Bull Hotel - Originally built in 1398, the Bull is best described as a high street pub with bedrooms; offering warmth, character and individuality, the lively pub is the social centre of this Essex town. Halstead is a quaint, but often busy, north Essex town, particularly at weekends. Situated in the heart of the town, at the bottom of the High Street, the building has been a coaching inn for over 500 years. The Bull boasts a warm comfortable ambience, relaxed dining, an extensive menu and an inviting bar with a fantastic range of beers, wines and spirits. A hearty full English breakfast is served every morning. With a vibrant and lively atmosphere, the pub offers regular live music nights and karaoke at the weekends until late into the evenings. All major sporting events are shown on the big-screen plasma TVs in the bars. Please note that bedrooms are affected by noise from the bars at weekends.

The Barn Annexe - Situated in private, secluded grounds spread across 2 acres, The Barn Annexe is just 10 minutes drive from Stansted Airport and 2 miles from Bishop Stortford Train Station. All rooms are comfortable and spacious, with an en suite and power shower. The accommodation is well equipped with modern facilities, including a fridge, TV and DVD player. Toiletries and towels are provided. The Barn Annexe has good access to London, Cambridge, Bishop's Stortford and Harlow. Free transfers can be arranged to Stansted airport during fixed hours. An excellent village pub is nearby, serving lunch and dinner and there is a golf course a short drive away from the annexe.

The Gleneagles Hotel - Overlooking the beautiful cliff gardens and with panoramic sea views, the Gleneagles offers 4-star guest accommodation within Southend's tranquil conservation area. Gleneagles is a Grade II listed building, which has now been completely refurbished, restoring it to its former glory. The location is perfect for both business and holiday travellers, with the town, transport links, theatres, quality restaurants and the pier/sea front all just a few minutes' walk away. The hotel's coffee house and residents' bar is a comfortable place to enjoy the view and relax with the papers. A full range of coffee and tea is served with cakes, light savoury lunches or snacks. Unfortunately, due to the age of the building, the Gleneagles hotel does not have a lift.

Taphall Bed And Breakfast - Just 2 miles (3.2 km) from London Stansted Airport terminal, Taphall is a charming 300-year-old detached cottage with a wealth of period features, including exposed timbers and large open fireplaces. Taphall Bed and Breakfast has a peaceful and yet convenient location. The building is just a 5-minute drive from the airport, but is not on the flight path. The house is situated opposite the tranquil natural beauty of Hatfield Forest, which is owned by the National Trust. The market towns of Great Dunmow and Bishop's Stortford are just 4 miles (6.5 km) away. Both London and Cambridge are only 30 minutes by train from the airports railway station. Free transfers to the airport are available from 06:00. On-site parking is available for guests and long-term holiday parking is available by prior arrangement. Breakfast is included in the price and Taphall provides a variety of breakfast options, which are determined by your departure time.

Le Vere House - A warm and friendly welcome awaits at Le Vere House, situated a short walk from the seafront, shops, restaurants, pier and beautiful gardens. Le Vere House is well placed for visiting Colchester, with its castle, museums and zoo. The house is 30 minutes' drive from beautiful 'Constable Country'.

Chimneys - Delightful 17th century detached house situated in the heart of the historical Norman village of Stansted Mountfitchet. Our guest accommodation is individually decorated and furnished to an exceptionally high standard. Just 10 minutes by car from Stansted Airport and a three minute walk from Stansted Mountfitchet railway station. The hotel is situated in the heart of this historical village with many properties dating back to the 16th century. There is a fine selection of restaurants all within a few minutes walk of Chimneys, including 4 pubs and 6 restaurants as well as 3 take-aways. Whether you are looking for a relaxing break in this beautiful part of England or simply needing to be near Stansted Airport, we are sure you will enjoy your stay. Unfortunately the hotel has no lift.

Pheasant Lodge and Pheasant Suite - With a beautiful, peaceful countryside location, in the grounds of a non-working farm, this beautiful lodge and suite offer luxurious accommodation, free Wi-Fi and superb breakfasts. The Pheasant Lodge and Pheasant Suite are situated in the grounds of Balls Farm, a 17th-century farmhouse surrounded by fields and wildlife. Offering complete privacy and total independence, the lodge and the suite are both separate from the farm's main building and both have their own entrance and private parking. Each has their own stylish and luxurious bathroom with modern facilities. Both the lodge and the suite also feature flat-screen TVs with DVD players. The full English breakfast features fresh local produce wherever possible, including 19 different types of sausage. Smoked salmon, posh porridge and luxury muesli are also available. Beth Chatto Gardens and the heart of the village of Elmstead Market are less than 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away.

Avalon - Minutes from London Stansted Airport, Avalon offers comfortable accommodation, free Wi-Fi, competitive prices and transfers to the airport and Elsenham Rail Station. Avalon provides free transfers to the airport between 04:00 and 11:00. Transfers from the airport are available from 16:00 until 22:00 (additional cost). Transfers to and from Elsenham station are free. Located in the lovely village of Elsenham, Avalon is about 2 miles (3.2 km) due north of the airport. Avalon has some rooms with en suite bathrooms, but rooms without en suite bathrooms are also available. A laundry facility is on-site. A self-service continental-style breakfast is included. Takeaway breakfasts are available if you need to leave early.

Homelye Farm - Homelye Farm is 15 minutes from Stansted Airport, Leez Priory and Maidens Barn. All the cosy guest rooms are on the ground floor, in converted farm stables. Homelye Farm is built around 2 courtyards and vehicles can be safely parked outside your room. It provides a peaceful, comfortable stay in a relaxed, friendly and safe atmosphere. The individually styled rooms have spacious en suite facilities, digital LCD TVs. The rural accommodation is also well-located for the M11 and Braintree.

The Swan Hotel - After a ?300,000 refurbishment, this traditional old coaching inn has a new look and new facilities, including free Wi-Fi, free parking, a new bar, renovated rooms and a brand new restaurant. With a real open fireplace at its heart, the Swan Hotel's large bar offers fine wines and an excellent selection of beers and traditional real ales. The interesting and varied menu features traditional home-cooked English food, combined with a wider range of meals, with something to suit everyone. The specials board changes on a regular basis. All of the hotel's 21 comfortable en suite rooms are well furnished. Dating back to before the Doomsday Book, Thaxted itself is a small, charming town with a rich history. This can be explored by visiting the town's impressive 13th century church, the 15th century guildhall and John Webb's windmill, which houses a museum of rural life. Stansted Airport is only a 15-minute drive away.