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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. Everything was lovely. Really convenient for the wedding we were attending at Hedingham Castle. The property was spotless. James and Bev were so helpful

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9.9
Exceptional
294 reviews
Price from
US$173
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. 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
497 reviews
Price from
US$133
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. Very clean and tidy. Unique and beautiful design

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9
Superb
635 reviews
Price from
US$148
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. Excellent choice. Beautiful surroundings.

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9.2
Superb
659 reviews
Price from
US$157
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
559 reviews
Price from
US$126
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 breakfast was excellent, the room spotless, big and very comfy.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,930 reviews
Price from
US$166
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. Very comfortable. Wonderful towels in the bathroom, big and fluffy and a good shower. Quality bedding and comfortable bed. Very pleasant bar and good wine selection. Food from the restaurant was good quality and reasonable price. However, the star of the whole stay was Julie. She went above and beyond to ensure my comfort. Organised a cab to my next venue. As a solo traveller of a certain age I sometimes find I am invisible in hotels, not so here. Julie stopped to chat when her duties permitted. Every hotel should have a Julie!

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8.3
Very good
1,079 reviews
Price from
US$74
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. Good value for money stay, I only booked on the day. There were lovely, helpful staff. Good toiletries in the bathroom, large shower, big white fluffy towels. Breakfast had plenty of choice. Everywhere was clean. Reasonable price for on site parking made it very easy to stay here.

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8
Very good
2,308 reviews
Price from
US$82
per night

The Holiday Inn is just a 14-minute drive from the award-winning Colchester Zoo, which is rated one of the finest zoos in Europe. Guests can enjoy over 260 species of animals and reptiles, along with 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes. The nearest airport is Stansted Airport, 61 km from the hotel. Staff was really helpful and friendly

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8
Very good
1,495 reviews
Price from
US$69
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. Very clean and comfortable room, staff very friendly and helpful, great breakfast. Shuttle bus runs very smoothly and on time (both ways). The location is very convenient, 5 min by shuttle from Stansted Airport. Very good value.

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8.2
Very good
16,628 reviews
Price from
US$101
per night

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