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This 16th-century inn in Braintree town centre is 25 minutes from Stansted Airport. It offers free Wi-Fi, a free private car park and 2 characterful bars with log fires.

All bedrooms have free Wi-Fi access, a TV, tea/coffee facilities and their own bathroom.

White Hart Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Braintree Train Station. Colchester and Chelmsford are both about 30 minutes' drive away.

The historical White Hart serves traditional food until 22:00 every night. There is outdoor seating, and a conservatory-style dining room.

The pretty villages of Thaxted, Finchingfield, Coggeshall and Castle Hedingham are between 15 and 30 minutes' drive away.

Please note that this property is not wheelchair accessible and has no lift.

Located in Wickford, Rettendon lodge events is a 2-minute drive from Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre and 5 minutes from Marsh Farm Country Park. This inn is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Thames River and 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from Hanningfield Reservoir.

Overlooking a garden and lake, Holiday Inn Basildon offers air-conditioned rooms 3.2 km from Basildon town centre. Located beside Festival Leisure Park this hotel is 22 km from Lakeside Shopping Centre. Free WiFi is available throughout.

All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, en-suite bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. Extras include a seating area, free toiletries and a desk.Some rooms have bathrobes and slippers.

Meals are served throughout the day in the bar and lounge area and 24-hour room service is available. A buffet breakfast including continental and cooked items is served every morning.

Festival Leisure Park has restaurants, nightclubs and leisure activities.
The hotel is a 20-minute journey from Southend Airport and 1.8 km from the Ford Motor Company Research Centre.

Just a 5-minute drive from Stansted Airport, Great Hallingbury Manor & Lodges London Stansted Hotel offers free overnight parking and free high speed internet access. The Tudor style Manor is surrounded by scenic gardens, and has a 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.

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 & Lodges London Stansted is an eco-friendly hotel that aims to be carbon neutral.

Modern Serviced Rooms Just Minutes from Romford Station and Town Centre

Welcome to our conveniently located serviced accommodation in the heart of Romford—just a 10-minute walk from Romford Mainline Station, with direct access to the Queen Elizabeth Line for fast and easy travel into Central London and Heathrow Airport. Whether you're visiting for work or leisure, our location offers unmatched connectivity and comfort.

You'll also be just moments away from a wide selection of local amenities, including shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes. The bustling town centre and popular shopping malls are just a short stroll away, placing everything you need right at your doorstep.

We offer a range of single, double, and twin rooms, ideal for solo travellers, couples and families. Breakfast is available by arrangement, with guests able to enjoy either a continental option provided by us on request or, a locally partnered café breakfast nearby, both offered for an additional charge.
Each room features:
• Private en-suite bathroom
• Flat-screen TV for your entertainment
• Fridge, microwave, and kettle for light self-catering
• Complimentary broadband Wi-Fi
• Comfortable furnishings in a clean, modern setting

Our serviced rooms combine hotel-style convenience with homely touches—ideal for both short and extended stays. Book your room today and enjoy affordable, flexible accommodation in a prime Romford location.

Located in Basildon, Premier Inn Basildon - East Mayne is within a 5-minute drive of Festival Leisure Park and Cineworld Basildon. This hotel is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Thames River and 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Located in East Horndon, 13 km from Upminster, Ye Olde Plough House provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is situated 17 km from Lakeside Shopping Centre, 25 km from Bluewater and 26 km from Gants Hill. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi is available.

At the hotel, rooms include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Ye Olde Plough House features certain units that include garden views, and every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower.

Barking is 28 km from the accommodation, while East Ham is 30 km away. London Southend Airport is 27 km from the property.

When you stay at DeSalis Hotel London Stansted in Bishop's Stortford, you'll be near the airport and 6 minutes by car from Mountfitchet Castle. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from 1066 Adventure Golf and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Golf World Stansted Limited.

With a stay at Kings Arms Hotel in Stansted, you'll be just steps from Mountfitchet Castle and House on the Hill Toy Museum. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Mountfitchet Romeera Leisure Centre and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Whoosh Explore.

Located in Ongar, Mulberry House is within a 5-minute drive of Budworth Hall and Blackmore Millenium Park. This country house is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Kelvedon Hatch.

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.

The bright and airy bedrooms have stylish decor, and some have period features. All rooms have a private modern bathroom, tea/coffee facilities, a TV and work desk.

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.

Swan Hotel is surrounded by scenic Essex countryside, and is just a 15-minute drive from the ancient Hatfield Forest. Free on-site parking is available, and the M11 motorway is a 20-minute drive away.

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.

Located in Braintree, Premier Inn Braintree - Freeport Village is within a 5-minute drive of Freeport Outlet Village and Cineworld Braintree. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Braintree Village and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Cressing Road Stadium.

With a stay at White Hart Braintree by Greene King Inns in Braintree, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Braintree Public Gardens and within a 5-minute drive of Cressing Road Stadium. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Braintree Village and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Freeport Outlet Village.

Situated in Nevendon, 17 km from Adventure Island, Cassandra Homes has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access. The property is located 22 km from Upminster, 24 km from Hylands Park and 25 km from Lakeside Shopping Centre. Brands Hatch is 42 km away and Rochester Castle is 48 km from the guest house.

Chelmsford Train Station is 26 km from the guest house, while Bluewater is 33 km from the property. London Southend Airport is 15 km away.

Located in Battlesbridge, 14 km from Adventure Island, Systematic Home has a garden, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access. The property is set 25 km from Chelmsford Train Station, 27 km from Upminster and 28 km from Lakeside Shopping Centre. Hylands Park is 29 km away and Bluewater is 36 km from the apartment.

At the apartment complex, all units come with a shared bathroom.

Brands Hatch is 45 km from the apartment. London Southend Airport is 11 km away.

With a stay at The Green Man by Chef and Brewer Collection in Harlow, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Harlow Falconry and Pishiobury Park. This inn is 1.2 mi (2 km) from The Gibberd Garden and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from TeamSport Harlow.

With a stay at Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford in Hornchurch (Emerson Park), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lakeside Shopping Centre and The Picture Frame Gallery. This spa hotel is 16.7 mi (26.8 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 18.7 mi (30.2 km) from The Arena.

Budget friendly, clean, homely guest house about 10 minutes drive from London Stansted Airport (3.6 miles). Fast, easy and convenient SELF CHECK-IN and SELF CHECK-OUT. You will receive an email with self check in information prior to your arrival. We do not have a RECEPTION or FRONT DESK as everything is done remotely. Candy is available anytime via the contact details in your booking confirmation. All bookings are room only with no meal options.

Latchmead is located in Little Hallingbury, 28 km from Chelmsford Train Station, 30 km from Hylands Park, as well as 33 km from Woodford. With free private parking, the property is 7.7 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station and 21 km from Audley End House. Guests can access the guest house via private entrance.

Each unit comes with a terrace, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A fridge and kettle are also featured. At the guest house, all units include bed linen and towels.

Freeport Braintree is 35 km from the guest house, while Hatfield House is 36 km away. London Stansted Airport is 7 km from the property.