Last-minute self catering deals in Essex

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.

With a stay at Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford in Hornchurch (Emerson Park), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of The Picture Frame Gallery and Romford Market. This spa hotel is 16.7 mi (26.8 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 18.7 mi (30.2 km) from O2 Arena.

Maxismile Haven enjoys a location in Southend-on-Sea, 3.2 miles from Adventure Island and 19 miles from Chelmsford Train Station. This guest house offers free private parking, a shared kitchen, and free Wifi. Featuring a private entrance, the guest house allows guests their privacy.

At the guest house, each unit comes with a wardrobe. Rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom with a shower. At the guest house, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Upminster Tube Station is 22 miles from the guest house, while Hylands Park is 22 miles from the property. London Southend Airport is 1.2 miles away.

Located in Chelmsford, Premier Inn Chelmsford - Boreham is a 3-minute drive from Palace of Beaulieu and 5 minutes from Bond Street. This hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Riverside Leisure Centre and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Riverside Ice and Leisure.

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.

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.

With a stay at White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns in Colchester, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Paycockes and a 5-minute drive from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum. This hotel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Braintree Public Gardens and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Freeport Outlet Village.

A stay at Best Western Atlantic Hotel places you in the heart of Chelmsford, within a 10-minute walk of Chelmsford Cathedral and Bond Street. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Admirals Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Admirals Park.

Modern Serviced Rooms Just Minutes from Romford Station and Town Center

Welcome to our conveniently located serviced accommodations 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 center 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 travelers, 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 private 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 accommodations in a prime Romford location.

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.

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 vintage 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 cozy 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 highway M11 is a 20-minute drive away.

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.

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.

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.

Located in Harlow, Premier Inn Harlow East - Church Langley is within a 5-minute drive of Bouncers Dog Park and Tye Green Leisure Centre. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Harlow Leisurezone and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Harlow Falconry.

Located in East Horndon, 8.1 miles from Upminster Tube Station, Ye Olde Plough House provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 11 miles from intu Lakeside Shopping Centre, 16 miles from Bluewater and 16 miles from Gants Hill Tube Station. Free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk are featured.

All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with an electric tea pot. Ye Olde Plough House has certain units that include garden views, and every room has a private bathroom with a shower. At the accommodation rooms include a closet and a flat-screen TV.

Barking Tube Station is 17 miles from Ye Olde Plough House, while East Ham Tube Station is 19 miles away. London Southend Airport is 17 miles 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.

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.

The Westcliff Room is located in Southend-on-Sea, just 2.7 miles from Adventure Island and 20 miles from Chelmsford Train Station. The property is around 22 miles from Upminster Tube Station, 22 miles from Hylands Park, and 24 miles from intu Lakeside Shopping Centre. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Three Shells is 1.7 miles away.

A flat-screen TV is offered. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Bluewater is 29 miles from the homestay. London Southend Airport is 1.9 miles from the property.

Housed in a historic building, Woodview B Colchester features accommodations with water sports facilities and free Wifi in Birch, 16 miles from Freeport Braintree. Built in 17th century, this 4-star guest house is within 19 miles of Hedingham Castle and 21 miles of Chelmsford Train Station. Hylands Park is 28 miles from the guest house.

London Stansted Airport is 32 miles from the property.