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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 location was so pretty, easy to find. We arrived later than planned & Mark on reception was wonderful in getting us sorted. Spotless comfy bedroom & fab en-suite. Great breakfast.

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9
Superb
1,249 reviews
Price from
US$159
per night

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. The best inn I have ever stayed inn! It's a 1500s building and it is gorgeous and fascinating inside. So much to look at, lovingly and tastefully restored and preserved. See pics. Fantastic staff. I didn't use the pub / restaurant but it looked superb. I did have breakfast which was 10 out of 10, see pic. The location is in the heart of the historic old town, all the streets are narrow and quaint, I managed to find parking up the street, but the whole area wasn't designed for motor cars. Be aware that the many steep stairs are not suitable if you have mobility issues or heavy suitcases, so if that's you call them to discuss your options. See the pic of the paper they gave me to help me navigate the labyrinth! Overall the best historic property I have ever stayed in, and I have travelled a lot. Don't miss staying here!

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9
Superb
585 reviews
Price from
US$115
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. Very accomodating room, squeaky clean, good food in the pub. They even reserved a table for us, which they normally don't do.

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9.1
Superb
558 reviews
Price from
US$127
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. The staff is simply GREAT and lovely. I had diner there, it was very convenient and very good. My room was big, clean, the bed so confortable that I slept all through the night. The ambiance was cool, really all of my stay was a delight.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,136 reviews
Price from
US$89
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. the room was clean and comfy, the location is absolutely perfect

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8.2
Very good
1,627 reviews
Price from
US$103
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 liked everything, from the staff, the room, the breakfast, everything

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8.2
Very good
1,090 reviews
Price from
US$86
per night

The Fox Inn

Matching

The Fox Inn has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Matching. Located around 26 km from Chelmsford Train Station, the inn with free WiFi is also 30 km away from Hylands Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 21 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station. Excellent staff / great rooms and service - lovely outdoor area and full of character inside the pub

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8.7
Fabulous
312 reviews
Price from
US$102
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, although as we were on the top floor, it did get quite warm overnight and the fan provided didn’t quite cool the room down. Nevertheless, this summer (Autumn, as it’s now mid Sep) has been an Indian one at that with days exceeding 30+ deg.

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8.8
Fabulous
450 reviews
Price from
US$115
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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8.9
Fabulous
372 reviews
Price from
US$126
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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8.5
Very good
216 reviews
Price from
US$92
per night

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