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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Please be advised that there are specific swim times for children aged 0-16 years. Visit our Aura Spa during your stay to enjoy the range of treatments we have to offer.

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 beautiful 15th-century building, White Hart Hotel boasts a courtyard terrace and a traditional restaurant. The charming hotel is situated in Coggeshall, just 15 minutes’ drive from Colchester. The elegant bedrooms have free Wi-Fi access and a private modern bathroom. Most rooms have original features, and all have tea/coffee facilities and a TV. With oak beams and exposed brickwork, the restaurant at White Hart serves traditional British cuisine and hearty breakfasts. The bar offers a range of real cask ales, fine wines and speciality coffees. In the heart of the picturesque Coggeshall, surrounded by Essex countryside, The White Hart is a 10-minute drive from the Essex Golf and Country Club. Free on-site parking is available.

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.

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 Halstead in the Essex region, Booking Urban at Halstead provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The apartment provides guests with a patio, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A fridge, an oven and toaster are also featured, as well as a kettle. Booking Urban at Halstead offers a terrace. Hedingham Castle is 6 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 26 km from Booking Urban at Halstead.

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.

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.

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.

Situated in Colchester, 200 metres from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 11 km away from Flatford. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for guests. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries. Some rooms at GreyFriars also offer a seating area. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. A continental or buffet breakfast is available each morning at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Colchester Institute is 1.1 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 38 km from GreyFriars.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Featuring a restaurant, bar, shared lounge and free WiFi, The Onley is located in Braintree, 6 km from Freeport Braintree. Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, a kettle, a shower and a desk. At the inn each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. The Onley offers a terrace. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Braintree, like fishing. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 32 km from The Onley.

Boasting a garden and a bar, The Victory at Mersea is set in West Mersea. This property also has a restaurant and a children's playground. Both free WiFi and private parking are accessible at the inn. A Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Ipswich is 43 km from the accommodation, while Colchester is 16 km from the property.

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.

Situated in Essex, between Chelmsford and Colchester, The Rivenhall Hotel offers free parking and Wi-Fi. The bedrooms at Rivenhall each have a private bathroom and a TV. All rooms feature a work desk, telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee facilities. Use of Wi-Fi is free and complimentary to our guests and is not included in the guest’s fees. Wi-Fi performance is subject to the volume of its usage at any given time and is also subject to availability and operational system. The Rivenhall Hotel is situated just off the A12 motorway, on the outskirts of Witham. Maldon, a picturesque fishing village, is a 15-minute drive away and historical Colchester is a 20-minute drive.

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. we would like the opening paragraph changed to: Affordable, clean & compact 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

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.

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.

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 décor and elegant 1930s extensions. During health club opening hours, adult guests are welcome to use the well-equipped gym. There are also outdoor lawn tennis courts available. With 13 attractive en suite rooms, a separate luxury room, 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. Sunday lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals are available at Prested Hall, and local ingredients are used wherever possible. 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. All guests receive a 10% discount on treatments in the Elemis Spa.