Last-minute pet friendly hotel deals in Essex

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 14.9 mi (24 km) from Epping Forest and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Saint Nicholas Church, Moreton.

When you stay at Saracens Head Hotel in Dunmow, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Flitch Way Country Park and Crazy Dog Field. This inn is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Audley End House and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Hatfield Forest Country Park.

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.

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.

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.

Just metres from the river in Burnham-on-Crouch, The Oyster Smack Inn has an on-site bar, free Wi-Fi and free parking. It dates back to the 1800s, and is known for its fantastic food.

The restaurant’s chef has worked in Jamie Oliver’s first restaurant, as well as Gorden Ramsey’s 3 Michelin Starred establishment. The diverse menu features Asian influences and British classics, with food made from seasonal produce.

Rooms at The Oyster Smack Inn are individually designed, and each benefits from a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Tea and coffee making facilities with fresh milk are also provided.

The coast at Southend is just 25 miles away, and the centre of Chelmsford can be reached in 40 minutes’ drive. Historic Colchester can also be reached in less than an hour by car.

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.

A stay at Bvlgari Hotel London places you in the heart of London, steps from Hyde Park and a 4-minute drive from Buckingham Palace. This family-friendly hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Big Ben and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from The British Museum.

With a stay at Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel in London (Canary Wharf), you'll be a 3-minute drive from One Canada Square and 5 minutes from Tower of London. This family-friendly hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Sky Garden.

With a stay at The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Brompton Oratory and within a 5-minute walk of Victoria and Albert Museum. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Imperial College London and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Natural History Museum.

With a stay at art'otel London Battersea Power Station powered by Radisson Hotels in London (London City Centre), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Battersea Power Station and 8 minutes from Big Ben. This luxury hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from London Eye and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Buckingham Palace.

With a stay at Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch in London (London City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Brick Lane and Bank of England Museum. This luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Columbia Road Flower Market and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.

With a stay at Hotel Cafe Royal, London, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Piccadilly Circus and within a 5-minute walk of Burlington Arcade. This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Oxford Circus and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Trafalgar Square.

Brown's Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel is centrally located in London – a 4-minute walk from Green Park and 12 minutes by foot from Buckingham Palace. This family-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Selfridges and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Big Ben.

The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences is centrally located in London – a 3-minute walk from Green Park and 6 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Regent Street and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Piccadilly Circus.

With a stay at The Savoy, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute walk of Covent Garden Market and Thames River. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Trafalgar Square and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Leicester Square.

With a stay at The Lanesborough, Oetker Collection, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Hyde Park Corner and Australian War Memorial. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Apsley House and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Wellington Arch.

With a stay at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Hyde Park and 4 minutes by foot from Harrods. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Hyde Park Corner and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Green Park.

A stay at Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch places you in the heart of London, within a 15-minute walk of Liverpool Street and Brick Lane. This luxury hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from London Bridge and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.

With a stay at The Langham, London, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Broadcasting House and All Souls Church. This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Royal Institute of British Architects and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Wigmore Hall.