Curated luxury hotels in Wickham Bishops

Set in a 16th-century coaching inn, The Bull at Great Totham Limited offers fine dining, pretty gardens and luxury rooms with free Wi-Fi. The inn is surrounded by Essex countryside, just 10 minutes’ drive from Maldon.

The elegant 4-star bedrooms are individually decorated, and have luxurious bedding and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, work desk, and a modern bathroom with free toiletries.

The stylish and award-winning Willow Room Restaurant offers a seasonal menu, featuring fresh local produce. The Bull pub serves a range of real ales, fine wines and traditional cooked breakfasts.

With free on-site parking,The Bull at Great Totham is situated between Chelmsford and Colchester. Witham Railway Station is a 10-minute drive away, offering direct trains to central London.

When you stay at Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel in Maldon, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Museum of Power and Mill Beach. This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Forrester Park Golf Club and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Warren Golf Club.

Located in Maldon, The Limes is within a 5-minute drive of Museum of Power and Warren Golf Club. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Mill Beach and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from St John the Baptist Monastery.

Located in Maldon, Staycations Maldon Suites is within a 5-minute drive of Museum of Power and Warren Golf Club. This aparthotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Mill Beach and 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from St John the Baptist Monastery.

Set in Coggeshall and within 10 km of Freeport Braintree, Ranfield's Brasserie Hotel Rooms has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Hylands Park is 37 km from the hotel and Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 41 km away.

All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.

At Ranfield's Brasserie Hotel Rooms you will find a restaurant serving British, local and European cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Hedingham Castle is 20 km from the accommodation, while Chelmsford Train Station is 26 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is 34 km away.

With a stay at Channels Hotel in Chelmsford, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Tuffnel Mere and Admirals Park. This golf hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Bond Street and 4.3 mi (6.8 km) from Admirals Park LNR.

A stay at County Hotel Chelmsford places you in the heart of Chelmsford, within a 10-minute walk of Admirals Park and Admirals Park LNR. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from West Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Chelmsford Cathedral.

When you stay at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG in Colchester, you'll be near the airport and within a 5-minute drive of Colchester Zoo. This family-friendly hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Birch Grove Golf Club and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Manifest Theatre.

Located in Colchester, Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester is within a 10-minute drive of Colchester Zoo and Layer Marney Tower. This hotel is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Colchester Castle Park.

Boasting a garden and a bar, The Victory at Mersea is set in West Mersea. This property also has a restaurant and a children's playground. Both free WiFi and private parking are accessible at the inn.

A Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Ipswich is 43 km from the accommodation, while Colchester is 16 km from the property.

Situated in the quiet hamlet of Littley Green in the heart of the Essex countryside, The Compasses is a Victorian Pub steeped in history and tradition. With free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access for all guests, it also offers a bar and a restaurant.

Each of the individually styled rooms at The Compasses feature an en suite bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries.

In the restaurant, a Continental and cooked breakfast is available in the morning for a surcharge. Muesli, yoghurt and fresh fruit is also available. Using fresh, local produce there is also a lunch and dinner menu available. The menu also includes a ‘Huffer’ filled sandwich, popular with the locals.

In the bar, a variety of local real ales are on tap. Beers, wines and spirits are also on offer.

Surrounded by the countryside, there are a number of walking and cycling routes nearby. Stansted Airport is 14 miles away and Chelmsford is 17 minutes’ drive away.