Based in Tolleshunt Knights, near the historic east coast towns of Maldon and Tiptree, the 320-acre Five Lakes Resort is approximately 1.5 hours from London Heathrow Airport. The nearest train station is Kelvedon, 15 minutes by taxi, which connects to London's Liverpool Street Station in 50 minutes. Stansted is 32 miles away.

The property's amenities include the two 18-hole golf courses (one a PGA Championship course), country club, Viverano's Health and Beauty Spa (with 12 private rooms and a wide range of treatments), tennis courts, 2AA-Rosette Camerlot Restaurant, Bejerano's Brasserie, and two bars.

All rooms feature private bathrooms, satellite TV, in-room movies, trouser pressers, hairdryers, tea and coffee facilities, and safes.