Last-minute self catering deals in Essex

A stay at County Hotel Chelmsford places you in the heart of Chelmsford, within a 10-minute walk of Admirals Park and Admirals Park LNR. This eco-certified hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from West Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Chelmsford Cathedral.

Located in Romford, Spark by Hilton London Romford is within a 15-minute drive of South Park and Topgolf Chigwell. This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from O2 Arena.

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.

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.

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.

A stay at Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport places you in the heart of Bishop's Stortford, within a 15-minute walk of Bishop's Stortford Golf Club and Birchanger Dog Field. This hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Audley End House and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Flitch Way Country Park.

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.

A stay at Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport) places you in the heart of Westcliff-on-Sea, steps from Southend Cliff Gardens and 3 minutes by foot from Cliffs Pavilion. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from New Empire Theatre and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Chalkwell Beach.

When you stay at Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport in Bishop's Stortford, you'll be near the airport and within a 5-minute drive of Flitch Way Country Park. This eco-certified hotel is 13.7 mi (22 km) from Audley End House and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Hatfield Forest Country Park.

When you stay at Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport in Bishop's Stortford, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Bishop's Stortford Golf Club and Birchanger Dog Field. This hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Audley End House and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Flitch Way Country Park.

Located in Canvey Island, Oyster Fleet Hotel is a 4-minute drive from Castle Point Transport Museum and 5 minutes from Dutch Cottage Museum. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Thorney Bay Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Thames Road.

With a stay at Channels Hotel in Chelmsford, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Tuffnel Mere and Admirals Park LNR. This golf hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Bond Street and 4.3 mi (6.8 km) from Admirals Park.

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.

Located in Colchester, Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester is within a 10-minute drive of Colchester Zoo and Layer Marney Tower. This hotel is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Colchester Castle Park.

With a stay at The Ship in Chelmsford, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Chelmsford Cathedral and Admirals Park LNR. This inn is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Admirals Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from West Park.

With a stay at Stifford clays farm hotel, you'll be centrally located in Grays, within a 10-minute drive of Lakeside Shopping Centre and Thames River. This guesthouse is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Brands Hatch Circuit.

• Central setting
• Great views
• Casino

The Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea is right in the heart of things. It’s plonked opposite Southend Pier and all its family-friendly attractions, so you’re a five-minute stroll from Adventure Island and a load of shops and eateries. What’s more, the hotel has its own casino, so you don’t have to leave to get your fun fix.

This place truly caters to all kinds of travellers. There are sea-view options for every room, whether you’re booking Standard, Superior or Family. The hotel’s fully accessible and there are also dedicated pet-friendly rooms. It’s also got seven meeting rooms, with views of the River Thames, and a private dining room with a chandelier.

The aptly named Pier View Bar & Restaurant also makes the most of the views. It’s the place to come for breakfast buffets, as well as light bites and bigger meals. Everything from halloumi fries and chicken wings to pies and pizzas graces the menu. And, for leisure time, you’ve got the casino and a fitness centre.

Located in Sawbridgeworth, Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Health Club is in a rural location, a 4-minute drive from Pishiobury Park and 5 minutes from Battlefield Live Hertfordshire. This golf hotel is 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from Epping Forest and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Harlow Falconry.

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.

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG in Bishop's Stortford, you'll be near the airport and within a 5-minute drive of Bishop's Stortford Golf Club. This hotel is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Audley End House and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Birchanger Dog Field.