Last-minute self-catering accommodation deals in Essex

With a stay at The Melita, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park. This guest house is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Victoria Station Travel Information Centre and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Big Ben.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG in Colchester, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dedham Vale and Colchester Community Stadium. This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bridge Cottage.

Overlooking the tranquil Sussex Gardens, Aspen Apartments offer contemporary accommodation, a 2-minute walk from Paddington Rail and Underground Stations. Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus are nearby.

The apartments are located within the grounds of Westpoint Hotel offering guests full hotel facilities including a 24-hour reception and concierge services. Aspen Apartments are cleaned on a daily basis.

The apartments feature a fully-equipped kitchen with a microwave, fridge and a dining area. Guests are able to relax in the living area, with a sofa and TV.

Lancaster Gate Underground Stations is just 5 minutes' walking distance providing easy access to the City of London. Nearby Paddington train station provides the 15-minute Heathrow Express service to London Heathrow Airport and access to the west of England.

Located in London (Islington), Charlie Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of O2 Forum Kentish Town and Emirates Stadium. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Camden Lock Market and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Finsbury Park.

Offering garden views, Excellent chillout is an accommodation set in London, 1.3 km from Tower Bridge and 700 metres from London Bridge Underground Station. Complimentary WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is 3.3 km from the city centre and 1.1 km from London Bridge.

The homestay has a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the homestay. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Sky Garden is 1.6 km from the homestay, while Tower of London is 1.9 km from the property. London City Airport is 12 km away.

With a stay at Bob W London Spitalfields in London (London City Centre), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Brick Lane and 14 minutes by foot from Tower of London. This aparthotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Liverpool Street and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Tower Bridge.

With a stay at Roebuck Inn in Maidstone, you'll be a 3-minute drive from Leeds Castle and 8 minutes from Bearsted Golf Club. This inn is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Stoneacre and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Mote Park.

Boasting garden views, Suffolk Cosy Corner with free parking, 10min walking to town centre offers accommodation with a terrace, around 1.1 km from The Apex. The property was built in 2023 and has accommodation with a patio. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4.5 km from Ickworth House.

With free WiFi, this apartment features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Hedingham Castle is 40 km from the apartment, while University of Cambridge is 46 km from the property. Norwich International Airport is 74 km away.

301 Self contained studio in heart of London is set in the Westminster Borough district of London, 300 metres from Leicester Square Underground Station, 300 metres from Arts Theatre and 300 metres from Piccadilly Circus. It is situated 100 metres from Sondheim Theatre and features free WiFi plus a lift. The property is 200 metres from Prince of Wales Theatre, and within 500 metres of the city centre.

The apartment features 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Popular points of interest near the apartment include Prince Edward Theatre, Trafalgar Square and Charing Cross. London City Airport is 14 km from the property.

With a stay at Marrable's Farringdon Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from St. John's Gate and within a 10-minute walk of Smithfield Market. This boutique hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Exmouth Market and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.

With a stay at The Barrington Hotel in Barnet (Oakleigh), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Hampstead Heath and Alexandra Palace. This hotel is 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Finsbury Park and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Wembley Stadium.

In the centre of Wandsworth, Brewers Inn has en suite bedrooms and a Young's pub serving great beers and fine food. Wandsworth Town Train Station is within walking distance. Secure
parking is bookable by phone and charges may apply.

The welcoming inn is located on the A205 for easy access to Central and South-West London. It is convenient for Chelsea, Putney, Wimbledon, Richmond Upon Thames and Wandsworth Registry Office.

All rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen TV with Freeview and tea/coffee facilities. Sofa beds are available in some bedrooms.

Located in London (London City Centre), Bob W London Paddington is within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This aparthotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Marble Arch and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Oxford Street.

With a stay at CityStay Hotel in London (Tower Hamlets), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of London Stadium and Westfield Stratford City. This guest house is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Tower of London and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Tower Bridge.

With a stay at The Stable Courtyard Bedrooms at Leeds Castle in Maidstone, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute drive of Leeds Castle and Vinters Valley Nature Reserve. This golf bed & breakfast is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Bearsted Golf Club and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Stoneacre.

Located in Stevenage, this apartment is within a 15-minute walk of Gordon Craig Theatre and Cineworld Stevenage. This apartment is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lamex Stadium and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Knebworth Country Park.

With a stay at Your Apartment Tooting in London (Wandsworth), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Clapham Common and 6 minutes from Thames River. This apartment is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Buckingham Palace and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from London Eye.

In South West London, The Alma Hotel is just 50 metres from Wandsworth Train Station. Boutique bedrooms feature designer wallpaper, luxury toiletries, free Wi-Fi and LCD TVs.

The spacious bedrooms have Egyptian cotton sheets and fluffy bathrobes. They also include a work desk, iPod dock and tea/coffee making facilities. Some have luxury bathrooms with stand-alone baths.

At the heart of the Alma is a traditional London pub with a range of real ales and fine wines. The beautiful dining room serves modern British cuisine and features antique-style furniture.

East Putney Underground Station is just 5 minutes’ drive away, offering direct access to Earls Court, Chelsea and Knightsbridge. Heathrow Airport is just 12 miles from the Alma Hotel.

Located in London (London City Centre), Pod Rooms - Nell Gwynn House Apartments is within a 15-minute walk of Sloane Square and Victoria and Albert Museum. This apartment is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Harrods and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Imperial College London.

A stay at Queens Drive at Finsbury Park places you in the heart of London, a 1-minute drive from Finsbury Park and 5 minutes from Emirates Stadium. This upscale hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Alexandra Palace and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.