County Hotel - This newly refurbished, large town centre hotel is located just a few minutes' walk from the train station, and close to Chelmsford town centre. Reach central London via a direct, 35 minute train route. Chelmsford Museum, Essex County Cricket Club, Riverside Ice and Leisure and Chelmsford Cathedral, amongst other attractions, are all within walking distance of the hotel. The County Hotel prides itself on its superb service, making it an excellent place to stay if you are visiting Chelmsford or its surrounding areas. The 51 spacious and contemporary rooms are bright and stylish, and feature flat screen TVs, free wireless internet access and satellite TV. The acclaimed County Kitchen Restaurant offers a comfortable, informal yet stylish dining experience and is the perfect place to enjoy classic British food in a modern style.

Great Hallingbury Manor Hotel - The 4-star Great Hallingbury Manor Hotel is a newly renovated mock-Tudor mansion. It is 2 miles (3.2 km) from Stansted Airport and has scenic lake and countryside views. The hotel boasts 31 larger than average bedrooms, all with a spacious walk-in wet room, a flat screen TV, tea/coffee, desk and free high-speed internet. Antons Lakeside Restaurant is overseen by renowned chef patron, Anton Edelmann, and has recently been awarded 2 AA Rosettes.The restaurant offers a diverse fusion of classic and modern dishes from around the world. Great Hallingbury Manor aims to reduce its carbon footprint, and has recently been awarded the Environmental Best Practice Award by the HBAA.

The Oasis Hotel - With free airport parking for 7 days, the hotel is 350 metres from Harlow Mill Railway Station and less than 10 miles (16 km) from both London Stansted Airport and the junction of the M25 and M11. The Oasis Hotel makes a convenient base for those flying via Stansted Airport. The rooms are of a high standard and airport transfers are available. Harlow Mill Railway Station offers regular services to and from Stansted Airport, London Liverpool Street, Cambridge and Stratford (London). The number 510 bus runs every 20 minutes, 24 hours a day, between the hotel and the airport. The hotel also has a good location from which to visit Lakeside and Bluewater shopping centres and all the attractions of central London are accessible via the M11 motorway or the train and Tube. The hotel also boasts 2 excellent restaurants, one offering Chinese food and one serving Indian cuisine.

Holiday Inn Brentwood - This contemporary hotel boasts well-equipped rooms, convenient amenities and modern business facilities; within easy reach of the Bluewater and Lakeside shopping complexes. When not unwinding in your air-conditioned, broadband enabled room; you can relax in the indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and saunal; or have a workout in the gym. You can even indulge yourself with a beauty treatment. The Trader's restaurant is on-site to cater for all tastes, offering dedicated 24 hour room service. The 4 multi-functional conference rooms can be reserved to provide a tailored solution to any group occasion.

The Hotel Continental - A small independent hotel overlooking the sea at Dovercourt Bay, minutes by car from Harwich International Port. A modern interior in a Victorian seaside property which is painted bright yellow on the outside, reminiscent of buttercups, sunflowers and oilseed rape. It is very informal, unpretentious and friendly. Open to residents and non-residents alike.

Premier Inn Braintree (Freeport Village) - With free parking and family-friendly rooms, this Premier Inn hotel has an on-site Village Inn pub-restaurant, serving traditional meals and a range of real ales and wines. All of the rooms at the Premier Inn Braintree (Freeport Village) have luxury power showers. Some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

Park Inn Harlow - The renovated Park Inn is a 10-minute drive from Stansted Airport. It has a leisure club with pool, a restaurant and bar, and is 3 miles (4.8 km) from Harlow Business Park. Park Inn Harlow is well-located for Lakeside, Water Gardens and Bluewater shopping centres. It is just off junction 7 of the M11 and minutes from the M25. London is 25 miles (40.2 km) away, and Cambridge is 35 miles (56 km) away. Modern guest rooms are designed for comfort and convenience. The RBG Restaurant & Bar Grill offers great service and something to suit everybody, from homemade burgers to the finest cuts of meat, freshly char grilled. Food is available 24 hours a day.

Park Inn Thurrock - Once a Georgian manor house, the Park Inn Thurrock is set in beautiful gardens. You will receive a warm welcome and excellent food and service. The Park Inn Thurrock has the refined Regency Restaurant and the more informal Champions Bar. Both Lakeside and Bluewater shopping centres are a short drive away. Central London is very accessible either by road or rail.

Premier Inn Harwich - Providing comfortable, good value accommodation, Premier Inn Harwich is situated close to Harwich Ferry Port and beaches, only 1 mile away from Harwich town centre and its many shops. Some of the comfortable rooms at Premier Inn can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children are also served a free full breakfast, when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast includes cooked items, vegetarian options and a wide continental selection. Premier Inn Harwich is next to the Mayflower Brewers Fayre restaurant, serving pub favourites in a welcoming environment. There is free parking and a 24-hour reception at this Premier Inn.

Roslin Beach Hotel - With some of the best views of the Thames Estuary in Southend-on-Sea, this newly refurbished hotel offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, delicious cuisine and light, attractive modern rooms. Situated in the beautiful, peaceful Thorpe Bay area, the Roslin Beach Hotel looks out over the charming beach, which has recently acquired the Quality Coast Award. Great for a quiet, relaxing break, Thorpe Bay is only 5 minutes' walk from the vibrant seaside resort of Southend-on-Sea, which boasts one of the best records for sunshine in the UK. The light, airy modern rooms have flat-screen digital TVs, telephones, hairdryers, tea/coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries. Some rooms have fabulous views of the Thames Estuary. The restaurant and the new conservatory have spectacular estuary views, as does the lounge bar, which is open 24 hours a day for guests. Tides Restaurant offers seafood specialities and classic British dishes made with fresh local produce and a contemporary twist.

Premier Inn Basildon South - With a convenient location, just off the A13 and only 5 minutes from Wat Tyler Country Park, this modern hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms, a Beefeater restaurant and free parking. The Premier Inn Basildon South is within easy reach of the M25 and Wat Tyler Country Park, which has a craft shop, an adventure playground, a motorboat museum and a miniature railway. Coalhouse Fort and the Eastgate and Lakeside shopping centres are nearby. The rooms have satellite TV and telephone/modem points and some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. An all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is available each morning and includes the expected cooked items such as scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. The Beefeater restaurant specialises in char-grilled steaks.

Premier Inn Chelmsford (Boreham) - Premier Inn Chelmsford (Boreham) is within easy reach of the A12, and is 3 miles from Chelmsford town centre and train station. This Premier Inn has everything you'd expect, including free parking, incredibly comfy beds in every room and a restaurant with a country-pub atmosphere. There is also a Touchbase business and meeting centre on site. Some rooms at Premier Inn can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes the expected cooked items and vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection.

Premier Inn Southend-On-Sea West - Providing comfortable, good value accommodation, Premier Inn Southend-on-Sea West has excellent access to local bus links and is less than a mile to Southend Airport. Some of the comfortable rooms at Premier Inn can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children are also served a free full breakfast, when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast includes cooked items, vegetarian options and a wide continental selection. Premier Inn Southend-on-Sea West is next to the Strawberry Fields Table Table restaurant, serving a varied menu in a welcoming environment. There is free on-site parking and a 24-hour reception at this Premier Inn.

Prested Hall - With contemporary style and comfort within an historic listed country house, this privately owned hotel sits discreetly amid 75 acres of Essex parkland, within 30 minutes of Stansted Airport. Partially surrounded by a moat, Prested Hall offers 15th and 18th century interiors, stunning Art Nouveau decor and elegant 1930s extensions. With 10 attractive en suite rooms and an additional 6 one and two-bedroom serviced apartments, an adjacent health club and established events facilities, the owners of Prested Hall have attempted to create a place of quality, where comfort, style and relaxation exist without cold formality. Hotel guests will find helpful staff and attention to detail, with fresh flowers throughout the house, along with books to browse through, DVDs to borrow, real coffee in the rooms, breakfast house specials and, always, the pleasure of being away from city stress amid beautiful surroundings. Situated just off the A12, a 5-minute drive from Kelvedon Station.

Ramada Colchester - The Ramada Colchester is a fine base for exploring Constable Country and the East Anglian coastline. The hotel is convenient for all major routes from London and Harwich and is close to the principal business parks. The Ramada Colchester (formerly Butterfly) is superbly located for business and leisure travel. The hotel has 50 rooms, including 4 suites. All rooms have en suite facilities, upgraded security, trouser press, hairdryer and interactive multi-channel TV & Radio systems. Wi-Fi access is available in bedrooms and public areas. Sky Sports is also available in the bar.

The Westcliff Hotel - The Westcliff Hotel is a splendid Victorian hotel, close to the seafront with spectacular views over the Thames Estuary and easy access from the A13 and A127. The hotel is famous for weddings and conferences with a fine range of function rooms and fully licensed for wedding ceremonies. A renowned conservatory restaurant is complemented by free on-street parking.

Best Western Marks Tey Hotel - This modern hotel and leisure club, located to the south of Colchester, is the premier hotel in north Essex. The hotel features 110 bedrooms which have been carefully designed with your personal comfort in mind. The beautiful scenes of Constable country, including Flatford Mill and Dedham, are a short distance and numerous other attractions include Colchester Castle, art galleries, stately homes, gardens and a number of English vineyards open to the public. The elegant lounge and cocktail bar provides the perfect meeting place and somewhere to relax before dining in the splendid Roman Room Restaurant, which offers a selection of international cuisine, complemented by carefully selected wines from around the world and served by friendly and professional staff. The Lifestyle Health & Leisure Club is complimentary to residents during their stay and facilities include a 15-metre indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam and sauna rooms, fully air-conditioned gymnasium and 2 outdoor tennis courts. Beauty treatments are available by appointment and for an additional charge. Unfortunately the hotel does not have a lift.

Best Western Stansted Manor Hotel - Located just 3 miles (5 km) from Stansted Airport and one mile (1.6 km) from junction 8 of the M11, this hotel offers a surprisingly peaceful setting in 8 acres of woodland. Despite its convenient location close to a major airport and motorway, the Best Western Stansted Manor Hotel has a quiet woodland setting, away from the airport flight path. Start your trip with The Best Western Stansted Manor Hotel's 'stay, park and fly' package. Enjoy a peaceful night's rest before your flight before using the 'meet and greet' service at the airport terminal front door. Your car is then valet parked by friendly uniformed drivers (1.5 miles / 2.4 km from the terminal) and is returned to the airport on your return. No need to use a transfer bus, or struggle with heavy bags.

Premier Inn Chelmsford Springfield - Complete with a restaurant and free parking, Premier Inn Chelmsford Springfield is located at services by the intersection of the A12 (Chelmsford Bypass) and A138 to Stansted. The comfortable Premier Inn is northeast of Chelmsford town centre and has good access to fast roads towards Colchester, Braintree, Romford, Southend and Lakeside Shopping Centre. Some rooms at Premier Inn can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

Orsett Hall - In 12 acres of gardens, surrounded by beautiful countryside, this luxurious 4-star hotel offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and great relaxation facilities, including a spa, a gym and an on-site hair salon. Close to the A13 and within easy reach of the M25, Orsett Hall has a convenient yet peaceful location, surrounded by wonderful Essex countryside. With all the advantages and facilities of a new, purpose-built hotel, Orsett Hall boasts luxurious accommodation in individually designed rooms. All rooms have views out over the grounds and each room is beautifully appointed with its own unique charm. Every room is well equipped with modern comforts, including king-size beds, flat-screen TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. The Sitting Room is the on-site hairdressing salon and the hotel also has a fully equipped gym and a spa, offering a range of relaxing and therapeutic treatments. There is free car parking for 200 cars.

Premier Inn Colchester North - Just off junction 29 of the A12 and less than 3 miles (5 km) from the very heart of Colchester's town centre, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms and free parking. The Premier Inn Colchester North/A12 has a convenient location for both business and leisure guests, close to Severalls Business Park. Local attractions include Colchester Zoo and Colchester Castle. Colchester Railway Station is just 2.2 miles (3.5 km) away. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. An all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast is available each morning and includes the expected cooked items such as scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. The on-site Table Table restaurant offers a fresh new twist on eating out.

Globe Hotel - This historic Grade II listed building dating back to 1700 is a 10 minute walk from the town centre and train station, and offers renovated, comfortable interiors. Restored to a high standard, The Globe Hotel has excellent bus connections to the University of Essex and other surrounding areas of Colchester. The mainline station is in walking distance which has very good connections to London Liverpool Street every 20 minutes. A 55 minute train journey can bring you to London. As a small family-run establishment, high standards are maintained throughout, to ensure customers are happy during their stay.

The Bell Hotel Epping - London - Easily accessible from the M11 and M25, the hotel offers free parking and is just a short distance from Epping Forest and London; it is also convenient for Stansted Airport. Quality Hotel Epping, London (Bell Hotel) is conveniently located near to Epping Town tube station where there are Central Line connections to central London, while the towns of Harlow and Chelmsford are a short drive away. The hotel is an ideal place to stay; it places you in a different setting compared to the hustle and bustle of central London, and yet is accessible when you wish to spend a day or 2 in the capital. The main building of the hotel reflects its origins as a 16th century inn, while the bedrooms are situated in a purpose built modern block. Public areas include a popular bar and the Turpins restaurant, which offers a range of modern dishes.

Little Hallingbury Mill - In a tranquil setting beside the River Stort, this picturesque converted flour mill and attractive mill owner's cottage now house en suite accommodation and a licensed bar and restaurant. In a quiet, peaceful location, Little Hallingbury Mill offers easy access to Cambridge, London and Stansted Airport. The mill is close to the M11 motorway and the London Liverpool Street to Cambridge train route. Audley End House, Stansted Mountfichet Castle and the Imperial War Museum at Duxford are not far away. Staff can help organise golf, horse riding, go carting, horse and greyhound racing, microlight flying and coarse fishing. The restaurant offers freshly prepared English food in generous portions at affordable prices. Dishes are made with fresh ingredients sourced from local suppliers wherever possible. The bar offers a good selection of wines and an extensive range of British fine ales from a number of the UK's best microbreweries.

Premier Inn Thurrock East - Superbly located, Premier Inn Thurrock East provides an ideal base, close to Lakeside Shopping Centre and numerous shops, cinemas and restaurants. There are excellent rail and bus links nearby. Some of the comfortable rooms at Premier Inn can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children are also served a free full breakfast, when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast includes cooked items, vegetarian options and a wide continental selection. Premier Inn Thurrock East is next to the Chafford Hundred Brewers Fayre restaurant, serving good cuisine in a welcoming setting. There is free parking and a 24-hour reception at this Premier Inn.

The Crown - Boasting wonderful views across the Stour and Box river valleys, this privately owned inn is set on a hill in the picturesque village of Stoke-by-Nayland, on the Essex and Suffolk border. With a passion for good service, food, wine and real ale, The Crown offers a 2 AA Rosette award-winning restaurant. Using local produce, the kitchen prepares home-made food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 15 Minutes from Colchester and Ipswich, during your stay at The Crown you can explore the wonderful surroundings, including the historic villages of Dedham, Lavenham, Kersey, Clare and Long Melford. The countryside is also ideal for walking and cycling.

Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea - In a countryside location with on-site lakes, this Premier Inn is a short drive from Clacton-on-Sea. Enjoy free parking, family-friendly en suite rooms and a Table Table restaurant. The Premier Inn Clacton-on-Sea hotel is within easy reach of the A12, with 4 different beaches within 8 miles (13 km). Weeley Train Station is a 20-minute walk away and has links to Clacton. Some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

The Tower Hotel - Built in 1885, in the Italian style, as a private residence, the main feature of this imposing building is the attractive tower at its northeast corner. It has a wealth of ornamental ceilings, cornices, beautiful architraves and is crowned by an impressive balustrade. It is not surprising to find this is a classified Grade Two-Listed Building. Set in its own pleasant leafy grounds, it retains an air of bygone elegance. However, in line with its admirable adaptation to its new life as a hotel, it has wide, easy access to the main road at either end of its sweeping drive.

Esplanade Hotel - A warm welcome is assured at this hotel in Clacton-on-Sea, ideal for spring and autumn breaks. The picturesque countryside is dotted with charming towns and villages. The Esplanade Hotel is ideally situated on the seafront. It is south- facing and overlooks the sea. Attractive views may be enjoyed from the garden, public rooms and many of the bedrooms. The hotel is ideally situated for visiting Constable country and historic Colchester. The bar, Restaurant and lounge are easily accessible and the rooms are with limited disable access. The location is quiet yet very convenient, a short easy walk to the pier, attractions and town centre. Clacton-on-Sea is located on the Essex sunshine coast. The gardens are superb and the pier offers free entry with many attractions.We have wireless internet as well as telephone network facilities or you may hire our laptop and work in the bar/lounge while you enjoy a drink. Please be aware that the hotel has no lift.

Premier Inn Basildon (Festival Park) - This Premier Inn hotel has free parking and family-friendly rooms, located within Festival Leisure Park, easily accessed off the A127 road. Beside a lake, the Premier Inn Basildon (Festival Park) has a pub-restaurant and is very close to a David Lloyd Fitness Centre. Some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.