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5 places to stay in Essex

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Browning Bros

Great Tey, Essex
- Free parking
- Weddings
Price guide: from £200 a night
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Malting Farm

Little Bentley, Essex
- Free parking
Price guide: from £100 a night
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Mersea Barns Glamping

East Mersea, Essex
- Free parking
Price guide: from £100 a night
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Southey Creek Glamping

Maldon, Essex
- Free parking
Price guide: from £100 a night
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Swallows Field Glamping Pods

Colchester, Essex
- Dog friendly
- EV charging
- Free parking
Price guide: from £50 a night
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Things to do in and around Essex

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Southend-on-Sea & Pier, Southend-on-Sea

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Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden

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Dedham Vale & Flatford, Dedham

FreeOutdoors & natureDedham Vale & FlatfordDedham, EssexFree entry

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