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Nestled in Essex countryside, this hotel is set in 9 acres of garden and parkland in the village of Margaretting and is close to the A12 between Chelmsford and Brentwood. Originally a Victorian country house, Best Western Ivy Hill has been sympathetically extended and refurbished. Ivy Hill now offers modern bedrooms with Freeview TV and free Wi-Fi. Guests can now enjoy the elegant and stylish surroundings of the new Bartellas Restaurant, newly relocated into a purpose build extension to the hotel. There is also a lounge and bar, serving coffees, afternoon teas, sandwiches and snacks.

Acreland Green offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi, and is located in Pleshey. The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hair dryer and shower. A continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Southend-on-Sea is 45 km from Acreland Green. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 21 km from the accommodation.

The County Hotel, located in Chelmsford city centre, offers a range of services including breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, as well as a South facing terrace where guests can enjoying a relaxing drink. The hotel features an award winning restaurant, 50 bedrooms and 5 banqueting and conference rooms that can accommodate 8-150 people. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. The hotel has three rooms licensed for civil ceremonies and offers free car parking for guests in the city centre. The property is conveniently located just 3 minutes from the local train and bus station, as well as a 10 minute walk to the city centre. Popular attractions including Chelmsford Museum, Essex County Cricket Club, Riverside Ice and Leisure, and Chelmsford Cathedral are all within walking distance from the County Hotel.

The Best Western Atlantic Hotel is a hotel located a few minutes' walk from Chelmsford's centre. It offers free WiFi, free on-site parking and has an Italian Restaurant on-site. All guest rooms have a private bathroom, and each room features ironing facilities and a flat-screen TV with Sky channels. All rooms have free tea and coffee and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy freshly prepared food in the Atlantic's Italian restaurant, Sapori. Focusing on the cuisine of the Abruzzo region, the restaurant also offers a selected wine list. The hotel offers free use of the Ab-Salute Gym, which are both located next to the hotel. The Atlantic is also just 5 minutes' walk from Chelmsford Cathedral and Chelmsford Train Station (London is only 30 mins on the train), and Anglia Ruskin University is 2 minutes walk.

In the beautiful and peaceful village of Hatfield Heath, just 10 km from Stansted Airport, this family-run hotel has its own leisure centre with a heated indoor pool. The Hunters Meet hotel has a convenient location, overlooking historic Hatfield Heath, a thriving village on the Hertfordshire / Essex border. The M11 motorway and the town of Bishop's Stortford are within easy reach. Central London is just 30 minutes by train from Bishop's Stortford Railway Station. The restaurant serves delicious home-cooked food using locally sourced produce and there is also an attractive bar area and garden in which guests can relax. Free on-site parking is available for guests and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Guests can use the fully equipped leisure centre free of charge. There is a sauna, a steam room and a range of relaxing and therapeutic Spa Treatments and Pamper Days are also available, at an additional cost. Advance booking is advisable.

Decked with oak-beamed ceilings, Rothmans B&B is a grade II listed manor house situated in the urban village of Great Baddow. Still maintaining much of its original décor, it boasts a secluded walled garden and free on-site parking. The elegant rooms at Rothmans B&B are each magnificently furnished with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, a work desk, a radio and tea and coffee making facilities. A full English breakfast using free-range ingredients is served within the friendly dining room. Alternatively, a continental breakfast offering cold meats, cheeses, yoghurt and breads is also available. For entertainment, guests can make use of the billiards room, or explore further afield. The nearby cathedral town of Chelmsford and the Riverside Ice & Leisure Centre are 7 minutes' drive away. Admirals Park is also an 8-minute car journey away.

Dating back to the 15th century, this Tudor house and converted stable block is set in the grounds of Channels Golf Club and surrounded by 300 acres of quiet golf course, with 27 challenging holes. The individually designed rooms and suites include original features, such as exposed wooden beams, along with modern comforts. Each en-suite room offers a full Sky package, a DVD player, and free Wi-Fi. With ironing supplies and a hairdryer, the rooms also include bathrobes, slippers, a minibar, and tea and coffee making facilities with fresh milk and Costa Coffee. Channels Golf Club Restaurant is renowned for its excellent food and friendly service. Channels Lodge guests also receive free access to the nearby Nuffield Health Centre (in Chelmsford's city centre), which features a swimming pool and fitness centre. Channels Lodge is located close to the A12, and just 2 miles from Chelmsford. London Stansted Airport is only 20 minutes away.

Pontlands Park is located in countryside just 15 minutes' drive from the M25 and 30 minutes from Stansted Airport. Built in 1879 the hotel features Victorian architecture and relaxed splendour. The hotel is situated to the south of Chelmsford. Chelmsford train station is close by and trains can reach London Liverpool Street in 35 minutes. The family-run hotel provides homely comfort and exceptional service and has been sympathetically extended to offer 35 luxurious bedrooms. There is a fine restaurant and comprehensive conference facilities. You can also enjoy the facilities at the neighbouring leisure centre. Pontlands is the perfect venue for weddings.

Little Bullocks Farm is a lovely family-run guest house near Stansted Airport, offering stunning en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi. This 4-star, ground-floor (no steps) accommodation is located in quiet rural setting, just 2.5 miles from Stansted Airport and 4 miles from the M11. All rooms have king-size beds, toiletries, generous hospitality trays and flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels. There is also a large garden, trampoline and a football pitch. A varied continental breakfast is available in the fully equipped self-service breakfast room. It is available for early leavers, and is equipped with microwave, mini-oven, electric kettle, sandwich toaster. Little Bullocks Farm offers free transport to and from the popular village pub if without a car. Long-stay parking is available on request, and additional charges may apply.

Expect a friendly welcome at this pleasant, family-run non-smoking guest house. Set in quiet rural surroundings is only 2.5 miles from Stansted Airport and 4 miles from the M11. Lovely country walks on the doorstep and good pubs nearby.

Situated in the quiet hamlet of Littley Green in the heart of the Essex countryside, The Compasses is a Victorian Pub steeped in history and tradition. With free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access for all guests, it also offers a bar and a restaurant. Each of the individually styled rooms at The Compasses feature an en suite bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries. In the restaurant, a Continental and cooked breakfast is available in the morning for a surcharge. Muesli, yoghurt and fresh fruit is also available. Using fresh, local produce there is also a lunch and dinner menu available. The menu also includes a ‘Huffer' filled sandwich, popular with the locals. In the bar, a variety of local real ales are on tap. Beers, wines and spirits are also on offer. Surrounded by the countryside, there are a number of walking and cycling routes nearby. Stansted Airport is 14 miles away and Chelmsford is 17 minutes' drive away.

Located 26 km from Stansted Airport and just minutes from the M11/M25, this refurbished 14th century former coaching inn now offers comfortable en suite accommodation in this quiet village. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel, bar & restaurant. The Green Man Hotel by Good Night Inns has a quiet, peaceful location in the charming little village of Old Harlow. There are 55 well-appointed en suite rooms in the annex at the rear of the hotel. At The Green Man Hotel by Good Night Inns guests will find a 24-hour front desk and a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities and a children's playground. The property offers free parking. During their stay, guests can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the Green Man Pub and Restaurant, which offers fine food and drink. The traditional bar and restaurant still houses many original features. The exposed wooden beams are of such historic significance that the building has acquired listed-building status.

The Park Inn by Radisson Harlow is a 10-minute drive from Stansted Airport, located just off of junction 7 of the M11, minutes from the M25. It is 4.8 km from Harlow Business Park, and has free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. The Park Inn by Radisson Harlow has 119 modern, air conditioned, en suite guest rooms. All rooms have tea and coffee making facilities and a flat-screen satellite TV. The RBG Restaurant & Bar Grill serves a variety of dishes, from homemade burgers to fine cuts of meat. Food is available 24 hours a day. The on-site Inn Action Leisure Club has full cardiovascular and free-weight equipment, a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, solarium, dance studio and a wide range of beauty treatments. The hotel has a business centre with 9 meeting rooms available. Park Inn by Radisson Harlow is well located for Lakeside, Water Gardens and Bluewater shopping centres. London is 40.2 km away, and Cambridge is 56 km away.

The Remarc Guest House is conveniently located less than 2 miles from Stansted Airport. It offers bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. Parking is available on site for short term stays and a long term car park is available off site, about 2 miles from Stansted Airport. Remarc hotel provides an express shuttle service (additional cost) from the airport. See Important Information.

Just 300 metres from Brentwood Rail Station, this guest accommodation offers free private parking. London Liverpool Street can be reached after a 35-minute train journey and Brentwood High Street' shops, pubs and restaurants are 5 minutes' walk away. A flat screen TV, tea and coffee facilities and a mini refrigerator are provided in each basic room. Some rooms at Brentwood Guest House also have a private bathroom. Freshly prepared breakfasts are served in the bright and spacious dining room. The M25 motorway is less than 10 minutes' drive away and Bluewater Shopping Centre can be reached after a 30-minute drive. Chelmsford town centre is 20 minutes' drive away and Stansted Airport is within a 35-minute drive of the Brentwood Guest House.

An independent hotel with a continental feel, the Lion Inn has a bar, an elegant bistro-style restaurant and spacious air-conditioned rooms flat-screen TVs and free wired internet. For many years, the Lion Inn was a traditional pub. Now, after a sympathetic refurbishment, it has been transformed into a contemporary bistro and bar with luxurious en suite rooms. All of the deluxe air-conditioned rooms have modern flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee making facilities and free wired internet access. Some of the rooms have balconies overlooking the garden, while others have direct access to the garden via their very own terrace. Stylishly decorated with antiques and salvaged furniture, the bar has a vintage French feel. A natural extension to the bar area, the restaurant maintains a mix of old and new. The menu is based on traditional pub food with a modern contemporary twist, and the conservatory allows you to take in the picturesque views while you dine.

This 15th-century, historically listed manor house is set in an acre of beautiful gardens. It is less than 2 miles from Stansted Airport, and offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking on site. Rooms at The White House are simply furnished, and have a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Rooms all have picturesque views, a work desk, and a bathroom with a hairdryer. A buffet breakfast is provided each morning for those who have early departures, and a full cooked breakfast is also served. Food is made from high-quality local ingredients. Evening meals are available at the nearby pub, just a mile away. The centre of Bishop's Stortford is a 15-minute drive from The White House. The Imperial War Museum at Duxford is a 25-minute drive from the building.

This luxury 4-star hotel is located just 1 mile from Brentwood Train Station, junction 28 of the M25 motorway, junction 11 of the A12, and Brentwood's central High Street. This historic Tudor manor house offers free onsite parking and an award-winning restaurant. With 24-hour room service, each room features a Freeview TV, free Wi-Fi access, and complimentary fruit and bottled water. The en suite bathrooms have environmentally friendly toiletries. The 1AA Rosette restaurant offers a selection of inspired menus. Alternatively, guests can enjoy a range of light meals from the Oak Lounge and Bar. The hotel is less than 1 hour by train or car from Bluewater, Westfield, and Lakeside Shopping Centres. Central London can also be reached in under an hour.

The Saracens Head, an old coaching inn, situated just 5 miles from London Stansted airport in Great Dunmow. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and access to a private gym. This historic hotel has been welcoming visitors for nearly 400 years. The 16th century coaching inn stands opposite the old market place at Great Dunmow, with easy access from the M11 and London Stansted Airport. This historic hotel has been fully modernised and offers guests well appointed bedrooms including a TV, direct dial telephone, trouser press, hairdryer and coffee and tea making facilities. Ideally situated on the high street of Dunmow town centre, the Saracens head hotel offers a choice of 2 conference and banqueting rooms, a fully licensed restaurant and bar.

Located 1.5 miles from Brentwood town centre, this contemporary hotel boasts well-equipped rooms, convenient amenities and modern business facilities; within easy reach of the Bluewater and Lakeside shopping complexes. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire hotel and guests can also relax in the on-site Starbucks lounge. Guests can enjoy air-conditioned, broadband enabled room and relax in the indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and sauna. On-site gym facilities and a treatment room are also available. The Trader's restaurant is on-site to cater for all tastes, offering dedicated 24-hour room service. The 9 multi-functional conference rooms can be reserved to provide a tailored solution to any group occasion.

A warm welcome and a wealth of period features await you at Tap Hall. Conveniently situated 5 minutes from the Terminal and opposite Hatfield Forest (NT). 2 minutes from the M11 Jct 8 for access to London & Cambridge. Tap Hall is not on the flight path.

This modern and comfortable lodge is less than 5 minutes' car journey from Stansted Airport terminal and offers free Wi-Fi access in its public areas. Transfers from the lodge to the airport can be arranged at the reception upon check in. Each of the good-value rooms at Stansted Airport Lodge comes equipped with a TV, radio, telephone, tea/coffee-making facilities and a private bathroom. A continental breakfast is served every day. Long-stay parking is available off-site. Guests can reach the M11 in under 5 minutes' drive, and central London can be reached after a further 40 minutes' journey.

Just 5 minutes from Stansted Airport, this hotel offers breakfasts from 04:00, and a restaurant dinner menu. Central London is only a 45-minute train journey away. Holiday Inn Express Stansted Airport operates a half-hourly Shuttle Service to and from the airport terminal. The bus runs from Stansted Airport Coach Station Bay 21, and the return journey picks up from outside the hotel's front doors. Each modern en suite room at Holiday Inn Express Stansted has in-room tea/coffee facilities, a work desk, black-out curtains, double glazing and a flat-screen TV with Freeview. The bar-lounge has flat-screen TVs showing top sports events and there is also a pool table available for use. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the hotel. At the Holiday Inn Express London Stansted, Costa coffee machines are available.

Just a mile from London Stansted Airport, this hotel provides a range of room types and its own restaurant and bar. Each en suite room comes complete with tea/coffee-making facilities, an LCD TV and writing desk. Disability access rooms are available at the Premier Inn Stansted Airport, as well as large family rooms. This Premier Inn's Thyme Restaurant serves a variety of traditional and contemporary dishes, a kids' menu is available and snacks can be served all day. A range of continental or cooked breakfasts are available, including fresh fruit, porridge and a hash brown tower. The airport train station provides a fast connection to London, and the nearby A120 joins the Stansted Premier Inn to the M11 in under 5 minutes.

Just a 5-minute drive from Stansted Airport, Great Hallingbury Manor Hotel offers free overnight parking and free high speed internet access. The Tudor style Manor is surrounded by scenic gardens, and has an award-winning restaurant, bar and lounge on site. Each of the stylish bedrooms has a plasma-screen TV and a luxury modern bathroom. Free WiFi access, and all feature a work desk and tea/coffee facilities. The Lakeside Restaurant serves an international menu featuring seasonal, local produce. Garden Bar has an elegant terrace, and offers light meals and afternoon teas. Surrounded by Hertfordshire countryside, Manor Hotel at Great Hallingbury is just a 5-minute drive from Bishop's Stortford. There is free on-site parking, and the M11 motorway is a 2-minute drive away. Great Hallingbury Manor is an eco-friendly hotel that aims to be carbon neutral.

Located in Fyfield, The Black Bull Inn features a garden and a bar. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. There is a restaurant. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The daily breakfast offers continental and Full English/Irish options. Southend-on-Sea is 50 km from The Black Bull Inn, while Chelmsford is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 21 km from the property.

This 4-star country-house hotel is set in a beautiful 110-acre estate on the Hertfordshire/Essex border. Featuring elegant rooms with garden views and tennis courts, it has a gym with a wide range of innovative exercise equipment. The modern Grill Room Restaurant serves international cuisine, with vegetables from the hotel's own garden. There is also the Terrace Restaurant providing an al fresco dining space. Afternoon tea is served in the traditional lounge, or you can request a picnic in the grounds. Each room at Down Hall Hotel & Spa has a flat-screen TV and a marble bathroom. The hotel has a cocktail bar for guests to enjoy, free WiFi, a conference centre and free parking. Eden Spa features 4 luxury treatment rooms including 1 couples room, a relaxation room, a sauna, a steam room and a hydrotherapy pool, which guests can use for an additional cost and prior reservation. Down Hall Hotel & Spa is well-located for Bishop's Stortford, Harlow and London. The M11 motorway is a 15-minute drive, leading to the M25 or Cambridge. Stansted Airport can be reached in 15 minutes by car. The gym at the property includes running machines, cross trainers, and exercise bikes, along with a rowing machine.

This small, AA 4-star gold-rated boutique hotel with a motoring theme has a large American-style kitchen, unique bedrooms and Morgan sports cars to hire on site. There is free parking and Stansted Airport is just a 15-minute drive away. Melvyn and Sindy built The PitStop in 2009 and some of the windows were saved from the original Morgan factory. The huge kitchen is styled as an American diner and can be accessed 24/7. At breakfast, guests can help themselves to a full continental-style breakfast from the American-style fridge at a time that suits them. Gluten free food is available. Room themes include Art Deco, Edwardian, contemporary and exotic Indian. Each has an en-suite bathroom, a TV, free internet access and a computer. With free WiFi, all rooms are located on the first floor and there is lift access. The PitStop hotel is also convenient for the M11 motorway, while Bishops Stortford is just over 3 miles away. Please ensure you note the check-in times below before arrival.

Just a 40-minute drive from London's city centre, this B&B offers free WiFi, free parking and landscaped gardens in 3 acres of land. It is situated in Thornwood, a just off the M11 motorway and 4 miles from Harlow. A continental breakfast is provided each morning at Elmcroft Guest House, and a full English breakfast can be booked for an additional charge. There is outdoor seating for warmer months, and a charming conservatory with picturesque garden views. Each room at Elmcroft is spacious and traditionally furnished, and all benefit from an en suite bathroom and a TV. Some also boast picturesque countryside views. Epping is a 5-minute drive away, and Bishop's Stortford can be reached in 20 minutes by car. Stansted Airport is only 14 miles away.

This beautifully preserved building is 8 km from London Stansted Airport and is next to a traditional country pub. It offers free WiFi and all rooms offer an en suite bathroom. Bonningtons Guest house has an official AA 3 star rating and in addition has been awarded an AA Gold Star. It sits 3.2 km from Bishops Stortford Rail Station and trains to London Stansted Airport take less than 15 minutes. The rooms are in a converted barn, away from the main building. Each room has its own private entrance. Guests are welcome to check in from 16:00. A self-service, continental buffet breakfast is available each day. The nearby country inn serves lunchtime and evening meals.