The 30 Best B&Bs and Inns in Essex

Ranked 1 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 2 for B&Bs and inns in Castle Hedingham.

• “Lovely stay. Hosts exceptional and room very comfortable”
• “The owners were very friendly, and gave lots of good info...”
• “Can't recommend this place enough!”
• See more reviews of The Suites at Pannells Ash

Ranked 2 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 1 for B&Bs and inns in Debden.

• “An extremely comfortable cottage, with lots of thoughtful extras and plenty of provisions.”
• “A wonderful long weekend made special by the lovely hosts.”
• “Lovely overnight stay in Tree Tops, everything and more you could possibly ask for, owner goes over the top to ensure yo”
• See more reviews of Ivy Todd cottage

Ranked 3 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 8 for B&Bs and inns in Clacton-on-Sea.

• “Perfect Guest House, will be visiting again!”
• “Fantastic place with super hosts!”
• “One I would definitely recommend”
• See more reviews of Viva Guest House

Ranked 4 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 2 for B&Bs and inns in Great Bentley.

• “Perfect Little Getaway”
• “Brilliant stay Alicia was a diamond !!! Loved it ☺️”
• “Cosy, comfy, quaint and authentic cottage with fantastic breakfast and amenities, plus good location”
• See more reviews of The Jasmine Room

Ranked 5 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 4 for B&Bs and inns in Great Dunmow.

• “Very good stay.”
• “A little gem.”
• “Excellent bed and breakfast. I highly recommend it and would love to stay there again.”
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Ranked 6 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 2 of 8 for B&Bs and inns in Clacton-on-Sea.

• “Everything that a bed & breakfast venue should be”
• “Very comfortable with attention to pleasing guests”
• “Very comfortable stay in well equippped and managed small hotel”
• See more reviews of The Chudleigh

Ranked 7 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 3 of 8 for B&Bs and inns in Clacton-on-Sea.

• “Always willing to help”
• “I had a very comfortable stay,was able to relax would definitely stay there again and recommend to family and friends”
• “Brilliant location and Kevin and Karen were lovely”
• See more reviews of Victoria Villa Guesthouse

Ranked 8 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 1 for B&Bs and inns in Little Dunmow.

• “Nice and quiet, prefer to stay at the Corner house than a hotel at Stansted.”
• “Fantastic hidden gem will return in the future.”
• “Beautiful location - everything included to make the perfect stay!”
• See more reviews of Corner House Luxury BnB

Ranked 9 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 9 for B&Bs and inns in Takeley.

• “Fantastic all round”
• “Perfect quiet annexe.”
• “Great place for a family to stay close to the airport.”
• See more reviews of Highgate Annexe

Ranked 10 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 5 for B&Bs and inns in Harwich.

• “Simply great”
• “A great stay at Seaview B&B, highly recommended!”
• “An amazing B&B!”
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Ranked 11 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 1 for B&Bs and inns in Cold Norton.

• “Exceptional location and value for money”
• “The room was very clean and tidy.”
• “I recommend you stay here it’s amazing”
• See more reviews of Barn Farm Guest House

Ranked 12 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 1 for B&Bs and inns in Pleshey.

• “Host and location superb.”
• “Amazing !”
• “We visited this pretty part of Essex for a wedding. Acreland Green was a super place to stay.”
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Ranked 13 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 17 for B&Bs and inns in Saffron Walden.

• “Excellent”
• “Modern comfy home from home and easy access to Cambridge, Stansted airport and local sights.”
• “Lovely hosts, we had a great stay would definitely stay for work again”
• See more reviews of Debussys Guest House

Ranked 14 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 1 for B&Bs and inns in Black Notley.

• “Highly recommended”
• “Lovely accommodation with easy access to local park and open...”
• “Great stay, lovely hosts”
• See more reviews of Ross House

Ranked 15 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 1 for B&Bs and inns in Felsted.

• “Smaller room than expected”
• “Faultless”
• “Our stay was very comfortable and we would stay at laurels again”
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Ranked 16 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 1 for B&Bs and inns in Little Baddow.

• “A great way to switch off and enjoy the outdoors”
• “Lovely romantic trip”
• “Relaxing and beautiful location, peaceful and luxurious”
• See more reviews of Willow - Cottage on the River, Luxury Houseboat

Ranked 17 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 1 for B&Bs and inns in Hempstead.

• “Lovely Stay. Lovely host and would def stay again 😊”
• “We had a great recommendation for dinner and the reservation...”
• “A peaceful rural haven!”
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Ranked 18 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 27 for B&Bs and inns in Saint Osyth.

• “It was cozy and had everything we needed.”
• “Host was very welcoming , loved my stay there will definitely be rebooking”
• “A great stay on a wonderful boat.”
• See more reviews of Toosey Lass - St Osyth creek

Ranked 19 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 2 for B&Bs and inns in Wickford.

• “Beautiful location. Spacious, good bedding, quiet, great food. Lovely staff.”
• “Clean, friendly, stylish and good service accommodating my...”
• “Not up to the usual standard we have come to expect from Downham Hall.”
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Ranked 20 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 4 of 8 for B&Bs and inns in Clacton-on-Sea.

• “Lovely guesthouse in a beautiful building, with friendly,...”
• “A little gem of a place spotlessly clean lovely friendly family run breakfast great nothing to much trouble and very cen”
• “Acceptable”
• See more reviews of The Sandrock

Ranked 21 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 6 for B&Bs and inns in Chelmsford.

• “Best pub in Essex! …..With rooms…. What’s not to like?!”
• “Fab pub, very traditional, great staff”
• “Lovely place ”
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Ranked 22 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 4 for B&Bs and inns in Little Clacton.

• “Top notch overnight stay”
• “Short but sweet”
• “Very nice property, small but great for a nights stay, good location, easy access to local resorts”
• See more reviews of The Lodge

Ranked 23 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 17 for B&Bs and inns in Colchester.

• “The place was really comfortable and cosy!”
• “This property should not be offered as a B&B but as Self Catering Accommodation with a welcome pack.”
• “Our stay was very comfortable, just perfect for our...”
• See more reviews of Sunrise Studio

Ranked 24 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 3 of 11 for B&Bs and inns in Burnham-on-Crouch.

• “It was a no hassle stay. It was very reasonable and clean and welcoming. Lovely house.”
• “Excellent b and b well worth the money”
• “Everything was great for my stay only criticism is I like to charge my phone next to me whilst in bed There was a socket”
• See more reviews of Burnt Mill Cottage

Ranked 25 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 11 for B&Bs and inns in Rochford.

• “Lovely room with lots of thoughtful touches”
• “Was a nice an had a comfy bed just felt couldn’t do much just felt like I had to creep around”
• “Avoid, rude lady hosting who insulted me as the guest.”
• See more reviews of HOME from HOME GUEST HOUSE

Ranked 26 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 2 of 9 for B&Bs and inns in Takeley.

• “Lovely hosts great breakfast options”
• “Excellent”
• “Great value, will be back.”
• See more reviews of Little Bullocks Farm

Ranked 27 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 2 of 11 for B&Bs and inns in Rochford.

• “Excellent venue to stay at for airport or wedding”
• “Great experience”
• “Great hosts lovely place great location for the airport”
• See more reviews of Southend Airport Bed & Breakfast

Ranked 28 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 3 of 9 for B&Bs and inns in Takeley.

• “lovely room, clean and comfortable, very friendly and...”
• “Pizzas were lovely”
• “Great stay. Would highly recommend”
• See more reviews of Old Thatch Bambers Green

Ranked 29 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 5 of 8 for B&Bs and inns in Clacton-on-Sea.

• “Very convenient location in Clacton.”
• “Breakfast , clean, location , value for money would stay...”
• “Lovely and clean room and beds were very comfortable.”
• See more reviews of Brunton House Guest House

Ranked 30 out of 137 in the Essex region, as well as being 2 of 17 for B&Bs and inns in Colchester.

• “Prince Cottage - very calm and peaceful place.”
• “A relaxing stay with a very attentive host, delicious brekkie and attractive garden”
• “Dee is a Legend”
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