Halstead

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High Street Halstead Town Centre Essex UK drone,aerial  high angle
High Street Halstead Town Centre Essex UK drone,aerial  high angle
St Andrews Church  and High Street Halstead Town Centre Essex UK aerial
High Street Halstead Town Centre Essex UK drone,aerial  winter
Halstead Circular Walk

The countryside immediately around Halstead is green and rolling with the valleys of the rivers (particularly the Colne and Stour) opening out as they head towards the sea, and then they reach the sea in a series of creeks and sunken valleys. 

There are lots of pretty villages around - see Thaxted, Finchingfield, Castle Hedingham and Coggeshall for examples. The Castle at Castle Hedingham is definitely worth a visit - one of the most impressive and intact Norman keeps around.

Close by is Colchester that has a wealth of history as (arguably) Britain's oldest town, with origins well before the Roman era. There are Roman remains and the museum in Colchester Castle (another massive Norman keep) is excellent.

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Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

4 out of 5
Waltham Close Stansted Airport Bishop's Stortford England
The price is RM398 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
RM398
RM477 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,617 reviews)
Easy access to the airport, staff are nice.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

3 out of 5
Bassingbourn Road, Essex Stansted England
The price is RM427 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
RM427
RM513 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Stansted. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,318 reviews)
Our room was freshly redecorated and on the 6th floor which had all new carpets in the hallway. Staff friendly the only thing that let the hotel down was the breakfast. We have been using this hotel for many years and notice which we blame the economic climate for that the hot breakfast is greatly ...

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
Novotel London Stansted Airport

Novotel London Stansted Airport

4 out of 5
Round Coppice Road Stansted England
The price is RM370 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
RM370
RM444 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Stansted. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,154 reviews)
Easy bus connection from Stansted. Nice welcome on arrival. Room adequate with large telly and very clean Comfortable bed. All good. If you need a Stansted overnigh this is worth considering.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Novotel London Stansted Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Booking Urban - Halstead

Booking Urban - Halstead

3 out of 5
61 Kings Road Halstead England
Stay at this apartment in Halstead. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions Milbank Stadium and Alderford Water Mill are ...
Booking Urban - Halstead
The Granary

The Granary

3.5 out of 5
Halstead England
Stay at this cottage in Halstead. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Hedingham Castle and Deer Park are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Quiet, clean and comfortable

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2025

The Granary
The Regent Aparthotel

The Regent Aparthotel

3.5 out of 5
41 Regent St Cambridge England
Stay at this aparthotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (278 reviews)
Great location, very kind and friendly staff

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

The Regent Aparthotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Halstead

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Too much new housing is spoiling a country market town

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lots of flowers all around the town so very pretty. Lots of places to eat snacks and meals.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Pleasant enough small town, nothing remarkable about it, but some rather good old buildings.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Small friendly town which would have been a good base for a leisure break but we were totally occupied with visiting a friend who is ill