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

Listing updated 2026

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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

Photograph of Holiday Inn Colchester, Eight Ash Green

Listing updated 2026

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Holiday Inn Colchester

Approx 5 miles away in Eight Ash Green:

Holiday Inn® Colchester hotel is just off the A12 road for direct access to London and Ipswich. The shopping and restaurants of historic Colchester are a 10-minute drive away. Colchester Town Station is served by direct trains to London..

Abbotts Lane

Eight Ash Green, Essex

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