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Hotel in Colchester · 4.46 mi from centre
8.2
956 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel in Colchester, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Essex and Dedham Vale. This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Bridge Cottage.
Hotel in Colchester · 3.25 mi from centre
7.8
893 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel in Colchester, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of University of Essex and Colchester Zoo. This family-friendly hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Birch Grove Golf Club and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Manifest Theatre.
Apartment in Colchester · 4.05 mi from centre
9.8
6 reviews
Situated in Colchester and only 34 km from Freeport Braintree, Birds Farm features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Each unit has a patio, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a dining area and a seating area with a flat-screen TV, while the private bathroom includes a bath and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Barbecue facilities are provided and guests can also relax in the garden, beside the outdoor swimming pool, or in the shared lounge area. Hedingham Castle is 36 km from the apartment, while Chelmsford Train Station is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 61 km from Birds Farm.
Inn in Colchester · 0.05 mi from centre
7.0
244 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Brook Red Lion Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Colchester, within a 5-minute drive of University of Essex and Xtreme Gaming. This inn is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Colchester Castle Museum and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Colchester Natural History Museum.
Hotel in Dedham, Colchester · 5.87 mi from centre
10.0
7 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Colchester, Talbooth House & Spa is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Bridge Cottage and Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum. This spa hotel is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from University of Essex and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Dedham Vale.
Holiday home in Colchester · 6.13 mi from centre
10.0
1 review
Endymion Lodge is set in 500 acres of private grounds with woodland and fishing lake, 8 miles from Colchester. The holiday home offers a veranda with a hot tub and is less than a 21-minute drive from Colchester Castle. The luxury eco-friendly holiday home includes a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, as well as an open-plan living area. A flat-screen TV and a DVD player are offered. London can be reached in 1 hour from the local train station at Chappel, and Dedham Vale is 15 miles from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 27.6 miles from Endymion Lodge.
Hotel in Colchester · 0.22 mi from centre
9.2
259 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at North Hill Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Colchester, within a 10-minute drive of University of Essex and firstsite. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Dutch Quarter and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Headgate Theatre.
Apartment in Colchester, Alresford · 4.53 mi from centre
Woodpeckers - Alresford Essex, a property with a garden and barbecue facilities, is situated in Alresford, 39 km from Hedingham Castle, 47 km from Chelmsford Train Station, as well as 700 metres from Alresford. Located 36 km from Freeport Braintree, the property provides a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free private parking. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking apartment has a hot tub. The spacious apartment with a patio and garden views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. Colchester Castle is 11 km from the apartment, while Colchester Zoo is 15 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 63 km from Woodpeckers - Alresford Essex.
Bed & breakfast in Colchester · 5.14 mi from centre
9.4
90 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Woodview Bed & Breakfast in Colchester, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Layer Marney Tower and Colchester Zoo. This bed & breakfast is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from University of Essex and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Abberton Reservoir.
Holiday home in Colchester · 5.21 mi from centre
9.8
22 reviews
Easthorpe Retreat is set in Colchester, 29 km from Chelmsford Train Station, 40 km from Hylands Park, as well as 4.4 km from Colchester Zoo. With free private parking, the property is 22 km from Freeport Braintree and 29 km from Hedingham Castle. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 49 km from the holiday home.
Lodge in Colchester · 5.79 mi from centre
9.5
223 reviews
Set in Colchester in the Essex region, Plumptons Farm Holiday Lodges offers accommodation with free private parking. The lodge provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a stovetop, and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A toaster and kettle are also featured. Freeport Braintree is 38 km from Plumptons Farm Holiday Lodges, while Hedingham Castle is 41 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 65 km from the accommodation.
Guesthouse in Colchester · 1.18 mi from centre
8.8
10 reviews
With a stay at The Railway Sleeper Lodge in Colchester, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Essex and High Woods Country Park. This guesthouse is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from firstsite and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Dutch Quarter.
Hotel in Colchester · 2.32 mi from centre
9.2
388 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Colchester, Wivenhoe House Hotel is just steps from University of Essex and a 3-minute drive from Beth Chatto Garden. This upscale hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Colchester Castle Museum and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Colchester Castle Park.
Holiday home in Colchester · 5.17 mi from centre
10.0
11 reviews
Situated in Colchester in the Essex region, Country Escape at the Granary features a patio. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 22 km from Freeport Braintree. The spacious holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. The comfortable, air-conditioned accommodation also comes with soundproofing and a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Hedingham Castle is 29 km from the holiday home, while Chelmsford Train Station is 29 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 49 km from Country Escape at the Granary.
Guest house in Colchester · 1.23 mi from centre
4.2
57 reviews
Set 32 km from Hedingham Castle and 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station in Colchester, Wite offers accommodation with a kitchen. The property is around 4.3 km from Colchester Castle, 7.4 km from Alresford and 8.3 km from Colchester Zoo. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Freeport Braintree is 29 km away. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 56 km from the guest house.
Hotel in Colchester · 0.78 mi from centre
8.0
532 reviews
Breakfast available
In the heart of Colchester, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Colchester Castle Museum and Colchester Castle Park. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from University of Essex and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Mercury Theatre.
Hotel in Colchester · 0.13 mi from centre
8.0
518 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at St Nicholas Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Colchester, steps from Colchester Castle Museum and within a 10-minute walk of Mercury Theatre. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from University of Essex and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Colchester Zoo.
Holiday home in Colchester · 3.72 mi from centre
9.6
34 reviews
Luxury 2 Bed Cottage in the Orchard of a 17th Century Manor House is situated in Colchester, 28 km from Freeport Braintree, 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station, as well as 47 km from The Apex. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 28 km from Hedingham Castle. The holiday home is located on the ground floor and is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go cycling, or relax in the garden and use the barbecue facilities. Ickworth House is 48 km from the holiday home, while Colchester Castle is 8.9 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 55 km from Luxury 2 Bed Cottage in the Orchard of a 17th Century Manor House.
Holiday home in Colchester, Chappel · 6.13 mi from centre
10.0
1 review
Featuring a hot tub, Ransom Lodge is located near Chappel. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a fully equipped kitchen and a terrace. This holiday home with lake views has 2 bathrooms, 3 flat-screen TV and DVD player are offered. Guests can enjoy the private hot tub on the veranda. Fishing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the holiday home. Dedham Vale is 15 miles from Ransom Lodge, while Colchester is 8 miles away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 26 miles from the property.
Holiday home in Colchester, Nayland · 5.96 mi from centre
Situated 26 km from Hedingham Castle, 37 km from Freeport Braintree and 42 km from The Apex, The Old Chapel Annexe features accommodation located in Nayland. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. Colchester Castle is 13 km from the holiday home and Flatford is 16 km away. The holiday home has 1 bedroom, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. Ickworth House is 43 km from The Old Chapel Annexe, while Chelmsford Train Station is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 64 km from the accommodation.
Britain’s oldest recorded town, Colchester is located in gorgeous Essex and offers plenty to do for families, couples, groups of friends and individual explorers. First on your list has to be the Norman keep found within Colchester Castle Park, just off the town’s High Street. It was built on the remnants of a Roman temple and now houses artefacts that date back over 2,500 years. There’s also the Dutch Quarter where you’ll find a Roman theatre and the Hollytrees Museum which houses antique clothes, arts and clocks from three centuries ago. Alternatively, there are plenty of green spaces to relax in and quaint towns and villages nearby like Dedham Vale to stop off at for a bite to eat. And did we mention Colchester Zoo?
If you’re looking for Colchester hotels, you’ve come to the right place. We have country house hotels on the Essex-Suffolk border, double rooms with easy access to the city centre, plus cheap hotels in Colchester which let you save more money to spend on other things during your trip. We even have dog-friendly rooms and pet-friendly hotels in Colchester city, meaning everyone’s invited! With amenities like en-suites, free parking, double beds and tea and coffee-making facilities, you’re sure to feel right at home.
Our best price guarantee and amazing hotel offers mean there’s an accommodation option for everyone. Whether you’re looking for luxury stays at the likes of Wivenhoe House Hotel or you want a smaller boutique Essex hotel, you’re sure to find something to suit your needs. So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your trip to Colchester today and let us take care of finding you the perfect hotel.
Colchester is a great choice for history buffs looking to learn more about Britain’s forgotten stories. If you’re searching for something a little different though, there are plenty of other staycation hotspots scattered around Essex.