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The Harvard Inn

Stock

Located in Stock, 5.7 miles from Hylands Park, The Harvard Inn has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

K
Kevin
From
United Kingdom
Room great, breakfast great, staff great, parking great and a very peaceful nights sleep,... highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,002 reviews
Price from
$142.96
1 night, 2 adults

The Compasses

Chelmsford

Located in the quiet hamlet of Littley Green in the heart of the Essex countryside, The Compasses is a Victorian Pub steeped in history and tradition.

K
Kellogg
From
United States
Room and dinner were both excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 429 reviews
Price from
$112.57
1 night, 2 adults

The White Hart Inn

West Mersea

Located in West Mersea, 10 miles from Colchester Castle, The White Hart Inn has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
$239.49
1 night, 2 adults

The Cross Keys

Saffron Walden

The Cross Keys features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Saffron Walden. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi.

H
Hiram
From
United States
Very lovely quiet country village. A nice place to relax.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,118 reviews
Price from
$101.31
1 night, 2 adults

The George Hotel Colchester

Colchester

Set in the heart of Colchester, the 500-year-old George Hotel features an à-la-carte restaurant and a bar, and offers rooms with free WiFi access throughout.

S
Sandra
From
United Kingdom
The room was fabulous and spacious x the staff that were on over Christmas were very friendly and made a brilliant Christmas experience x
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,288 reviews
Price from
$112.68
1 night, 2 adults

The Fox Inn

Matching

Located in Matching, The Fox Inn has a garden, terrace, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

J
Johnny
From
United States
I liked the resteraunt and outdoor facilities with the outdoor dining area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews
Price from
$101.26
1 night, 2 adults

The Bell Inn

Clacton-on-Sea

The Bell Inn is located in Thorpe le Soken. The Inn has a terrace and garden views, free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar (Please check our website for opening...

M
Michelle
From
United Kingdom
Really lovely room is a gorgeous inn. Breakfast was yummy! We wish we had booked dinner here!! Large comfortable room with great beds!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
Price from
$135.08
1 night, 2 adults

The Cavendish Five Bells

Cavendish

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, bar and free WiFi, The Cavendish Five Bells is located in Cavendish, 11 miles from Hedingham Castle and 15 miles from Ickworth House.

N
Nicola
From
United Kingdom
Clean, comfortable and friendly. The breakfast bits left out was a lovely touch
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
$91.18
1 night, 2 adults

Black Buoy Inn

Wivenhoe

Located in Wivenhoe, 21 miles from Freeport Braintree, Black Buoy Inn provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

A
Aisha
From
United Kingdom
The breakfast was amazing, bed was super comfy, the room had biscuits and a nice selection of drinks like tea / coffee. Plus, staff were super nice. Loved it all, would definitely stay here again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
Price from
$123.83
1 night, 2 adults

The Cricketers Clavering

Clavering

Located 5.5 miles from Audley End House, The Cricketers Clavering offers 4-star accommodations in Clavering and features a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 757 reviews
Price from
$231.73
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: $201.95
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews
The Pheasant Inn was in a quiet location and a perfect stop over on my way to Felixstowe. The pub was warm and welcoming and my evening meal was very tasty and nicely presented and served. The staff were all lovely and very helpful.
Guest review byRichard
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $160.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
The working team were very attentive and the staff actually looked like they wanted to be there which is always a bonus, the breakfast was delicious and the food (although we never had dinner as we'd eaten) looked very enticing. We'd definitely make it as a place to dine in the future. Beautifully set within a cricket green area, great location and friendly pub.
Guest review byDiane
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
Rustic charm, peaceful location, very friendly and accommodating staff, a lovely breakfast.
Guest review byMatthew
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $168.86
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 702 reviews
The entire experience was fantastic. Pet friendly, I was able to stay with my dog at the Alma Inn and also allowed to bring him everywhere with me - for dinner and breakfast. The room was great, I had a courtyard view, and it was spotless, incredibly clean. I loved the free Wi-Fi, I ordered their Fish and Chips for dinner and had a light breakfast before continuing my journey in the morning. The location is great as well, with the water and harbor right around the corner.
Guest review byTimo J
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
A proper old fashioned English Inn with the quirky un-levelled floors on top level and wooden beams to boot . Staff were very attentive and helpful . Only complaints would be the noise at night as there was a wedding going on in the inn plus clean up till early hours of morning right below our room .Breakfast was excellent and a nice range of options . Shower a bit temperamental but managed to get it going in the end . Overall very good value for money .
Guest review bySimon
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $163.45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews
Room clean and plenty of space. Bed ok. Dinner was really good - well-prepared and presented pub grub with some nice specials on the board. Friendly staff. Breakfast starts early ( good if you’re working).
Guest review byElaine
Group
Avg. price/night: $222.89
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,000 reviews
Lovely inn, rooms were decorated in keeping with the age of the Inn. Staff both in the restaurant and on reception were very friendly and welcoming. Food was good.
Guest review bylynn
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $113.07
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 976 reviews
Dinner and breakfast were lovely Staff really helpful and friendly
Guest review byRosemary
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $121.58
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 414 reviews
This my third time at the Dog Inn there has got to be something really good about the place why else would I come back.
Guest review byRON
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,118 reviews
Breakfast and Dinner both very good. Room ok reported TV not working but wasn’t fixed during our stay. Window didn’t close properly which wasn’t an issue in summer but would be during winter months.
Guest review byMichael
Young couple