Last-minute romantic hotel deals in Essex

Between Hitchin and Stevenage, The Farmhouse at Redcoats offers home-cooked food and cosy bedrooms. The historic country house is set in 4 acres of gardens, with scenic views across Hertfordshire’s countryside.

The bright and airy bedrooms have free Wi-Fi access and period features. Each room has a private bathroom and tea/coffee facilities, and all are individually decorated.

Guests can enjoy fresh local produce and speciality wines in the restaurant. The delicious breakfast menu includes full English options, homemade preserves with 'a la carte breakfast and a cold buffet with pastries, fresh fruit and cereals.

Dating back to 1450, The Farmhouse at Redcoats is just a 5-minute drive from the A1(M) motorway. Free parking is available on site, and Cambridge city centre and University Colleges are a 40-minute drive away.

With a stay at The Landing Hotel in Westerham (Biggin Hill), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Down House and Titsey Place and Gardens. This hotel is 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from Hever Castle and Gardens and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Clapham Common.

Set in the grounds of the spectacular Leeds Castle in Kent, this property offers a free entry to the castle (subject to availabilities) and its grounds as part of their stay. Guests at the Stable Courtyard have 900 years of history and 500 acres of beautiful parkland on their doorstep.

Bright, traditional bedrooms each have a Freeview TV, free Wi-Fi, and a full private bathroom. Tea making facilites are also offered. All rooms have views of either the lake, the gardens or parkland estate. Some overlook the Stable Courtyard area.

Picturesque gardens with peacocks wandering through the grounds, rare bird displays and relaxing country walks are all available to Stable Courtyard’s guests.

The M20 motorway is just a 5-minute drive away, while central London can be reached after a further hour by car.

Boasting garden views, Lovely Three Bedroomed House, Parking 2 Cars offers accommodation with massage services and a patio, around 3.4 km from The All England Lawn Tennis Club Centre Court. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.4 km from Clapham Junction.

The holiday home is located on the ground floor and is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. The parquet floors, fireplace and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests at the holiday home can enjoy darts on-site, or go cycling or walking tours in the surroundings.

Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC is 4.9 km from Lovely Three Bedroomed House, Parking 2 Cars, while Colliers Wood is 5.1 km from the property. London City Airport is 23 km away.

With a stay at The Bridge in Barnes in London (Barnes), you'll be a 2-minute drive from London Wetland Centre and 12 minutes from Eventim Apollo. This bed & breakfast is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Hyde Park and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Buckingham Palace.

With a stay at Clayton Hotel Cambridge in Cambridge (Trumpington), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of University of Cambridge and Parker's Piece. This eco-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Fitzwilliam Museum and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences.

With a stay at Gonville Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge – a 1-minute drive from University of Cambridge and 8 minutes from Addenbrooke's Hospital. This eco-friendly hotel is 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Imperial War Museum Duxford and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Parker's Piece.

With a stay at University Arms, Autograph Collection, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge – a 1-minute drive from University of Cambridge and 5 minutes from Addenbrooke's Hospital. This hotel is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Imperial War Museum Duxford and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Downing College.

With a stay at Hilton Cambridge City Centre, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge – a 1-minute drive from University of Cambridge and 6 minutes from Addenbrooke's Hospital. This hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Imperial War Museum Duxford and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences.

Red lion little barn, a property with a shared lounge, is set in Ipswich, 10 km from Ipswich Station, 22 km from Flatford, as well as 23 km from Saint Botolph's Burgh. It is located 9.1 km from IP-City Centre - Conference Venue and offers luggage storage space. The apartment also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

This apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a kitchenette with dishwasher, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

The apartment serves a continental and Full English/Irish breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. A restaurant, coffee shop and bar can be found on-site.

Guests at Red lion little barn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ipswich, like cycling, fishing and pub crawls.

Colchester Castle is 38 km from the accommodation, while Alresford is 42 km away. Norwich International Airport is 79 km from the property.

Located in Faversham, Cave Hotel & Golf Resort is in a rural location – a 1-minute drive from Boughton Golf Club and 9 minutes from University of Kent. This golf hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Whitstable Beach and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Whitstable Harbour.

With a stay at Chilston Park Hotel in Maidstone, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Leeds Castle and St John the Baptist, Doddington. This eco-friendly hotel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from St Peter & St Paul Church and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from The Hawking Centre.

With a stay at Hyatt Centric Cambridge in Cambridge (Castle), you'll be a 5-minute drive from The River Cam and 5 minutes from Trinity College. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from University of Cambridge and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Fitzwilliam Museum.

A stay at Aparthotel Adagio London Brentford places you in the heart of Brentford – a 3-minute drive from Syon Park and 7 minutes from Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This aparthotel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Twickenham Stadium and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Westfield London Shopping Centre.

With a stay at Turing Locke Cambridge in Cambridge (Castle), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Cambridge and Imperial War Museum Duxford. This aparthotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Addenbrooke's Hospital and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Ascension Parish Burial Ground.

Located 14 km from Leeds Castle, The Bowl Inn offers 4-star accommodation in Charing and has a garden. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The bed and breakfast features family rooms.

At the bed and breakfast, every unit has a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Some units include a balcony and/or a patio with garden views and an outdoor dining area. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

A bar can be found on-site.

Ashford International Train Station is 15 km from the bed and breakfast, while Canterbury East Train Station is 27 km away. London City Airport is 78 km from the property.

With a stay at The Petersham in Richmond (Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Thames River and 6 minutes by foot from Richmond Park. This hotel is 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Kensington High Street and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Hyde Park.

Located in Westfield Stratford City within easy access to the Canary Wharf and the City our modern studio and one - bedroom suites offer fully equipped kitchens, stylish living spaces and a range of complimentary conveniences including daily breakfast, access to the hotel’s 24/7 gym, bar and restaurant and laundry services.

Central London can be reached in 20 minutes via tube from Stratford tube station, which is only a 200-metre walk away. The O2 Arena and Canary Wharf are both within 5 miles of the apartments.

Well set in the Tower Hamlets district of London, Hive - City East is located 1.4 km from Brick Lane, 1.8 km from Tower of London and 1.9 km from Liverpool Street Underground Station. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The accommodation provides wellness packages, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms.

The apartment provides guests with a balcony, city views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

At the apartment, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves American cuisine.

Sky Garden is 1.8 km from Hive - City East, while Tower Bridge is 2.6 km away. London City Airport is 9 km from the property.

Set in the centre of London, just 1.1 km from St Paul's Cathedral and 1.9 km from Liverpool Street Underground Station, Bright & Modern One Bedroom Flat in Farringdon offers accommodation with city views and free WiFi. The property has quiet street views and is 2.3 km from Royal Opera House and 2.4 km from Sky Garden. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.9 km from British Museum.

The 1-bedroom apartment is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can dine in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in Italian cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options.

Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the apartment, while cycling and pub crawls can be enjoyed nearby.

Lyceum Theatre is 2.5 km from Bright & Modern One Bedroom Flat in Farringdon, while Theatre Royal Drury Lane is 2.6 km from the property. London City Airport is 12 km away.