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The Courthouse Inn

Hotel in Colchester

Located in Colchester, 23 miles from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Everything was perfect! Breakfast was delicious, and the Restaurant was excellent. The staff was great. I recommend it.

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9
Wonderful
292 reviews
Price from
$129
per night

Channels Hotel

Hotel in Chelmsford

Dating back to the 15th century, this Tudor house and converted stable block is set in the grounds of Channels Estate. The location was brilliant lovely and quiet. Was a beautiful room

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9.1
Wonderful
627 reviews
Price from
$143
per night

The Lion Inn

Hotel in Chelmsford

An independent hotel with a continental feel, the Lion Inn has a bar, an elegant bistro-style restaurant and spacious air-conditioned rooms flat-screen TVs and free wired internet. The bedroom was specious and clean. The food in the restaurant was excellent. All the staff were friendly and professional

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9.2
Wonderful
442 reviews
Price from
$200
per night

Martello Bay Hotel

Hotel in Clacton-on-Sea

Located in Clacton-on-Sea, within a 2-minute walk of Clacton Beach and 10 miles of Alresford, Martello Bay Hotel provides accommodations with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as... Freshly renovated , modern hotel, walking distance to the pier, golf club and aviation center. Rooms are very comfortable, with lots of little „goodies“ : fresh milk, juice, water, snacks, croissants etc. The room with the terrace is perfect for morning sunbathing. Lovely owner, very friendly and helpful.

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9.3
Wonderful
19 reviews
Price from
$94
per night

2 bedroom Mini Lodge Caravan at Coopers Beach Holiday Park

Hotel in East Mersea

2 bedroom Mini Lodge Caravan at Coopers Beach Holiday Park has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in East Mersea. First of all I liked the design of the caravan and the location. My family has been happy to spend a long weekend here. Everything you need for your stay you can find it here. It was a warm and cosy place where my 11 years old son and a 4 month old baby have been happy.

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9.6
Exceptional
14 reviews

Talbooth House & Spa

Hotel in Dedham

Located in Dedham, 21 miles from Hedingham Castle, Talbooth House & Spa has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. What a wonderful spot! Staff were particularly attentive And the hotel room was wonderful Bed comfy Spa treatments were excellent

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9.2
Wonderful
65 reviews
Price from
$259
per night

Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

Hotel in Clacton-on-Sea

Located in Clacton-on-Sea, Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns has a restaurant, bar, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Didn't have breakfast as had family nearby. However we loved the restaurant for meeting up with friends/family in the area and the carvery was excellent. As was the menu, choice of drinks and staff were so friendly and appraochable. Loved having a bath - absolute luxury!

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8.4
Very Good
2,822 reviews
Price from
$72
per night

Hampton By Hilton London Stansted Airport

Hotel in Stansted Mountfitchet

Located in Stansted Mountfitchet, 5.8 miles from Stansted Mountfitchet Station, Hampton By Hilton London Stansted Airport provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a restaurant... Very comfy bed, excellent breakfast and very near to the airport… everything was great!

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8.5
Very Good
26,361 reviews
Price from
$122
per night

GreyFriars

Hotel in Colchester

Located in Colchester, 656 feet from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 3.7 mi from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 6.8 mi away from Flatford. Everything here was wonderful—clean, spacious and comfortable. The staff were amazingly helpful—we arrived early and they held our bags while we explored the city. We wanted to stay in town after check out and they kept our bags again. The breakfast was delicious with great variety to select from.

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8.9
Excellent
1,992 reviews
Price from
$163
per night

Holiday Inn Express Harlow, an IHG Hotel

Hotel in Harlow

Located 25 minutes’ drive from London Stansted Airport, the Holiday Inn Express Harlow is enclosed by various shopping and leisure facilities. nice and clean hotel and staff very very friendly and helpful

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8
Very Good
2,505 reviews
Price from
$77
per night

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