The Green Man Hotel - Only 16 miles (26 km) from Stansted Airport and just minutes from the M11/M25, this 14th century former coaching inn now offers comfortable en suite accommodation in this quiet village. The Green Man Hotel has a quiet, peaceful location in the charming little village of Old Harlow. There are 55 well-appointed en suite rooms in the annex at the rear of the hotel. During your stay, you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the Green Man Pub and Restaurant, which offers fine food and drink. The traditional bar and restaurant still houses many original features. The exposed wooden beams are of such historic significance that the building has acquired listed-building status. On some dates, the restaurant can be closed due to private functions taking place. Free on-site parking is available for guests. If you are flying from Stansted Airport, the hotel can offer free parking for up to 2 weeks if you book to stay for at least 2 nights. Transfers are not included, but the hotel can help with information regarding reaching the airport.

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 Essex Golf and Country Club Hotel - With great leisure facilities, food and views, Essex Golf and Country Club Hotel is on the outskirts of Colchester, a 20-minute drive from Stansted Airport and links to London. All residents receive free use of the swimming pool, sauna, steam room, spa bath and gym. Reduced rates are also offered for tennis-court hire and golf. Additional facilities include a Techno gym, 9 tennis courts, a 9-hole golf course and a 12-bay, floodlit driving range. A free wireless internet hotspot is available throughout the hotel. Essex Golf & Country Club also has on-site beauty and hair salons. Many of the spacious en suite bedrooms have excellent views over the Championship golf course. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with Freeview and free toiletries.

Radisson SAS Hotel London Stansted Airport - This hotel is a 2-minute walk from the main Stansted Airport terminal via an undercover walkway. Choose from 3 unique room styles: vibrant 'Chili'; relaxing 'Ocean'; or contemporary 'Urban'. The extensive health club and luxury spa will help make your stay a relaxing one. Dine in one of 4 international restaurants, including Europe's first Wine Tower bar, home to a 13-metre wine tower. 'Wine Angels' fly up and down the tower to reach one of the 4,000 bottles of wine. Free high-speed internet connection is available throughout the hotel.

Campanile Hotel - Basildon - East of London - This friendly, family-style hotel & restaurant is situated near the city centre and industrial areas in Basildon. The Campanile Hotel in Basildon is the perfect choice for both leisure and business guests. All the rooms have a welcoming and charming atmosphere. In every one of them you will find a courtesy tray, television with Satellite channels, bathroom with a bath and a shower, work surface, alarm clock, telephone and a telephone connection for your modem.

Premier Inn Braintree (A120) - The Premier Inn Braintree hotel is well placed on the A120, with comfortable en suite rooms and the family-friendly Brewers Fayre restaurant. Some rooms at this 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.

Premier Inn Brentwood - Close to Brentwood Rail Station, the A12 and the M25, Premier Inn Brentwood is northeast of London and has free parking and an on-site Brewer's Fayre pub/restaurant. Brentwood Premier Inn has very comfy beds in every room. 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.

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 Romford Central - In the heart of the town centre, less than 750 metres from Romford Railway Station, the hotel offers great value, with free parking and spacious, comfortable and modern en suite rooms. The Premier Inn Romford Central is close to all of the town's shops and bars. Trains run regularly from Romford Station to London Liverpool Street. The A12 and M25 are also within easy reach. All of the rooms have satellite TV, hairdryers, tea/coffee making facilities and telephone/modem points. 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.

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.

The Oakland Hotel - This friendly hotel close to the River Crouch offers basic, good-value accommodation and serves traditional pub food. Jaydeez Bar is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and the friendly staff aim to make you feel welcome. There is live entertainment on some evenings. The Oakland Hotel has en suite rooms with free tea and coffee. Most rooms have recently been refurbished. The bridal suite has a four-poster bed and a spa bath. The hotel is in the centre of South Woodham Ferrers, near a new indoor swimming pool complex, a gym with squash courts, tennis courts, a sauna and massage facilities. Next door is a beauty salon.

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 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.

Palms Hotel - Palms Hotel is situated in Hornchurch, South West Essex on the A127, and is is just 2 miles from J.29 of the M25.We are sixteen miles from central London and offer ease of access, ample car parking and superb facilities.

Pontlands Park Hotel - Pontlands Park is located in countryside just 15 minutes' drive from the M25 and 30 minutes from Stansted Airport. Built in 1879 the hotel features Victorian architecture and relaxed splendour. The hotel is situated to the south of Chelmsford. Chelmsford train station is close by and trains can reach London Liverpool Street in 35 minutes. The family-run hotel provides homely comfort and exceptional service and has been sympathetically extended to offer 35 luxurious bedrooms. There is a fine restaurant and comprehensive conference facilities. You can also enjoy the facilities at the neighbouring spa. Pontlands is the perfect venue for weddings.

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.

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.

White Hart Hotel - This 16th-century coaching inn has traditional charm, modern comforts, a restaurant and 2 bars. It's well placed for Stansted Airport (20 minutes), Towerlands, Fennes, Leez Priory and Gosfield Hall. The White Hart Hotel serves a wide range of freshly prepared meals, with an extensive bar menu and a separate ? la carte menu also available. The excellent wine list offers a selection of wines from around the world to complement your meal. The 2 bars are rich in authentic original character with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, a good selection of real ales and traditional log fires. There are 31 comfortable and well-appointed en suite rooms. The White Hart Hotel is an ideal base for exploring Essex, being a short drive from Chelmsford, Colchester and the pretty villages of Thaxted, Finchingfield, Coggeshall and Castle Hedingham.

Hilton London Stansted Airport - Set within the perimeter of the Airport, the Hilton London Stansted Airport hotel is 8 minutes by shuttle bus from the terminal. Just 45 minutes by train from central London, the hotel boasts 16 meeting rooms for 2 - 250. Work out in the gym, swim in the pool and round off your day in Amy's restaurant.

Five Lakes Hotel, Golf, Country Club and Spa - Five Lakes Hotel, Golf, Country Club & Spa - a complete destination. Located within easy reach of Colchester & Chelmsford as well as London and major road networks. Nestled in 320 acres of beautiful Essex countryside and surrounded by two 18 hole golf courses, Five Lakes Resort offers the ultimate in four star luxury. Its innovative design and modern facade together with extensive leisure, health, beauty and sporting activities, truly launches Five Lakes Resort into the 21st Century. Every effort has been made to provide all of the facilities to enable you to take time out to recharge your batteries, rejuvenate body and mind, enjoy recreational sport or simply indulge the senses. Five Lakes is located within easy reach of the M25, A12 and M11 road networks. We are only 35 miles from London Stansted Airport.

Comfort Hotel Clacton-On-Sea - Comfort Hotel Clacton-on-Sea is located on the promenade opposite historic Clacton Pier. It is just minutes from Clacton Beach and has an ideal location for a relaxing British seaside break. Comfort Hotel Clacton offers a traditional approach to seaside accommodation but with a contemporary look and modern facilities. The bedrooms have a well-maintained decor and free wireless internet access. The relaxed Criterion restaurant serves traditional, hearty British cuisine, including roast lunches and classic fish and chips; ideal for meals with friends or family. There is an on-site bar with a full range of drinks.

George Hotel - A 500-year-old coaching house, steeped in history, located in the heart of Colchester, England's oldest recorded town. Please note the hotel does not have a lift or any rooms on the ground floor. Home to a distinctive, lively brasserie restaurant boasting good quality English and European dishes. Choose from a fine ? la carte menu or excellent value table d'h?te menu. The George also hosts a popular Lounge Bar area serving food and drink throughout the day in spacious surroundings, making it the ideal place to relax and take a break from the bustling town centre. We have forty-seven beautiful, individually decorated, spacious, bedrooms equipped to a high standard. The ideal base for business and leisure guests alike.

Holiday Inn Colchester - In a quiet village setting, just off the A12, outside the ancient Roman town of Colchester, this modern hotel offers great value with free parking, air-conditioned rooms and an indoor pool. Close to junction 26 of the A12, the Holiday Inn Colchester has a convenient location, only 3 miles (5 km) from the very heart of Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain. London Stansted Airport is only a 40-minute drive away. All of the air-conditioned rooms have satellite TVs, PlayStations and high-speed internet access is available at an additional cost. All rooms are located on the first floor of the hotel and are en suite with a shower over the bath. Children under 12 years of age stay and eat for free. The hotel's own on-site health club has an indoor pool, a gym, a sauna, a steam room and a spa. The hotel offers 24-hour room service. The restaurant and bar serves traditional British dishes and international cuisine.

Premier Inn Harlow - Close to the River Stort, less than 500 metres from Harlow Mill Rail Station, this Premier Inn hotel has good links to the M11, Cambridge and London. Expect free parking and family-friendly rooms. The Premier Inn Harlow is within walking distance of Harlow Mill Rail Station, where there are trains to central London (35-minute journey) and Cambridge (50-minute journey). Harlow town centre is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the hotel, which has an on-site Beefeater restaurant. 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.

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.

The Angel - Surrounded by tranquil, beautiful Suffolk countryside, this traditional 16th-century oak-beamed coaching house offers traditional charm, superb food, free Wi-Fi and free parking. The Angel Inn has a wealth of original charm and period character in every area, from the traditional warmth of the main bar to the bright and airy well room. The well room still houses the original 52-foot (16-metre) well and also boasts impressive vaulted ceilings. The stylish and recently refurbished accommodation offers great value for money and excellent modern comforts and facilities, including contemporary flat-screen TVs and wonderfully comfortable beds. Free Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. The Angel Inn is situated in the heart of the small village of Stoke-by-Nayland, close to the border with Essex and in the heart of Constable Country. The grand tower of the village's church appears in many of Constable's paintings. Free private parking for 15 cars is available on site. The inn enjoys a fantastic reputation for the quality of its food. Dishes are prepared using fresh, seasonal local produce and are freshly cooked to your requirements. The restaurant specialises in dishes from all over the commonwealth, made with an imaginative and unique twist.

Camelia Hotel - Located in a superb position on the seafront at Thorpe Bay and commanding unrivalled views of The Thames Estuary. A mile from Southend on Sea, close to both the rail station and the Airport. London is only a 45 minute drive away. The luxurious one hundred year old 3 star hotel has been completely renovated to ensure its reputation as Southend's finest hotel is maintained well into the new Millennium. We have been awarded a prestigious silver award by The English Tourist Board and have an aa 3 star rating in excess of over 70%. Our fully air-conditioned restaurant, which is open daily, offers an excellent variety of fine cuisine. We have a well stocked bar which boasts an extensive wine list. In the summer months you can enjoy a quiet drink on the patio taking in the wonderful sea views.

Ilfracombe House Hotel - Offering good value en suite rooms, this hotel with private car park is ideally situated adjacent to Southend seafront and the town centre. Popular with pilots and cabin crew from nearby Southend Airport, all the rooms at the Ilfracombe House Hotel have 19 Sky/TV channels and a DVD player, a power shower, free wireless broadband internet and a mini fridge. There is now a full Sky Bar package in the bar/lounge area. Guests can relax in the spacious and comfortable Chesterfield-style fireside lounge, study and luxury bar areas which are delicately lit throughout with crystal chandelier lighting. Hot and cold food is served daily between midday and 20:00 from the bar menu, or via room service. All rates include a full English cooked breakfast from the hotel's new hot buffet breakfast counter, available until 11:00 daily.

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 Colchester Central - Just 800 metres from Colchester Railway Station and the heart of the town centre, the hotel offers great value, with spacious, comfortable and modern en suite rooms and free parking. The Premier Inn Colchester Central has a good location, close to all that Colchester has to offer. There is a leisure centre and health spa nearby and Colchester Castle is less than 650 metres 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 Beefeater restaurant serves freshly cooked char-grilled food.