Stansted Airport Lodge  

Just outside London Stansted in Takeley, this cosy airport-side lodge sits near Bishop's Stortford and attractions like Hatfield Forest, Bishop's Stortford Golf Club, the House on the Hill Toy Museum and Mountfitchet Castle.

A small, cosy property with a handful of rooms that keep things simple and stylish — rooms include flat-screen TVs, safes and coffee/tea makers, and there is complimentary internet access in public areas. Reception is not open 24 hours.

Wake up to a complimentary breakfast before a quick hop to the airport; the lodge offers a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge and paid on-site parking. Free internet access in public areas keeps you connected.

Express check-in and check-out, luggage storage and on-site paid parking make short stays hassle-free. A shuttle service is available for airport transfers for a surcharge during limited hours.

A complimentary breakfast is included each morning, and the nearby Three Horseshoes pub is a popular local spot for hearty evening meals and drinks.