The Best
Boutique Hotels in Essex

Bed and Breakfast. Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Good breakfast. Popular among couples. Piglets Boutique Country Stay - winner Best B&B and Guest House of the Year - VisitEngland 2023 in Saffron Walden provides adults-only accommodation with a fitness centre, a garden and a bar. This property offers access to a terrace, bowling in the bowling alley, free private parking and free WiFi. Audley End House is 10 km from Piglets Boutique Country Stay - winner Best B&B and Guest House of the Year - VisitEngland 2023, while Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 22 km from the property. The bed and breakfast offers an outdoor swimming pool, spa facilities and luggage storage space. Accommodation for disabled guests is also available at the property. At the bed and breakfast, the units have air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, bathrobes and a hair dryer. Some units feature a balcony and/or a patio with pool or garden views. At the bed and breakfast, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available. You can play billiards, table tennis, and darts at the bed and breakfast. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 17 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Beautiful. Nice interior design. Popular among women. With lovely views of the Thames Estuary, this Southend-on-Sea hotel offers free Wi-Fi, treatment rooms, and free parking. The Restaurant offers seafood specialities and classic British dishes with a contemporary twist. Guests can either dine in the Roslin Restaurant, the Bar and Lounge, or choose from one of the outdoor terraces, overlooking the Estuary. The Roslin Beach Hotel is set on a sandy beach, just over a mile from shops and an amusement park on the vibrant seafront. Southend also boasts one of the best records for sunshine in the UK. The Garden Terrace, our beach side al fresco dining space over looks the beach. The perfect place to enjoy cocktails and tapas in the sun. The light, airy rooms each have a flat-screen TV, telephone, hairdryer, tea/coffee facilities and free toiletries. Some of the Roslin’s rooms have a balcony and great sea views. The Roslin Retreat features treatment rooms to relax and unwind throughout your stay, from specialist Elemis facials and massages to manicures and pedicures. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Lovely property. Historic. Great location. Popular among couples. Located in Southend-on-Sea, Hamiltons Boutique Hotel offers accommodations, some with a balcony, sea views or garden views. The property features free WiFi and TV. Popular points of interest near Hamiltons Boutique Hotel include Three Shells, Adventure Island and Southend Pier. Free street parking is available outside the property during certain timings. A Full English breakfast is available daily at the bed and breakfast. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 5 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Guest House. Unique. Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. The Chudleigh is located close to Clacton-on-Sea's pier, seafront and shopping centre. Established by the current family in 1963, The Chudleigh is a popular Clacton on Sea guest house, with unique architecture. Free WiFi and free parking are offered. Pleasant, informal service and superior accommodation is offered in superb surroundings. Hosts are fluent in French and Italian. The Chudleigh offers an extensive English breakfast menu. The property holds the 4 Gold Star Award from the AA. The Chudleigh has no lift and is strictly non-smoking. Show full description

Guest House. Relaxing atmosphere. Good breakfast. Great views. Popular among women. With scenic sea views, Guest House The Beaches is located in Southend-on-Sea. Free WiFi access is available, as well as free on-street parking. Each room here will provide you with a TV and satellite channels. Tea/coffee making facilities are also provided. At Guest House The Beaches you will find a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing and cycling. London Heathrow Airport is 83 km away. Show full description

Historic. Stylish. Great bar. Popular among couples. Situated in Colchester, 200 metres from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 11 km away from Flatford. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for guests. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries. Some rooms at GreyFriars also offer a seating area. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. A continental or buffet breakfast is available each morning at the property. Colchester Institute is 1.1 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 38 km from GreyFriars. Show full description

Inn / Guest House. Delightful property. Lively. Comfortable beds. The Onley - Booking Urban features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Braintree. Located around 17 km from Hedingham Castle, the inn with free WiFi is also 26 km away from Chelmsford Train Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.6 km from Freeport Braintree. Some rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge and a minibar. Guests at the inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Braintree, like fishing. Hylands Park is 34 km from The Onley - Booking Urban, while Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 37 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 33 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. Great value. Dating back to the 15th century, this Tudor house and converted stable block is set in the grounds of Channels Estate. The individually designed rooms and suites include original features, such as exposed wooden beams, along with modern comforts. Each en-suite room offers a DVD player and free Wi-Fi. With ironing supplies and a hairdryer, the rooms also include bathrobes, slippers, a minibar, and tea and coffee making facilities with fresh milk and Costa Coffee. Channels Bar & Brasserie is renowned for its excellent food and friendly service. Channels Hotel guests also receive free access to the nearby Nuffield Health Centre (in Chelmsford's city centre), which features a swimming pool and fitness centre. Channels Hotel is located close to the A12, and just 2 miles from Chelmsford. London Stansted Airport is only 20 minutes away. Show full description

Inn / Guest House. Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great views. Popular among couples. In the peaceful village of Gestingthorpe on the border of Essex and Suffolk is The Pheasant pub. The pub’s Coach House offers boutique accommodation in a rural location just 15 minutes’ drive from Sudbury. Each room is dedicated to a local icon and are individually designed using plush fabrics and fine furnishings. Guests can finish the day by the open fire in the pub’s restaurant, where locally sourced ingredients are used to create classic cuisine. The rooms are en suite and feature luxury toiletries, free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee-making facilities. The Pheasant has views over the surrounding farmland, and there are many pretty local walks. The Pheasant won entry into The Good Food Guide for 2017, The Michelin Guide and AA pub of the year 2014/15. Colchester is a 40-minute drive from the pub and provides rail connections on to London or further up into Suffolk. Show full description

Lively. Cosy rooms. Great value. An independent hotel with a continental feel, the Lion Inn has a bar, an elegant bistro-style restaurant and spacious air-conditioned rooms flat-screen TVs and free wired internet. For many years, the Lion Inn was a traditional pub. A natural extension to the bar area, the restaurant maintains a mix of old and new. Now, after a sympathetic refurbishment, it has been transformed into a contemporary bistro and bar with luxurious en suite rooms. All of the deluxe air-conditioned rooms have modern flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee making facilities and free wired internet access. Some of the rooms have balconies overlooking the garden, while others have direct access to the garden via their very own terrace. Stylishly decorated with antiques and salvaged furniture, the bar has a vintage French feel. The menu is based on traditional pub food with a modern contemporary twist, and the conservatory allows you to take in the picturesque views while you dine. Show full description

Inn / Guest House. Cosy rooms. Situated in Stock, 9.2 km from Hylands Park, The Harvard Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star inn offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 13 km from Chelmsford Train Station. At the inn, the rooms include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available each morning at the property. Upminster is 25 km from The Harvard Inn, while Adventure Island is 31 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 25 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Charming. Great bar. Offering a restaurant, 24-hours front desk and free WiFi, Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel is located in a Grade II listed Georgian building in Maldon. The property is just 1 minute walk from the River Blackwater. The onsite restaurant offers a blend of French and English cuisine, in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. All the individually styled rooms at Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel feature an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. A satellite LED TV is also included. Guests can also enjoy afternoon tea, with cakes, pastries, scones and freshly prepared sandwiches. A wide selection of cocktails is also available, and can be served in the garden courtyard. Maldon Golf Club is less than 2 miles away. Maldon Museum is 4 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Historic. Charming. Great value. Featuring free WiFi, The Bell Inn Hotel is situated in Horndon on the Hill. This property also offers a terrace and a restaurant. Every room comes with a private bathroom, complimentary toiletries, fluffy towels, TV, a seating area and a tea/coffee maker. As well as free WiFi is available throughout. Some rooms are located in the historic Inn itself, and others a short walk away in a modernised Georgian/Victorian building of High House. Please be aware that all of our rooms are accessible via stairs. Due to the historic nature of the buildings we do not have lifts. Please talk to one of your team when booking so they can advise. The price to stay at the property is based on 'room only'. However, The Ostlers (on site) offers freshly brewed coffees & teas, pastries as well as having a continental & cooked breakfast menu, that you can purchase. London is 37 km from the hotel. London City Airport, 24 km from the property. The nearest train stations are Laindon or Stanford-le-hope - that service London destinations Fenchurch Street or Liverpool Street station. Show full description

Inn / Guest House. Charming. Hip. Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Alma Inn & Dining Rooms offers pet-friendly accommodation adjacent to The Pier in Harwich, 400 metres from the town centre. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Every room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Enjoy a cup of coffee while looking out at historic Harwich or the beer garden. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. You can play darts at the inn. University of Essex is 27.7 km from Alma Inn & Dining Rooms. Colchester is 30.5 km from the property, while Walton-on-the-Naze is 24.2 km away. Show full description

Guest House. Cosy rooms. Great location. A short walk from Maldon’s main street, The Limes is a Grade II heritage-listed townhouse offering fresh breakfasts and rooms with private bathrooms and four-poster beds. Guests at The Limes By Luigis Al Fresco can enjoy full English breakfasts made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and eggs from The Limes’ very own hens. Maldon’s main street offers a variety of stores and restaurants, all less than a 5-minute walk from The Limes. Individually decorated with private bathrooms, all rooms at The Limes offer TVs and tea/coffee facilities. Some also feature antique four-poster beds. Maldon’s Promenade Park is a 10 minute walk away, and the nearby A12 highway is a 10-minute drive from the hotel. Show full description

Stylish. Great location. Great bar. Located in Southend-on-Sea, Seven Hotel offers beachfront accommodation 600 metres from Three Shells and provides various facilities, such as a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Seven Hotel each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. Popular points of interest near Seven Hotel include Southend Jubilee Beach, Southchurch Beach and Adventure Island. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 4 km from the hotel. Show full description

Opened November 2022. Situated in Dedham, 34 km from Hedingham Castle, Talbooth House & Spa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with a sauna, and hot tub, as well as a bar. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms at Talbooth House & Spa are fitted with a seating area. Freeport Braintree is 36 km from the accommodation, while Chelmsford Train Station is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 63 km from Talbooth House & Spa. Show full description

Apartment. Cool. Lively. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. A 2-minute walk from the Cliff Gardens on Southend’s Western Esplanade, the luxurious Tower Apartments provide contemporary accommodation on the Essex coast. Just 8 minutes from Southend Central Train Station, these elegant apartments offer free Wi-Fi access. Bedrooms feature a king-size bed and are decorated with designer wallpaper. Tower Apartments include a flat-screen plasma TV and an iPod docking station. Each kitchen has a hob, an oven, microwave, and a washer/dryer. Crockery, cutlery and glassware are also provided. A bathroom has a walk-in shower, fine Italian tiles and Egyptian cotton towels. The Odeon Cinema and Victoria Shopping Centre are around 10 minutes’ walk away. Regular train services depart from the town, reaching central London in less than 1 hour. Show full description

Apartment. Very stylish. Trendy. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Located in Halstead, within 7.9 km of Hedingham Castle and 13 km of Freeport Braintree, Booking Urban at Halstead provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The apartment, set in a building dating from 2021, is 33 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 38 km from Audley End House. When staying at the apartment, guests can use private entrance. The apartment provides guests with a patio, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, all units include bed linen and towels. Hylands Park is 41 km from Booking Urban at Halstead, while The Apex is 41 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 40 km from the accommodation. Show full description