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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. beautiful surroundings, spacious and modern rooms and facilities. very close to where we needed to be. fantastic hosts

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9.9
Exceptional
292 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. The food was lovely and the rooms were lovely

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9
Superb
495 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. 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
629 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. Beautifull grounds Beautifull rooms. Heated bathroom and bedroom floors incredibly quite and peacefull A very nice place to stay..we will be back

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9.2
Superb
662 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
560 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. Beautifully decorated, comfortable bed and lots of facilities in the room. Great range of cocktails in the bar and a fresh cooked breakfast in the morning. We appreciated the complimentary room upgrade. Colchester is lucky to have such a luxurious hotel.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,931 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. Professional and friendly service from all staff. The room was lovely and the breakfast very good value/delicious/diverse.

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8.3
Very good
1,075 reviews
Price from
US$75
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. Great quality room and friendly staff

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8
Very good
2,311 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. Everything! Staff were amazing up on check in and couldn't ask for more

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8
Very good
1,490 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 very conformable and clean bed. Convenient shuttle service.

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8.2
Very good
16,641 reviews
Price from
US$106
per night

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