Gosfield Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Gosfield Lake This large lake is used for recreational purposes. The speedboat in this photo has just passed the water-ski jump. See http://www.gosfieldlake.co.uk/
Gosfield Hall
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Road to Harmas Farm A private road but a public footpath.
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A glimpse of St Katherine's Gosfield church seen through a gap in the trees and across the lake.
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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. #history #instone #landscape #december #winter #uk #britain #england #anglomania #gosfieldhall #snow #winterwonderland #weddingvenue
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 ₹8,868 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
₹8,868
₹10,642 total
4 Apr - 5 Apr
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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 ...
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Nice room and friendly staff

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Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
Novotel London Stansted Airport

Novotel London Stansted Airport

4 out of 5
Round Coppice Road Stansted England
The price is ₹8,623 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
₹8,623
₹10,348 total
17 Mar - 18 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! (1,166 reviews)
Rude staff

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Novotel London Stansted Airport
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

3 out of 5
Bassingbourn Road, Essex Stansted England
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The price is ₹8,231 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
₹8,231
₹9,877 total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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! (2,314 reviews)
Clean, spacious & comfortable room. Warm and friendly welcome, delicious breakfast with excellent choices. The only negative was the shower (room 575). It had very little water pressure and no hot water, pretty much unusable. As a solo traveller it wasn’t the end of the world but couples and families ...

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
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Staycations Maldon Suites

Staycations Maldon Suites

4 out of 5
The Kings Head Centre Maldon England
Stay at this aparthotel in Maldon. Enjoy parking (surcharge), housekeeping and a coffee shop/cafe. Popular attractions Blackwater Leisure Centre and Museum of ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Very convenient location next to the car park close to where I was going on my short spring holiday. The rooms had a comfortable big bed and a lovely bath, separate shower and toilet. Thank you.

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Ryegate House Colchester

Ryegate House Colchester

3 out of 5
23 St Peter's St Colchester England
Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions firstsite and Colchester Castle Park are located ...
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Chelmsford Serviced Apartments

5 out of 5
43 Baddow Road Chelmsford England
Stay at this luxury apartment in Chelmsford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and furnished balconies. Popular attractions Bond Street and Riverside Ice and Leisure ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
Lovely apartment

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

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Hedingham Castle

Learn about the local history of Castle Hedingham with a stop at Hedingham Castle. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Hedingham Castle

Colne Valley Railway

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Stambourne Playing Field

After visiting Stambourne Playing Field, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Stambourne.

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Little Yeldham Village Hall

After visiting Little Yeldham Village Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Little Yeldham.

Little Yeldham Village Hall

Alderford Water Mill

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Alderford Water Mill in Sible Hedingham.

Alderford Water Mill

Ridgewell Airfield Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Ridgewell Airfield Museum during your travels in Ridgewell.

Ridgewell Airfield Museum

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Watchtower at RAF Wethersfield Viewed from the southern perimeter fence, the tower and part of the runway can be seen. The airbase, operated by the US Air Force, closed down in 1990.

Sible Hedingham