The Pier Hotel
Harwich
estuary views abound at this contemporary hotel, many of the tasteful bedrooms have views, as does terrace bar and the 1st floor restaurant
Smugglers Cove
Clacton-on-Sea
quietly located on the edge of Clacton, a modern Marston's inn has the signature smart rooms and relaxed dining on site - ideal for families
The Bell Inn Hotel
Horndon-on-the-Hill
600 year-old, timber-framed, former coaching inn; elegant bedrooms and suites are in the pub or a Georgian property a few doors up the street
The Cricketers Arms
Rickling Green
enjoy the country life at this comfortable village inn ideally placed for the M11 and Stansted Airport
The Oakland Hotel
South Woodham Ferrers
a traditionally furnished hotel offering live music at weekends, situated midway between Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford
The Last Post Hotel
Southend-on-Sea
popular, value pub and hotel located opposite Southend Central Station, there are well-equipped rooms, a lively bar and a spacious beer garden
Colchester Boutique Hotel
Colchester
decorated in warm vintage tones, this classic hotel with open fires and exposed beams, offers traditional, comfortable accommodation
The Angel Inn
Stoke-by-Nayland
a refurbished, 16th Century coaching inn boasting individually styled, elegant rooms and an oak beamed bar stocked with regional beers
The Crown
Stoke-by-Nayland
a contemporary accommodation with friendly, efficient staff and a dining room priding itself on the use of local produce
Blue Boar Hotel
Maldon
a landmark historic hotel dating from the late 1400s, in the heart of the market town of Maldon, has elegant updated rooms and a family suite
The Rose & Crown
Thorpe-le-Soken
with recently refurbished accommodation, this welcoming inn offers modern, light and airy rooms in a picturesque setting
Swan Hotel
Thaxted
enjoy traditional British cuisine at this historic coaching inn offering comfortable guestrooms, situated just 8 miles from Stansted Airport
The Bottle Kiln
Dovercourt
an Art Deco-style inn which has been a feature of Kingsway since the 1930s and offering smart, comfortable accommodation
The Lion Inn
Boreham
relax in stylish rooms furnished with antiques at this award-winning inn offering top quality dining
McCafferty's Guest House
Seven Kings
a traditional Irish bar offering well-presented and spacious rooms, located a short walk from Seven Kings overground station
The Green Man Hotel
Harlow
a 14th-century coaching inn offering spacious rooms in a modern annex, situated just 16 miles from Stansted Airport
The Harvard Inn
Stock
dating back to the fifteenth century, a period inn that has been sympathetically modernised to provide, smart well appointed rooms
The Compasses
Littley Green
relax in well-appointed rooms at this delightful village pub surrounded by good walking and cycling routes
The Fox Inn
Matching Tye
a well-presented pub with plenty of character, situated in a peaceful village and yet just a 15-minute drive from Stansted Airport
Ye Olde White Harte
Burnham-on-Crouch
dating back to the seventeenth century, this period inn offers modern, comfortable accommodation. With uninterrupted views across to the south shore of the river to RSPB's Wallasea Island, created especially to attract migrating birds and other wildlife
De Rougemont Manor
Great Warley
a beautiful black and white fronted property, set in 10 acres of gardens and woodlands, and features luxurious guestrooms and cosy lounges
The White Hart
Great Yeldham
a beautiful 15th Century inn with the chic accommodation in a separate modern block with open fires and exposed beams in the public areas
Red Lion
Hinxton
you'll find beamed ceilings, log fires, a walled garden and seasonal menus at this charming inn
The Cricketers
Clavering
popular dog-friendly pub in picturesque village, surrounded by countryside, close to Essex/Suffolk border
Oyster Fleet Hotel
Canvey Island
located on this island resort in the Thames estuary, a hotel with spacious well-equipped rooms, lakeside dining and a tennis court
The Cross Keys
Saffron Walden
set in a building dating back over 800 years that has recently been sympathetically updated, a traditional inn offering cosy rooms
The White Hart Hotel
Coggeshall
an original 15th Century building houses this traditional accommodation which boasts exposed beams and open brick work in the public rooms
Kings Arms
Coggeshall
a family run accommodation boasting a terrace garden for "al fresco" dining and with many of the fruit and vegetables served, grown on site
The Black Bull Inn
Fyfield
a traditional, wayside inn providing simple, compact rooms. Golf, fishing and clay pigeon shooting all available within a mile radius of the pub
The Captain Fryatt
Parkeston
a classic pub with simple, modern accommodation and close to road, rail and sea routes
The Lodge Country Inn
Battlesbridge
a warm welcome awaits at this traditional, country inn providing spacious, comfortable accommodation on the edge of the village
The Pheasant
Gestingthorpe
enjoy a drink at the bar by the log fire, then retreat to an individually designed room at this relaxing, comfortable accommodation
The Railway
Hornchurch
a traditional town pub situated just a 2-minute walk from the Underground Station
Bull Hotel
Halstead
enjoy live entertainment in the bar at the weekends at this traditional accommodation dating back to the 14th Century
The Saracens Head Hotel
Great Dunmow
a stylishly restored inn overlooking the Market Place, situated just 5 miles from Stansted Airport
The Dorrington
Halstead
the conveniently located accommodation is situated in a converted barn with large windows and some rooms have sloping roofs
Alma Inn
Harwich
a welcoming, pet friendly accommodation with friendly staff commended by previous guests
Kings Arms Hotel
Stansted
a classic inn with a traditional atmosphere, spacious, modernised bedrooms and guests can also enjoy a game of mini-golf
The Bell Inn
Thorpe-le-Soken
an ancient inn with a history dating back to the 1500s, now has three individually designed rooms combining character and modern comfort
The Onley
Stisted
relax with 'al fresco' dining during the warmer months at this modern, welcoming inn offering smart, spacious rooms with retro styling
Black Buoy Inn
Wivenhoe
a quaint 300-year-old community inn near the River Colne has a traditionally welcoming interior, with beams, open fires and cosy rooms
The Court House Inn
Great Bromley
a comfortable, traditional accommodation in a period, historic building with hospitable hosts who have been commended by previous guests
The Bull
Great Totham
enjoy fine dining at this award-winning, 16th-century coaching inn featuring stylish decor and well-appointed rooms
The Ferry Boat Inn
North Fambridge
a charming 16th century beamed inn near a yachting marina has been updated, and now has elegantly contemporary rooms in an annexe
The Swan Hotel
Maldon
a welcoming inn offering stylishly modernised rooms, yet retaining many original features, including exposed beams and wooden flooring
The Crown
Manningtree
an attractive inn near the estuary of picturesque Manningtree, with stylish, beautifully appointed rooms and a vibrant, hospitable bar and restaurant
Farmhouse Inn
Monk Street
relax in the cosy bar of this 16th-century village pub, situated only 5 miles from Stansted Airport
The Woolpack Inn
Coggeshall
a 15th-century inn retains plenty of original charm, hefty oak beams, leaded windows, open fires, most of which feature in the smart rooms
The Blue Anchor
Feering
the traditional accommodation, including a garden terrace, boasts oak beams and an open fire in the restaurant which features regional cuisine
The Dog Inn
Halstead
a traditional, well located accommodation featuring open fires in the bar and a secluded beer garden
Shakers Inn
Harwich
simple, no fuss bedrooms above a popular town centre pub located a few minutes walk from Harwich Town station and the seafront
Victory at Mersea
West Mersea
situated in a tranquil, island location, the comfortable accommodation features rooms facing the sea or gardens
The White Horse
Maldon
rest in compact rooms at this traditional town centre pub offering live music at weekends
The Oyster Smack Inn
Burnham-on-Crouch
rest in simply furnished rooms at this restaurant situated a short walk from the town centre and River Crouch
The Riverside Inn
Chelmsford
a 17th-century mill on the River Chelmer, offering cosy rooms steeped in character, situated only a 5-minute walk from the town centre and station
The Royal Albion
Walton-on-the-Naze
a family run accommodation with a games room as well as a beer garden overlooking the sea