The 6 Best Pubs with Rooms in Essex

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Essex is the perfect destination for a weekend dash from London. With a scenic coastline, superb seafood (especially oysters), and quaint countryside dotted with pretty villages - this county has it all. It is also well known for its hospitality, which makes choosing a pub with rooms the perfect place to really get a chance to meet the locals. Our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best pubs with rooms in Essex to take away the hassle of researching where to stay. Chosen on their cuisine, location, design and hospitality - there is something for everyone here whether you prefer the coast or a rural hideaway; traditional or chic and contemporary. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your stay?

For a coastal stay

• The Pier at Harwich is a charming waterfront property overlooking the quayside at old Harwich. Contemporary rooms boast wonderful sea views while the converted pub is now a fish restaurant that is popular with the locals. Complete with a gin library and noteworthy prosecco cocktails - this is an indulgent coastal break.

For a country escape

• The Compasses Inn is a quaint country inn with an atmospheric bar and five charming rooms. Interiors are homely with beamed ceilings, antiques, and fireplaces. The popular restaurant is particularly well known for its selection of ales chosen by the knowledgeable owner. Surrounded by walking/cycling trails - this is a perfect rural bolthole.
• The Bell Inn is a quintessentially British village pub set in a 600-year-old building. Spacious rooms have had a modern facelift but keep their orignal charm. Spend days cycling, walking or playing golf before returning to the characterful restaurant which serves excellent gastropub-style dishes.
• The Pheasant is an award-winning pub boasting a secluded setting in a pretty part of rural Essex. The five rooms are immaculately styled while the food is fabulous and service warm. With access to miles of walking trails, this is the ideal rural escape.

For a gastropub

• The Sun Inn is a 15th-century coaching inn turned popular gastropub in lovely Dedham. The seven rooms are traditionally inspired yet they feel chic and fresh. The restaurant - complete with huge fireplace - serves Italian inspired dishes using local artisanal produce.
• The restaurant, having undergone a large extension, is the real beating heart at The Lion Inn, serving contemporary British dishes. Spacious and comfortable rooms are filled with dark wood antiques. With standout food and picturesque countryside to explore, this is a great choice for a weekend break.

Still not sure where to book?

• Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Essex
• Or expand your search to include all the best pubs with rooms in the South East
• Alternatively, you might want to look through the best pubs with rooms in Suffolk
• Or you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.

  • The Pier at Harwich Harwich, Essex 14 rooms from AU$263

    
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    Foodies  -  Wonderful fresh seafood meets a creative chef, simply divine! Not to mention the gin library and Prosecco cocktails!

    Total relaxation  -  Sit in the suite's bay window, or indeed on the restaurant's balcony, and watch the sun set on the sea- heaven!

    Sights nearby  -  Just around the corner is the Electric Palace Cinema, the second oldest cinema in England- well worth a visit.

    Views  -  Great views over the busy harbour and the Stour and Orwell estuaries.

    

    Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays

    A charming waterfront hotel overlooking the quayside at old Harwich. Contemporary rooms capture the views over the working harbour. The fish restaurant is modern, lively and popular with the locals. A great stay on the East Anglian coast. See More

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  • The Compasses Inn Chelmsford (Essex) 5 rooms from AU$141

    
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    Country Escape  -  A charming family-run pub with excellent ales, roaring fires and hearty cuisine.

    Great walks  -  Discover the Essex countryside on miles of picturesque trails.

    Full of character

    Secluded setting  -  For escaping.

    

    Recommended by  -  Sawdays

    A quaint country Inn with an atmospheric pub and five charming rooms. Traditionally dressed throughout - think beamed ceilings, fireplaces and well placed antiques. The popular restaurant and bar boasts a fantastic selection of ales chosen by the knowledgable owner. See More

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  • The Sun Inn, Dedham Dedham 7 rooms from AU$272

    
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    Families  -  Kids menus, spacious rooms, a garden with swings and slides and local kid's activies such as the Zoo

    Local exploring  -  The B&B is an ideal base for exploring the wonders of Suffolk and Essex

    Sights nearby  -  Explore the village of Dedham with its fine Grade I-listed Georgian architecture and medieval buildings

    Great walks  -  Stroll along the River Stour and admire the Water Meadows and wildfowl

    

    Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays, I Escape

    A charming 15th-century pub with seven rooms, situated in the heart of Constable's hometown. Rooms are comfortable and quirky some with four-poster beds, fireplaces and others a more modern feel. Excellent restaurant with regularly changing menu featuring the best seasonal produce. See More

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  • The Bell Inn, Essex Horndon-On-The-Hill, Essex 27 rooms from AU$150

    
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    Hideaway  -  Charming, atmospheric and complete with an excellent traditional pub.

    Great walks  -  Take long coastal walks along the sea wall at Stanford le Hope.

    Restaurant  -  Recommended.

    Full of character

    

    Recommended by  -  Sawdays

    A quintessentially British pub set in a 600 year old building, rammed full of character and history. The charming restaurant (serving excellent gastro dishes) is adorned with hanging copper pots and framed with a heavily beamed ceiling. The rooms are individually designed and delightfully cosy. See More

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  • The Pheasant, Essex Essex 5 rooms from AU$216

    
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    Country Escape  -  The perfect country pub; warm, welcoming and excellent food and ales.

    Great walks  -  Discover the picturesque countryside on miles of uninterupted trails.

    Full of character

    Restaurant  -  Recommended.

    

    An award winning pub boasting a secluded setting in a pretty part of rural Essex. Five beautifully designed rooms, located in the adjoining coach house, are immaculately styled and feature bold classic prints. The food is fabulous and service warm. The ideal rural escape. See More

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Written by Katie Harris

posted Wednesday, 14th October 2020