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Wivenhoe House Hotel

4.0 star property
A peaceful country retreat where attentive staff welcomes visitors amid natural landscapes and historic sites just waiting to be explored

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Wivenhoe House Hotel offers elegant surroundings near Colchester Castle Museum and Beth Chatto Garden. Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy the terrace, or savor a meal at the brasserie. The property provides WiFi and an area shuttle for exploring nearby attractions.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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

Classic Room

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

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

Superior Room

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

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

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Luxury Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Balcony

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

About the neighborhood

Colchester is home to Wivenhoe House Hotel. Colchester Castle Museum and Mercury Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Beth Chatto Garden and Colchester Zoo. University of Essex and Colchester Castle Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Colchester travel guide
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Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, England, CO4 3FA

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park
    Colchester Castle Park
    11 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Colchester Zoo
    Colchester Zoo
    27 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Willy Lott's Cottage outside in flatford mill in constable country old and famous location building from a painting on a summer afternoon with no people very beautiful
    Flatford Mill
    30 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • University of Essex
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Adrenalyze Leisure
    7 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Alresford Station
    4 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Park Brasserie

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Wivenhoe House Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Wivenhoe House Hotel located?

Situated in Colchester, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from University of Essex and within 3 mi (5 km) of Colchester Castle Park and Colchester Castle Museum. Beth Chatto Garden and Mercury Theatre are also within 6 mi (10 km). Hythe Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 601 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 601 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 601 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 601 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 601 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quiet restful environment. Safe and welcoming. GrwTvtobsee the Hospitality students learning in a first rate hotel. I would go there again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was excellent, the service and the staff in particular were next level fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting , not too far from home but we wanted to escape the beach crowds from home and it was very peaceful at the hotel. Had an overcharge issue with drinks bill but have been told it’s being dealt with. Special Thankyou to Abby for her help.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stallon

Clean rooms, staff were attentive, amenities were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent room, big clean bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room and very friendly staff at both reception and in the brasserie.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, clean room hotel decorated lovely for Xmas
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adnan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best rooms I have stayed in the UK. It was clean, well equipped and even had a balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely historic building, modernised internally.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We liked the mix of the old and new in this hotel. The grounds were beautiful. Breakfast very tasty as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was comfortable, very spacious. The staff was friendly and courteous. The historic building made the stay even more special. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly employees
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, beautiful grounds and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very welcoming in both the reception and restaurant. Large bedroom, very clean and comfortable bed, lovely view. Food was good too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful surrounds especially the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room spacious and clean. Food overall a bit of a let down.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, clean, well furnished. Great good. Very worth of 4 stars
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy.with my stay was clean and tidy,breakfast was great plenty of choice of food.Staff was helpfull had.a lovely lounge and plenty of parking as well!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food at their restaurant and the staff so welcoming and friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable hotel, delicious breakfasts
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024