About this property
This modern Golf and Country Club Hotel is 4 miles from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and 9 miles from Braintree Shopping Village. The Essex is the perfect place to stay in this idyllic countryside location. Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town is just a 20 minute drive where you can visit the historic Castle and Colchester Zoo. The stylish rooms all include flat-screen TVs, free WiFi and have tea and coffee making facilities available. The club offers an 18-hole championship golf course and a 9-hole garden course as well as a driving range. There are also 3 private meeting spaces that can host between 10-180 guests for both conferences, Weddings and other special occasions. Our Pulse bar offers a full dining menu whilst also offering a variety of beverages, snacks and afternoon tea. Make the most of our outdoor terrace by taking a seat outside with views overlooking our golf course. Guests also have access to a state of the art techno gym and tennis courts, as well as an indoor pool, spa, sauna and steam room. Please be advised that there are specific swim times for children aged 0-16 years. Visit our Aura Spa during your stay to enjoy the range of treatments we have to offer. At this property we have electric vehicle chargers available at an additional cost.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sandra
United Kingdom“The bed was comfortable, slept well. Plenty of storage. Varied choice for eating & well cooked. Reception staff very helpful.” 
Chris United Kingdom“The room was very comfortable. The gym, and pool were fantastic.”- Karen United Kingdom“i loved the location and the quietness of the property”
- Dina United Kingdom“We stayed here for a wedding that was close by and the location was absolutely perfect”
- Rion United Kingdom“Open and spacious, attentive & friendly staff.”
- Paul United Kingdom“Clean, spacious rooms, friendly staff, plenty of parking, gym/sports facilities (which I didn't use).”
- Rochelle United Kingdom“Loved the grounds, the food & spa options and the staff were lovely.”
- Oliver United Kingdom“Beautiful location, Nice facilities, Decent Sauna.”
- Elaine
Ireland“The staff were very helpful, food was fab, room was great and the facilities were excellent” - Peter United Kingdom“Gym and leisure facilities the best we have stayed in”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Pulse Bar
- CuisineBritish
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Check-in is from 3.00pm onwards. Should you wish to arrive a little earlier, you are more than welcome to join us in our bar for a drink or two; alternatively, we'd be more than happy to store your luggage while you explore the local area or make use of the club facilities.
Check-out is 11.00am.
Our Pulse Bar and Restaurant is open throughout the day for you to enjoy at your leisure. Please be advised that pre-booking is not necessary.
BREAKFAST
Breakfast is available 7.00am to 10.30am Monday to Friday
and 7.30am to 10.30am on weekends and bank holidays.
LUNCH
Lunch is served daily from 10.30am - 3.00pm.
DINING
Dinner is served daily from 5.00pm - 8.30pm.
Throughout your stay, you have complimentary use of our on-site pool, pool side facilities and gym. Studio Classes are also available, please contact reception on the day to check class availability and to book your space.
We can confirm that we have specific family swim times, please see below for your information:
Monday to Thursday – 10.00am to 11.00am then 3.30pm till 6.00pm
Friday - 10.00am to 11.00am then 3.30pm till 7.00pm
Saturday to Sunday, Including Bank Holidays – 11.00am to 6.00pm
*Times may change during school holidays.
While you are with us, why not make visit Aura Spa for a treatment. Advance booking is recommended. Please follow the below link for information on the treatments on offer.
https://www.theessexgolfandcountryclub.com/aura-spa/
To book, please contact the Aura Team on 01787 224743 or essex.aura@theclubcompany.com
Complimentary car parking is available onsite.
Anyone under the age of 17 years is not permitted to stay in the hotel, unless accompanied by an adult. Please note that if a group booking has to be cancelled, it must be done with 30 days notice instead of the usual 24 hours notice (for a single booking)
We look forward to welcoming you soon to The Essex Golf and Country Club. In the meantime, if there's anything we can help with please don't hesitate to contact us at essex.reception@theclubcompany.com
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
