Last-minute self-catering accommodation deals in Essex

Situated in the lively town centre of Hitchin, the Sun Hotel is a charming traditional coaching Inn dating back to the 1500s. The hotel offers real cask ales, an extensive menu in the restaurant, free parking and free Wi-Fi.

Every bedroom has a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. A modern private bathroom in each room has a hair dryer.

The restaurant at the Sun Hotel serves a wide range of food from around the world, complementing the traditional English favourites. Guests can sample wines and beers on the hotel patio or in the lounge area.

Hitchin has many beautiful buildings, a museum and an art gallery within just a few minutes’ walk of the hotel. Knebworth House is less than 20 minutes’ drive away through the countryside.

With a stay at The Brent Hotel in Harrow (Barnhill), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Wembley Stadium and OVO Arena Wembley. This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Kensington High Street and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Marble Arch.

The Aubrey Park Hotel is set in woodlands a short drive from Hemel Hempstead and St Albans, being only 8 miles from Luton Airport, 5 minutes' drive from junction 9 of the M1 and 10 minutes' drive from the M25. Ample free parking and a cocktail bar are also on offer.

Free Wi-Fi, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with luxury toiletries are featured in each room at Aubrey Park.

The on-site brasserie restaurant features dishes made with locally sourced produce. A traditional English breakfast is also on offer, as well as a variety of continental options.

Attractions close to the hotel include Harry Potter Studio Tours, Hertfordshire Show Grounds, Historic St.Albans, Whipsnade Zoo, Woburn Safari Park and Hemel Hempstead Snow Center.

Situated within 100 metres of Brick Lane and 1.1 km of Liverpool Street Underground Station, hub London - Shoreditch features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in London. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.8 km from Sky Garden and around 2 km from Tower of London. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also boast free WiFi. At hub London - Shoreditch rooms have a desk and a flat-screen TV.

A buffet breakfast is available at the accommodation.

London Bridge Underground Station is 2.5 km from hub London - Shoreditch, while Tower Bridge is 2.7 km from the property. London City Airport is 10 km away.

Located in London (London City Centre), this apartment is within a 10-minute walk of Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. This apartment is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Oxford Street and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Trafalgar Square.

With a stay at this apartment in London (Golders Green), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Wembley Stadium and Marble Arch. This apartment is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Hyde Park and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from The British Museum.

With a stay at PubLove @ The Crown, Battersea - Hostel in London (Wandsworth), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Clapham Common and 10 minutes from Buckingham Palace. This hostel is 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Hyde Park and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Big Ben.

With a stay at Fryatt Hotel & Bar in Harwich (Parkeston), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of The Royal Oak and Beacon Hill Fort. This guest house is 23.6 mi (38 km) from Ipswich Waterfront and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Harwich Maritime Museum.

Located on the Panshanger Golf Complex, on the outskirts of Welwyn Garden City, The View provides comfortable lodge-style accommodation with wonderful views across the golf course and rolling countryside.

Despite its tranquil, countryside location, The View is easily accessible, with major road and rail links nearby and Welwyn Garden City Town Centre just 2 miles away. Ample on-site parking is also available.

The View is a sports bar and live music venue.

Ideally set in the Islington district of London, Finsbury Park Rooms is located 3.4 km from Alexandra Palace, 3.9 km from Wood Green Metro Station and 4.7 km from Camden Market. It is situated 2.6 km from Emirates Stadium and features a shared kitchen. The guest house has family rooms.

All units in the guest house are fitted with a coffee machine. Featuring a shared bathroom, units at the guest house also feature free WiFi. At the guest house, units have bed linen and towels.

King's Cross Theatre is 5.2 km from the guest house, while Tottenham Hale is 5.5 km from the property. London City Airport is 16 km away.

Situated in the centre of London, 90 metres from Prince of Wales Theatre, Hausd - Piccadilly Circus features air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. The property has city views and is 200 metres from Queen's Theatre and 300 metres from Leicester Square Underground Station. Outdoor seating allows guests to sit outside and enjoy the good weather.

All units include a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom fiitted with a hair dryer, while some units feature a terrace or a balcony. A dishwasher, an oven and microwave are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, units have bed linen and towels.

Popular points of interest near the apartment include Arts Theatre, Piccadilly Circus and Prince Edward Theatre. London City Airport is 14 km from the property.

Located in Southend-on-Sea with Southchurch Beach and Adventure Island nearby, WynnStay Studio Apartments provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Built in 19th century, this 3-star apartment is within 36 km of Chelmsford Train Station and 40 km of Upminster. Hylands Park is 40 km away and Lakeside Shopping Centre is 43 km from the apartment.

At the apartment complex, all units include a private bathroom.

London Southend Airport is 7 km away.

Attractively situated in London, The Knaresborough by Nestor features an à la carte breakfast and free WiFi. It is situated 1.1 km from Natural History Museum and provides a lift. Victoria and Albert Museum is 1.4 km from the aparthotel and Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC is 2.2 km away.

The units in the aparthotel are equipped with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, all units at the aparthotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms have a terrace. At the aparthotel, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include South Kensington Underground Station, Olympia Exhibition Centre and Royal Albert Hall. London City Airport is 19 km from the property.

Set in Bexleyheath and only 10 km from Greenwich Park, 77Co-Guesthouse by Bexleyheath offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The guest house has family rooms.

All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including an oven, a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. Units come with a private bathroom and coffee machine, while some rooms also feature a patio and others also feature city views. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Blackheath station is 12 km from the guest house, while O2 Arena is 14 km from the property. London City Airport is 10 km away.

Portree house is situated in the Tower Hamlets district of London, 2.2 km from West Ham, 2.9 km from Canary Wharf Underground Station and 3.8 km from London Stadium. The property is around 3.9 km from Docklands, 4.1 km from Stratford Tube Station and 4.6 km from Westfield Stratford City. Canada Water is 6.1 km away and Greenwich Park is 7.1 km from the homestay.

At the homestay, all units are equipped with a wardrobe. Every unit includes a shared bathroom with a shower. At the homestay, each unit includes bed linen and towels.

O2 Arena is 4.8 km from the homestay, while Victoria Park is 5.7 km from the property. London City Airport is 4 km away.

The London Olympus Hotel is situated in the heart of Stratford, a 2-minute walk from the University of East London, and a 10-minute walk from Stratford International rail and tube station.

Stratford Station has train, Tube and DLR links across London and beyond. There is also a bus service that guests can use to travel to Stansted Airport.

Each en suite bedroom at London Olympus has free Wi-Fi, a TV with satellite channels, and tea and coffee-making facilities.

There is limited free private parking on site.

With a stay at Hand & Flower, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Kensington High Street and within a 5-minute drive of Westfield London Shopping Centre. This bed & breakfast is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Hyde Park and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Buckingham Palace.

Located in London (London City Centre), Ascot Hyde Park Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Marble Arch and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Oxford Street.

Studio at Little Trees Farm, a property with a garden, is located in Kingsbourne Green, 25 km from Knebworth House, 25 km from Watford Junction, as well as 28 km from Woburn Abbey. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is situated 19 km from Hatfield House.

The holiday home has 1 bedroom, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kingsbourne Green, like golfing.

Stanmore is 32 km from Studio at Little Trees Farm, while Edgware is 32 km from the property. London Luton Airport is 8 km away.

With a stay at OYO Townhouse 30 Sussex Hotel, London Paddington in London (London City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hyde Park and University of London. This upscale hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Buckingham Palace and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Big Ben.