Places to stay in Messing, Essex

Messing is a village and former civil parish, 14 miles (23 km) north east of Chelmsford, now in the parish of Messing-cum-Inworth, in the Colchester district, in the county of Essex. The village has a population of around 300. In 1931 the parish had a population of 929. Local dining options include Maypole Thai Chinese Restaurant, Little Chef, Pizza Town, and Gardenia Chinese Take Away.

The center of Messing ( which is at is longitude 0°45'9.9025 and latitude 51°50'14.004 ) is located 3 miles away from Kelvedon, 3 miles away from Tolleshunt Knights, 5 miles away from Layer de la Haye and 6 miles away from Great Totham.

Available Messing lodging

We currently have 5 accommodations in and around Messing.

Messing Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of Five Lakes Resort, Maldon
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

Five Lakes Resort

Approx 5 miles away in Maldon:

Join us at our New Resort set in 320 acres of glorious Essex countryside.Offering All-Inclusive short breaks designed for adults throughout the year, Potters Resorts Five Lakes is the perfect place to relax and unwind with an exciting variety of .....
Colchester Road
Maldon, Essex
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Travelodge

Approx 2 miles away in Colchester:

Our Colchester Feering hotel gives visitors a taste of English country life.
A12 London Road Northbound, Feering
Colchester, Essex
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The Rivenhall Hotel

Approx 4 miles away in Witham:

Originally a large period farmhouse and outbuildings, The Rivenhall Hotel was considerably extended and converted to a hotel in the late 1960’s. Since buying the Rivenhall Hotel in 2005, Greenwoods Estates has completed major refurbishments to .....
London Road
Witham, Essex

Messing Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Self Catering Properties

Rye Farm

Approx 5 miles away in Layer de la Haye:

Ideal for a relaxing break, Rye Farm lies on the edge of the village of Layer de la Haye in north east Essex.
Rye Lane
Self Catering Properties

The Tea House

Approx 3 miles away in Colchester:

Layer Marney
Colchester, Essex
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