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Gosfield Hall is a magnificent building with noble connections, home to many kings and queens in the past. Overlooking a tranquil lake, the historical mansion is set among 10 acres of parkland in the heart of picturesque rural Essex. A seamless combination of Elizabethan charm and Georgian elegance, the grand interior of the house is home to the Queen’s Gallery, Grand Salon, Marquis of Buckingham’s former Ballroom and Library along with a number of stately bedrooms.

Externally, Gosfield Hall is equally as impressive. The property has retained many of his historical period features including its leaded windows, chimneys and clock and weathervane.

After being exiled from France King Louis XVIII of France and Navarre, and his Queen Mary-Josephe-Louise of Savoy took refuge in England. Lord Buckingham had long been in sympathy of Royalsit France, and in 1807 offered to loan them Gosfield Hall. They gratefully accepted this offer and along with a huge entourage of courtiers and staff they stayed there for the next couple of years. Over this time the Hall become a home of lavish French hospitality, with many social gatherings including such distinguished guests as the Prince Regent. According to French tradition on Sunday's the villagers were allowed into the kitchen to see the dinner set out for the King, and on occasions were allowed into The Grand Salon to watch him dine. King Louis and his Queen moved out of the Hall in 1809.

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Room amenity

"Comfortable beds, good shower and good breakfast options."

$73 nightly

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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"Lovely hotel and nice pool steam sauna.. just not near any shops etc "

$65 nightly

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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"Lovely hotel amazing room"

$73 nightly

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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"Friendly staff great price for the stay "

$54 nightly

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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"One of the best Holiday Inns I’ve stopped in , staff on another level awesome, no pay for parking, great rooms & restaurants plus spa ✔️ definitely will be back as my brother lives nearby in Markstey "

$72 nightly

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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"Hotel was lovely and food was excellent. Reception staff were lovely "

"Good place to stay. The breakfast was outstanding. Will stay there again. Staff was very nice and helpful. "

$58 nightly

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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"Great location, facilities in George Hotel a minute walk away. "

$90 nightly

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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Triple Room, Ensuite (with shower over bath) | 1 bedroom

"Lot of dining options around but was noisy at night due to the pub in the ground floor. "

$81 nightly

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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"Great room - and pleasant and helpful staff."

$157 nightly

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

"Great hotel in a great location. Quietly situated within easy walking distance of both the train station and city centre this hotel also offers onsite parking. Would definitely stay here again!!"

$124 nightly

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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"Nice hotel, comfortable beds. Bar staff were not very organised"

$76 nightly

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

"Well I must say, I have stayed in hundreds of hotels across the uk and Europe and the way this hotel handed my booking from start to finish was beyond exceptional, from tending to my requests to the little hotel rooms gifts, I was really set back and have to be review this hotel as one of the best I have ever stayed in for the price I paid To the girls working there who made sure my stay was pleasant, thank you for making it a great stay! "

"Upon arrival I was met with nice friendly staff. I had my wedding reception here so I already knew the place was top notch. Brilliant hotel, throughly recommend. If I could pick one issue is that the wifi wasn’t the best and didn’t really work. "

$186 nightly

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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