the High Street and 4 minutes’ drive from the train station, its well-appointed rooms and suites are complemented by a high-quality bistro restaurant. Clean and quiet smaller rooms. Great breakfast and nice lounge and bar area for a drink in the evening before bed. Excellent location in Colchester, walking distance to everything.

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8.3
Very good
1,084 reviews
Price from
US$85
per night

Situated 25 minutes’ drive from London Stansted Airport, the Holiday Inn Express Harlow is enclosed by various shopping and leisure facilities. Harlow Town rail station is a 20-minute walk away and offers regular services to London Liverpool Street station and Cambridge. There is also an adjacent bus station. Extremely friendly staff especially at the checkin counters .

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8
Very good
2,308 reviews
Price from
US$81
per night

Set within the rural village of Rickling Green overlooking the historic cricket ground, three-star rated The Cricketers Arms offers rooms with king-size beds and LCD TVs, just 15 minutes’ drive from Stansted Airport. Quiet location but still close to Cambridge. Free parking. Pub with excellent food. Friendly staff. Clean room with comfy bed.

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8.3
Very good
1,046 reviews
Price from
US$105
per night

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