Occupying a 500-year-old coaching inn, the Bull Hotel makes for a unique accommodation choice. Situated in the historic town of Halstead, the inn doubles as a popular public house, where oak beams, log fires and sloping floors add to the charm. Recently refurbished, the Bull now features modern facilities while retaining its rich heritage. From the inn, guests can visit popular Essex attractions such as Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town, and Dedham, the scene of several of John Constable’s paintings.