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1. Steepleview Bed & Breakfast

Steepleview Bed & Breakfast
2.0 star property
Dunmow
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (54 reviews)
"Stayed here to attend a family do and this was the best B&B I have ever stayed in. The owners made you feel welcome and made you feel like a family friend than a stranger. MY double room was very comfortable and the breakfasst next morning was really tasty. If I was travelling through that part of essex and needed a room I would have no hesitation in booking them again."
United Kingdom
barry
Steepleview Bed & Breakfast
An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.

2. The George of Colchester

The George of Colchester
3.0 star property
Dutch Quarter
7.8 out of 10, Good, (699 reviews)
"Charming hotel which is close to the train station & even closer to the castle as was staying to go to the festival. Breakfast was great & the bed was comfy. Would stay again if in the area. The staff are lovely too."
United Kingdom
Linda
The price is ₩133,764
₩160,517 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The George of Colchester
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

3. Brook Red Lion Hotel

Brook Red Lion Hotel
3.0 star property
Colchester
7.0 out of 10, Good, (368 reviews)
"The staff and facility were extremely inviting and courteous with welcoming this traveller back home!"
United States
Jacob
The price is ₩82,061
₩98,473 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Brook Red Lion Hotel
A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

4. GreyFriars

GreyFriars
4.0 star property
Colchester
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (704 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast and superb Terrace Bar in the evening and perfect location for Colchester town centre."
Australia
Glenn
The price is ₩212,025
₩254,430 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
GreyFriars

5. Marygreen Manor Hotel

Marygreen Manor Hotel
4.0 star property
Brentwood
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (885 reviews)
"Staff were extremely helpful Room was lovely Would definitely stay again"
United Kingdom
Elizabeth
Marygreen Manor Hotel
A bedroom with a large bed, a mirror, and a plaid carpet.

6. The White Hart Hotel

The White Hart Hotel
5.0 star property
Halstead
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (217 reviews)
"Great hotel and lovely staff. Only improvement is for the carpets to be cleaned."
United Kingdom
David
The price is ₩181,521
₩217,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
The White Hart Hotel
A large, historic building with a formal garden and a central fountain.

7. Down Hall Hotel

Down Hall Hotel
4.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great venue"
United Kingdom
Randeep
The price is ₩271,947
₩326,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Down Hall Hotel
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, covered by a white umbrella.

8. Colchester Boutique Hotel

Colchester Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
Colchester
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (280 reviews)
"What a great place to stay. Clean, friendly, welcoming, a lovely breakfast. Stayed in a single room, but was cosy and nice."
United Kingdom
Dave
The price is ₩170,988
₩205,186 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Colchester Boutique Hotel
A hanging light fixture with a clear glass enclosure and visible filament inside, set against a background of a window with a grid pattern and pink flowers.

9. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
3.0 star property
Colchester
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (782 reviews)
"Nice clean spacious room. Great parking facilities. Great location. Interesting history"
United Kingdom
Michelle
The price is ₩90,798
₩108,958 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
A traditional room with exposed brick walls, a fireplace, a bed with a plaid blanket, and large windows with curtains.

10. White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns

White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns
3.0 star property
Colchester
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (332 reviews)
"Beautiful old property that is very well maintained. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Didn’t get to try the food but menu sounded great for breakfast lunch and dinner. Nice bar area with no TVs as a distraction. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Maxine
The price is ₩82,074
₩98,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns
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Novotel London Stansted Airport

Novotel London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent
"On arrival we were greeted by the loveliest of a person…what a credit he is to Novotel and if isn’t already deserves promotion….sadly I never got his name…he was a young man possibly French…we stayed in room 170. Only down side was paying £16 return from and back to the airport….this was free if you were hiring a car which we weren’t.we would stay again if in London…Breakfast was lovely to….the bed was a good size as was the tv ….the fridge was a lovely plus to…."
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Novotel London Stansted Airport