The Best
Castle Hotels in Essex

Delightful property. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. This luxury 4-star hotel is located just 1 mile from Brentwood Train Station, junction 28 of the M25 motorway, junction 11 of the A12, and Brentwood's central High Street. This historic Tudor manor house offers free onsite parking and an award-winning restaurant. With 24-hour room service, each room features a Freeview TV, free Wi-Fi access, and complimentary fruit and bottled water. The en suite bathrooms have toiletries. The 1AA Rosette restaurant offers a selection of inspired menus. Alternatively, guests can enjoy a range of light meals from the Oak Lounge and Bar. The hotel is less than 1 hour by train or car from Bluewater, Westfield, and Lakeside Shopping Centres. Central London can also be reached in under an hour. Show full description

Superb breakfast. The Stifford Hall Hotel Thurrock is a 18th century manor house set in 6 acres of beautiful gardens. Stifford Hall Hotel Thurrock has modern, bedrooms offering air conditioning. The Regency Restaurant overlooks the gardens and there is also the option of a more informal bar area. Both Lakeside and Bluewater shopping centres are a short drive away as well as Tilbury cruise terminal. Central London is just 20 minutes away and Brands Hatch Circuit just 12 miles away. Show full description

Decked with oak-beamed ceilings, Rothmans B&B is a grade II listed manor house situated in the urban village of Great Baddow. Still maintaining much of its original décor, it boasts a secluded walled garden and free on-site parking. The elegant rooms at Rothmans B&B are each magnificently furnished with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, a work desk, a radio and tea and coffee making facilities. A full English breakfast using free-range ingredients is served within the friendly dining room. Alternatively, a continental breakfast offering cold meats, cheeses, yoghurt and breads is also available. For entertainment, guests can make use of the billiards room, or explore further afield. The nearby cathedral town of Chelmsford and the Riverside Ice & Leisure Centre are 7 minutes’ drive away. Admirals Park is also an 8-minute car journey away. Show full description

This restored 17th-century manor house in large gardens has a bistro restaurant and a spa with 20-metre indoor pool, a gym, steam rooms, saunas and treatments. Greenwoods is a few miles from Chelmsford and Billericay, and a 45-minute drive from Stansted Airport. Ellis's Restaurant serves English dishes with a Mediterranean influence. The bar is a relaxing space with cosy fires and a bar menu. Bedrooms at Greenwoods Hotel Spa & Retreat are traditional yet stylish and have marble bathrooms and luxurious soft furnishings. Show full description

Located 26 km from Stansted Airport and just minutes from the M11/M25, this refurbished 14th century former coaching inn now offers comfortable en suite accommodation in this quiet village. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel, bar & restaurant. The Green Man Hotel by Chef and Brewer Collection has a quiet, peaceful location in the charming little village of Old Harlow. There are 58 well-appointed en suite rooms in the annex at the rear of the hotel. Please note, upper floor rooms accessible by stairs only. At The Green Man Hotel guests will find a 24-hour front desk and a bar. The property offers free parking. During their stay, guests can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the Green Man Pub and Restaurant, which offers fine food and drink. The traditional bar and restaurant still houses many original features. The exposed wooden beams are of such historic significance that the building has acquired listed-building status. Show full description