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Set in the historic grounds of Wivenhoe Park, this 18th-century house is next to the University of Essex campus. It offers a unique brasserie restaurant, luxurious accommodation, free WiFi and free parking on site.

The guest rooms overlook the manicured gardens and beautiful Essex parkland. Most rooms feature HD TV with Sky channels, designer toiletries, and tea and coffee making facilities. All of it.. I feel like I live in a mansion! Very clean, old-fashioned but posh, the food was excellent! We booked the suite and the room was huge, we even had our living room section, the bathroom was so clean as well. Very near the Uni of Essex, 3 mins walk and I assure you that if you want to really rest your body & mind, this is the place.

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9.1
Superb
1,113 reviews
Price from
€ 149
per night

Situated in old Harwich, The Pier offers historic, quay side hotel accommodation. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout.

The Pier Hotel is set across 2 refurbished buildings, one dating from the 1850s and one from the 1700s. All rooms have their own bathroom and many have views over the estuary and sofa beds for children. Each room has a TV with satellite channels, a minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. Lovely warm and cozy room. Loved having fresh milk in the fridge. Good shower. The Staff are very friendly and helpful especially Caroline on breakfast duty. The breakfasts are excellent and a very good choice.

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9
Superb
693 reviews
Price from
€ 165
per night

Featuring a garden and views of garden, The Suites at Pannells Ash is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Castle Hedingham, 1.9 km from Hedingham Castle. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. This 5-star bed and breakfast offers private entrance. There was absolutely nothing that I could possibly fault about this beautiful property - wonderful hosts, immaculate facilities, and all in a stunning and peaceful location.

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9.8
Exceptional
292 reviews
Price from
€ 154
per night

Situated in the quiet hamlet of Littley Green in the heart of the Essex countryside, The Compasses is a Victorian Pub steeped in history and tradition. With free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access for all guests, it also offers a bar and a restaurant. Room and dinner were both excellent.

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9.1
Superb
526 reviews
Price from
€ 119
per night

The individually designed rooms and suites include original features, such as exposed wooden beams, along with modern comforts. Each en-suite room offers a DVD player and free Wi-Fi. With ironing supplies and a hairdryer, the rooms also include bathrobes, slippers, a minibar, and tea and coffee making facilities with fresh milk and Costa Coffee. beautiful , clean modern room with excellent breakfast and wonderful staff , dog friendly ! beautiful facilities X perfect stay

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9.2
Superb
657 reviews
Price from
€ 153
per night

Situated in Colchester, 200 metres from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 11 km away from Flatford. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for guests. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. the lounges and the restaurant were amazing.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,944 reviews
Price from
€ 148
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. We have stayed before and it is a lovely hotel in great location in centre of Colchester. The staff are always welcoming and friendly and the food in the restaurant is excellent

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8.4
Very good
1,031 reviews
Price from
€ 92
per night

Just 5 minutes from Stansted Airport, this hotel offers breakfasts and dinner at the hotel restaurant. Central London is only a 45-minute train journey away.

Holiday Inn Express Stansted Airport offers a paid shuttle service to and from the airport terminal. Breakfast is superb, many kinds and fresh!

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8.2
Very good
18,392 reviews
Price from
€ 90
per night

Featuring 3 international restaurants, the Radisson Blu is just a 2-minute walk from Stansted Airport Terminal. Guests can enjoy stylish, non-smoking, modern rooms featuring free Wi-Fi and a fully equipped gym. Nice place, nearby airport and suitable for traveler who had morning flight

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8.1
Very good
21,770 reviews
Price from
€ 123
per night

Situated on the edge of Braintree town centre, the Holiday Inn Express is just 12 miles from Stansted Airport. It offers a 24-hour reception, free parking, and free WiFi, along with a bar and restaurant. Staff on reception found us a quiet room as we requested not facing the A120..

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8.5
Very good
3,037 reviews
Price from
€ 69
per night

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