Last-minute romantic hotel deals in Essex

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 Ingatestone, The Harvard Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Stock Brook Country Club and Norsey Wood Local Nature Reserve. This inn is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Thames River and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Queen's 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.

When you stay at Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel in Maldon, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Museum of Power and Mill Beach. This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Forrester Park Golf Club and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Warren Golf Club.

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.

With a stay at Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms in Epping, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Epping Forest and The Epping Golf Course. This hotel is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and 17.7 mi (28.5 km) from Westfield Stratford City.

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 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 (25.2 km) from Epping Forest and 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre.

Located 26 km from Stansted Airport and just minutes from the M11/M25, this refurbished 14th century former coaching inn now offers comfortable en suite accommodation in this quiet village. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel, bar & restaurant.

The Green Man Hotel by Chef and Brewer Collection has a quiet, peaceful location in the charming little village of Old Harlow. There are 58 well-appointed en suite rooms in the annex at the rear of the hotel. Please note, upper floor rooms accessible by stairs only.

At The Green Man Hotel guests will find a 24-hour front desk and a bar. The property offers free parking.

During their stay, guests can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the Green Man Pub and Restaurant, which offers fine food and drink. The traditional bar and restaurant still houses many original features. The exposed wooden beams are of such historic significance that the building has acquired listed-building status.

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.

Set in Coggeshall and within 10 km of Freeport Braintree, Ranfield's Brasserie Hotel Rooms has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Hylands Park is 37 km from the hotel and Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 41 km away.

All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.

At Ranfield's Brasserie Hotel Rooms you will find a restaurant serving British, local and European cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Hedingham Castle is 20 km from the accommodation, while Chelmsford Train Station is 26 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is 34 km away.

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.

When you stay at Novotel London Stansted Airport in Stansted, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Bishop's Stortford Golf Club and Hatfield Forest Country Park. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Mountfitchet Castle and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from House on the Hill Toy Museum.

With a stay at Orsett Hall Hotel in Grays, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lakeside Shopping Centre and Thames River. This spa hotel is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 19 mi (30.6 km) from Brands Hatch Circuit.

A stay at Seven Hotel places you in the heart of Southend-on-Sea, steps from Southend Cliff Gardens and Southend Pier Museum. This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from New Empire Theatre and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cliffs Pavilion.

This restored 17th-century manor house in large gardens has a bistro restaurant and a spa with 20-metre indoor pool, a gym, steam rooms, saunas and treatments.

Greenwoods is a few miles from Chelmsford and Billericay, and a 45-minute drive from Stansted Airport.

Ellis's Restaurant serves English dishes with a Mediterranean influence. The bar is a relaxing space with cosy fires and a bar menu.

Bedrooms at Greenwoods Hotel Spa & Retreat are traditional yet stylish and have marble bathrooms and luxurious soft furnishings.

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.

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.

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.

When you stay at Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport in Bishop's Stortford, you'll be near the airport and within a 5-minute drive of Flitch Way Country Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 13.7 mi (22 km) from Audley End House and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Hatfield Forest Country Park.