The Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel

Hotels
7.5 (1927 reviews)
Earls Colne , Coggeshall , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great facilities
Friendly staff
Excellent gym and spa
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Service inconsistencies
Room quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
6.71
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including dirty rooms and bathrooms.
Service
8.18
Most guests praised the staff, although there were some concerns with service efficiency.
Location
7.72
The location was mentioned positively, but some found it inconvenient.
Room Quality
6.67
Mixed reviews regarding room quality, with some rooms described as tired or dirty.
Amenities
8.7
Gym, pool, and spa facilities received high praise from guests.
Value for Money
7.16
Some guests felt the experience did not match the price, particularly in terms of room quality.
Food and Beverage
7.21
Food was generally considered decent, with some complaints about breakfast being burnt.
Overall Experience
7.68
Guests had a generally positive experience, despite some mentioned issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 13:03

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in stylish rooms with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs and free WiFi, perfect for a comfortable stay.

Golf and Country Club Facilities
Enjoy access to an 18-hole championship golf course, a 9-hole garden course, a driving range, and private meeting spaces for all your event needs.

Relaxation and Wellness
Unwind at the state-of-the-art techno gym, tennis courts, indoor pool, spa, sauna, and steam room. Make sure to visit Aura Spa for a range of rejuvenating treatments.

Experience the ultimate blend of luxury and leisure at The Essex Golf and Country Club Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable countryside retreat.

Important information:

Check-in is from 3.00pm onwards. Should you wish to arrive a little earlier, you are more than welcome to join us in our bar for a drink or two; alternatively, we'd be more than happy to store your luggage while you explore the local area or make use of the club facilities.

Check-out is 11.00am.

Our Pulse Bar and Restaurant is open throughout the day for you to enjoy at your leisure. Please be advised that pre-booking is not necessary.

BREAKFAST
Breakfast is available 7.00am to 10.30am Monday to Friday
and 7.30am to 10.30am on weekends and bank holidays.

LUNCH
Lunch is served daily from 10.30am - 3.00pm.

DINING
Dinner is served daily from 5.00pm - 8.30pm.

Throughout your stay, you have complimentary use of our on-site pool, pool side facilities and gym. Studio Classes are also available, please contact reception on the day to check class availability and to book your space.

We can confirm that we have specific family swim times, please see below for your information:

Monday to Thursday – 10.00am to 11.00am then 3.30pm till 6.00pm
Friday - 10.00am to 11.00am then 3.30pm till 7.00pm
Saturday to Sunday, Including Bank Holidays – 11.00am to 6.00pm

*Times may change during school holidays.

While you are with us, why not make visit Aura Spa for a treatment. Advance booking is recommended. Please follow the below link for information on the treatments on offer.

https://www.theessexgolfandcountryclub.com/aura-spa/

To book, please contact the Aura Team on 01787 224743 or essex.aura@theclubcompany.com

Complimentary car parking is available onsite.

Anyone under the age of 17 years is not permitted to stay in the hotel, unless accompanied by an adult. Please note that if a group booking has to be canceled, it must be done with 30 days notice instead of the usual 24 hours notice (for a single booking)

We look forward to welcoming you soon to The Essex Golf and Country Club. In the meantime, if there's anything we can help with please don't hesitate to contact us at essex.reception@theclubcompany.comGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 1927 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.71
Service: 8.18
Location: 7.72
Room Quality: 6.67
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 7.16
Food and Beverage: 7.21
Overall Experience: 7.68
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Adrian solo_traveller gb
6
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Karen family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Beds, wifi, food, location all very good

Cons:

Air con not available
A shower where you can hold

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
6
Nice hotel, shame about the bed and no air conditioning
Pros:

Swimming pool and location

Cons:

Bed was very uncomfortable, it was supposed to be a double bed but ended up 2 beds put together that kept on separating, had a big gap in between and the mattress was uncomfortable. No air conditioning apart from 1 very small fan that didn’t do any good. Asked for another fan at reception but did said they didn’t have a spare dispute them having one large fan and a smaller fan at the desk.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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lauren family_with_children es
2
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Pernilla solo_traveller se
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

Perfect when you can golf, swim and gym.

Cons:

Not much, but rental golfcluba would be appreciated

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Maria solo_traveller ie
4
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Rebecca family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful room, great views, lovely staff.

Cons:

No air con, so so hot! Needs to be a lift to top floor.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Nana solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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KUILA couple in
5
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Ria couple gb
4
Pros:

The staff were friendly

Cons:

Not comfortable
No air con

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Diana couple gb
8
Great value and pleasant stay
Pros:

Room was spacious and very comfortable , spa was nice but would not say exceptional and was quite a distance from hotel..breakfast was ok… however excellent value for money.

Cons:

The layout although it is a golf club so this perhaps the reason ..

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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kate couple gb
8
Always a nice break away and staff is always so friends and accommodating
Pros:

The staff was very welcoming and helpful the area of hotel is always a beautiful one overlooking the courses and seeing all the wildlife at night.

Cons:

Unfortunately the heat was too much with no air conditioning in the rooms and no air conditioning in the social areas something to consider with it being such a popular chain of establishments.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Emily solo_traveller gb
1
Terrible hotel other than the staff
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

There was no aircon in the rooms, it was 30 degrees in the room, we had our 14 month old child and she was beside herself in the heat that we had to leave in the middle of the night to go home.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Sam couple gb
8
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Rob couple gb
3
Disappointing but can’t fault most staffs attitude
Pros:

Have stayed before lovely area lovely course, friendly staff during day ah hoc food good

Cons:

We stayed recently for a charity golf day with evening events also, budget buffet breakfast was just poor, staff were still friendly, evening entertainment room was super hot, power kept cutting out, etc. no football as requested by organisers, just not reflective of the rest of the place. Rooms were also boiling, defo could retro fit air con to rooms as all have external wall

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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dean solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Atmosphere location friendly staff

Cons:

No air con

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
1
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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peter solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

It was quite and relaxing, Lucy who was on duty for breakfast was really helpful and kind same as the ladies on reception, Thankyou

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Vikki couple gb
8
Amazing staff, delightful peace and quiet hotel
Pros:

The bed was excellent in size and it was extremely comfortable, i have trouble sleeping but I had a good night sleep, and the room was very clean apart from the bedside table the little shelf had thick dust.

The tea/ coffee options were great .

Cons:

The room would have been marked exceptional but it had no air-conditioning in the room which me and my husband experienced for the first time, we get 1night off a year for our wedding anniversary . Which is now 17years.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee