The Essex Your Stay Place
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.
Relax in our hydro pool, sauna and steam room or book a treatment at Aura Spa.
Total Relaxation
Luxury Spa
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.
đź“Ť Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2NS
đź“ž 0300 373 5888
Countryside
Luxury Lodges
Set within the grounds of our stunning golf course, our beautifully designed luxury lodges offer a relaxed escape for families and groups of up to six.
Each stylish lodge offers a comfortable retreat with stunning views, where you can enjoy your own decking with a sunken hot tub and full access to premium health facilities, including a state-of-the-art gym, swimming pool and spa. With Aura Spa, championship golf, Strike Shack driving range and racquet facilities all on site, your stay can be as relaxed or active as you choose.
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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A Warm Welcome
Complimentary Drink
Start your stay with a welcome drink - every direct booking includes a complimentary drink to help you relax after your journey. One drink per guest from our selected options.
Enjoy More Space
Double Room
When you book direct with 24+ hours notice, we’ll upgrade you to a double room for single occupancy, subject to availability
Best Rate Promise
Our Price Match
Book direct with us for the best rates. If you find a lower rate elsewhere online, we promise to match it.
Stay In Style
Complimentary Upgrade
We’ll make your stay even more special with a complimentary upgrade on the day of arrival whenever a higher room category is available.
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.
A Warm Welcome
Complimentary Drink
Start your stay with a welcome drink - every direct booking includes a complimentary drink to help you relax after your journey. One drink per guest from our selected options.
Enjoy More Space
Double Room
When you book direct with 24+ hours notice, we’ll upgrade you to a double room for single occupancy, subject to availability
Best Rate Promise
Our Price Match
Book direct with us for the best rates. If you find a lower rate elsewhere online, we promise to match it.
Stay In Style
Complimentary Upgrade
We’ll make your stay even more special with a complimentary upgrade on the day of arrival whenever a higher room category is available.
Popular Choice
Double Room
These rooms are situated on the ground floor, Featuring Flat screen TV, Tea and Coffee making facilities, Hair Dryer, Working Desk, Complimentary WIFI. Ironing Boards can be available on request.
Popular Choice
Deluxe Room
Our Deluxe Room offers both a bath and shower. Elegantly furnished, it includes premium amenities, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing 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
Stansted (STN) is a 43 minute drive
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Taxi
Need a taxi? Let us know!
Hotel
FAQs
Check In And Out Times
You can check in for your stay with us from 3pm onwards. Check out is 11am. If you are staying in one of our lodges, check in is from 5pm, and check out is at 9am. For early check in and late check out for hotel rooms, please contact our reception desk on the day of arrival. |
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. In the event of a no-show, the first night's stay will be charged. If we do not receive any communication from you by the morning after your scheduled arrival date, any remaining nights of a multi-night booking will be released back to public sale. Our Lodge cancellation policy is 4 weeks prior to arrival. |
Payment Types Accepted
We are operating as a cashless business. Card types accepted are Visa, Mastercard and American Express. |
Parking And Electrical Vehicle Charging
Parking is complimentary on site, and we have electric vehicle charging points available for your use. |
Health Club/Swim Times
Our Health Club is open from 6am until 10pm Monday to Thursday, and 6am until 8pm Friday, and 7.30am - 8pm Saturday and Sunday. Use of these facilities is complimentary with your Hotel stay. You can collect a towel from reception and will require a pound coin/token for the locker. Children's swim times are Monday – Sunday 9am - 7.30pm. Please note timings may vary during school/public holidays. To use the Hydropool, Sauna and Steam room you must be over 16. |
Celebrating A Special Occasion
If you are celebrating a special occasion with us please do let our team know! We can put a complimentary Birthday card in the room for you, and have additional packages available to help you celebrate. Take a look at the add-ons section of your booking for items such as Bathrobes and Slippers to a bottle of Champagne. |
Wifi
Complimentary Wifi is available throughout the Hotel. Our Reception team will provide the code for this on check in. |
Golf And Driving Range Access
We have a driving range available for your use, and a 9 and 18 hole golf course. |
Facilities
We have indoor and outdoor tennis courts, padel courts, driving range, golf course, gym, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, hydropool and Aura Spa |
Aura Spa
Our Aura Spa offers a wide range of treatments for you to book. Visit www.theessex.com/aura to view our list of treatments. As our Spa is very popular we recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. Call 01625506000 to make a reservation. |
Creche Use
Our Hotel guests are welcome to use our Creche, but will need to book & pay at reception on the day. |
Dining With Us
Breakfast is served from 7.00 – 10.30 Monday to Friday, and 7.30- 10.30 Saturday and Sunday. Our restaurant is available for evening dining between 6pm until 8.30pm. Our bar is open until 11pm. |
Pets
We do not accept pets at The Essex, other than registered assistance dogs. |
How To Reach Us
Kelvedon or Marks Tey are our nearest train stations. |
*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.