Boxted in Essex Bed and Breakfast, Cheap Hotel and Guest House Accommodation

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.

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.

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.

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 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. Rooms have an HD flat-screen TV, 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.

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.

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.

Mill House is a charming Grade II* 500-year-old medieval townhouse only 5 minutes&#39 walk from the centre of Sudbury town with beautiful views to the River Stour and the water meadows. The double bedrooms are large and comfortable, with river views.

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. Rooms at George Hotel feature traditional décor in warm tones and come with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. They all include an en-suite bathroom fitted with either a bathtub or a shower and a hairdryer, and free toiletries are provided. Breakfast is served every morning in the common dining room or in the guest rooms upon request. The hotel's restaurant serves regional specialities and guests can enjoy a range of spirits in the lounge bar throughout the day. George Hotel lies 100 metres from Colchester's Town Hall, surrounded by an array of shops, bars and restaurants. The property is located 65 km from London's city centre and Cambridge is 63 km away.

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.

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.

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.

Featuring a bar, shared lounge, garden and free WiFi, Colchester Boutique Hotel is located in Colchester, 2.2 km from Colchester Castle and 6 km from Colchester Zoo. The property is around 21 km from Flatford, 700 metres from Colchester Institute and 5 km from Weston Homes Community Stadium. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service for guests. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast. University of Essex Colchester Campus is 8 km from Colchester Boutique Hotel. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 52 km from the accommodation.

Situated in the picturesque village of Layham on the edge of Dedham Vale, The Marquis is a refurbished 19th century building boasting views across the Brett river and offers easy access to the A12. The spacious en suite rooms and suites all include a work desk and chairs, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, bathrobes, hairdryer, a Nespresso coffee machine with free tea/coffee, complimentary toiletries, free WiFi throughout and free on-site parking. The Marquis Hotel's restaurant consists of a cosy bar, fireplaces, seating areas and 2 patios where guests can enjoy views of the surrounding area. The restaurant offers international cuisine and a wide variety of wines from the cellar. Ipswich is 16 km from The Marquis, while historic Colchester with its Norman castle is 33 km away. The area is popular for walking and golfing, with Hintlesham Golf Club only 8.8 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 51 km from The Marquis.

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.

A 21st century haven of comfort and friendly professionalism within a grade I listed Elizabethan manor house, Hintlesham Hall is to be found nestling in 175 acres of rolling Suffolk countryside. The 16th century building is distinguished by its Georgian additions, most notably the famous facade, and by earlier Stuart interior embellishments. Widely recognised as one of the loveliest in the UK and Ireland's highest rated hotels, the Hall has 32 bedrooms and suites of varying shapes, sizes and styles, enhanced by fine fabrics, works of art and antiques. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. The accent is on friendly professionalism and the list of available activities is substantial, although the heart of Hintlesham Hall is the opportunity simply to relax and perhaps wander around the grounds or countryside before enjoying chef's latest menus and an extensive wine list. Guests can enjoy a massage or facial in the specially assigned treatment room. Adjacent is the associated championship PGA golf course and clubhouse.

With free parking and WiFi, The Mill Hotel is in the centre of Sudbury, on the banks of the River Stour. It has a bar, restaurant and sun terrace each with picturesque views over the meadows. Many of the rooms overlook the river and meadows. Each room is spacious and decorated in contemporary style with their own en-suite. Guests can dine in the property's AA-Rosette winning restaurant, which uses local produce and focuses on British cuisine. Meeting and event rooms and space are also available for guests to use. Sudbury Train Station is less than a 5-minute drive from The Mill Hotel.

Set in Colchester in the Essex region, Plumptons Farm Holiday Lodges offers accommodation with free private parking. The lodge provides guests with a patio, garden views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a stovetop, and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A toaster and kettle are also featured. A terrace is available for guests at Plumptons Farm Holiday Lodges to use. Colchester Castle is 14 km from the accommodation, while Colchester Zoo is 18 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 64 km from Plumptons Farm Holiday Lodges.

Situated in the heart of Constable Country, Poplars Farmhouse B&B is set amongst fields and trees, and is less than a 12-minute walk from Stoke-by-Nayland. This 17th Century farmhouse offers free Wi-Fi throughout and there is free private parking on site. Elegant and comfortable, the rooms at Poplars all have traditional wooden furnishings. All rooms boast scenic views, a TV, and facilities for making tea and coffee. The charming dining room is lit by a low-hanging chandelier, and there is a large open fireplace. Set within its own secluded grounds, guests can enjoy the beautiful ambiance, tranquility, and homely hospitality. WiFi is even available on the outside terrace. The farmhouse is on the Stour Valley Path, which is perfect for walkers and cyclists. Guests are offered the use of umbrellas and Wellington boots. Ipswich is 20 km from the guest house, while Colchester is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 44 km from Stoke by Nayland.

Featuring a bar and brasserie restaurant, Milsoms is located in Dedham. With free WiFi throughout and free onsite parking, this boutique hotel is just 20 minutes' drive from the Beth Chatto Gardens and 12 miles from Colchester Zoo. Each stylish room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite bathrooms include complimentary toiletries. Extras include a work desk and ironing facilities. Free soft drinks are provided in the mini-bar. Milsoms boasts a two-tiered restaurant, which serves a daily a la carte menu. Inspired by cuisines from around the world, dishes are prepared using locally sourced and seasonal produce. Guests can dine outside on the covered heated terrace, overlooking the gardens. With an extensive range of wines, the bar also serves cocktails. The hotel is just over 1 mile from Sir Alfred Munnings Museum and Colchester is a 20-minute drive away.

Colchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town. Just off the High Street and 4 minutes’ drive from the train station, its well-appointed rooms and suites are complemented by a high-quality bistro restaurant. Each room at the North Hill Hotel has a wardrobe, desk, flat-screen TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities. The en suite shower room includes a hairdryer and complementary toiletries. The hotel’s Green Room Bistro showcases produce from the region, including seafood from the east coast. Steaks, duck, chicken and fish dishes are followed by decadent desserts on the dinner menu. Central London is around 50 minutes from Colchester, with regular direct train services running to Liverpool Street. The Essex and Suffolk coast is within easy reach, with Clacton and Felixstowe 30-40 minutes’ drive away.

Set in Mistley, Mistley Thorn Hotel features a bar, terrace and free WiFi throughout the property. There is a restaurant serving British cuisine, and free private parking is available. Selected rooms will provide you with a kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the hotel. Ipswich is 22 km from Mistley Thorn Hotel, while Colchester is 16 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 68 km from the accommodation.

Around 4 miles from Sudbury, Rectory Manor offers provides elegant rooms with beautiful garden views. With a swimming pool and tennis court, it also offers free parking and Wi-Fi. Each room has a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. All have en suite bathrooms, with either a bath, shower or both. Cooked and continental breakfast is served in the dining room, which looks out over the garden. There is an honesty bar in the drawing room. Rectory Manor is around 15 miles from Bury St Edmunds, and 20 miles from Ipswich, where attractions include Christchurch Mansion, New Wolsey Theatre and the Ipswich Transport Museum. Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury, the artist’s former home, is around 10 minutes’ drive away.

Situated in Chelsworth, The Peacock Inn has a restaurant, bar, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a sun terrace. Some rooms at the property have a patio with a river view. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms include a kettle, while certain rooms have a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a fridge. At The Peacock Inn the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast. Ipswich is 18 km from The Peacock Inn, while Colchester is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 49 km from the hotel.

Situated in Birch, 41 km from Clacton-on-Sea, Woodview B&B Colchester features water sports facilities and free WiFi. Ipswich is 40 km from the bed and breakfast, while Colchester is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 51 km from Woodview B&B Colchester.

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 Inn 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 Inn 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.

Situated in Colchester, within 1.5 km of Colchester Castle and 6 km of Colchester Zoo, Baye House provides accommodation with a garden, free WiFi. Featuring a shared lounge, the guest house is close to several noted attractions, around 700 metres from Colchester Institute and around 800 metres from Essex County Hospital. The property is 11 km from Flatford and 2.2 km from Colchester General Hospital. The rooms at the guest house are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. With a shared bathroom, certain rooms at Baye House also have a garden view. All units will provide guests with a fridge. There is a woodland play area for children, and the property is 15 km from the coast. Weston Homes Community Stadium is 3.5 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 38 km from the property.

2.5 km from Colchester Castle, St Nicholas Hotel is set in Colchester and offers free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. The property is around 7 km from Colchester Zoo, 19 km from Flatford and 2.6 km from Colchester Institute. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a city view. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at St Nicholas Hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast. Weston Homes Community Stadium is 7 km from the accommodation, while University of Essex Colchester Campus is 7 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 54 km from St Nicholas Hotel.

This modern Golf and Country Club Hotel is 4 miles from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and 9 miles from Braintree Shopping Village. The Essex is the perfect place to stay in this idyllic countryside location. Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town is just a 20 minute drive where you can visit the historic Castle and Colchester Zoo. The stylish rooms all include flat-screen TVs, free WiFi and have tea and coffee making facilities available. The club offers an 18-hole championship golf course and a 9-hole garden course as well as a driving range. There are also 3 private meeting spaces that can host between 10-180 guests for both conferences, Weddings and other special occasions. Our Pulse bar offers a full dining menu whilst also offering a variety of beverages, snacks and afternoon tea. Make the most of our outdoor terrace by taking a seat outside with views overlooking our golf course. Guests also have access to a state of the art techno gym and tennis courts, as well as an indoor pool, spa, sauna and steam room. Visit our Aura Spa during your stay to enjoy the range of treatments we have to offer.

Offering well-equipped accommodation, the Railway Sleeper Lodge is just 5 minutes’ walk from Colchester Main Train Station. A convenient 24-hour self check-in service is provided. Each compact room has a microwave, fridge, well stocked hospitality tray, hairdryer, iron, ironing board and flat-screen TV with Freeview channels. Rooms are either en-suite or have a private bathroom adjacent to the room. Free parking is available, and Colchester city centre is 5 minutes’ drive away. Colchester Zoo is a 10-minute drive, and the 11th-century Colchester Castle is 5 minutes away by car.

The Pheasant Retreat and Pheasant Lodge and Pheasant Suite are situated in the grounds of Balls Farm, a 17th-century farmhouse surrounded by fields and wildlife. The accommodation has a 5-star Gold Award from the British tourist board. These apartments are situated on the site of a former farm and offers guests a quiet atmosphere and additional privacy. Amenities include free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and DVD player. The Pheasant Retreat has an enormous bath in its private bathroom. The Beth Chatto Gardens are less than 1.5 miles away and Colchester and the University of Essex are less than 3 miles away. Pheasant Suites is located on the edge of the Dedham Vale and 'Constable Country'.