Make the going easy ex Stansted...

I recently had an dawn flight out of Stansted and the thought of driving there for check in at 4am was just too much. So I scouted round for nearby accommodation and was pleased to find Harwood Guest House, a cosy B+B just 10 minutes down the road. Run by a lovely young couple, Helen and Ian, there are 6 en suite rooms available - carpet choices are bit dodgy in places but it has a very homely feel and I can vouch for an extremely comfortable bed, good in-room facilities and it is spotlessly clean. I'm told the cooked breakfast is great but, if you have an early morning start and can't face eating, they'll send you off with a packed alternative. Better still, they do a great deal combining accommodation with airport parking - poor old Ian has a tough life but is there with a smile no matter what time needed to run you to and from the airport and take care of your car in their large car park while you are away. Great value with rooms from £60 per night plus only £25 for the airport transfer/parking service. Highly recommended to de-stress early morning Stansted departures.