Last-minute pet friendly hotel deals in Essex

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.

When you stay at Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport in Bishop's Stortford, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Bishop's Stortford Golf Club and Birchanger Dog Field. This hotel is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Audley End House and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Flitch Way Country Park.

Located in Colchester, Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester is within a 10-minute drive of Colchester Zoo and Layer Marney Tower. This hotel is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Colchester Castle Park.

Located in Basildon, Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London is within a 5-minute drive of Festival Leisure Park and Cineworld Basildon. This hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Adventure Island.

A stay at Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport places you in the heart of Bishop's Stortford, within a 15-minute walk of Bishop's Stortford Golf Club and Birchanger Dog Field. This hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Audley End House and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Flitch Way Country Park.

Located in Harlow, The Harlow Hotel By AccorHotels is within a 15-minute drive of Lee Valley Park and Lee Valley White Water Centre. This hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Epping Forest and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Paradise Wildlife Park.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Southend by IHG in Southend-on-Sea, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Adventure Island and Rollacity. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Roots Hall Stadium and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Southend University Hospital.

With a stay at Channels Hotel in Chelmsford, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Tuffnel Mere and Admirals Park LNR. This golf hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Riverside Leisure Centre and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Bond Street.

• Central setting
• Great views
• Casino

The Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea is right in the heart of things. It’s plonked opposite Southend Pier and all its family-friendly attractions, so you’re a five-minute stroll from Adventure Island and a load of shops and eateries. What’s more, the hotel has its own casino, so you don’t have to leave to get your fun fix.

This place truly caters to all kinds of travellers. There are sea-view options for every room, whether you’re booking Standard, Superior or Family. The hotel’s fully accessible and there are also dedicated pet-friendly rooms. It’s also got seven meeting rooms, with views of the River Thames, and a private dining room with a chandelier.

The aptly named Pier View Bar & Restaurant also makes the most of the views. It’s the place to come for breakfast buffets, as well as light bites and bigger meals. Everything from halloumi fries and chicken wings to pies and pizzas graces the menu. And, for leisure time, you’ve got the casino and a fitness centre.

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 Rochford, 8.6 km from Adventure Island, The Cherry Tree Rochford provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. Located around 35 km from Hylands Park, the hotel with free WiFi is also 39 km away from Upminster. The property is non-smoking and is situated 31 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

All units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Cherry Tree Rochford the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

Lakeside Shopping Centre is 42 km from the accommodation. London Southend Airport is 2 km away.

With a stay at The Bell Inn in Stanford-le-Hope, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lakeside Shopping Centre and Langdon Hills Country Park. This inn is 5 mi (8 km) from River Thames and 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre.

Luxury Retreat Beach House - Sleeps 6, a property with a terrace, is situated in Southend-on-Sea, 35 km from Chelmsford Train Station, 39 km from Upminster, as well as 39 km from Hylands Park. It is set 500 metres from Adventure Island and features private check-in and check-out. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Southend Jubilee Beach is 200 metres away.

The 2-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with bathrobes. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

For guests with children, the holiday home offers a baby safety gate.

Lakeside Shopping Centre is 42 km from Luxury Retreat Beach House - Sleeps 6. London Southend Airport is 5 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Located in Burnham-on-Crouch, Creeksea Place Barns is a 5-minute drive from Ramblers Stadium and 6 minutes from Mangapps Railway Museum. This hotel is 24.7 mi (39.8 km) from Adventure Island and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Blackwater Leisure Centre.

Located in Ongar, Mulberry House is within a 5-minute drive of Budworth Hall and Chipping Ongar Library. This country house is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Love Lane Park and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Blackmore Millenium Park.

Located in Colchester, The Kings Arms, Colchester A120 is within a 5-minute drive of Paycockes and Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum. This hotel is 5 mi (8.1 km) from East Anglian Railway Museum and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Colchester Zoo.

Located in Chelmsford, The Compasses Inn is a 2-minute drive from Leez Priory and 6 minutes from Chelmsford City Racecourse. This inn is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Great Notley Country Park and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Tuffnel Mere.

Charming One Bedroom Apartment with Free Parking! is set in Romford, 9.3 km from Barking, 10 km from Gants Hill, and 12 km from East Ham. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.5 km from Upminster.

The apartment is located on the ground floor and comes with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a toaster and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Snaresbrook is 13 km from the apartment, while South Woodford is 14 km away. London City Airport is 14 km from the property.

Offering a garden and garden view, The Croft Farmhouse Apartments is located in East Horndon, 11 km from Upminster and 17 km from Lakeside Shopping Centre. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment has private entrance.

The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower while the kitchen features an oven, a microwave and a toaster. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

Barking is 25 km from the apartment, while Bluewater is 25 km away. London City Airport is 26 km from the property.

Situated in Writtle in the Essex region, Studio By Homestyles Hosts Short Lets & Serviced Accommodation Widford With Free WiFi features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 6.2 km from Hylands Park, 25 km from Freeport Braintree and 28 km from Upminster. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.4 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

The apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is available.

Gants Hill is 35 km from the apartment, while Adventure Island is 36 km from the property. London Southend Airport is 31 km away.