Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre Bed and Breakfast, Cheap Hotel and Guest House Accommodation

Set in 320-acres of countryside, Five Lakes Resort offers scenic views, an indoor pool and spa, and two 18-hole golf courses. Guests can enjoy dining in the award-winning restaurant. The large rooms at Five Lakes Resort feature bathrooms with baths, showers and luxury toiletries. Rooms also feature flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee making facilities and some have garden or golf course views. Brasserie1, Bar Lacu, and The Grill Room offer a range of dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The health club includes a sauna, steam room, spa bath, and a well-equipped gym. There are also various treatments available at the spa. The hotel is 10 miles from Colchester. London and Stansted Airport are one hour drive away. Free parking is available at the hotel.

Just a 10-minute drive from Colchester’s historic city centre, the Best Western Marks Tey Hotel offers free WiFi access and free private parking. Guests have free access to the leisure club and there is also an on-site restaurant. The Lifestyle Health & Leisure Club is complimentary to residents during their stay and facilities include a 15-metre indoor swimming pool, and steam and sauna rooms, fully air-conditioned gymnasium and 2 outdoor tennis courts. The elegant lounge and cocktail bar provides the perfect meeting place and somewhere to relax before dining in the splendid Brasserie Restaurant, which offers a selection of international cuisine, complemented by carefully selected wines from around the world. Colchester Zoo is within a 10-minute drive of the hotel and the Tiptree Jam Factory can be reached after 20 minutes’ drive. Scenic walks can be enjoyed in Constable Country, also just a 20-minute drive away. Flatford Mill is a 30-minute car journey away.

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 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 an HD flat-screen TV and in-house movies, with Wi-Fi internet available at an extra charge. 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.

Luxury Bed and Breakfast. Stunning period Tudor house in the centre of historic Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town. Two comfortable rooms both with large designer bathrooms.

Colchester Boutique Hotel features a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Colchester. The property is located 2.2 km from Colchester Castle, 6 km from Colchester Zoo and 21 km from Flatford. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk as well as free WiFi. Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available daily at the hotel. Colchester Institute is 700 metres from Colchester Boutique Hotel, while Weston Homes Community Stadium is 5 km away. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 38 km from the accommodation.

Located in the town centre of Colchester, the Grade I-listed Brook Red Lion Hotel is 1.5 miles from the Merville Barracks and 2 miles from the University of Essex. Colchester Business Park is a 12-minute drive from the property while the English Language Study Centre is just a 15-minute walk away. The Red Lion is ideal for Colchester Hospital, Colchester Castle, town centre shopping and Colchester Zoo. All 24 bedrooms, with original Tudor features, have a flat-screen multi-channel TV, complementary tea and coffee and a work desk, alongside a private bathroom. Dating back to 1465, the Parliament Restaurant has a large choice of dishes, all freshly prepared by a team of chefs. There is a 24-hour front desk, residents bar, free WiFi and discounted car parking. Colchester town train station is a 2-minute walk away and it offers direct routes to London Liverpool Street. The property is 32 miles from Stansted Airport.

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. All Classic rooms have free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. The Globe Hotel also offers free private parking. Guests can also use the property's complimentary electric car charging point. This family-run hotel has bus connections to the University of Essex, Colchester Zoo and other surrounding areas of Colchester. The mainline station is in walking distance which has connections to London Liverpool Street every 20 minutes. A 55-minute train journey can bring you to London. Full English and continental breakfasts are served every morning. The bar is opened from noon until late. Colchester’s main shopping streets and Castle park are around 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel. Local attractions include Castle Park, Colchester United Football Club, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester Arts Centre and Mercury Theatre.

Star Anglia Hotel is less than 10 minutes' walk from Colchester Train Station and town centre and offers variety of bright rooms which have free WiFi and a private bathroom. The hotel also boasts an open terrace on the first floor and free private parking. Guests can enjoy the property's complimentary electric car charging point. All modern rooms include a flat-screen TV, colourful fabrics and tea and coffee making facilities. The property has local bus connections to the University of Essex, Colchester Zoo and other surrounding areas of Colchester. Guests can reach the University of Essex and Colchester Zoo in 30 minutes or less by bus from the property. Colchester United Football Club is 2 miles away. Hollytrees Museum is 0.8 miles away, whilst Colchester Arts Centre is 0.6 miles away. Colchester's main shopping streets and the castle park are around 10 minutes' walk from the hotel. Central London can be reached in just over an hour by train, while other nearby options include Ipswich (18 miles), Frinton-on-Sea (16 miles), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles) and Mersea Island (7.7 miles away). Full English and continental breakfasts are served every morning. The bar is open from noon until late.

Situated within a 14th-century coaching inn, the award-winning Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel is located just a 15 minutes’ walk from the centre of historic Colchester. The Rose and Crown offers guests both modern and oak-beamed rooms, which all include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels, tea and coffee-making facilities, and en suite bathrooms. Food and drink at the Rose and Crown is provided at both the formal hotel restaurant and the Tudor Bar and Brasserie with its real log fires. All food is home-produced and made using seasonal ingredients.

Set in the historic grounds of Wivenhoe Park, this 18th-century house is next to the University of Essex campus. It offers a unique brasserie restaurant, luxurious accommodation, free WiFi and free parking on site. The guest rooms overlook the manicured gardens and beautiful Essex parkland. Most rooms feature HD TV with Sky channels, designer toiletries, and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can dine at the brasserie restaurant in the garden wing, which offers regionally sourced produce to bring a taste of France to this corner of the county. The small quayside town of Wivenhoe is less than a 5-minute drive or a half-an-hour walk from the hotel. The city centre of Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain, is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the building. The surrounding Essex countryside is home to numerous rivers, walks, and charming sights.

Surrounded by the countryside, 1 and half mile from Coggeshall and 15 minutes’ drive from the historic Colchester town centre, The Kings Arms is a family-run pub offering rooms with free WiFi and free parking. Each room at The The Kings Arms feature free WiFi, flat-screen TV, free toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities and a fan. All of the rooms are en-suite. A hearty breakfast is served daily and includes a choice of Full English, cereals, toast, fruit juices and hot drinks. A large garden with an outdoor seating area offers a place to relax and enjoy an alfresco meal. The The Kings Arms menu includes traditional dishes with all ingredients like fruit, vegetables and meat, being locally sourced. Conveniently located, the The Kings Arms is 8 miles from Braintree and a 30-minute drive from Stansted Airport. Colchester Zoo is only 6 miles away and the beautiful Audley End House with its picturesque landscaped gardens is only 30 miles from the property.

Old Whaleys Farm is a beautiful, tranquil, listed house set within a large garden. This friendly family-run B&ampampB is situated near to the historic town of Colchester and within easy reach of the scenic Dedham Vale and Constable Country.

This property is located a 10 minute drive from Colchester centre, next to the A12 motorway. There is an on-site restaurant and free parking. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property. Each bedroom at the Dragonfly Hotel Colchester has an en suite bathroom. All rooms feature a 43-inch wall-mounted Phillips flat-screen TV with Freeview, Hypnos beds, USB charging ports, desks and arm chairs. Tea and coffee making facilities are offered, as well as a refreshment tray with purchasable snacks and drinks. There is a cosy bar and lounge area with ample seating, and a restaurant serving an all-day dining menu. The Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is a 20-minute drive from the coast at Clacton-on-Sea. Colchester Zoo is a 15-minute drive away, and both Harwich and Ipswich are 25 minutes away by car.

Set in a 16th-century coaching inn, The Bull at Great Totham Limited offers fine dining, pretty gardens and luxury rooms with free Wi-Fi. The inn is surrounded by Essex countryside, just 10 minutes’ drive from Maldon. The elegant 4-star bedrooms are individually decorated, and have luxurious bedding and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, work desk, and a modern bathroom with free toiletries. The stylish and award-winning Willow Room Restaurant offers a seasonal menu, featuring fresh local produce. The Bull pub serves a range of real ales, fine wines and traditional cooked breakfasts. With free on-site parking,The Bull at Great Totham is situated between Chelmsford and Colchester. Witham Railway Station is a 10-minute drive away, offering direct trains to central London.

With great leisure facilities, food and views, Essex Golf and Country Club Hotel is on the outskirts of Colchester and is a 30-minute drive from Stansted Airport. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. 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 9-hole, 12-bay floodlit driving range and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and club. 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.

Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant, a bar and free private parking. Each en suite room at Colchester Holiday Inn Express features free WiFi, tea/coffee making facilities, powerful showers and work desks. Holiday Inn Express Colchester provides a continental breakfast each morning. Guests can also make use of the ironing room, available in the lounge area. The Holiday Inn is just a 14-minute drive from the award-winning Colchester Zoo, which is rated one of the finest zoos in Europe. Guests can enjoy over 260 species of animals and reptiles, along with 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes. The nearest airport is Stansted Airport, 61 km from the hotel.

The Swan Hotel Bar and Grill in Maldon provides adults-only accommodation with a restaurant, a bar and a terrace. This property features both free WiFi and private parking free of charge. The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the hotel rooms come with a private bathroom with free toiletries. Southend-on-Sea is 37 km from The Swan Hotel Bar and Grill, while Colchester is 35 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.

Located in Braintree, 6 km from Freeport Braintree, The Onley has a number of amenities including a restaurant, a bar, a garden and free WiFi. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. At The Onley each room is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a terrace. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 37 km from The Onley.

An historic privately owned village Inn, The Crown has a reputation for making everyone feel welcome - without pretension - simply a passion for good service, food, wine and real ale. Individually decorated, comfortable rooms overlook the countryside.

The Bull has been a coaching inn in the Essex village of Halstead for 500 years. This traditional pub offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, a lively bar and home-cooked food. The comfortable rooms at The Bull Hotel are decorated in light colours and feature TVs, hairdryers and tea/coffee-making facilities. Rooms include bathrooms with showers. Originally built in 1398, the hotel retains many period features including beautiful exposed wooden beams. The restaurant serves traditional English food and hearty English breakfasts each morning. The vibrant bar has regular live music and karaoke at the weekends, and shows all major sporting events on large plasma-screen TVs. Please note that bedrooms are affected by noise at weekends. The Bull is a 25-minute drive from Stansted Airport. Free parking is available at The Bull.

In the picturesque Essex market town of Halstead, The Dog Inn is a traditional English pub offering free Wi-Fi and free parking. Guests can walk a few hundred yards to enjoy the high street's bars and restaurants. With an open fire and an secluded beer garden, The Dog Inn serves a large selection of real ales. Each en suite room at The Dog Inn has a TV and tea/coffee facilities. Every morning, guests will enjoy a hearty cooked breakfast.

The Dorrington Hotel and Bar is situated just a 3-minute walk from Halstead town centre. Braintree Freeport Shopping Centre is just 7.5 miles away. Free Wifi is available throughout, and limited free parking is available onsite. Each room is en-suite with a bath or walk-in shower and offers tea and coffee making facilities and a TV. Some rooms feature HD TVs. In the morning you can enjoy a cooked breakfast, which is served from 07:30 onward, Monday to Friday and from 09:00 onward on Saturday and Sundays. Stansted Airport is 23 miles away. Gosfield Lake Golf Club and the Essex Valley Golf and Country Club can be reached within 3.5 miles. Sudbury is 10 miles from The Dorrington.

Situated in Clacton-on-Sea, Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns has a restaurant, bar, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns can enjoy a continental breakfast at an additional fee. Ipswich is 44 km from the accommodation, while Colchester is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 77 km from Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns.

This 16th-century inn in Braintree town centre is 25 minutes from Stansted Airport. It offers free Wi-Fi, a free private car park and 2 characterful bars with log fires. All bedrooms have free Wi-Fi access, a TV, tea/coffee facilities and their own bathroom. White Hart Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Braintree Train Station. Colchester and Chelmsford are both about 30 minutes' drive away. The historical White Hart serves traditional food until 22:00 every night. There is outdoor seating, and a conservatory-style dining room. The pretty villages of Thaxted, Finchingfield, Coggeshall and Castle Hedingham are between 15 and 30 minutes' drive away.

Our rates are per person per night no matter which room. Within walking distance of town centre, rail station, beach and pier, Olderfleet is an extremely comfortable modernised Victorian featuring many original features. Booking in and out is flexible.

Situated in Clacton-on-Sea, OYO Pier Hotel offers beachfront accommodation 100 metres from Clackton Beach and features various facilities, such as a bar, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. The rooms in OYO Pier Hotel are fitted with a TV and a hairdryer. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 40 km from the accommodation.

In the heart of Clacton-on-Sea’s vibrant seafront, just a 5-minute stroll from the pier, the Esplanade Hotel provides modern and spacious accommodation. The hotel boasts free WiFi in public areas and some rooms. Each room is decorated in a fresh, contemporary style, and many feature stunning sea views. All rooms come with an LCD TV and tea/coffee-making facilities. Guests can enjoy British food, such as fish and chips at the property's restaurant, Johnny Mac's. Clacton’s sandy beach is less than a minute’s walk away, and the famous pier offers a variety of amusements. Shops, bars and restaurants are all within a 5-minute walk. Clacton-on-Sea Railway Station is under a 10-minute walk away.

This adults-only, luxury hotel is set within 130 acres of beautiful grounds and listed gardens, with 35 treatment rooms and an 18.5 metre swimming pool. A Mediterranean inspired menu is served in the restaurant and a shuttle service is available at an additional fee from Thorpe-le-Soken Rail Station. Wellington boots are available upon request, and the pretty seaside town of Frinton-on-Sea is within 4 miles of Lifehouse Spa & Hotel Resort. Free private parking is available on site. Overlooking the gardens or gravel garden, each room has free Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen TV and free mineral water. Rooms at Lifehouse also feature a luxurious bathroom with designer toiletries, fluffy robes and slippers. Guests can also make use of the sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pool and salt inhalation room. A range of treatments are available at the beauty salon and pre-booking is recommended. The Lifehouse Bar offers speciality coffees.

Situated in Burnham on Crouch, Ye Olde White Harte Hotel has a restaurant, bar and free WiFi. Boasting luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. Guests at Ye Olde White Harte Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Burnham on Crouch, like cycling and fishing. Guests at the accommodation can access a business centre and meeting rooms. Southend-on-Sea is 41 km from Ye Olde White Harte Hotel, while Chelmsford is 38 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 10 km from the hotel.

We are ideally placed for visiting Maldon, Burnham on Crouch, the RHS Gardens at Hyde Hall,<br> Battlesbridge Antiques Centre,as well the newly ed Stow Maries First World War Airfield Museum