Last-minute bed and breakfasts deals in Essex

Located in Southend-on-Sea, 1.9 km from Three Shells, Ivy on Sea Villa has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access. The property is situated 2 km from Adventure Island, 33 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 36 km from Upminster. Outdoor seating allows guests to enjoy the fresh air.

The units at the homestay are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, a walk-in shower and free toiletries. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the homestay, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Hylands Park is 37 km from the homestay, while Lakeside Shopping Centre is 40 km away. London Southend Airport is 3 km from the property.

With a stay at Woodview Bed & Breakfast in Colchester, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Layer Marney Tower and Colchester Zoo. This bed & breakfast is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Abberton Reservoir and 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Colchester Golf Club.

The Stables, a property with a shared lounge, is set in Takeley, 7.2 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station, 17 km from Audley End House, as well as 27 km from Freeport Braintree. Complimentary WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The apartment has family rooms.

Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchenette, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with a bath or shower and free toiletries.

Chelmsford Train Station is 29 km from the apartment, while Hedingham Castle is 37 km away. London Stansted Airport is 3 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Located in Harlow, Harlow International Hostel is within a 5-minute drive of Cineworld Harlow - Harvey Centre and Bouncers Dog Park. This hostel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Cineworld Harlow - Queensgate and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Harlow Falconry.

Housed in a historic building, Woodview B Colchester features accommodation with water sports facilities and free WiFi in Birch, 26 km from Freeport Braintree. Built in 17th century, this 4-star bed and breakfast is within 31 km of Hedingham Castle and 34 km of Chelmsford Train Station. Hylands Park is 45 km from the bed and breakfast.

All units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a TV.

London Stansted Airport is 52 km from the property.

Located in Colchester, The WoolPack Inn is a 1-minute drive from Paycockes and 6 minutes from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum. This inn is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Braintree Public Gardens and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Freeport Outlet Village.

When you stay at Holiday Inn Southend by IHG in Southend-on-Sea, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Rollacity and Roots Hall Stadium. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Southend University Hospital and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Prittlewell Priory.

When you stay at DeSalis Hotel London Stansted in Bishop's Stortford, you'll be near the airport and 6 minutes by car from Mountfitchet Castle. This hotel is 10.5 mi (17 km) from Audley End House and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from 1066 Adventure Golf.

Located in East Horndon, 13 km from Upminster, Ye Olde Plough House provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is situated 17 km from Lakeside Shopping Centre, 25 km from Bluewater and 26 km from Gants Hill. The hotel features family rooms.

All units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Ye Olde Plough House features certain units that include garden views, and every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower. At the accommodation rooms include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

Staff at Ye Olde Plough House are available to provide guidance at the 24-hour front desk.

Barking is 28 km from the hotel, while East Ham is 30 km away. London Southend Airport is 27 km from the property.

With a stay at The Green Man Boutique Hotel in Bishop's Stortford, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Hatfield Forest Country Park and Flitch Way Country Park. This guest house is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Audley End House and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bishop's Stortford Golf Club.

Booking Urban at Stisted, a property with a terrace, is located in Braintree, 5.6 km from Freeport Braintree, 15 km from Hedingham Castle, as well as 26 km from Chelmsford Train Station. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. Hylands Park is 34 km away and Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 37 km from the apartment.

Certain units in the apartment complex have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. Some of the units include a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer.

Guests at Booking Urban at Stisted will be able to enjoy activities in and around Braintree, like fishing.

Audley End House is 38 km from the accommodation, while The Apex is 47 km away. London Stansted Airport is 33 km from the property.

With a stay at Great Hallingbury Manor, BW Signature Collection in Bishop's Stortford, you'll be near the airport – a 4-minute walk from Flitch Way Country Park and a 1-minute drive from Bishop's Stortford Golf Club. This hotel is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Audley End House and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Hatfield Forest Country Park.

Located in Wickford, The New Chichester Hotel is in the suburbs – a 4-minute drive from Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre and 14 minutes from Chelmsford Cathedral. This hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Chalkwell Beach and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Cliffs Pavilion.

With a stay at The Oasis Hotel in Harlow, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Harlow Falconry and Pishiobury Park. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Cineworld Harlow - Queensgate and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from The Gibberd Garden.

In the small village of Sheering, this family run Public House offers 12 en-suite bedrooms. The Cock Inn is a family run free house that has been run by the Bedford family for over 20 years.

The Cock Inn hotel is less than 1 mile from the M11 and 1.5 miles from Sawbridgeworth station which is just a 40 minute train journey to London and to Cambridge.

The Cock Inn restaurant serves homemade traditional pub meals, while the friendly bar has a warm, relaxing atmosphere.

Restaurant opening hours -
Wednesday - Saturday Lunch service 12pm-2.30pm
Monday - Saturday Evening service 6pm-8.30pm
Sunday Lunch service 12pm-4.30pm

Breakfast opening hours-
Monday - No breakfast
Tuesday - Friday 7am-8.30am
Saturday and Sunday 9am-10am

Located 1.5 miles from Brentwood town centre, this contemporary hotel boasts well-equipped rooms, convenient amenities and modern business facilities; within easy reach of the Bluewater and Lakeside shopping complexes. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire hotel and guests can also relax in the on-site Starbucks lounge.

Guests can enjoy air-conditioned, broadband enabled room and relax in the indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and sauna. On-site gym facilities and a treatment room are also available.

The hotel offers a bar restaurant during the day serving a wide selection of dishes, offering dedicated 24-hour room service. The 9 multi-functional conference rooms can be reserved to provide a tailored solution to any group occasion.

A Marco Pierre White's New York Italian restaurant is on-site to cater for all tastes. Enjoy an eclectic mix of classics and the newest trends from "the city that never sleeps" and traditional Italian staples, inspired by Marco's Italian heritage and his love of New York.

Ensuite deluxe home is set in Basildon, 18 km from Upminster, 23 km from Hylands Park, as well as 23 km from Lakeside Shopping Centre. The property is situated 25 km from Adventure Island, 29 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 31 km from Bluewater. Barking is 33 km from the guest house and Rochester Castle is 48 km away.

At the guest house, units come with a private bathroom.

Chatham Train Station is 50 km from the guest house. London Southend Airport is 19 km from the property.

Situated in Matching, The Fox Inn has a garden, terrace, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is set 26 km from Chelmsford Train Station, 31 km from Gants Hill and 31 km from South Woodford. The property is non-smoking and is located 21 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station.

At the inn, the rooms come with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms at The Fox Inn have air conditioning and a desk.

At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, British and local cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Snaresbrook is 31 km from The Fox Inn, while Hylands Park is 32 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is 17 km away.

This traditional Inn offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, 15 minutes’ drive from Stansted Airport. Rooms are separate from but next to the pub, and are 5 minutes’ walk from Bishop's Stortford’s town centre.

The family-run Jolly Brewers Free House Inn offers bright rooms, each with a private bathroom, TV and free tea and coffee. Hairdryers and ironing facilities can be provided on request.

Guests have free parking, and can arrange for long-stay parking. Bishop’s Stortford Rail Station is 10 minutes’ walk away, and provides 10-minute links to the airport. Cambridge and London are both 40 minutes’ drive via the M11.

A home-made lunch menu is provided in the Jolly Brewers pub, which also serves a range of real ales and wine. There are several restaurants and cafés within a 5-minute walk.