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Hotel in Braintree · 15.55 km from centre
8.6
1,000 reviews
Breakfast available
When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG in Braintree, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Great Notley Country Park and Flitch Way Country Park. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Braintree Public Gardens and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Freeport Outlet Village.

Hotel in Chelmsford · 14.13 km from centre
8.0
448 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Chelmsford, The Oakland is a 2-minute drive from Marsh Farm Country Park and 6 minutes from Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre. This hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Thames River and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Rayleigh Leisure Center.

Hotel in Braintree · 17.08 km from centre
7.8
432 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at White Hart Braintree by Greene King Inns in Braintree, you'll be a short 4-minute walk from Braintree Public Gardens and within 3 minutes by car from 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.

Bed and breakfast in Essex, Hockley · 17.72 km from centre
8.0
644 reviews
Isabella Rooms enjoys a location in Hockley, 10 miles from Adventure Island and 14 miles from Chelmsford Train Station. This bed and breakfast features free private parking, private check-in and check-out, and free Wifi. Intu Lakeside Shopping Centre is 24 miles away, and Freeport Braintree is 28 miles from the bed and breakfast.
At the bed and breakfast, each unit includes a private bathroom.
Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a full English/Irish breakfast. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch.
Hylands Park is 16 miles from Isabella Rooms, while Upminster Tube Station is 21 miles from the property. London Southend Airport is 6.2 miles away.

Hotel in Wickford · 15.82 km from centre
8.0
25 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Wickford, The New Chichester Hotel is in the suburbs, a 4-minute drive from Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre and 14 minutes from Chelmsford Cathedral. This hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Chalkwell Beach and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Cliffs Pavilion.

Hotel in Basildon · 16.95 km from centre
Breakfast available
Located in Basildon, Premier Inn Basildon - East Mayne is within a 5-minute drive of Festival Leisure Park and Hollywood Bowl Basildon. This hotel is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Thames River and 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Hotel in Brentwood · 19.02 km from centre
8.4
1,296 reviews
Breakfast available
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 private bathrooms have 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 Centers. Central London can also be reached in under an hour.

Hotel in Basildon · 16.79 km from centre
6.4
744 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Basildon, Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London is within a 5-minute drive of Festival Leisure Park and High Sports. This hotel is 19.5 mi (31.3 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Hollywood Bowl Basildon.

Inn in Braintree · 17.09 km from centre
8.0
1,298 reviews
Breakfast available
This 16th-century inn in Braintree town center 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 elevator.

Inn in Wickford · 13.28 km from centre
8.6
197 reviews
Breakfast available
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 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Wick Country Park.

Guest house in Basildon, Nevendon · 18.12 km from centre
9.6
9 reviews
Cassandra Homes enjoys a location in Nevendon, 11 miles from Adventure Island and 14 miles from Upminster Tube Station. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the guest house free of charge. Chelmsford Train Station is 16 miles away, and Bluewater is 20 miles from the guest house.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Hylands Park is 15 miles from Cassandra Homes, while intu Lakeside Shopping Centre is 15 miles from the property. London Southend Airport is 9.3 miles away.

Hotel in Basildon · 16.80 km from centre
6.7
1,011 reviews
The Campanile Hotel Basildon features free Wi-fi throughout the hotel, a 24-hour front desk and a traditional restaurant. The hotel is just 1.5 miles from Basildon center, in the heart of Essex.
The bright, budget rooms at Campanile Hotel Basildon each have a seating area and a TV with satellite channels. Rooms also feature tea/coffee facilities, a work desk and a private bathroom.
A hearty breakfast buffet is available each morning, including cooked and continental options. The restaurant serves a range of light lunches, seasonal specials and international evening meals.
Campanile Hotel - Basildon - East of London is 1.5 miles from Basildon Train Station, offering direct services to central London. The coast at Southend-on-Sea is just a 20-minute drive away.

Hotel in Basildon · 16.79 km from centre
8.1
1,949 reviews
Breakfast available
Overlooking a garden and lake, Holiday Inn Basildon offers air-conditioned rooms 2 mi from Basildon town center. Located beside Festival Leisure Park this hotel is 14 mi from Lakeside Shopping Center. Free WiFi is available throughout.
All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, private 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 1.1 mi from the Ford Motor Company Research Center.

Country house in Ongar · 14.26 km from centre
9.0
192 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Ongar, Mulberry House is within a 5-minute drive of Chipping Ongar Library and Blackmore Millenium Park. This country house is 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Saint Nicholas Church, Moreton and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker.

Hotel in Braintree · 16.56 km from centre
Breakfast available
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.

Hotel in Braintree · 16.70 km from centre
Breakfast available
With a stay at Premier Inn Braintree - A120 in Braintree, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Freeport Outlet Village and Cineworld Braintree. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Braintree Village and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Cressing Road Stadium.

Hotel in Braintree · 17.08 km from centre
7.6
360 reviews
Breakfast available
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 Braintree Village. This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Flitch Way Country Park and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Great Notley Country Park.

Bed & breakfast in Maldon · 14.82 km from centre
7.8
357 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Maldon, Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay is within a 10-minute drive of St John the Baptist Monastery and Warren Golf Club. This bed & breakfast is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Forrester Park Golf Club and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Five Lakes Resort.

Guesthouse in Brentwood · 17.82 km from centre
8.6
149 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Brentwood (Brentwood Town Centre), Brentwood Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Warley Country Park and Thorndon Country Park. This golf guesthouse is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Thames River and 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre.

Apartment in Chelmsford · 20.89 km from centre
With a stay at this apartment in Chelmsford, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Blackwater Leisure Centre and Ramblers Stadium. This apartment is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Mangapps Railway Museum and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from St. Peter-on-the-Wall.
Chelmsford is a vibrant city in Essex with lots of things to do to keep you entertained, whether you’re booking a last-minute trip alone or with a group. The city has great transport links, too. Hop on a train at Chelmsford train station and you can be in Central London in just 35 minutes. It’s around the same distance from London Stansted Airport, making it the ideal spot to stay before a flight. Fancy checking out the local area? Chelmsford has a number of intriguing visitor attractions, from its cathedral to its beautiful public parks and gardens.
Searching for some of the best hotels in Essex? We have a great range right here in Chelmsford to choose from — no matter if you’re booking for next week or in a month’s time. You’ll find all sorts of hotels to suit your budget too, from award-winning boutique hotels to clean, comfortable rooms with added extras like free WiFi. Fancy treating yourself? You’ll even find a few spa hotels, plus those lodged inside regal country houses.
Chelmsford is known for its packed events programme and there’s usually something happening all year round. Lots of sports fans head to this part of Essex to watch the cricket at the County Ground, while there are three shopping centres ideal for a spot of retail therapy. The newly restored Grade II listed Hylands House is also a popular visitor attraction, plus RHS Hyde Hall draws in all who are interested in wildlife. Sold on a visit to this corner of the UK? Check out our full range of last-minute Chelmsford hotels today.
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