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Our top choices for Essex bed & breakfast

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1. Stansted Airport Lodge

Stansted Airport Lodge
3.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
5.6 out of 10, (88 reviews)
"Jess at the reception was Sooooo Fantastic great man ."
United Kingdom
Lawrence
The price is 1.416.775 ₫
2.071.094 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Stansted Airport Lodge
An outdoor patio area with multiple round tables and wicker chairs, surrounded by buildings with traditional architecture.

2. Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay
3.0 star property
Maldon
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (468 reviews)
"Clean room very comfortable bed the staff were really welcoming and easy to get along with breakfast was very good the bar looked well stocked"
United Kingdom
Dawn
The price is 1.957.869 ₫
2.349.443 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and wall art.

3. The White Horse Inn

The White Horse Inn
3.0 star property
Halstead
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (305 reviews)
"Very nice accommodation would stay again"
United Kingdom
Catherine
The price is 2.833.757 ₫
3.400.509 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
The White Horse Inn
A white house with a sign on a fence that reads "The White House."

4. White house

White house
2.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
7.8 out of 10, Good, (9 reviews)
"Nice polite landlord and super comfy bed :-))"
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is 1.831.925 ₫
2.198.309 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
White house
A stone fireplace with a black mantel, logs, and a decorative lantern.

5. Downham Hall

Downham Hall
5.0 star property
Billericay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (170 reviews)
"Lovely small hotel with attentive staff in a country setting. Nice spacious rooms and good breakfast. Only downside was noisy plumbing due to septic tank."
United Kingdom
Lindsay
The price is 3.672.411 ₫
4.406.893 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Downham Hall
A room with exposed brick walls, a wooden door, a light-colored armchair, and a carpeted floor.

6. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

Woodview Bed & Breakfast
4.0 star property
Colchester
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (110 reviews)
"Excellent stay, friendly host, lovely breakfast."
United Kingdom
Andy
The price is 2.433.024 ₫
2.919.629 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Woodview Bed & Breakfast
A cozy room with a large red leather chair, a wooden table with a book and a bottle, and a small candle.

7. The Marlborough Dedham

The Marlborough Dedham
3.5 star property
Colchester
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (98 reviews)
"We have stayed at the Marlborough before on our travels in 2025 and when we retuned this year 2026 we wanted to stay again but longer this time. So glad we did everyone one was kind and friendly and new what they were doing. the pub itself and the rooms were excellent and vintage. The area of course is wonderful. All service, food and beverages top class. We plan on returning possibly next year and will likely stay even longer. Thank you."
United States
floyd
The price is 3.434.858 ₫
4.121.829 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Marlborough Dedham
A dining area with wooden flooring, white walls, and a brick accent wall. There are two dining tables with chairs, each table has a white tablecloth and a small decorative item on the table.

8. Adelaide Guesthouse

Adelaide Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (237 reviews)
"Great breakfast and hosts x"
United Kingdom
Steve
The price is 2.375.891 ₫
2.850.932 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Adelaide Guesthouse
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

9. Little Bullocks Farm

Little Bullocks Farm
2.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (198 reviews)
"This is a fantastic b&b, perfectly situated for access to Stansted airport. Everything about it is great from the warm welcome to the amazing breakfast. We’d definitely book again and can’t recommend it highly enough."
United Kingdom
Ruth
The price is 2.432.910 ₫
2.919.629 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Little Bullocks Farm
A waterfront hotel with a white facade, a black roof, and a white picket fence.

10. The Ferry Boat Inn

The Ferry Boat Inn
3.5 star property
Chelmsford
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (79 reviews)
"The food was lovely Nice bar area and the staff couldn't do enough for you"
United Kingdom
David
The price is 3.851.162 ₫
4.621.601 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Ferry Boat Inn
A house with a garden.

11. Motts Cottage

Motts Cottage
4.0 star property
Dunmow
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
"Very comfortable and excellent breakfast "
United Kingdom
Derek
The price is 2.805.134 ₫
3.366.161 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Motts Cottage
Garden

12. The Beeches

The Beeches
3.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
7.6 out of 10, Good, (132 reviews)
"£90 to sleep in a single bed in a bathroom. If you want to use a bathroom, as a bedroom, at least make it look like a bedroom. Still had the cheap plastic on the walls, and a pull light switch. Completely unfunctonal room. Was too noisy to open the window and too hot to not have it open. 2 hours sleep, before getting awoken by another guest checking in. Would never go back, or recommended "
United Kingdom
Alexander
The Beeches
A two-story brick house with a front porch, a wooden door, and a small garden area.

13. Little Barham B&B

Little Barham B&B
3.0 star property
Braintree
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Very nice location for our overnight stay before our flight to Menorca from Stansted. Service, comfortable bed and breakfast was excellent Thank you."
United Kingdom
Susan
Little Barham B&B
Restaurant

14. Yew Tree

Yew Tree
3.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
7.4 out of 10, Good, (86 reviews)
"Overnight stay as we had an early flight from Stansted, very quick and easy to get to Jet Parks car park, room clean and adequate, staff welcoming, food in bar was ok, would defo use again. "
United Kingdom
Jill
Yew Tree
Interior

15. Latchmead

Latchmead
2.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"We liked the welcoming and friendly hosting, and were very comfortable and happy during our stay at latchmead"
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveller
Latchmead
A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

16. Hedingham Old Pottery

Hedingham Old Pottery
3.0 star property
Halstead
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"Clean and spacious. Nice bathroom. Excellent breakfast."
United Kingdom
Anna
Hedingham Old Pottery
View from property

17. Steepleview Bed & Breakfast

Steepleview Bed & Breakfast
2.0 star property
Dunmow
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (54 reviews)
"Stayed here to attend a family do and this was the best B&B I have ever stayed in. The owners made you feel welcome and made you feel like a family friend than a stranger. MY double room was very comfortable and the breakfasst next morning was really tasty. If I was travelling through that part of essex and needed a room I would have no hesitation in booking them again."
United Kingdom
barry
Steepleview Bed & Breakfast
Exterior

18. Burnt Mill Cottage

Burnt Mill Cottage
3.0 star property
Burnham-on-Crouch
Burnt Mill Cottage
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Really clean rooms, very helpful staff and really good breakfast. Great value and just what we needed for a trip to the local area for a family birthday. 12 of us stayed in total and all agreed"
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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

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Essex B&B information

Number of reviews
1,370
Accommodation
19 B&B
Lowest Price
2.071.094 ₫
Highest Price
4.621.601 ₫