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The Harvard Inn

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 hotel was attractive on the outside and everything was spotless. The staff were obviously proud of their hotel. Very nice experience.

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9
Wonderful
1,207 reviews
Price from
$168
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. Lovely staff in a characterful inn, pub, restaurant near the water. I booked the small room that came with a warning so was prepared. The bathroom was spacious for the size of the room, and it was clean enough for this germaphobe. There's a small fridge in the common area with additional water and coffee supplies. I had a night ferry to the next day, and they kindly held my luggage all day while I went out exploring. Highly recommend!

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9
Wonderful
572 reviews
Price from
$112
per night

The Compasses

Chelmsford

In the restaurant, a Continental and cooked breakfast is available in the morning for a surcharge. Muesli, yoghurt and fresh fruit is also available. Using fresh, local produce there is also a lunch and dinner menu available. The menu also includes a ‘Huffer’ filled sandwich, popular with the locals. Everything about the property was brilliant as it usually is. Lovely setting, lovely food, lovely room and friendly staff.

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9.1
Wonderful
551 reviews
Price from
$125
per night

The Cock Inn Hotel

Sheering

In the small village of Sheering, this family run Public House offers 12 en-suite bedrooms. The Cock Inn is a family run free house that has been run by the Bedford family for over 20 years.

The Cock Inn hotel is less than 1 mile from the M11 and 1.5 miles from Sawbridgeworth station which is just a 40 minute train journey to London and to Cambridge. Great character pub with excellent food and staff very helpful & friendly. Room was not large but was comfortable and what I'd expect for pub accommodation. Great value.

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8.9
Excellent
1,104 reviews
Price from
$93
per night

The George Hotel

Colchester

Set in the heart of Colchester, the 500-year-old George Hotel boasts an à-la-carte restaurant and a bar, and offers rooms with free WiFi access throughout. The hotel also has a 24-hour front desk and spacious meeting facilities. I LOVE THIS HOTEL, SPECIALLY NOW THAT HAS BEEN RENOVATED AND REFURBISHED- IT LOOKS LOVELY AND MY BEDROOM 401 WAS EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE AND LARGE.

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8.2
Very Good
1,599 reviews
Price from
$108
per night

Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns

Thaxted

In picturesque Thaxted, Swan Hotel is just 8 miles from London Stansted Airport. The historic coaching inn features a charming restaurant, real ale bar and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi.

Traditional British cuisine is served in the beautiful restaurant, which features exposed beams and open fires. Guests can enjoy local ales and fine wines in the cosy bar or on the terrace. Wonderful hotel. Great atmosphere. Friendly and value for money. We will be back!!

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8.2
Very Good
1,065 reviews
Price from
$67
per night

The Fox Inn

Matching

The Fox Inn has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Matching. Located around 26 km from Chelmsford Train Station, the inn with free WiFi is also 30 km away from Hylands Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 21 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station. Excellent staff / great rooms and service - lovely outdoor area and full of character inside the pub

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8.7
Excellent
293 reviews
Price from
$100
per night

Kings Arms Hotel

Stansted Mountfitchet

At the inn, rooms come with a desk and a TV. At Kings Arms Hotel the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Hatfield House is 43 km from Kings Arms Hotel, while Knebworth House is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 2 km from the inn. Everything, although as we were on the top floor, it did get quite warm overnight and the fan provided didn’t quite cool the room down. Nevertheless, this summer (Autumn, as it’s now mid Sep) has been an Indian one at that with days exceeding 30+ deg.

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8.8
Excellent
443 reviews
Price from
$123
per night

The Bell Inn

Thorpe le Soken

The Bell Inn is located in Thorpe le Soken. The Inn has a terrace and garden views, free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar (Please check our website for opening hours and service times) Lovely professional staff made the place so good

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8.9
Excellent
372 reviews
Price from
$123
per night

The Cricketers Clavering

Clavering

Located 9.1 km from Audley End House, The Cricketers Clavering offers 4-star accommodation in Clavering and features a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 31 km from University of Cambridge, the inn with free WiFi is also 34 km away from Knebworth House. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station. What a fantastic surprise! We booked the Cricketers last minute and, although it was late at night and rainy, we managed to find the pub where we were quickly shown to our two rooms. They were both warm and welcoming, with every amenity you could want. My grown daughter was thrilled with her room which was designed with a bit of pink. Ours was a bit more woodland themed and very serene. The bathrooms were top notch and mine was perfectly handicapped accessible. I have limited mobility so I could take a shower without risks. The breakfast was amazing with food cooked to order and many other delicious options. The entire complex is perfect and I wish we could have stayed longer. Nearby market town was SO fascinating for shopping and food!

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8.6
Excellent
760 reviews
Price from
$125
per night

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