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Our top choices for Essex inns

A building with a sign reading "The Smugglers Cove" and outdoor wooden picnic tables.

1. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

Clacton-on-Sea

karla

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29 Nov - 30 Nov

A room with exposed wooden beams, two armchairs with floral cushions, a round mirror, and a green door with a 'G' sign.

2. Saracens Head Hotel

Dunmow

mark

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A meticulously landscaped garden with a central fountain, surrounded by geometrically trimmed hedges and various shrubs.

3. The Cricketers

Saffron Walden

Ben

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16 Nov - 17 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, floral wallpaper, and a window with curtains.

4. Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns

Dunmow

Sean

includes taxes & fees

27 Nov - 28 Nov

A bedroom with exposed wooden beams, a large bed with white bedding and purple accents, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

5. The Harvard Inn

Ingatestone

Ann

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

Two light blue upholstered chairs with wooden legs and decorative studs, positioned on a checkered floor with a small table between them.

6. The Ship Inn

Burnham-on-Crouch

Ola

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed botanical print on the wall, and a mirror reflecting part of the room.

7. Brook Red Lion Hotel

Colchester

Danielle

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22 Nov - 23 Nov

A building with a sign reading "Kicking Dickey" and "Green King." It has a traditional architectural style with a pitched roof and chimneys.

8. The Kicking Dickey

Dunmow

Anne

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

9. Rettendon lodge events

Wickford

Roger

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15 Nov - 16 Nov

A room with a wooden rocking chair, a mirror, and a bed with white bedding.

10. The Ship

Chelmsford

Mariama

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25 Nov - 26 Nov

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A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, two pillows, and a bedside lamp.

The Hayden Pub & Rooms

London City Centre

10/10 Excellent

We stayed for 7 nights at the Hayden and had a brilliant time. The service was great from the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a cold beer upon arrival while they got our room ready (needed during a heatwave). The room was great, good size and good ammenities. The location was close to everything and was well connected to a few train/subway options. Highly recommend. We ate a few times at the pub and the food and service was also great.

James

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a TV.

The Three Blackbirds

Newmarket

8/10 Good

Linda

A cozy lounge area with leather armchairs, a round wooden table, and a fireplace.

The Rose & Crown Wimbledon

Wimbledon

10/10 Excellent

Karen

A historic building with ornate architectural details, including decorative moldings and a prominent entrance.

The Clerk & Well Pub & Rooms

London City Centre

10/10 Excellent

The room was spacious and tastefully appointed (lovely bathroom too) and the staff were fabulous. Location was perfect with easy access to both the Underground and buses. No shortage of interesting places to eat - including the pub itself which offers a delicious asian fusion menu. We did have a problem with hot water supply to our room which unfortunately was not able to be resolved during our stay - luckily we had another room to access for showers - and we were compensated for the lack of hot...

Scott

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a bed with a checkered bedspread, and a nightstand with a lamp.

The Grafton Arms Pub & Rooms

London City Centre

10/10 Excellent

Ben

A spacious living area with a wooden coffee table, a blue sofa, and a spiral staircase.

The Bell Inn

Stanford-le-Hope

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous traveller

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

The Compasses Inn

Chelmsford

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous traveller

A room with exposed wooden beams, a bed, a desk, and a television.

The Sun Inn

Faversham

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

A building with a dark exterior and a paved courtyard with neatly trimmed bushes.

The Black Horse Inn

Maidstone

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

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How much do inns in Essex cost?

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How many inns are there in Essex?

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What is there to do in Essex around my inn?

One of the best travel accessories for your Essex holiday is a well-organised itinerary! Colchester Castle Museum, Mercury Theatre and Xtreme Gaming are some of the leading sights if you're off to Colchester. Southend-on-Sea also has loads of excellent attractions, such as Adventure Island. Want to explore more? Drop by Thorpe Bay Beach and Southend Beach too.

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Top cities in Essex

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Our top choices for Essex inns

1. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

2. Saracens Head Hotel

3. The Cricketers

4. Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns

5. The Harvard Inn

6. The Ship Inn

7. Brook Red Lion Hotel

8. The Kicking Dickey

9. Rettendon lodge events

10. The Ship

Top reviews in Essex

The Hayden Pub & Rooms

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many inns are there in Essex?

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