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The Harvard Inn 4 stars

Stock

Situated in Stock, 9.2 km from Hylands Park, The Harvard Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star inn offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 13 km from Chelmsford Train Station. The staff, facilities and location was amazing

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9
Superb
1,254 reviews
Price from
₪ 646
per night

Alma Inn & Dining Rooms

Harwich

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Alma Inn & Dining Rooms offers pet-friendly accommodation adjacent to The Pier in Harwich, 400 metres from the town centre. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

You can play darts at the inn. everything! really nice breakfast, rooms are lovely as well as staff!

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9
Superb
592 reviews
Price from
₪ 431
per night

The Compasses 4 stars

Chelmsford

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. Very friendly personal and quarters to feel comfortable. We liked the existing coffee and hot chocolate powders on the desk. Especially the breakfast was funny and delicious with this nice cook :-)

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9.1
Superb
555 reviews
Price from
₪ 479
per night

The Cock Inn Hotel 3 stars

Sheering

In the small village of Sheering, this family run Public House offers 12 en-suite bedrooms. The Cock Inn is a family run free house that has been run by the Bedford family for over 20 years.

The Cock Inn hotel is less than 1 mile from the M11 and 1.5 miles from Sawbridgeworth station which is just a 40 minute train journey to London and to Cambridge. friendly, clean, warm inviting and a thoroughly positive experience

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8.9
Fabulous
1,136 reviews
Price from
₪ 368
per night

The George Hotel 4 stars

Colchester

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. We always stay at the George mainly based on its location and staff Joey on reception was extremely helpful in many ways during our stay and is a credit to the organisation

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8.2
Very good
1,628 reviews
Price from
₪ 431
per night

Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 stars

Thaxted

In picturesque Thaxted, Swan Hotel is just 8 miles from London Stansted Airport. The historic coaching inn features a charming restaurant, real ale bar and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi.

Traditional British cuisine is served in the beautiful restaurant, which features exposed beams and open fires. Guests can enjoy local ales and fine wines in the cosy bar or on the terrace. I liked everything, from the staff, the room, the breakfast, everything

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8.2
Very good
1,092 reviews
Price from
₪ 323
per night

Kings Arms Hotel

Stansted Mountfitchet

At the inn, rooms come with a desk and a TV. At Kings Arms Hotel the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Hatfield House is 43 km from Kings Arms Hotel, while Knebworth House is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 2 km from the inn. Everything ❤️ It’s also close to the train station and a stop away from Stansted airport.

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8.7
Fabulous
453 reviews
Price from
₪ 436
per night

The Bell Inn

Thorpe le Soken

The Bell Inn is located in Thorpe le Soken. The Inn has a terrace and garden views, free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar (Please check our website for opening hours and service times) The welcome ,the warm friendly staff .The 5 star food , the 5 star room .The best breakfast I have ever had in my life. we will definitely be back as soon as we can . we loved everything about this heavenly place.

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8.9
Fabulous
371 reviews
Price from
₪ 474
per night

The Cavendish Five Bells

Cavendish

Guest rooms in the inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At The Cavendish Five Bells each room has a private bathroom and bed linen.

University of Cambridge is 47 km from the inn, while Clare Castle is 4.4 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 40 km from The Cavendish Five Bells. Clean, comfortable and friendly. The breakfast bits left out was a lovely touch

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8.5
Very good
216 reviews
Price from
₪ 345
per night

Black Buoy Inn

Wivenhoe

Located in Wivenhoe and with Freeport Braintree reachable within 34 km, Black Buoy Inn provides a garden, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is situated 45 km from Chelmsford Train Station, 3.8 km from Alresford and 9.4 km from Colchester Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 37 km from Hedingham Castle. convenient location in Wivenhoe and excellent breakfast and service.

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8.3
Very good
327 reviews
Price from
₪ 551
per night

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