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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. Great English breakfast, lovely bar, love the quirky bedrooms, a real treasure. We'll be back!

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9
Superb
647 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

The Compasses 4 stars

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. Last minute booking (day before) nad we were delighted. Gorgeous little spot. The pub was fab, the meal was great. Room had everything - plenty of space and a comfy bed - all we needed for one night as we were touring the area. Have stayed in 15+ place over the UK in the past month and this was the best in terms of value and how nice it was.

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9.1
Superb
563 reviews
Price from
£100
per night

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 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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8.9
Fabulous
1,194 reviews
Price from
£135
per night

The Cock Inn Hotel 3 stars

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. From arrival to departure, every minute was a delight!

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8.8
Fabulous
1,123 reviews
Price from
£64.70
per night

The George Hotel 4 stars

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. all was great,ambiance , food and bar spot on .

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8.2
Very good
1,627 reviews
Price from
£96.50
per night

Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 stars

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. I am vegan, and I found vegan food, even english vegan breakfast food. And I reserved for single, and I received a very good room.

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8.2
Very good
1,124 reviews
Price from
£49.50
per night

The Fox Inn

Matching

Situated in Matching, The Fox Inn has a garden, terrace, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is set 26 km from Chelmsford Train Station, 30 km from Hylands Park and 31 km from Gants Hill. The property is non-smoking and is located 21 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station. I liked the resteraunt and outdoor facilities with the outdoor dining area.

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8.6
Fabulous
378 reviews
Price from
£89.95
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 ❤️ It’s also close to the train station and a stop away from Stansted airport.

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8.7
Fabulous
461 reviews
Price from
£92
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) What a fantastic place, decor , facilities , food all to a very high standard. Lost of history dating back to 1500s. Floor tilting which all adds to the character. Shower room excellent to a very high standard. Food in the restaurant was amazing can’t wait to visit again. Great menu. Room very quiet, overlooking the church gardens.

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8.8
Fabulous
374 reviews
Price from
£99
per night

The Cavendish Five Bells

Cavendish

Guest rooms in the inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At The Cavendish Five Bells each room has a private bathroom and bed linen.

University of Cambridge is 47 km from the inn, while Clare Castle is 4.4 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 40 km from The Cavendish Five Bells. Clean, comfortable and friendly. The breakfast bits left out was a lovely touch

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8.4
Very good
214 reviews
Price from
£72
per night

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