The Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel
About this property
This modern Golf and Country Club Hotel is 4 miles from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and 9 miles from Braintree Shopping Village. The Essex is the perfect place to stay in this idyllic countryside location. Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town is just a 20 minute drive where you can visit the historic Castle and Colchester Zoo.
The stylish rooms all include flat-screen TVs, free WiFi and have tea and coffee making facilities available.
The club offers an 18-hole championship golf course and a 9-hole garden course as well as a driving range. There are also 3 private meeting spaces that can host between 10-180 guests for both conferences, Weddings and other special occasions.
Our Pulse bar offers a full dining menu whilst also offering a variety of beverages, snacks and afternoon tea. Make the most of our outdoor terrace by taking a seat outside with views overlooking our golf course.
Guests also have access to a state of the art techno gym and tennis courts, as well as an indoor pool, spa, sauna and steam room. Please be advised that there are specific swim times for children aged 0-16 years. Visit our Aura Spa during your stay to enjoy the range of treatments we have to offer.
At this property we have electric vehicle chargers available at an additional cost.
Languages spoken
Availability
We Price Match
You can claim a refund for the difference if you find your reservation cheaper on another website.
Just remember to reach out after booking with us. If you file your We Price Match claim via email, you'll need to provide us with a screenshot of and a link to the other offer. You can also file a We Price Match claim over the phone by calling our Customer Service. In any case, the other offer must be online and available when we check.
We Price Match checklist
- The other offer must be for the same property and accommodation type.
- The other offer must be for the same check-in and check-out dates.
- The other offer must have the same cancellation policy and conditions.
- The other offer must be for the same number of occupants.
- The other offer must have the same add-on/meal plan.
- The better deal must be in the local currency of the property.
When can't you make a claim?
- If the other offer is on a website that doesn't reveal the property or accommodation type you'll be staying in until after booking.
- If the other offer is available on an opaque, suspicious, and/or likely-to-be-fraudulent website.
- If the other offer is part of a loyalty or rewards program, where the price is reduced by the property or website for actions like repeat business, logging in, using a coupon code, referring others, or any other action that reduces the original price.
- If your current reservation is a "Partner offer" (these are labeled as such on our platform and are provided by partner companies) or if you're comparing the other offer to a "Partner Offer" on our platform.
- If you cancel your booking.
- If you book a single-unit property, which by nature can't be available elsewhere.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
Found your booking cheaper elsewhere?
- Look for "Found this room cheaper elsewhere?" on your confirmation page.
- Validate that the cheaper offer meets all the requirements (review checklist).
- Save the link to the cheaper offer (example: www.hotel.com/93203920).
- Take a screenshot (or multiple) making sure all the relevant data is captured (review checklist).
- Contact Customer Service.
- After claim validation, we will amend the reservation price (if possible) or provide further instruction for you to claim an after-stay refund of the price difference.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
Live pricing is temporarily unavailable.
Interested in this property?
Submit a booking request and well follow up with availability for your dates.
House rules
Check-in is from 3.00pm onwards. Should you wish to arrive a little earlier, you are more than welcome to join us in our bar for a drink or two; alternatively, we'd be more than happy to store your luggage while you explore the local area or make use of the club facilities.
Check-out is 11.00am.
Our Pulse Bar and Restaurant is open throughout the day for you to enjoy at your leisure. Please be advised that pre-booking is not necessary.
BREAKFAST
Breakfast is available 7.00am to 10.30am Monday to Friday
and 7.30am to 10.30am on weekends and bank holidays.
LUNCH
Lunch is served daily from 10.30am - 3.00pm.
DINING
Dinner is served daily from 5.00pm - 8.30pm.
Throughout your stay, you have complimentary use of our on-site pool, pool side facilities and gym. Studio Classes are also available, please contact reception on the day to check class availability and to book your space.
We can confirm that we have specific family swim times, please see below for your information:
Monday to Thursday – 10.00am to 11.00am then 3.30pm till 6.00pm
Friday - 10.00am to 11.00am then 3.30pm till 7.00pm
Saturday to Sunday, Including Bank Holidays – 11.00am to 6.00pm
*Times may change during school holidays.
While you are with us, why not make visit Aura Spa for a treatment. Advance booking is recommended. Please follow the below link for information on the treatments on offer.
https://www.theessexgolfandcountryclub.com/aura-spa/
To book, please contact the Aura Team on 01787 224743 or essex.aura@theclubcompany.com
Complimentary car parking is available onsite.
Anyone under the age of 17 years is not permitted to stay in the hotel, unless accompanied by an adult. Please note that if a group booking has to be cancelled, it must be done with 30 days notice instead of the usual 24 hours notice (for a single booking)
We look forward to welcoming you soon to The Essex Golf and Country Club. In the meantime, if there's anything we can help with please don't hesitate to contact us at essex.reception@theclubcompany.com
The fine print
• Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
• Please inform The Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
• Pulse Bar is closed from Wed 25 Dec 2024 until Wed 25 Dec 2024
• Bar is closed from Wed 25 Dec 2024 until Wed 25 Dec 2024
• Sauna is closed from Wed 25 Dec 2024 until Wed 25 Dec 2024
• Fitness centre is closed from Wed 25 Dec 2024 until Wed 25 Dec 2024
• Spa/wellness centre is closed from Wed 25 Dec 2024 until Wed 25 Dec 2024
• Hot tub/jacuzzi is closed from Wed 25 Dec 2024 until Wed 25 Dec 2024
• Swimming pool #1 is closed from Wed 25 Dec 2024 until Wed 25 Dec 2024
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FAQs about The Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel
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Facilities of The Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel
Wellness
- Indoor swimming pool
- Kids' pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hair styling
- Hair colouring
- Haircut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hot tub
- Massage
- Spa & wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits
- Wine/champagne
- Kids' meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Physical distancing in dining areas
Internet
- Internet services
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
- Fax/photocopying
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
General
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Tennis equipment
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Tennis court
Health & Safety
- Access to health care professionals
- First aid kit available
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Living Area
- Parking
Other
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
