When you've finished at this recreation and green space in Saffron Walden, why not make your way to Audley End House, Saffron Walden Museum, and Bridge End Gardens? They're close to The Common and also a hit with travelers.
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Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Health Club
Price was $1,055, price is now $936 per person
$936
per person
May 3 - May 9
found 13 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to London (STN)
8/10 Very Good! (742 reviews)
Check-in was fine, but the leisure facilities were a letdown. The pool was cold, the jacuzzi didn’t work, and the steam room was out of order. Lockers were unreliable and needed a £1 coin, which is odd for a card-only facility.
The saunas are segregated and located in the changing rooms, which isn’t ideal for a couples stay. The male sauna also smelled strongly of urinals. We left almost immediately. At least we weren’t charged.
We booked an Executive room, but it didn’t feel like one. The lighting was poor, leaving parts of the room dark. The shower-over-bath setup was awkward due to the curved bath, and not what I’d expect at this level. Worst of all, the “double” bed was just two singles pushed together — unacceptable for an Executive room.
Why do some hotels think this is OK? If I wanted a budget hotel, I would have booked one.
Oh, and the miniature soaps where annoying at best and useless for a shower. There must have been more plastic used in the packaging than shower gel inside it.
Staff were generally pleasant, though the older bartender could do with smiling every now and again.
Food was very nice, dinner and breakfast. Some options for vegetarians but this didn't seem to please 'Karen' who found an opportunity to be rude and moan at every opportunity. I guess you can't please them all, especially the Karen's of this world.
Wouldn't choose stay again, though I’ve stayed in worse and it's not the worse place for a bed for the night.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026


County Hotel Chelmsford
Price was $1,270, price is now $1,139 per person
$1,139
per person
Mar 29 - Apr 4
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Chicago (ORD) to London (STN)
8/10 Very Good! (526 reviews)
Had a lovely 1 night stay at this hotel. Immaculate room with the most comfy bed. Lovely bar and restaurant downstairs. Great location, 10 minute walk into town. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Popular places to visit

Bridge End Gardens
Enjoy a picnic, see traditional Victorian gardening techniques in action or get lost in a hedge maze at these quiet 19th-century gardens.

Audley End House
Visit operating stables, explore formal gardens and discover some local history at one of the finest examples of Jacobean architecture in Britain.

Imperial War Museum Duxford
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Imperial War Museum Duxford during your travels in Duxford. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area, or check out its charming coffeehouses.

Mountfitchet Castle
Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.
Market Square
You can do some window-shopping at Market Square during your visit to Saffron Walden. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Church of St. Mary
After visiting Church of St. Mary, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Saffron Walden. Check out the charming coffeehouses or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
Waltham Close Stansted Airport Bishop's Stortford England

The Duxford Hotel - Cambridge South M11 Jct 10
42 Station Road E Cambridge England

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
Bassingbourn Road, Essex Stansted England

The Lodge Duxford
Ickleton Rd Cambridge England

Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns
Bull Ring Dunmow England

DeSalis Hotel London Stansted
Hall Road ( opposite Green St.) Bishop's Stortford England

Novotel London Stansted Airport
Round Coppice Road Stansted England

The Kings Head
19 High Street Cambridge England

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG
Thremhall Avenue Bishop's Stortford England
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