Small Boutique hotels in ESSEX

Standing on Southend-on-Sea's grand Royal Terrace, opposite the Cliff Gardens, Pier View Self Catering Luxury Apartments is set in a grade II listed Georgian town house. Extensively renovated and restored, this charming property offers boutique-style self catering accommodation in a magnificent sea-front setting. Offering fabulous views of Southend Pier, the longest pier in the world, this family owned and run property is ideal for both business and pleasure in this buzzing seaside town. Just footsteps away from the pier, the promenade and the beach, Pier View Self Catering Luxury Apartments is also within easy reach of the Cliff Railway, art galleries, the university, and first-class shopping, fascinating markets and an excellent range of pubs, cafés and restaurants. Pier View Self Catering Luxury Apartments has just four spacious apartments, all fully equipped for either short breaks or longer stays. The elegantly decorated apartments come with luxurious cotton linens and bedding, and have a fully equipped kitchenette including a dishwasher, combi oven, induction hobs and fridge. Additional facilities include a laundry room with washer-dryer, and a spacious lounge with great sea views.

Enjoying a fine location on the seafront in the elegant Thorpe Bay suburb of Southend-on-Sea, Suenos Guest house is set in a carefully restored and modified beachfront property. This intimate, boutique property offers five-star bed and breakfast accommodation in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. With just five individually decorated rooms, each themed after a place in South America, relaxing, intimate stays are a given at Suenos Guesthouse. Each of the rooms has all the facilities guests can expect from a top quality hotel, with the size and personalised service of a family owned and run guest house. The rooms come with king-size or twin beds dressed in Egyptian cotton linen and luxurious duvets, while the en-suite bathrooms have power showers and come with large fluffy towels, bathrobes and slippers. Breakfast at Suenos Guesthouse consists of a varied menu, featuring top quality locally sourced produce, along with home-made bread and preserves. Any specific dietary requirements can be catered for, and a range of drinks and snacks are available throughout the day in the comfortable lounge area.

Located between Halstead and Sudbury amid rolling the Suffolk countryside, The Pheasant is set in a carefully renovated traditional English country inn. The winner of the AA Pub of the Year award for 2014-2015, this charming property offers cosy accommodation and great food in a friendly, relaxing traditional pub atmosphere. Nestled on the Essex/Suffolk border, with delightful views over the surrounding landscape, The Pheasant has just five individually themed and decorated rooms. Each room is named after a legendary local personality - Thomas Gainsborough, Titus Oates, John Constable... and comes with all modern facilities and amenities, including plush bedding, luxurious en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. The Pheasant's warm and inviting restaurant serves freshly prepared, locally sourced regional food every day of the week, much of it from the hotel's own fruit and vegetable garden. Comfortable chairs, beautiful oak tables and an open fire in winter create an intimate and friendly atmosphere, and in summer, guests can also enjoy meals in the sunny garden terrace. Guests can choose from an excellent wine list and a great selection of locally brewed ales and beers.

Spectacularly located on the harbour quay in Harwich, The Pier Hotel is set in two side-by-side historic buildings, one built in the 1850s and the other in the 18th century. Extensively renovated and restored, the Pier Hotel offers boutique accommodation and great food in a spectacular waterfront setting. Uniquely placed for exploring Harwich and the Essex coast, The Pier Hotel is within easy reach of many of this traditional seafaring town's most important landmarks and attractions, including the Maritime Museum, the Redoubt Fort, or the Electric Palace Cinema, one of the oldest purpose-built cinemas in Britain. Standing opposite the Harwich-Felixstowe foot ferry, the hotel is especially popular with cyclists exploring the North Sea coast, and is of course ideally located for guests using ferry services to and from the continent. For sailing enthusiasts, the hotel has teamed up with Viking Mariner to offer stay and sail deals on Viking Blue, a 52 foot luxury yacht, or the catamaran Alchemy. The Pier Hotel is home to two unique dining venues: The Ha'penny Bistro, for informal seafood grills and top-class fish and chips throughout the day, and The Harbourside Restaurant, serving the finest, freshest locally caught fish and seafood with fantastic harbour views, accompanied by a magnificent selection of wines from the hotel's cellar.

Nestled in the dramatic grounds of Wivenhoe park, between the historic town of Colchester and the pretty riverside village of Wivenhoe, Wivenhoe House Hotel is set in a painstakingly restored 18th century mansion, originally commissioned in 1759. Immortalised in Constable's painting ''Wivenhoe Park, Essex'', part of the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, the house has had an eventful and varied history, including use by the War Department and as the original home of the University of Essex. With the addition of a modern wing, this beautiful property is now a luxury hotel, offering exclusive accommodation, award winning cuisine and bespoke service in a beautiful parkland setting. Ideal for business or pleasure in this pretty corner of Essex, Wivenhoe House Hotel is just a short drive from the historic centre of Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain, while the charming villages of the river Colne, Dedham, and many more historic landmarks are also within easy reach. Wivenhoe House Hotel is home to The Brasserie Restaurant, the proud holder of two AA Rosettes. Cuisine is contemporary British, with the accent on the finest locally sourced produce and daily changing menus. Delicious afternoon tea is also a firm favourite with guests at the house, and private dining is available at the Signatures restaurant for parties of eight or more.