Halstead

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High Street Halstead Town Centre Essex UK drone,aerial  high angle
St Andrews Church  and High Street Halstead Town Centre Essex UK aerial
High Street Halstead Town Centre Essex UK drone,aerial  winter
Halstead Circular Walk

The countryside immediately around Halstead is green and rolling with the valleys of the rivers (particularly the Colne and Stour) opening out as they head towards the sea, and then they reach the sea in a series of creeks and sunken valleys. 

There are lots of pretty villages around - see Thaxted, Finchingfield, Castle Hedingham and Coggeshall for examples. The Castle at Castle Hedingham is definitely worth a visit - one of the most impressive and intact Norman keeps around.

Close by is Colchester that has a wealth of history as (arguably) Britain's oldest town, with origins well before the Roman era. There are Roman remains and the museum in Colchester Castle (another massive Norman keep) is excellent.

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Spring is a fantastic opportunity to see wildlife amongst bluebells 

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Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

4 out of 5
Waltham Close Stansted Airport Bishop's Stortford England
The price is AED 394 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
AED 394
AED 473 total
16 Apr - 17 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,632 reviews)
room was clean

Reviewed on 24 March 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
Novotel London Stansted Airport

Novotel London Stansted Airport

4 out of 5
Round Coppice Road Stansted England
The price is AED 366 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
AED 366
AED 439 total
9 Apr - 10 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Stansted. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,175 reviews)
The hotel is not really where it claims to be. The restaurant and bar area were dirty. No tables were clean when we arrived, and the bar had dirty rags on it.

Reviewed on 25 March 2026

Novotel London Stansted Airport
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

3 out of 5
Bassingbourn Road, Essex Stansted England
The price is AED 374 per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
AED 374
AED 449 total
23 Apr - 24 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Stansted. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,314 reviews)
Perfect for an overnight stay whilst travelling to/from the airport. Breakfast from 4am is a real plus!

Reviewed on 24 March 2026

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
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Booking Urban - Halstead

Booking Urban - Halstead

3 out of 5
61 Kings Road Halstead England
Stay at this apartment in Halstead. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Milbank Stadium and Halstead Leisure Centre ...
Booking Urban - Halstead
Luxury Georgian Mansion in Essex

Luxury Georgian Mansion in Essex

Greenstead Green England
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Halstead. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Halstead Leisure Centre ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Family & Friends summer gathering
Absolutely fantastic house with fabulous amenities. The host went above and beyond to make our stay amazing. There were a couple of hiccups that were sorted out immediately. We would recommend for groups of all ages and will definitely return

Reviewed on 11 August 2023

Luxury Georgian Mansion in Essex
The Regent Aparthotel

The Regent Aparthotel

3.5 out of 5
41 Regent St Cambridge England
Stay at this aparthotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (288 reviews)
If you want a quieter experience, book the park side rooms!

Reviewed on 21 March 2026

The Regent Aparthotel
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