Hotels and Inns at a glance

Hotels in County Durham, East Sussex and Essex

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County Durham

NAME OF HOTEL / INN	AMENITIES	ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS AT THE HOTEL OR NEARBY
The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel, BLANCHLAND	Enchanting medieval Hotel, surrounded by the deep woods and open moors of the Upper Derwent valley. Situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Blanchland, one of only six listed villages in the country, The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel invites guests to relax in rural tranquillity.	Resting on the border between Northumberland and Co. Durham, the Lord Crewe Arms is less than 25 miles/ 1 hours drive from Newcastle and just 15 miles from Hadrian's Wall, Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle World Heritage Site.
The Old Well Inn, BARNARD CASTLE	Lovely traditional 17th century inn. 10 en-suite bedrooms. Three different restaurants. Rabana's Italian restaurant. Free use of swimming, sauna and gym facilities at leisure centre five minutes walk away.	Located in the centre of Barnard Castle.
The Seven Stars Inn, SHINCLIFFE, DURHAM CITY	Three star traditional English country inn, dating from 1724. Traditional restaurant, cosy lounge ond bar. Free wireless internet access for all residents.	Located on the edge of the picturesque village of Shincliffe, just one and a half miles from the centre of Durham city and Durham University.
The Avenue Inn, SHINCLIFFE, DURHAM CITY	Traditional inn located in the peaceful village of Shincliffe just 2 miles away from Durham City Centre. Awarded 2 stars by the English Tourist Board	Ideally located for exploring the historic sites of Durham with its famous cathedral, castle and Durham Botanical Gardens
South Causey Inn, STANLEY	Stone built and newly re-furbished Inn with16 en-suite bedrooms. Bar and Snug with log beams, oak floors, open fires. Located in over 100 acres of grounds.	Nestled in the beautiful Beamish Valley, just a short drive away from the Metro Centre in Gateshead, only 8 minutes away and the cities of Newcastle and Durham with World Heritage Site Status.
The Honest Lawyer, CROXDALE, DURHAM	56 bedroom hotel and gastro-pub. Carvery on a Sunday. Parking for over 100 cars.	Ideally situated on the A167, 2 miles south of Durham City in a scenic setting between the Wear and Browney Rivers.
Bridge Inn, RAMSHAW, EVENWOOD, BISHOPS AUCKLAND	Traditional countryside inn. Excellent homemade food and extensive menus. Open fire in winter, cosy bar.	Situated by the river in the village of Ramshaw, on the outskirts of Evenwood and a short drive from the market town of Bishops Auckland.
Kings Head Hotel, DARLINGTON	An air of Victorian elegance comes from the haunted King's Head Hotel	Quietly hidden in the centre of Darlington
Three Horseshoes Inn, RUNNING WATERS, DURHAM	Comfortable Old Country Inn. Well- stocked cellar, good food and first-class accommodation.	Situated within easy reach of the beautiful city of Durham
The George Hotel, PIERCEBRIDGE-ON-TEES, NEAR DARLINGTON	16th century riverside coaching inn. Excellent bar and restaurant, 35 en-suite rooms	Situated in Piercebridge-on-Tees at the gateway to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.
East Sussex
The Hope and Anchor Inn, RYE	Family run 3 star hotel, built in the mid 18th Century. Harbour View Restaurant with fresh, locally sourced food. Free parking and wireless internet	Situated in Rye's picturesque old town, 10 minutes walk from Rye Station, and only 2 minutes from the centre of Rye, complete with its medieval buildings, antique shops, pubs and the Rye Museum.
The Star, ALFRISTON	The Star is a 13th century inn located in the heart of the beautiful village of Alfriston. The inn features 37 en-suite bedrooms and an AA rosette restaurant that serves fresh local produce.	Nestled in the heart of the South Downs National Park, The Star is surrounded by natural beauty and some of the most exciting and interesting things to do in East Sussex.
The Chequers Inn MARESFIELD	18th century coaching inn. Fine food, cask ales, restaurant, bars. Comfortable en-suite accommodation includes a 4 poster room. Garden.	Lovely village setting on the edge of Ashdown Forest, 8 miles from Lewes.
The White Hart Hotel, LEWES	Charming 16th century coaching inn with Tudor beams and log fire with leisure complex	Situated in picturesque Lewes, one of England's prettiest county towns.
The White Horse Hotel, ROTTINGDEAN	Situated on the cliff top with excellent sea views. Attractive Bar and Restaurant. Comfortable en-suite accommodation includes 2 four poster rooms.	Situated in the seaside town of Rottingdean on the edge of the South Downs and 3 miles from Brighton.
The Chequers Hotel, FOREST ROW	Delightful 15th century posting inn offering comfortable en-suite accommodation.	Lovely village setting, ideally situated midway between London and the south coast.
The Olde Forge Hotel and Restaurant, MAGHAM DOWN, Near HAILSHAM	Lovely wisteria-clad hotel offering excellent accommodation. Superb food, fine wines. Timber beams, log fires.	Peaceful setting in beautiful Wealden countryside. Ideally situated for exploring castles, historic houses and gardens of the area. Also convenient for Eastbourne and south coast.
The Griffin Inn FLETCHING, Near UCKFIELD	Historic 16th century Inn and Restaurant. Superb en-suite accommodation - all rooms with four poster beds	Idyllic location in the picturesque historic village of Fletching near Uckfield
Essex
Ye Olde White Harte Hotel, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH	Historic 17th century riverside inn with waterside restaurant. Comfortable accommodation. Lots of olde worlde charm and character	Superbly situated on the quayside at Burnham-on-Crouch just 50 or so miles from Central London
Corus Hotel Harlow, MULBERRY GREEN, OLD HARLOW	Historic 14th century coaching inn in quiet village green location. Traditional bar, excellent cuisine.	Quiet location in picturesque village.
The White Hart GREAT YELDHAM	500 year old Tudor house and former coaching inn abundant with character. Great food in a relaxed and historic atmosphere.	Situated in rural Essex in the attractive village of Great Yeldham on the banks of the River Colne
The White Hart Hotel COGGESHALL	Stunning building dates back to the 15th century and still has a wealth of original features.	Situated in one of the prettiest market towns in Essex
The George of Colchester, COLCHESTER	500 year-old coaching house, steeped in history. Lively brasserie restaurant, popular Lounge Bar area serving food and drink throughout the day.	Located in the heart of Colchester, England's oldest recorded town.
Swan Inn GREAT EASTON, DUNMOW	Classic 15th Century pub with brand new en-suite accommodation. Superb restaurant and gardens.	Situated only 10 minute drive from Stansted Airport, though not on flight paths. Beautiful village location.
The Rose and Crown Hotel - Best Western, COLCHESTER	Historic 13th century posting house, lovingly restored over the centuries to a modern day hotel.	Located within walking distance of Colchester town centre and accessible to the historic sights of East Anglia.
Prested Hall Country House Hotel PRESTED CHASE, FEERING, COLCHESTER	Historic 15th century partly moated Hall, beautifully converted to a country house hotel with en-suite bedrooms.	Idyllic setting in 75 acres of parkland just 9 miles from Colchester and convenient for Stansted Airport.
The Red Lion Hotel, COLCHESTER	Grade 1 Listed Building, built in 1465 - it is one of the oldest inns in East Anglia. The bedrooms are individually furnished and have original Tudor features, including exposed beams and wattle and daub walls.	Positioned in the town centre of historic Colchester. Central London is only 55 minutes by rail.
The Bull Hotel, HALSTEAD	A coaching inn for over 500 years. With it's gently sloping floors and wealth of oak beams the hotel retains much of its historic character. Restaurant with extensive bar/brasserie menu, cosy bar serves real ale.	An ideal base for antique enthusiasts with many shops in the town and surrounding villages.
The Queens Head, LITTLEBURY, SAFFRON WALDEN	Traditional 14th century coaching inn with 6 en-suite letting rooms. Restaurant, fully enclosed beer garden.	Delightful setting less than 1 mile from Audley End.
The Saffron Hotel, SAFFRON WALDEN	Listed building dating back to the 16th century	Saffron Walden itself is an attractive unspoilt town and the beautiful university town of Cambridge is only 12 miles away
The White Hart Hotel, BRAINTREE	Historic16th century hotel with a la carte restaurant and 2 cosy bars, log fires and real ales. 31 en-suite bedrooms include one four poster room.	Situated in Braintree. Golf, cycling and walking available locally. Stansted Airport is only a 20 minute drive away.
The Bell Hotel, EPPING	This convenient hotel has a main building which dates from the 16th century when it was a coaching inn.	Situated just 40 minutes from central London by Underground
The Windmill Inn, CHATHAM GREEN, near CHELSFORD	The Windmill Inn, situated in the charming hamlet of Chatham Green, features a relaxed and welcoming bar as well as a restaurant serving home cooked meals. There are also seven rooms all comfortably furnished and decorated in a farmhouse style.	The inn is a stones throw from The Essex Way, a footpath that runs from Epping to Harwich and is a popular route with walkers & ramblers. You can also raelax in the secluded guests garden or explore the many surrounding villages and hamlets.
The Victory at Mersea, WEST MERSEA, MERSEA ISLAND, ESSEX	The Victory at Mersea is a 4 star rated inn featuring 7 individually decorated guestrooms and the best in casual dining. Winner of the "Best Food Pub in East Anglia" in the 2010 Great British Pub Awards	The Victory is situated right on the waterfront with fantastic views over the Blackwater, a 10 minute walk from the centre of West Mersea and close to the centre of the oldest part of the island.

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