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Cathedral Suite
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Apartment in Chelmsford · 0.05 mi from centre

5.0

 

1 review

Cathedral Suite is set in Chelmsford, 500 metres from Chelmsford Train Station, 8.7 km from Hylands Park, and 24 km from Freeport Braintree. The property is around 31 km from Upminster, 34 km from Adventure Island and 36 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station. The property is non-smoking and is situated 39 km from Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Gants Hill is 37 km from the apartment, while Hedingham Castle is 39 km away. London Stansted Airport is 29 km from the property.

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Galleywood House
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Homestay in Chelmsford, Great Baddow · 1.77 mi from centre

1.0

 

1 review

Offering a garden and garden view, Galleywood House is located in Great Baddow, 4.1 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 10 km from Hylands Park. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Freeport Braintree is 24 km from the homestay and Upminster is 28 km away.

The units in the homestay are equipped with a flat-screen TV. A fridge and kitchenware are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the homestay, all units have bed linen and towels.

Adventure Island is 32 km from the homestay, while Gants Hill is 36 km away. London Southend Airport is 28 km from the property.

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Essex Studio Retreat Flat 4
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Apartment in Chelmsford · 0.08 mi from centre

6.5

 

6 reviews

Essex Studio Retreat Flat 4 is located in Chelmsford.

The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is provided. The accommodation is non-smoking.

London Southend Airport is 29 km away.

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Premier Inn Brentwood
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Hotel in Brentwood · 11.11 mi from centre

10.0

 

1 review

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With a stay at Premier Inn Brentwood in Brentwood (Brentwood Town Centre), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lakeside Shopping Centre and Warley Country Park. This hotel is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Thames River and 17 mi (27.4 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre.

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Marygreen Manor Hotel
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Hotel in Brentwood · 11.82 mi from centre

8.8

 

771 reviews

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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 (25.3 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Brentwood Karting.

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The Kicking Dickey
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Inn in Dunmow · 10.06 mi from centre

8.2

 

251 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 Thaxted Parish Church.

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The Oakland Hotel
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Hotel in Chelmsford, Woodham Ferrers · 8.80 mi from centre

7.9

 

1,571 reviews

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.

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Holiday Inn Basildon by IHG
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Hotel in Basildon · 10.41 mi from centre

7.8

 

754 reviews

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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.

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Motts Cottage
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Bed & breakfast in Dunmow · 11.12 mi from centre

9.8

 

27 reviews

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With a stay at Motts Cottage in Dunmow, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Crazy Dog Field and Great Bardfield Cottage Museum. This bed & breakfast is 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Audley End House and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Flitch Way Country Park.

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The Limes
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Hotel in Maldon · 8.80 mi from centre

9.2

 

131 reviews

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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.

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Little Bullocks Farm
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Bed & breakfast in Takeley, Bishop's Stortford · 11.88 mi from centre

9.4

 

181 reviews

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Located in Bishop's Stortford, Little Bullocks Farm is within a 5-minute drive of Flitch Way Country Park and Hatfield Forest Country Park. This bed & breakfast is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Audley End House and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Bishop's Stortford Golf Club.

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Laurels
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Bed & breakfast in Dunmow · 8.17 mi from centre

9.8

 

89 reviews

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Located in Dunmow, Laurels is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Leez Priory and Flitch Way Country Park. This bed & breakfast is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Chelmsford City Racecourse and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Crazy Dog Field.

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Downham Hall
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Bed & breakfast in Billericay · 7.40 mi from centre

9.8

 

112 reviews

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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.

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The Compasses
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Inn in Chelmsford · 6.48 mi from centre

9.1

 

498 reviews

Situated 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 en suite 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, yoghurt 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.

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Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
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Hotel in Braintree · 9.66 mi from centre

8.6

 

968 reviews

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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 Freeport Outlet Village.

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Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay
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Bed & breakfast in Maldon · 9.21 mi from centre

7.8

 

338 reviews

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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.

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OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford
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Hotel in Witham · 10.57 mi from centre

5.2

 

176 reviews

Featuring 3-star accommodation, OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford is set in Witham, 19 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 29 km from Hedingham Castle. The property is around 30 km from Hylands Park, 43 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station and 49 km from Adventure Island. The property is non-smoking and is located 12 km from Freeport Braintree.

With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with free WiFi. At OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford every room comes with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

Audley End House is 50 km from the accommodation. London Stansted Airport is 36 km away.

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Rettendon lodge events
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Inn in Wickford · 8.25 mi from centre

8.6

 

187 reviews

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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.

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White Hart Braintree by Greene King Inns
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Hotel in Braintree · 10.61 mi from centre

7.8

 

414 reviews

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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 Cressing Road Stadium. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Braintree Village and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Freeport Outlet Village.

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Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London
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Hotel in Basildon · 10.44 mi from centre

6.4

 

734 reviews

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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.

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Find the best deals on hotels in Chelmsford

Chelmsford is a vibrant city in Essex with lots of things to do to keep you entertained, whether you’re booking a last-minute trip alone or with a group. The city has great transport links, too. Hop on a train at Chelmsford train station and you can be in Central London in just 35 minutes. It’s around the same distance from London Stansted Airport, making it the ideal spot to stay before a flight. Fancy checking out the local area? Chelmsford has a number of intriguing visitor attractions, from its cathedral to its beautiful public parks and gardens.

Searching for some of the best hotels in Essex? We have a great range right here in Chelmsford to choose from — no matter if you’re booking for next week or in a month’s time. You’ll find all sorts of hotels to suit your budget too, from award-winning boutique hotels to clean, comfortable rooms with added extras like free WiFi. Fancy treating yourself? You’ll even find a few spa hotels, plus those lodged inside regal country houses.

Chelmsford is known for its packed events programme and there’s usually something happening all year round. Lots of sports fans head to this part of Essex to watch the cricket at the County Ground, while there are three shopping centres ideal for a spot of retail therapy. The newly restored Grade II listed Hylands House is also a popular visitor attraction, plus RHS Hyde Hall draws in all who are interested in wildlife. Sold on a visit to this corner of the UK? Check out our full range of last-minute Chelmsford hotels today.

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