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
Radisson Blu Stansted Airport (0.23 miles)
Stansted Guest House (0.54 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
Oakbury B&B (0.86 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
De Salis Hotel (1.08 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
The Willows Guest House (1.54 miles)
The Willows Guest House (1.54 miles)
Just 2 miles away from Stansted Airport, this 17th century thatched cottage is beautifully set in the small village of Bambers Green, which is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Recently renovated, this small, ... More
The White House (1.59 miles)
Remarc Guest House (1.78 miles)
Conveniently located less than 2 miles from Stansted Airport. This Bed and Breakfast offers free wireless internet access. We offer short term car park on site and long term car ... More
Stansted Rest (1.89 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
... MoreStansted Lodge (2.16 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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