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The Harvard Inn 4 stars

Stock

Situated in Stock, 9.2 km from Hylands Park, The Harvard Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star inn offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 13 km from Chelmsford Train Station. The staff, facilities and location was amazing

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9
Superb
1,236 reviews
Price from
€ 159
per night

The Glen Guest House 1-bedroom guest house with free parking

Fyfield

19 km from Chelmsford Train Station in Fyfield, The Glen Guest House 1-bedroom guest house with free parking provides accommodation with access to a sauna and hot tub. It is located 22 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station and offers private check-in and check-out. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Stayed for 2 nights 21 to 23 September What's there not to like? My stay was exceptional. The place itself has a cottage like vibe. It has everything you need and the decor, features etc is very high spec. Fully equipped kitchen, fridge, microwave etc. A TV with "proper" channels including netflix, very comfortable indeed. Lesley is on hand to answer and help with any questions or queries about the area and things to do. Plus they also offer a very reasonable, very flexible taxi service. Tiptop!!! The cottage is warm and cosy. It is set back in an area surrounded by beautiful green land and in a garden with lovely garden furniture and ample seating areas. It really has the best backdrop. There is also a fully equipped gym which I had the opportunity to use, very considerate to open it up for guests. The hosts have thought about everything you may need for a comfortable getaway. They were brilliant hosts, Lesley and Pat, their welcome was more like going to stay with friends for the weekend! The nicest people you would ever want to meet, hands on, making sure you're comfortable, super pleasant, engaging and just really really nice folks. I highly recommend the Glen Adorable... the name says it all!

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9.5
Exceptional
102 reviews
Price from
€ 88
per night

The Lodge

Little Clacton

The spacious guest house comes with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Colchester Zoo is 34 km from the guest house, while IP-City Centre - Conference Venue is 44 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 77 km from The Lodge. Extremely clean and comfortable accommodation

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9.2
Superb
132 reviews
Price from
€ 76
per night

Edelweiss Guest House

Southend-on-Sea

Boasting a tennis court and views of quiet street, Edelweiss Guest House is a recently renovated guest house situated in Southend-on-Sea, 100 metres from Southchurch Beach. Featuring sea and garden views, this guest house also comes with free WiFi. Chelmsford Train Station is 36 km away and Upminster is 39 km from the guest house. Great location a few steps away from the beach. Bus stop into town just around the corner. Close to several places to eat and drink. Lovely clean room - spotless - and tea coffee and milk left in the room too along with the necessary bathroom bits. The host Zara was very helpful and had left nothing to chance. Would happily stay here again - recommended.

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9.2
Superb
199 reviews
Price from
€ 100
per night

Viva Guest House

Clacton-on-Sea

Situated in Clacton-on-Sea, in a historic building, 300 metres from Clacton Beach, Viva Guest House is a bed and breakfast with a garden and shared lounge. It is set 16 km from Alresford and offers luggage storage space. The bed and breakfast also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Absolutely amazing, very homely, breakfast was excellent

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9.8
Exceptional
372 reviews
Price from
€ 112
per night

Ivy Todd cottage

Debden

Ivy Todd cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Debden, 6.5 km from Audley End House, 13 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station, as well as 30 km from University of Cambridge. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms. We loved everything about our stay. Big thank you to our hosts for making our last night in the UK super cozy, comfortable and tasty. :-) In the morning it was just 20 mins drive to Stansted airport, no traffic. All was great.

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9.8
Exceptional
477 reviews
Price from
€ 106
per night

Old Thatch Bambers Green 4 stars

Takeley

Set in Takeley and with Hatfield Forest reachable within 5 km, Old Thatch Bambers Green offers express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and a garden. The accommodation features luggage storage space.

All guest rooms at the guest house come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. The house was wonderful, the owner was sooo nice and helped us with everything we needed to know, we had a wonderful walks in the woods nearby

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9
Superb
493 reviews
Price from
€ 127
per night

Victoria Villa Guesthouse

Clacton-on-Sea

Situated in Clacton-on-Sea, 200 metres from Clacton Beach, Victoria Villa Guesthouse features accommodation with a garden, free WiFi and a housekeeping service. The property is around 16 km from Alresford, 27 km from Colchester Castle and 30 km from Flatford. The guest house has family rooms. Amazing cooked to order breakfast. I was in a small single room with shared bathroom which is perfect if you are on a budget. 10 minute walk to the train station and 1 minute to the beach, shops, busses, pier, arcades etc. There are also large rooms for families and couples.

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9.6
Exceptional
429 reviews
Price from
€ 59
per night

CARIS Guest House

Southend-on-Sea

CARIS Guest House is situated in Southend-on-Sea, just a 2-minute walk from the seafront and 400 metres from Adventure Island, Marine Parade and Southend Pier which is the longest pleasure pier in the world. Free WiFi is available throughout. Brilliant stay, Carol was so wonderful and accommodated all my needs quickly

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9.1
Superb
249 reviews
Price from
€ 68
per night

Alma Inn & Dining Rooms

Harwich

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Alma Inn & Dining Rooms offers pet-friendly accommodation adjacent to The Pier in Harwich, 400 metres from the town centre. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

You can play darts at the inn. The best inn I have ever stayed inn! It's a 1500s building and it is gorgeous and fascinating inside. So much to look at, lovingly and tastefully restored and preserved. See pics. Fantastic staff. I didn't use the pub / restaurant but it looked superb. I did have breakfast which was 10 out of 10, see pic. The location is in the heart of the historic old town, all the streets are narrow and quaint, I managed to find parking up the street, but the whole area wasn't designed for motor cars. Be aware that the many steep stairs are not suitable if you have mobility issues or heavy suitcases, so if that's you call them to discuss your options. See the pic of the paper they gave me to help me navigate the labyrinth! Overall the best historic property I have ever stayed in, and I have travelled a lot. Don't miss staying here!

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9
Superb
584 reviews
Price from
€ 106
per night

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