I lucked into this small local hotel, which is part of a local public house. It's around the corner from the Stansted Mountfitchet train station, less than 5 minutes of walking. It was cheaper and faster to take the Tube and train than to catch a taxi or shuttle bus.
I arrived late, after their kitchen was closed, but they helped me find a nearby restaurant with takeout, then set me up with cutlery and a pint. The room was cozy and QUIET. It was stocked with breakfast cereal, a pint of milk, coffee, tea, and biscuits.
In the morning, there was a public trail to a nature reserve for walking dogs and jogging before I got back on the train for the Stansted Airport (1 stop away).
Great spot, highly recommended.