Stansted Airport is in the Uttlesford district of Essex and is London Stansted Airport yet is 30miles from the capital city. Originally an R.A.F. and U.S. Army airfield in World War II and used as a maintenance and storage depot by the R.A.F. from 1947 but with a short period of use in 1946 as a P.O.W. camp. Many World War II Nissen Huts are in use at Stansted, however presently for various non-military purposes. It is a BAA passenger airport and has been since 1966, with one runway providing internal, national and international flights. The terminal building was designed by renowned architects/engineers Foster Associates and opened in 1969, the layout of the airport is designed to provide an unobstructed route for passengers, of which there were 21.9 million in 2005. There is a railway station below the terminal building, providing frequent services to London, Cambridge and the Midlands. There is a bus station next to the terminal building and parking of either long or short stay, on and off site, is widely available for those accessing the airport from the M11. The closest accommodation is The Chimneys GuestHouse at Stansted Mountfitchet and The Cottage guesthouse at Birchanger, both within 15 minutes of the airport building.
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Places to Stay near Stansted Airport
Stansted Guest House (1.10 miles)
This charming Victorian cottage in large mature gardens is a 3-minute drive or 15-minute walk from Stansted Airport. There are rooms with free transfers (16:00 - 23:00 & 06:00-10:00) and 2 ... More
Stansted Rest (1.20 miles)
An Unforgettable Stay In The StanstedREST With.... FREE Transport From And To Stansted Airport FREE Sky Tv Movies,Sports,News,Kids,Music FREE High Speed Internet Access FREE International Call EU,USA,CANADA
... MoreRadisson Blu Stansted Airport (1.38 miles)
De Salis Hotel (1.49 miles)
The DeSalis Hotel London Stansted offers fantastic value without compromising on quality. This newly-built hotel offers the business and leisure traveler the very best in modern comfort and design. Parking ... More
Great Hallingbury Manor (1.64 miles)
Great Hallingbury Manor is a classic Tudor-style manor, set in its own parkland, and offers luxury accommodation consisting of a selection of suites, deluxe and superior rooms. The hotel is ... More
Chimneys (1.83 miles)
Delightful 17th century detached house situated in the heart of the historical Norman village of Stansted Mountfitchet. Our guest accommodation is individually decorated and furnished to an exceptionally high standard.
Just 10 ... More
Hilton London Stansted Airport (1.84 miles)
Set within the perimeter of the Airport, the Hilton London Stansted Airport hotel is 8 minutes by shuttle bus from the terminal. Just 45 minutes by train from central London, the ... More
Oakbury B&B (1.89 miles)
OAKBURY B&B, is 3 miles or 5 minutes from the airport, Low cost quality rooms some room with private ensuite bath or shower. FREE AIRPORT TRANSFER offer to Stansted airport ... More
Days Inn Stansted (1.98 miles)
The Days Inn Hotel London Stansted offers a fresh and welcoming stay for leisure and business guests. The hotel offers a tasteful ambiance & decor, perfect for that overnight stop or 'night ... More
Stansted Lodge (2.03 miles)
Aspens is part of the Stansted Lodge group. Aspens is approximately 7 minutes from Stansted Airport. We provide FREE TRANSFERS from 4am in the morning, and pick up until 10pm ... More
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