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Located in Chatham, Ship & Trades is on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Historic Dockyard Chatham and The Strand Leisure Park. This inn is 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Leeds Castle.

The Oakland Hotel is a family-run budget hotel situated in the centre of the riverside town of South Woodham Ferrers, 15 miles from Southend-on-Sea. Close to the River Crouch, all rooms have private bathrooms.

Rooms feature a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryers and have free WiFi access.

Oakland Bar is open daily and also shows live sporting events. On Friday and Saturday nights the bar has live music or a DJ until 01:00. Quieter rooms can be provided on request but are subject to availability.

The hotel is 15 minutes from South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station, while South Woodham Swimming Pool and the Club Woodham Fitness are only a minutes' walk away. The hotel is within easy reach of A127, A12 and M25. The Hotel has easy access to the Olympic Stadium, with trains from South Woodham Ferrers to Stratford taking 45 minutes.

Located in Queenborough, The Queen Phillippa is a 5-minute drive from Sheerness Heritage Centre and 9 minutes from Barton's Point Country Park. This bed & breakfast is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Elmley National Nature Reserve and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Milton Creek Country Park.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Basildon by IHG in Basildon, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Festival Leisure Park and 8 minutes by foot from Hollywood Bowl Basildon. This eco-friendly hotel is 14 mi (22.6 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from High Sports.

With a stay at Abbey Hotel & Conference Centre in Sheerness, you'll be 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Elmley National Nature Reserve and 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Shepherd Neame Brewery. This hotel is within the region of Adventure Island and Southend Pier.

With a stay at The Ship Inn in Burnham-on-Crouch, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mangapps Railway Museum and Ramblers Stadium. This inn is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from St. Peter-on-the-Wall and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Marsh Farm Country Park.

Located in Sittingbourne, Green Farmhouse is a 2-minute drive from Upchurch River Valley Golf Course and 7 minutes from Riverside Country Park. This guest house is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Leeds Castle and 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Eastcourt Meadows Country Park.

Located in Burnham-on-Crouch, The Oyster Smack Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Mangapps Railway Museum and Ramblers Stadium. This hotel is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from St. Peter-on-the-Wall and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Marsh Farm Country Park.

Located in Rochester, The Horseshoe and Castle is a 1-minute drive from Cooling Castle Barn and 10 minutes from Upnor Castle. This inn is 16 mi (25.7 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 22.8 mi (36.8 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Located in Billericay, Downham Hall is in a rural location – a 2-minute drive from Hanningfield Reservoir and 6 minutes from Delta Force Paintball Billericay. This bed & breakfast is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Thames River and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Norsey Wood Local Nature Reserve.

Located in Burnham-on-Crouch, Creeksea Place Barns is a 5-minute drive from Ramblers Stadium and 6 minutes from Mangapps Railway Museum. This spa hotel is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from St. Peter-on-the-Wall and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Marsh Farm Country Park.

Located in Rochester, The Six Bells is a 3-minute drive from Cooling Castle Barn and 5 minutes from Cliffe Pools. This inn is 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 21.7 mi (35 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre.

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.

With a stay at Premier Inn Chatham/Gillingham - Vic Pier in Gillingham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of The Strand Leisure Park and Priestfield Stadium. This hotel is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 15.5 mi (25 km) from Leeds Castle.

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-friendly hotel is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre and 19.4 mi (31.3 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre.

Overlooking a garden and lake, Holiday Inn Basildon offers air-conditioned rooms 3.2 km from Basildon town centre. Located beside Festival Leisure Park this hotel is 22 km from Lakeside Shopping Centre. Free WiFi is available throughout.

All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, en-suite 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 1.8 km from the Ford Motor Company Research Centre.

Located in Basildon, Premier Inn Basildon - East Mayne is within a 5-minute drive of Festival Leisure Park and Hollywood Bowl Basildon. This hotel is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Thames River and 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre.

The Campanile Hotel Basildon features free Wi-fi throughout the hotel, a 24-hour front desk and a traditional restaurant. The hotel is just 1.5 miles from Basildon centre, in the heart of Essex.

The bright, budget rooms at Campanile Hotel Basildon each have a seating area and a TV with satellite channels. Rooms also feature tea/coffee facilities, a work desk and a private bathroom.

A hearty breakfast buffet is available each morning, including cooked and continental options. The restaurant serves a range of light lunches, seasonal specials and international evening meals.

Campanile Hotel - Basildon - East of London is 1.5 miles from Basildon Train Station, offering direct services to central London. The coast at Southend-on-Sea is just a 20-minute drive away.

With a stay at Ardens Lodge, you'll be centrally located in Gillingham, just a 5-minute walk from Medway Park Sports Centre and 15 minutes by foot from Chatham Naval Memorial. This golf aparthotel is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Leeds Castle.

Set 3.2 km from Historic Chatham Dockyard, The Gordons offers accommodation with a terrace. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony. Rochester Castle is 6 km away and Leeds Castle is 21 km from the guest house.

All units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV. A fridge and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

During the colder months, guests can enjoy winter sports in the surrounding area.

Chatham Train Station is 3.8 km from the guest house, while Dickens World is 3.9 km from the property. London City Airport is 52 km away.