Last-minute self catering deals in Essex

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

With a stay at The Ship Inn in Burnham-on-Crouch, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mangapps Railway Museum and Ramblers Stadium. This inn is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from St. Peter-on-the-Wall and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Blackwater Leisure Centre.

Located in Colchester, The Blue Anchor Feering is a 5-minute drive from Paycockes and 6 minutes from Blackwater Rail Trail Country Park. This guesthouse is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and 5 mi (8 km) from Layer Marney Tower.

With a stay at De Rougemont Manor Hotel & Suites in Brentwood (Warley), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lakeside Shopping Centre and Thames River. This upscale hotel is 20 mi (32.2 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre.

Located in Burnham-on-Crouch, The Oyster Smack Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Mangapps Railway Museum and Ramblers Stadium. This hotel is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from St. Peter-on-the-Wall and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Blackwater Leisure Centre.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Basildon by IHG in Basildon, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Festival Leisure Park and 8 minutes by foot from Hollywood Bowl Basildon. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from High Sports and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Eastgate Shopping Centre.

Located in Halstead, Gosfield Lake Resort is a 5-minute drive from Milbank Stadium and 5 minutes from Alderford Water Mill. This hotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Sible Hedingham Library and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Halstead Leisure Centre.

With a stay at Gidea Park Hotel in Romford (Pettits), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lakeside Shopping Centre and Romford Market. This hotel is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from O2 Arena.

Located in Billericay, Downham Hall is in a rural location, a 2-minute drive from Hanningfield Reservoir and 6 minutes from Delta Force Paintball Billericay. This bed & breakfast is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Thames River and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Norsey Wood Local Nature Reserve.

Located 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 private 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, yogurt 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 in Maldon, The Limes is within a 5-minute drive of Blackwater Leisure Centre and Museum of Power. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Mill Beach and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from St John the Baptist Monastery.

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Little Bullocks Farm is within a 5-minute drive of Flitch Way Country Park and Hatfield Forest Country Park. This bed & breakfast is 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Bishop's Stortford Golf Club and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Maize Maze.

With a stay at The Dog Inn in Halstead, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Milbank Stadium and Halstead Leisure Centre. This inn is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Alderford Water Mill and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Sible Hedingham Library.

With a stay at Chelmsford Serviced Apartments in Chelmsford, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Bond Street and Chelmsford Cathedral. This luxury apartment is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Peter Edwards Museum And Library and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Riverside Leisure Centre.

With a stay at Premier Inn Basildon - Festival Park in Basildon, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Hollywood Bowl Basildon and 8 minutes by foot from Festival Leisure Park. This hotel is 14.1 mi (22.8 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Festival Wakeboard Park.

Located in Harlow, 11 miles from Stansted Mountfitchet Station, Pages Hotel and Guesthouse has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has family rooms.

At the hotel rooms have a closet and a flat-screen TV.

A continental breakfast is available at Pages Hotel and Guesthouse.

Chelmsford Train Station is 18 miles from the accommodation, while Gants Hill Tube Station is 19 miles from the property. London Stansted Airport is 8.7 miles away.

Located 16 mi from Stansted Airport and just minutes from the M11/M25, this refurbished 14th century former coaching inn now offers comfortable en suite accommodations in this quiet village. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel, bar & restaurant.

The Green Man Hotel by Chef and Brewer Collection has a quiet, peaceful location in the charming little village of Old Harlow. There are 58 well-appointed rooms with attached bathroom in the annex at the rear of the hotel. Please note, upper floor rooms accessible by stairs only.

At The Green Man Hotel guests will find a 24-hour front desk and a bar. 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.

With a stay at Stifford clays farm hotel, you'll be centrally located in Grays, within a 10-minute drive of Lakeside Shopping Centre and Thames River. This guesthouse is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 15.4 mi (24.7 km) from Brands Hatch Circuit.

Located in Chelmsford, Premier Inn Chelmsford - Springfield is a 2-minute drive from Palace of Beaulieu and 5 minutes from Bond Street. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Riverside Leisure Centre and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Riverside Ice and Leisure.

Ensuite deluxe home enjoys a location in Basildon, 15 miles from Adventure Island and 18 miles from Chelmsford Train Station. The property is around 11 miles from Upminster Tube Station, 14 miles from Hylands Park, and 14 miles from intu Lakeside Shopping Centre. Rochester Castle is 30 miles away, and Chatham Train Station is 31 miles from the guest house.

At the guest house, units come with a private bathroom.

Bluewater is 19 miles from the guest house, while Barking Tube Station is 20 miles from the property. London Southend Airport is 12 miles away.