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Writtle, a charming village located just a mile west of Chelmsford in Essex, England, offers a delightful retreat for travelers seeking a quintessential English countryside experience. Known for its picturesque village green complete with a duck pond and a historic Norman church, Writtle is often described as one of the loveliest villages in England. Visitors can explore the beautiful grounds of Writtle University College, which once housed a Royal hunting lodge. The village's rich history includes connections to Robert the Bruce, adding a touch of historical intrigue.
For those planning a stay, the village itself provides a serene setting, while nearby Chelmsford offers more bustling neighborhoods with a variety of accommodations. Top attractions include the annual events at Hylands Park and the charming ancient cottages that dot the village landscape. Writtle is an ideal destination for those looking to enjoy both tranquility and cultural heritage.
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Holiday home in Chelmsford · 7.56 km from centre
Magnolia Cottage your cosy Getaway Pass the Keys offers accommodations in Chelmsford, 10 miles from Freeport Braintree and 10 miles from Hylands Park. The property is around 18 miles from Stansted Mountfitchet Station, 19 miles from Hedingham Castle, and 23 miles from Audley End House. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Chelmsford Train Station is 5 miles away.
The vacation home features 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Upminster Tube Station is 24 miles from Magnolia Cottage your cosy Getaway Pass the Keys, while Adventure Island is 26 miles away. London Stansted Airport is 15 miles from the property.
Inn in Chelmsford · 11.12 km from centre
9.4
130 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Chelmsford, The Compasses Inn is a 2-minute drive from Leez Priory and 6 minutes from Chelmsford City Racecourse. This inn is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Great Notley Country Park and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Tuffnel Mere.
Apartment in Chelmsford, Rettendon · 11.27 km from centre
9.5
2 reviews
Providing a garden, Hilltop Views - Bailey suite provides accommodations in Rettendon. This property offers a private pool, free Wifi, and free private parking. Chelmsford Train Station is 7.2 miles from the apartment and Hylands Park is 9 miles away.
The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Adventure Island is 14 miles from the apartment, while Upminster Tube Station is 19 miles away. London Southend Airport is 12 miles from the property.
Inn in Chelmsford · 11.30 km from centre
9.1
516 reviews
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. With free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access for all guests, it also offers a bar and a restaurant.
Each of the individually styled rooms at The Compasses feature an private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries.
In the restaurant, a Continental and cooked breakfast is available in the morning for a surcharge. Muesli, yogurt and fresh fruit is also available. Using fresh, local produce there is also a lunch and dinner menu available. The menu also includes a ‘Huffer’ filled sandwich, popular with the locals.
In the bar, a variety of local real ales are on tap. Beers, wines and spirits are also on offer.
Surrounded by the countryside, there are a number of walking and cycling routes nearby. Stansted Airport is 14 miles away and Chelmsford is 17 minutes’ drive away.
Hotel in Basildon · 16.32 km from centre
8.0
2,211 reviews
Breakfast available
Overlooking a garden and lake, Holiday Inn Basildon offers air-conditioned rooms 2 mi from Basildon town center. Located beside Festival Leisure Park this hotel is 14 mi from Lakeside Shopping Center. Free WiFi is available throughout.
All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, private bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. Extras include a seating area, free toiletries and a desk.Some rooms have bathrobes and slippers.
Meals are served throughout the day in the bar and lounge area and 24-hour room service is available. A buffet breakfast including continental and cooked items is served every morning.
Festival Leisure Park has restaurants, nightclubs and leisure activities.
The hotel is a 20-minute journey from Southend Airport and 1.1 mi from the Ford Motor Company Research Center.
Hotel in Braintree · 17.25 km from centre
8.6
968 reviews
Breakfast available
When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG in Braintree, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Great Notley Country Park and Flitch Way Country Park. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Braintree Public Gardens and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Cineworld Braintree.
Hotel in Brentwood · 16.48 km from centre
8.8
771 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Marygreen Manor Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Brentwood, within a 15-minute drive of Lakeside Shopping Centre and Thames River. This hotel is 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from Epping Forest and 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre.
Hotel in Basildon · 16.11 km from centre
6.4
734 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London in Basildon, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Thames River and Festival Leisure Park. This eco-certified hotel is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre and 19.4 mi (31.3 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre.
Hotel in Braintree · 18.83 km from centre
7.8
414 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at White Hart Braintree by Greene King Inns in Braintree, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Braintree Public Gardens and within a 5-minute drive of Cineworld Braintree. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Braintree Village and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Flitch Way Country Park.
Hotel in Brentwood · 17.12 km from centre
7.8
667 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG in Brentwood, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 15-minute drive of Lakeside Shopping Centre and Warley Country Park. This eco-certified hotel is 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Epping Forest.
Inn in Dunmow · 15.66 km from centre
8.2
250 reviews
With a stay at The Kicking Dickey in Dunmow, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Crazy Dog Field and Flitch Way Country Park. This inn is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Hatfield Forest Country Park and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Leez Priory.
Bed & breakfast in Maldon · 17.94 km from centre
7.8
338 reviews
Breakfast available
When you stay at Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay in Maldon, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Museum of Power and St John the Baptist Monastery. This bed & breakfast is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Mill Beach and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Warren Golf Club.
Inn in Wickford · 14.82 km from centre
8.6
187 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Wickford, Rettendon lodge events is a 2-minute drive from Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre and 5 minutes from Marsh Farm Country Park. This inn is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Thames River and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Wick Country Park.
Hotel in Wickford · 16.83 km from centre
10.0
1 review
Breakfast available
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.
Hotel in Chelmsford · 16.14 km from centre
8.0
431 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Chelmsford, The Oakland is a 2-minute drive from Marsh Farm Country Park and 6 minutes from Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre. This hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Thames River and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Danbury Country Park.
Hotel in Bishop's Stortford · 16.91 km from centre
8.6
962 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Down Hall Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Hatfield Forest Country Park and Pishiobury Park. This eco-certified hotel is 14.9 mi (24 km) from Epping Forest and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Saint Nicholas Church, Moreton.
Inn in Dunmow · 16.62 km from centre
8.2
359 reviews
Breakfast available
When you stay at Saracens Head Hotel in Dunmow, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Flitch Way Country Park and Crazy Dog Field. This inn is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Audley End House and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Hatfield Forest Country Park.
Hotel in Bishop's Stortford, Bishops Stortford · 17.48 km from centre
8.2
1,131 reviews
Breakfast available
In the beautiful and peaceful village of Hatfield Heath, just 6.2 mi from Stansted Airport, this family-run hotel has its own leisure center with a heated indoor pool.
The Hunters Meet hotel has a convenient location, overlooking historic Hatfield Heath, a thriving village on the Hertfordshire / Essex border. The M11 motorway and the town of Bishop’s Stortford are within easy reach. Central London is just 30 minutes by train from Bishop’s Stortford Railway Station.
The restaurant serves delicious home-cooked food using locally sourced produce and there is also an attractive bar area and garden in which guests can relax.
Free on-site parking is available for guests and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Guests can use the fully equipped leisure center free of charge. There is a sauna, a steam room and a range of relaxing and therapeutic Spa Treatments and Pamper Days are also available, at an additional cost. Advance booking is advisable.
Inn in Sheering · 18.65 km from centre
8.7
1,021 reviews
In the small village of Sheering, this family-run Public House offers 12 bedrooms with attached bathroom. 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
Hotel in Maldon · 17.30 km from centre
9.2
131 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Maldon, The Limes is within a 5-minute drive of Museum of Power and Warren Golf Club. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Mill Beach and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from St John the Baptist Monastery.