Last-minute self-catering accommodation deals in Essex

With a stay at MacDonald, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of The British Museum and Russell Square. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Leicester Square and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Oxford Street.

The Gainsborough feels like an English country home in London. It is close to London's museums, the Albert Hall, Harrods and the restaurants and shops of Chelsea and Knightsbridge. Free WiFi is available.

The Gainsborough is a converted Victorian house with a classic style and an informal atmosphere. It is named after the celebrated artist, whose portrait of the Duchess of Richmond is in the spacious lounge/reception.

The hotel is a short walk from the Natural History Museum and South Kensington Tube station, which has a direct service to London Heathrow Airport. Olympia Exhibition Centre is 1.6 miles away.

With a stay at GreyFriars in Colchester, you'll be just steps from Hollytrees Museum and Colchester Visitor Information Centre. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from The Minories Galleries and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Colchester Castle Park.

A stay at Gonville Hotel places you in the heart of Cambridge, steps from University of Cambridge and Parker's Piece. This spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Downing College and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Our Lady and the English Martyrs.

In a tiny village south of Cambridge, this appealing 16th-century freehouse has an AA Rosette restaurant, an atmospheric bar, and new-build en suite rooms with free internet.

The Red Lion is a Grade II listed building with a walled garden overlooked by a dovecote and village church.

You will find beamed ceilings, log fires, cask ales and seasonal menus within the bar and restaurant. The Red Lion Hixton is recommended by Alastair Sawday, and is convenient for Cambridge University, Duxford Imperial War Musuem and the M11.

Located in London (London City Centre), Marlin Apartments London Bridge - Empire Square is within a 10-minute walk of Borough Market and The Shard. This luxury aparthotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Sky Garden and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from London Bridge.

A stay at Admiral Hotel at Park Avenue places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This bed & breakfast is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Marble Arch and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Oxford Street.

With a stay at The Hanbury Townhouse in London (Islington), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of St. Paul's Cathedral and The British Museum. This guest house is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Leicester Square and 3.1 mi (5 km) from London Bridge.

A stay at Club Quarters Hotel, St. Paul's places you in the heart of London, steps from St. Paul's Cathedral and a 4-minute drive from Tower of London. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Trafalgar Square and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from The British Museum.

A stay at Novotel London Paddington places you in the heart of London, within a 5-minute drive of Hyde Park and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Lord's Cricket Ground and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Portobello Road Market.

With a stay at The Cavendish London, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Royal Academy of Arts and within a 5-minute walk of Piccadilly Circus. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Green Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Oxford Circus.

Located in central London, the Saba Hotel London is just 5 minutes’ walk from Hammersmith Tube and Bus Stations. Set over 3 Victorian-style townhouses, the hotel retains many original features and is just over 10 minutes' walk from the popular Hammersmith Apollo.

With free WiFi, each compact room offers a fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, a work desk, and a flat-screen TV. The en-suite shower rooms have complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer.

In the mornings, Saba Hotel London offers a continental breakfast. There are numerous eateries surrounding the property, including Indian restaurants, tapas bars, and fish and chip shops.

Home to a variety of shops and supermarkets, King’s Mall Shopping Centre is a 10-minute walk from the building. The 3-star Saba Hotel is just a 20-minute Tube journey from Earl’s Court. The high-street shops and amenities in central London are also accessible after 20 minutes on the Central Line.

A stay at Pullman London St Pancras places you in the heart of London, within a 5-minute drive of The British Museum and Camden Markets. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Regent's Park and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Oxford Street.

With a stay at Harlinger Lodge in London (Greenwich), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Thames River and 8 minutes from O2 Arena. This guest house is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Tower of London.

Located in London, within less than 1 km of Dominion Theatre and a 7-minute walk of Oxford Street, Magda Boutique Rooms provides accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Carnaby Street, British Museum, and Sondheim Theatre. The property is 1.3 km from the city centre and 1.1 km from Tottenham Court Road.

All units are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the hotel every room has a private bathroom with slippers and bathrobes.

Popular points of interest near Magda Boutique Rooms include Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus and Piccadilly Theatre. London City Airport is 17 km away.

With a stay at London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf in London (Canary Wharf), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Thames River and 6 minutes from ExCeL Exhibition Centre. This luxury hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Tower of London and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Tower Bridge.

With a stay at The Crown Pub Dining Rooms in Henlow, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve and Beadlow Manor Golf & Country Club. This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Shortmead House and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Top Field.

A stay at Byron Hotel London places you in the heart of London – a 2-minute drive from Hyde Park and 9 minutes from Buckingham Palace. This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from The British Museum and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Big Ben.

With an excellent Chelsea location, just 100m from the King’s Road, Oakley Hotel provides budget accommodation and cooked breakfasts in central London. The hotel is located in a Victorian building and offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property. We do NOT have an elevator.

Oakley Hotel has rooms with shared and en suite shower facilities. All rooms have a storage space for clothes, hairdryer and a TV.

A continental breakfast and a light-cooked breakfast are served each morning. Hospitality trays are in all rooms.

The vibrant King’s Road area has numerous restaurants, stylish shops and a cinema within a 7-minute walk. The road leads to Sloane Square Underground Station, which will take you straight to London Victoria in 2 minutes.

With a stay at Andora Apartments in London (Waltham Forest), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Westfield Stratford City and London Stadium. This apartment is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from The British Museum and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Leicester Square.