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With contemporary style and comfort within an historic listed country house this privately owned hotel sits discreetly amid 75 acres of Essex parkland within 30 minutes of Stansted Airport. Partially surrounded by a moat Prested Hall offers 15th and 18th century interiors stunning Art Nouveau decor and elegant 1930s extensions. With 11 attractive en suite rooms and an additional 6 one and two-bedroom serviced apartments (please see our separate listing for 'Peresteda Apartments') an adjacent health club and established events facilities the owners of Prested Hall have attempted to create a place of quality where comfort style and relaxation exist without cold formality. From Monday 25th June dinner will be available at The Hall every night. We are offering delicious meals at £25 prix fixe for a three courses.Hotel guests will find helpful staff and attention to detail with fresh flowers throughout the house along with books to browse through DVDs to borrow real coffee in the rooms breakfast house specials and always the pleasure of being away from city stress amid beautiful surroundings. Resident guests at Prested Hall also receive a 20% discount on treatments booked in our Elemis Spa.Situated just off the A12 a 5-minute drive from Kelvedon Station.

Property Location
With a stay at Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester Five Lakes in Maldon (Virley), you'll be close to Layer Marney Tower and Abberton Reservoir. This 4-star hotel is within the region of St. Peter-on-the-Wall and Benton Hall Golf and Country Club.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 194 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as direct-dial phones with voice mail.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. After practicing your swing on the golf course, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including a health club and an indoor pool. Additional amenities include wireless Internet access (surcharge), an arcade/game room, and a hair salon.

Dining
Grab a bite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference/meeting rooms and small meeting rooms. Free parking is available onsite.

A golf course and a health club are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

The preferred airport for Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester Five Lakes is London (STN-Stansted) - 39.2 km / 24.4 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

The 6 Peresteda Apartments are within the Prested Hall Health Club: four have two bedrooms and two have one. They all face south and are warm and comfortable with top quality beds. The one bedroomed apartments have a king size bed and an extra large sitting room containing a good quality sofa bed. The two bedroomed apartments have one bedroom with a king sized bed and a second with twin beds. The kitchenette facilities vary from apartment to apartment so please specify your needs when booking. The apartments can be booked for anything from a night to a month or two.Guests are welcome to use the beautiful 20 metre indoor pool sauna and steam facilities or to book a pamper treatment between Club opening hours. Guests wishing to use the gym are required to undergo a short health check with a fitness instructor. The Club also offers lawn tennis the ancient game of real tennis and an Elemis Spa and beauty department. Resident guests in the Peresteda Apartments also receive a 20% discount on treatments booked in our Elemis Spa.The Club Bistro offers modestly priced lunches and evening meals (Mon-Fri and brunch from 10am - 3pm Sat and Sun) in the relaxing club room which has a bar sofas and a large screen TV. Dinner and breakfast can often be booked in The Hall (if there is not a private function there such as a wedding). Alternatively a continental breakfast can be ordered in advance and delivered to your apartment.Peresteda Apartment guests staying on Friday or Saturday evenings can enjoy a complimentary brunch in the Health Club Bistro.Access to the apartments is sometimes more convenient from the rear of the building which is also the service area and as such the management wish to apologise for the lack of 'curb appeal' of this area. Improvements are planned.Also please note that during Club opening hours you might hear the gym equipment being used.

Property Location
With a stay at The Victory at Mersea in Colchester, you'll be within the vicinity of St. Peter-on-the-Wall and Abberton Reservoir. This inn is within the region of Colchester Zoo and St. Osyth Beach.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms. Relax and take in sea and garden views from the privacy of your room. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access and a business center. Free parking is available onsite.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

The preferred airport for The Victory at Mersea is Southampton (SOU) - 181.9 km / 113 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.