The Essex

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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.

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Enjoy our spacious gym, heated indoor pool, hydro pool, sauna and steam room during your stay.

Move & Restore

Health Club

Discover our beautifully maintained golf courses, with access to 29 courses across the country.

Golf With Us

Golf Courses

Relax in our hydro pool, sauna and steam room or book a treatment at Aura Spa.

Total Relaxation

Luxury Spa

Enjoy freshly prepared dishes, your favourite drinks and attentive service from the team.

Food & Drink

On-Site Restaurant

Book one of our padel and tennis courts, subject to availability on the day.

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Tennis & Padel

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

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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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Explore The Club Company Collection of hotels across the UK for more luxury countryside escapes.

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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.

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Book Direct Promise

Our Book Direct promise guarantees the best rates and exclusive benefits on your stay.

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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.

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