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Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, Essex
The Five Lakes Hotel is set in 320 acres of countryside and boasts two magnificent 18 hole golf courses and a first class country club and... more

Stratford Road, Dedham, Colchester, Essex
Tranquillity is the essence of the Maison Talbooth hotel, a Victorian country house, which enjoys a superb position on a bluff overlooking the Stour river valley,... more

Stratford Road, Dedham, Colchester, Essex
Milsoms hotel is set in a stunning 2 acre garden . There is an informal atmosphere, with fourteen en-suite bedrooms, and this is the perfect place... more

The Quay, Harwich, Essex
The Pier at Harwich hotel is on the quay in the heart of old Harwich with splendid views of the Stour and Orwell estuaries. The hotel... more

High Street, Earls Colne, Essex
The de Vere Arms is a haven of beautiful antiques, hand-painted murals, and a wealth of fine art. The tone is one of elegance throughout. Each... more

49 Maldon Road, Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex
Blue Cedars Bed & Breakfast is situated in the pretty village of Danbury. This 1920´s detached house has been recently renovated and offers tasteful accommodation. The... more

15 Roman Road, Colchester, Essex
The Old Manse B&B is an elegant spacious Victorian home with a friendly atmosphere awarded AA Landlady of the Year (runner-up) 2001-2002 and Good Bed &... more

Toppesfield, Halstead, Essex
Ollivers Farm B&B is a 17th century farmhouse set in fields in a quiet rural location. We have 1.5 acres of landscaped gardens, vineyard, lime avenue,... more

Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Beecroft Art Gallery´s fine permenant collection of over 2,000 works includes 17th century paintings by artists such as Molenaer, Ruisdael and Berchem. Also a collection of... more

Castle Park, Colchester, Essex
Colchester Castle Museum was once the capital of Roman Britain and a visit to the Museum takes you through 2000 years of some of the most... more

Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex
Chelmsford Museum & the Essex Regiment Museum was founded in 1835. This local history Museum features `The Story of Chelmsford´ exhibition. The history of Chelmsford and... more

Chappel Station, Colchester, Essex
The East Anglian Railway Museum is home to a comprehensive collection of period railway architecture and engineering. Repair and restoration of the locomotives and rolling stock... more

Unit 43 Barleylands Craft Village, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex
The aim of New Art Prints is to reproduce artist´s paintings so that the original can be viewed or sold as an original piece of art.... more

78 Hutton Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex
The Sherwin Gallery, home of Sherwin Fine Art was established in the early 1990s by William S Sherwin. There are fine paintings from the late 18th... more

Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
The Southend Central Museum & Planetarium has displays of local history, geology and wildlife with special sections on the Thames Estuary and Victorian Life. An imposing... more

Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex
Audley End House was one of the great wonders of the nation when it was built by Thomas Howard for the first Earl of Suffolk, Lord... more

Saffron Walden, Essex
Audley End House & Gardens has an artificial lake, created with water from the River Cam, running through delightful 18th century pastoral parkland designed by Capability... more

Marsh Lane, Gilden Way, Harlow, Essex
The Gibberd Garden is a highly individual creation of Sir Frederick Gibberd, the master planner of Harlow New Town. It is sited on the side of... more

Ishams Chase, Wickham Bishops, Essex
The garden at Glen Chantry has been developed by the present owners, since 1976 and is now home to many thousands of different and unusual plants.... more

Buckhatch Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex
Hyde Garden is an oasis of calm and serenity amidst the sprawling urbanisation that for many people characterises Essex. A visit to the 360-acre estate is... more

Station Road, Wickham Bishops, Witham, Essex
Wickham Place Farm is a 2 acre walled garden with huge climbers, roses and wisterias cascading into wide borders bursting with shrubs, perennials and bulbs. One... more

Maldon Road, Stanway, Essex
Colchester Zoo is one of the finest Zoos in Europe with over 270 species in 60 acres of parkland. Many species are endangered and part of... more

High Street, Ongar, Essex
The Epping Ongar Railway runs through 6 miles of Essex countryside. A series of special events are held throughout the year.... more

Kelvedon Hall Lane, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex
Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker is the biggest and deepest cold war bunker open to the public in southeast England. Witness the three lives of the... more

78 Hutton Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex
The Sherwin Gallery, home of Sherwin Fine Art was established in the early 1990s by William S Sherwin. There are fine paintings from the late 18th... more

1 West Victoria Dock Road, City Quay, Dundee, Essex
How wonderful. A Japanese inspired holistic Spa based at a thoroughly contemporary fresh hotel. The Yu Spa at Apex City Quay Hotel is based on a... more

The Links, Carnoustie, Essex
A haven of recreation and relaxation, The Club Carnoustie health spa boasts a large swimming pool, a whirlpool, sauna snd steam rooms and a fully equipped... more

Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, Essex
The aim at Five Lakes Spa is to enhance your mental and physical well-being in the secluded sanctuary of the Spa. Using renowned ESPA and Clarins... more

Stock Road, Stock, Ingatestone, Essex
Greenwoods Spa offers guests a brilliant range of leisure facilities and an amzing array of the latest beauty treatments and techniques inspired by leading names such... more

Kings Head Centre, Maldon, Essex
At Spa Noele, walk into a place where life slows down long enough for you to see it. Leave the pressures of everyday life at the... more

The Common, Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex
Overlooking Headley common near the well heeled village of Great Warley, only it’s sprawling size betrays its origins as a chain pub. The salad cart is... more

Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester, Essex
This half timbered country house hotel in the heart of the beautiful Vale of Dedham has been run by the Milsom family for well over 50... more