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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…first contact….were so welcoming, I felt I was at home! The comfy and clean room and bathroom room, the superb meals, and the staff make the Harvard Inn a hidden jem!!

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9
Superb
1,236 reviews
Price from
€ 158
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. Beautiful location. Accommodation was lovely and clean with a comfortable bed. Nice little touches and free Netflix!!

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9.5
Exceptional
101 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. Beautiful location. Very easy to find. The Lodge is a perfect little hideaway. The owners are friendly and welcoming. I loved the firm bed, smart TV, fast broadband, Fridge and Chocolate! I'd definitely stay again, it's very good value.

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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. The guest house has family rooms. It was close to the sea but still relatively quiet. The room was clean and we got fresh milk :)

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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
371 reviews
Price from
€ 111
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. Everything was perfect, our stay was amazing. 10/10.

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9.8
Exceptional
478 reviews
Price from
€ 105
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. I booked this place for my adult son because he had an early flight the next morning. He messaged me whilst he was there and told me how comfortable and well located it was. Parking for his car and easy access to Stansted. Perfect.

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9
Superb
492 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
247 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. I don't generally write a lot of reviews, but for the Alma I am going to make an exception. From the moment we stepped through the door to the moment we left the service was just fabulous - very friendly staff, the food was excellent, and the pricing was just right.

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9
Superb
584 reviews
Price from
€ 105
per night

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