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Wivenhoe House Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near University of Essex

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Wivenhoe House Hotel, with its elegant charm, is nestled near Colchester Castle Museum and Beth Chatto Garden. Unwind in the garden or on the sunny terrace after a delicious meal at the brasserie. Guests appreciate connecting to WiFi and exploring nearby attractions via an area shuttle.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is £102
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, and a lamp.

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Room

Luxury Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Luxury Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a sofa, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

Superior Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, England, CO4 3FA

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Adrenalyze Leisure - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 12 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 27 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Flatford Mill - 29 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

  • London (STN-Stansted) - 61 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 66 min drive
  • Alresford Station - 4 min drive
  • Colchester Town Station - 8 min drive
  • Hythe Station - 26 min walk
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spinnaker - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Horse And Groom Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peking Palace - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Albany Gardens Fish and Chips - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Wivenhoe House Hotel

  • Wivenhoe House Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of University of Essex and Colchester Castle Museum. For a bite to eat, guests can visit The Park Brasserie, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a terrace and a garden. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Free use of nearby fitness centre

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The Park Brasserie – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in ECOsmart – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Wivenhoe House Hotel Colchester
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Frequently asked questions

Does Wivenhoe House Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Wivenhoe House Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking and electric car charging are available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Wivenhoe House Hotel and nearby?

Wivenhoe House Hotel has 2 bars and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Wivenhoe House Hotel?

Yes, The Park Brasserie offers British cuisine.

What's the area around Wivenhoe House Hotel like?

Wivenhoe House Hotel is located a short 1-minute walk from University of Essex.

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Reviews

Wivenhoe House Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast at this hotel offers a great selection, is served hot, and features excellent coffee options. (30 reviews)
  • The restaurant at this property offers a lovely dining experience with well-presented and delicious food. (27 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, lovely staff and a fantastic breakfast.
Lee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous accommodation, with lovely views
Emily, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Good quiet location and easy parking. Food and beer was also nice. Good breakfast. Will return when back in area for sure.
Dominic, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I found the hotel welcoming stunningly beautiful. I had breakfast in my room and it was 10 out of 10 absolutely excellent I travel alone. I am female and I have a hotel like this is incredibly important to me. It was excellent.
Toyah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything about our stay was excellent, the service and the staff in particular were next level fantastic!
Adam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I arrived late but the welcome was still amazing. Lovely room, well equipped with a beautiful view. Super breakfast and easy checkout. I will definitely revisit and recommend.
Pamela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, staff were attentive, amenities were good.
Stallon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent welcome, and the staff were really friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great, the toaster is amazing! I thoroughly enjoyed my stay there. Super convenient, as I was on a course at the university that weekend.
Eugene, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an overnight stay at Wivenhoe, we had early drinks at the bar and Isaac was super attentive, polite and friendly. Isaac is a credit to the team and came across hard working and conscientious The room was clean and well maintained, bed was very comfy and we had a very peaceful and restful night. The grounds are beautiful we took a walk around the lake then went for more cocktails at the bar. It was an easy drive back into Colchester to see the historic castle the following day. Would highly recommend to all and would love to visit again 😍👏
ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room, big clean bed
Vincent, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room and very friendly staff at both reception and in the brasserie.
Ben, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, clean room hotel decorated lovely for Xmas
Jean, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

One of the best rooms I have stayed in the UK. It was clean, well equipped and even had a balcony.
Adnan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely historic building, modernised internally.
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. Check-in was quick and easy, and the staff were polite and friendly throughout our visit. The accommodation was clean and comfortable, and the buffet breakfast was delicious with a great selection. We would happily stay here again.
mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very warm welcomenwhen we checked into the hotel,our room was spacious and very clean we had a balcony room so we had a lovely room.Breakfast this morning was lovely as well so we both enjoyed our stay last night to celebrate my husbands sixty bithday.
Marie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Stayed in the new wing, Room was clean, comfortable and well appointed. Staff were lovely and helpful and breakfast in the room was great. We also had dinner and the food was excellent despite the team also coping with 2 Christmas parties.
Tim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We liked the mix of the old and new in this hotel. The grounds were beautiful. Breakfast very tasty as well.
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel, beautiful grounds and friendly staff.
Richard, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great location and beautiful surrounds especially the lake.
Stephanie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was comfortable, very spacious. The staff was friendly and courteous. The historic building made the stay even more special. Thank you.
Ana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly employees
Ole, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff very welcoming in both the reception and restaurant. Large bedroom, very clean and comfortable bed, lovely view. Food was good too
Moira, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Spotless room, excellent heating, plenty of hot water and power shower. In particular Visi, the front of house manager, was very accommodating, after we were unable to book the restaurant, going above & beyond to ensure our NYE was the best experience we’ve ever had. Highly recommend this hotel.
Ruth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent food at their restaurant and the staff so welcoming and friendly!
Christian, 4-night trip