Messing Bed and Breakfast, Cheap Hotel and Guest House Accommodation

Situated in Birch, 34 km from Chelmsford, Woodview B&B Colchester features water sports facilities and free WiFi. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. Ipswich is 40 km from Woodview B&B Colchester, while Colchester is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 31 km from the accommodation.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Located in Colchester, 2.2 km from Colchester Castle, Colchester Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a garden. The property is around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, 21 km from Flatford and 700 metres from Colchester Institute. The hotel offers a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. At Colchester Boutique Hotel each room comes with a wardrobe, a TV and a private bathroom. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. Weston Homes Community Stadium is 5 km from Colchester Boutique Hotel, while University of Essex Colchester Campus is 8 km away. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 38 km from the hotel.

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.

A short walk from Maldon’s main street, The Limes is a Grade II heritage-listed townhouse offering fresh breakfasts and rooms with private bathrooms and four-poster beds. Guests at The Limes By Luigis Al Fresco can enjoy full English breakfasts made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and eggs from The Limes’ very own hens. Individually decorated with private bathrooms, all rooms at The Limes offer TVs and tea/coffee facilities. Some also feature antique four-poster beds. Maldon’s main street offers a variety of stores and restaurants, all less than a 5-minute walk from The Limes. Maldon’s Promenade Park is a 10 minute walk away, and the nearby A12 highway is a 10-minute drive 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 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 in Maldon, 18 km from Chelmsford, White Horse features a restaurant and free WiFi. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and shower. The bed and breakfast offers a à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast. A terrace can be found at White Horse, along with a shared lounge. Southend-on-Sea is 37 km from the accommodation, while Colchester is 35 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 18 km from White Horse.

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.

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.

Situated on the edge of Braintree town centre, the Holiday Inn Express is just 12 miles from Stansted Airport. It offers a 24-hour reception, free parking, and free WiFi, along with a bar and restaurant. The rooms at the hotel feature a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The en suite bathroom boasts complimentary toiletries. In the morning, guests can help themselves to an Express start breakfast at the Holiday Inn Express Braintree. Located 14 miles from the M11 motorway, the Holiday Inn Express Braintree hotel is just a short trip from the shopping village at Freeport Braintree. It is well placed for visiting Towerlands Park, Fennes, Leez Priory, and Gosfield Hall.

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. The Lantana Restaurant features original oak beams and elegant decor, and serves a modern British menu and extensive wine list. The stylish lounge bar offers light snacks and beverages. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Located in the village of Heybridge, this purpose-built guest accommodation offers rooms with a private entrance and free Wi-Fi. Free private parking is available and Maldon town centre, with its famous centre for Thames sailing barges, is just a 5-minute drive from Hanson House. A satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities, a private bathroom and a hairdryer feature in each room, which is located in an annex in the garden. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast in their room. Maldon’s promenade, with its pubs and cafés, is 1.5 miles from Hanson House. Chelmsford town centre can be reached after a 25-minute drive, whilst Colchester city centre is just a 30-minute drive away. Stansted Airport is 1 hour from the property, and private 24-hour airport transfers can be arranged at an extra cost.

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 20-metre indoor pool, sauna and steam room, and, subject to a fitness assessment, the well-equipped gym. There are also outdoor lawn tennis courts and scheduled times for family swims. 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.

Located in Colchester, The Blue Anchor features a furnished outdoor terrace, an on-site à-la-carte restaurant and a bar. The property offers rooms with free WiFi and provides guests with on-site private parking free of charge. Featuring traditional furniture, rooms at The Blue Anchor come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as an electric kettle. They all include a private bathroom fitted with a bathtub or a shower and a hairdryer, and free toiletries are also provided. Guests can enjoy regional cuisine in the property's à-la-carte restaurant, decorated with wooden beams and a fireplace. You can get refreshments in the property's bar and enjoy a drink on the outdoor terrace. Breakfast is also available. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing. The Blue Anchor is 8.3 km from Colchester Zoo, 19.3 km from Alresford and 24.6 km from Flatford. London Stansted Airport is 32 km away.

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.

Set in Great Tey in the Essex region, Plum Guide - A Barn To Remember features a garden. The accommodation is 11 km from Colchester, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The apartment includes a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, as well as a coffee machine. A TV and a DVD player are featured. Southend-on-Sea is 38 km from the apartment, while Ipswich is 34 km away. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 35 km from Plum Guide - A Barn To Remember.

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.

Westlands Lodge in Colchester provides accommodation with free WiFi, 3.3 km from Colchester Castle, 27 km from Flatford and 5 km from Colchester Institute. Situated 2.6 km from Colchester Zoo, the property features a garden and free private parking. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Weston Homes Community Stadium is 9 km from the holiday home, while University of Essex Colchester Campus is 10 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 36 km from Westlands Lodge.