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Wivenhoe House Hotel

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Exterior
Luxury Room
Daily English breakfast (GBP 17.50 per person)
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, England, CO4 3FA
  • University of Essex
    1 min walk
  • Fusion
    6 min walk
  • Wivenhoe Station
    10 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    61 min drive

Room options

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

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Balcony

Superior Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, Wivenhoe House Hotel is a 1-minute drive from University of Essex and 5 minutes from Colchester Castle Museum. .This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Colchester Castle Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Beth Chatto Garden.

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 1 min walk
  • Colchester Castle Park - 5 min drive
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 5 min drive
  • Mercury Theatre - 7 min drive
  • Colchester Zoo - 13 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Peking Palace - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sullivans Fish & Chip Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Spinnaker Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Johnny Mac's Fish & Chips - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Hotel with free parking, steps from University of Essex
Wivenhoe House Hotel offers 40 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include a picnic area, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and a banquet hall. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy British cuisine at the brasserie, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
The brasserie - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: GBP 17.50 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • The brasserie

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • 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; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

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Wivenhoe House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 438 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 438 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 438 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

terry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old Building at reception with super-modern wing of rooms built behind. Everything you need is here including a very nice restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wivenhoe house was a beautiful building with lots of character. The grounds were gorgwous and the staff were very friendly and helpful Especially the receptionist. The only thing that let it down in my opinion where the finer details in cleanliness. First thibg i noticed in the lobby were cobwebs on the ceiling and the csrpet didnt appear to have been hoovered thay day. The room we stayed in also had cobwebs and dust settled on the cieling beams. Grout could have done with a deeper clean in the bathroom but overall it was a lovely clean room, presented well with stunning views. I would still recommend this hotel, it was a good experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My new go-to hotel in Colchester and the surrounding area. My husband and I stayed for a work party nearby and were struck by the helpfulness and kindness of staff from the start. From the reception to the security in the evening, the chef and the ladies serving breakfast, everyone was so kind and went the extra mile. Really next level. The breakfast was incredible (best eggs we’ve had in a hotel) and the room was decadent and cosy. The devil is in the details and even having eco friendly products including makeup remover and a comb (which was a lifesaver as I forgot mine). Fantastic coffee in the rooms as well with a proper coffee machine rather than just a kettle. Also love how all the rooms have historical names rather than just numbers. The perfect stay - we will be back! Please personally thank all the staff from us (especially the kind reception lady who gave us the option to choose our room and the evening staff who took photos of us at midnight as I forgot to at the party!)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

RICHARD

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grounds maintenance poor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem
Great location. Tranquil setting for a stylish hotel. Spotlessly clean and very nicely designed interiors. The food was fantastic and coupled with excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel and staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orna, san francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An oasis Loveliest staff Great food Historical place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you Gabrielle!
Fantastic stay for our 1 year together! Gabrielle on the front desk was really helpful, allowing me to pull the wool over my other halfs eyes; I turned up early, set the room up (despite the fact the hotel had already put a swan made towel on the bed plus rose petals) and then went back downstairs, where when I turned up the second time., we "checked in again" without my other half knowing. Really magical moments made. Really grateful to Gabrielle. Lovely stay, nice atmosphere and breakfast was tasty, warm and filling!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property on lovely estate grounds. There is some bus service into Colchester, but a car is pretty much required for anything beyond walking to the U Essex campus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Hadija

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sue

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room warranted a comfy sofa - wonderful view of the garden and surrounding countryside !
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
Fabulous attention to detail , comfortable and staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property we had my sons wedding there on march 29/30th the room was clean and very big with a balcony was really nice The staff were amazing couldn’t do enough for you 5* highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ediane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room in a beautiful campus area
We stayed in a double room. It was clean, comfortable, and lovely. The toiletries and breakfast hot drinks options were varied and of very good quality. The staff were also very helpful. We are definitely staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely classic building with traditional high level service rarely seen outside the very top establishments.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Coates

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only spent one night, but would happily have stayed for more! The reception in the hotel smelt lovely and we were greeted by friendly reception staff. The room felt luxurious and it was very spacious. The bed was a good size too. The setting was quite unique - as you drive pretty much onto the university of Essex campus, but you’re far enough away from everything for it to be quiet. We enjoyed a little winter walk around the lake before we left…I’m sure it’d be lovely to go further in summer, but it was a bit muddy! Overall, we had a great stay & will keep it on our list to return again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024