Stay, Play, Unwind
Set in acres of green countryside near Colchester, The Essex offers the perfect home for your next escape. With our booking promise, enjoy every comfort with access to our health club, pool and spa, golf courses and dining in beautiful surroundings.
Stay the Essex
The Essex Hotel
With deluxe, double, family rooms and suites, The Essex is your countryside destination for relaxing stays, spa or golf getaways. Call us or book online for the exclusive benefits of our book direct promise.
📍 Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2NS
📞 0300 373 5888
Stay and Play
Golf Breaks
Enjoy an unforgettable golf break with rounds on our championship courses and a relaxing hotel stay.
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Our Hotels
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The Club Company
Book Direct Promise
Our Book Direct promise guarantees the best rates and exclusive benefits on your stay.
- Enjoy a complimentary drink on arrival when you book directly with us.
- Book direct 24+ hours in advance for double for single occupancy.
- Found a lower room rate online? We’ll match it when you book direct.
- Enjoy a room upgrade when you check in, subject to availability.
The Club Company
Book Direct Promise
Our Book Direct promise guarantees the best rates and exclusive benefits on your stay.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Things to do in Essex
30 MIN DRIVE
Colchester Zoo
Colchester Zoo is the perfect place to visit with all the family. Visit the array of animals from all parts of the globe.
60 MIN DRIVE
Ickworth House
The National Trust Ickworth House, Park & Gardens is a stunning estate offering a fantastic playground and range of nature trails for everyone to enjoy.
60 MIN DRIVE
Adventure Island
Free entry to all, with an array of rides and attractions on offer, such as the big adventure rides including the dragons claw, rage and vortex.
60 MIN DRIVE
Horse Museum
Must-see attraction if you are into horse racing. Learn all about horse racing and take a guided tour around the museum.
TRAVEL
Getting Around
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Car
Free parking on-site
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Train
Kelvedon Station is a 21 minutes drive
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Plane
Stanstead (STN) is a 43 minute drive
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Taxi
Need a taxi? Let us know!
Hotel
FAQs
Check In & Check Out Times
For Hotel Stays you can check in for your stay with us from 3pm onwards. Check out is 11am. For early check in and late check out, please contact our reception desk on the day of arrival.
If you are staying in one of our lodges check out is 10am.
Cancellation Policy
If you book on our flexible rate, our cancellation policy is 24 hours prior to arrival. Should you book on an advance purchase rate, this is non refundable and non transferable. For groups of 8 or more, separate terms and conditions will apply.
Payment Types Accepted
We are operating as a cashless business. Card types accepted are Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
Parking
Parking is complimentary on site.
WIFI
Complimentary Wifi is available throughout the Hotel. Our Reception team will provide the code for this on check in.
Pets
We do not accept pets, other than registered assistance dogs.
Electric Vehicle Charging
We offer electric vehicle charging at the following hotels
Greetham Valley
The Essex
The Tytherington
The Warwickshire
Woodbury Park
Meyrick Park, Wharton Park and The Nottinghamshire currently do not offer EV charging.
*Book Direct Promise Terms & Conditions - One glass of house Red/White, One glass of Draught Beer, One Spirit (Smirnoff Vodka, Captain Morgans, Gordons Gin with Mixer) per adult and a soft drink for Children. Vouchers must be redeemed at time of stay. In order to obtain a complimentary drink, the voucher must be handed to the bar upon ordering). This offer only applies to our best available rates and excludes promotions or negotiated corporate rates. Online price matching will be based on the same room type for the same stay dates and number of people, at the time of booking.