Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe House Hotel Review: Everything You Need to Know

Wivenhoe House Hotel Is This the Best Place to Stay in Colchester (GB)?

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Located in Colchester, 31 km away from Freeport Braintree, Wivenhoe House Hotel provides accommodations featuring a garden, complimentary private parking, a shared lounge, and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

In each room at the hotel, there is a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linens, and towels. Each room is furnished with a safety deposit box, with some rooms offering a balcony and others featuring views of the garden. In addition, guests will find a wardrobe and a kettle in their accommodations.

Daily breakfast options include buffet, continental, or Full English/Irish selections. Wivenhoe House Hotel also hosts a restaurant that serves British and French dishes, with vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan options available upon request.

Hedingham Castle is 34 km from the hotel, while Chelmsford Train Station is situated 42 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, which is 58 km from Wivenhoe House Hotel.

Couples especially favor the location, giving it a rating of 9.0 for trips designed for two.

Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed

Facilities of Wivenhoe House Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking

  • Free WiFi

  • Family rooms

  • 2 restaurants

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Facilities for disabled guests

  • Room service

  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

  • Bar

Bathroom
  • Toilet paper

  • Towels

  • Private bathroom

  • Toilet

  • Free toiletries

  • Bathrobe

  • Hairdryer

  • Shower

Bedroom
  • Linen

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors
  • Picnic area

  • Outdoor furniture

  • Sun terrace

  • Terrace

  • Garden

Kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • Live music/performance

    Additional charge

  • Tour or class about local culture

    Additional charge

  • Happy hour

    Additional charge

  • Themed dinner nights

    Additional charge

Living Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)

  • Flat-screen TV

  • Radio

  • Telephone

  • TV

Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne

    Additional charge

  • Kid meals

  • Special diet menus (on request)

  • Breakfast in the room

  • Bar

  • Restaurant

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking

Reception services
  • Luggage storage

  • Express check-in/check-out

  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services
  • Ironing service

    Additional charge

  • Dry cleaning

    Additional charge

  • Laundry

    Additional charge

Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying

  • Meeting/banquet facilities

    Additional charge

Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers

  • Smoke alarms

  • Key card access

  • 24-hour security

  • Safety deposit box

General
  • Pet bowls

  • Shared lounge/TV area

  • Designated smoking area

  • Non-smoking throughout

  • Wake-up service

  • Heating

  • Carpeted

  • Lift

  • Family rooms

  • Ironing facilities

  • Facilities for disabled guests

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Room service

Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Wivenhoe House Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out
Until 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 – 2 years
Extra bed upon request

£15 per child, per night

Cot upon request

Free

3 – 12 years
Extra bed upon request

£15 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSolo Cash is not accepted

Essential Information
Important details for guests at this establishment

If you are reserving 6 or more rooms, please note that different policies and extra fees may apply.

Guests are kindly requested to notify Wivenhoe House Hotel ahead of their anticipated arrival time. This can be done via the Special Requests box during the booking process or by contacting the property directly using the details provided in the confirmation email.

In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this property has implemented additional safety and sanitation protocols.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), food and beverage services at this property may be restricted or unavailable.

This property is taking necessary measures to ensure the safety of both guests and staff amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. Some services and amenities might be limited or not available.

As a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the property has adjusted its reception and service hours.

In accordance with government regulations aimed at reducing the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the property may require additional documentation from guests to confirm their identity, travel plans, and other pertinent information during applicable periods.

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