Harwood Guest House - A short walk from shops, pubs and restaurants, we guarantee a warm, friendly welcome, a comfortable and relaxing night's sleep and a delicious home-cooked breakfast in the morning. For guests who are flying from Stansted and wish to use our airport parking and transfer service, please call us for a quote. Our non-smoking accommodation features Freeview TV, free wireless internet access, a guest conservatory and a license to serve alcohol. All bedrooms are en suite and children are welcome.

Pier View - In central Southend, with superb views of its pier and estuary, this 4-star (Silver Award), boutique, family-run Guest Accommodation is in a conservation area, next to the high street and a very short stroll from the beach. Within a charming Grade II Listed building, Pier View opened in March 2008 after an 8-month restoration of its original architecture. Pier View now offers Wi-Fi and LCD TVs in all bedrooms, with traditional Georgian fireplaces and beautiful ceiling cornices. In a central Southend location, Pier View is 5 minutes' walk from the Central Train Station (direct links to London) and the Central Bus Station, 10 minutes from Victoria Train Station. The A127 and M25 are also easily accessible.

The Cottage Guest House - The Cottage Guest house is a 17th-century building in a quiet village 4 miles (6.4 km) from Stansted Airport, close to the M11 and 2 miles (3.2 km) from Bishop Stortford. The Grade II listed building has free Wi-Fi internet and reception rooms with a log-burning stove. Off-site parking is available. An award-winning pub is a 10-minute walk away from Cottage Guest House, while Cambridge and London are about 25 miles (40.2 km) away.

Greenways Lodge, Stansted Airport. - Set in a forest village nature reserve, Greenways Lodge offers good value accommodation, just 4.8 km from Stansted Airport. Greenways Lodge provide a free morning transfer to Stansted Airport. There are many beautiful forest and lake walks in the National Trust nature reserve area of Hatfield Forest Country Park, bordering Stansted Airport. All rooms are comfortably furnished, with en suite facilities and a TV. There is Wi-Fi access in all rooms. A lobby computer and printer are also available. The Lodge is close to a great country pub, serving evening meals and snacks. Free land-line phone calls are also offered to most countries, including the EU nations, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. London is just 45 minutes away by express train and Cambridge is a 20-minute train journey away.

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.

Homesdale - With heated pool and secluded garden, this friendly, modern and well-run B&B is on a bus route to Stansted Airport, Bishop's Stortford town centre and the railway station. Homesdale is ideal for guests wishing to make day trips to either London (south) or Cambridge (north). Both cities are 35 minutes by fast train from Bishop's Stortford. All rooms are en suite, non smoking and have free Wi-Fi, Sky TV and tea/coffee. Continental breakfast is included; full English breakfast and evening meals are available on request. The village has a fine pub, restaurant and post office, all within walking distance. Late check-in and safe off-road parking available.

Bonningtons Bed and Breakfast - This Grade 2 Listed building is set amid landscaped gardens, and is just 3 miles (4.8 km) from London Stansted Airport. Next to a country inn serving lunchtime and evening meals, this accommodation is convenient, comfortable and cosy. Free drink at local pub when ordering any main course meal. All rooms are located in our listed, converted barn, and are fully en suite; each room also has its own private entrance. Free station/airport transfers are available from 07:00 until 11:00, and from 16:00 until 21:00. Long-term parking is also available. Continental breakfast is available at any time in our self service breakfast area. This is especially convenient for those guests that have early morning flights. A late check-in (after 23:00) can be offered (by prior arrangement).

Stansted Airport Lodge - This modern and comfortable lodge is less than 5 minutes from the Stansted Airport terminal and offers 'park and fly' deals. Stansted Airport Lodge offers Wi-Fi access is in its public areas. Transfers from the airport (additional cost) are available from the short-stay orange car park. Transfers from the lodge to the airport run every 30 minutes from 03:30.

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.

South Lodge Hotel - The South Lodge Hotel is an attractive Victorian town house and has recently been carefully refurbished and modernized whilst retaining a warm, homely atmosphere. The hotel is a short walk from Chelmsford town center and the county cricket ground and is conveniently located near the A12 and M25 motorway. South Bar & Restaurant is an a la carte restaurant that offers contemporary French inspired cuisine in a relaxing environment. The restaurant, bar area and functions rooms have all been refurbished and modernized but still provide a comforting homely atmosphere.