Last-minute self-catering accommodation deals in Essex

With a stay at The Bell Inn in Stanford-le-Hope, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lakeside Shopping Centre and Langdon Hills Country Park. This inn is 5 mi (8 km) from Thames River and 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre.

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-friendly hotel is 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre.

When you stay at Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport in Stansted, you'll be 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Mountfitchet Castle. This hotel is within the region of Newmarket Racecourse and ExCeL Exhibition Centre.

When you stay at Holiday Inn Southend by IHG in Southend-on-Sea, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Rollacity and Roots Hall Stadium. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Southend University Hospital and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Prittlewell Priory.

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 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-friendly hotel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Saint Nicholas Church, Moreton and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from The Gibberd Garden.

With a stay at Woodview Bed & Breakfast in Colchester, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Layer Marney Tower and Colchester Zoo. This bed & breakfast is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Abberton Reservoir and 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Colchester Golf Club.

With a stay at Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre in Chelmsford, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Chelmsford Cathedral and 8 minutes by foot from Bond Street. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Admirals Park LNR and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Peter Edwards Museum And Library.

With a stay at Premier Inn Basildon - Rayleigh in Rayleigh, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Rayleigh Indoor Karting Stadium and within a 5-minute drive of Hadleigh Castle Country Park. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Salvation Army Farm Colony and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Belfairs Woods.

Located in Halstead, The Dog Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Milbank Stadium and Alderford Water Mill. This inn is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Sible Hedingham Library and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Hedingham Castle.

Located in Romford, Premier Inn London Romford Town Centre is within a 10-minute drive of Victoria Road Stadium and King George Hospital. This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Westfield Stratford City.

Located in Colchester, The Blue Anchor Feering is a 5-minute drive from Paycockes and 6 minutes from Blackwater Rail Trail Country Park. This guest house is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and 5 mi (8 km) from Layer Marney Tower.

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.

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.

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.

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 Bishop's Stortford, The Cottage Guest House is within a 5-minute drive of Red White and Blue Country Park and Birchanger Dog Field. This guest house is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Audley End House and 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Mountfitchet Castle.

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.

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.

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.