Fordham Heath Bed and Breakfast, Cheap Hotel and Guest House Accommodation

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

The Lady Elizabeth Hotel is a 16th-century property which features a traditional bar and restaurant which overlooks Sudbury's historic market square. A freshly cooked breakfast is on offer. Refurbished in 2017, The Lady Elizabeth Hotel offers 9 en-suite rooms with en suite facilities, a welcome tray and flat-screen digital TVs. The bar offers traditional ales and character, while the restaurant serves home-cooked traditional dishes. The railway station, bus station, and Quay Theatre are all just a 5-minute walk away, while Gainsborough's House is 300 metres along the road. Bury St. Edmunds, Ipswich and Colchester are only a 30 minute drive away.

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.

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.

St Nicholas Hotel is set in Colchester, within 2.5 km of Colchester Castle and 7 km of Colchester Zoo. The property is around 19 km from Flatford, 2.6 km from Colchester Institute and 7 km from Weston Homes Community Stadium. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a wardrobe. At St Nicholas Hotel all rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. University of Essex Colchester Campus is 7 km from St Nicholas Hotel. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 38 km from the 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.

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 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 Southend Airport, 36 km from Plumptons Farm Holiday Lodges.

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.

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.

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.

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.