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Cuckoo Rooms, hotel in Colchester

Situated in Colchester, within 1.7 km of Colchester Castle and 6 km of Colchester Zoo, Cuckoo Rooms offers accommodation with free WiFi. Flatford is 11 km from the guest house.

Lovely clean room with an easy check in experience.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
345 reviews
Price from
£120
per night
The Railway Sleeper Lodge, hotel in Colchester

Offering affordable, clean & compact accommodation, the Railway Sleeper Lodge is just 5 minutes’ walk from Colchester Main Train Station. A convenient 24-hour self check-in service is provided.

Stayed here after coming back from Europe via the ferry to Harwich. Room (6/7) was clean, comfortable temperature, and remarkably quiet for being not far off a busy intersection. Host had put complimentary drinks in the refrigerator, which was most welcomed.
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
681 reviews
Price from
£73.03
per night
Luxury Rooms And An En-Suite Room With Free WI-FI Clarendon Way, hotel in Colchester

Offering a garden and quiet street view, Luxury Rooms And An En-Suite Room With Free WI-FI Clarendon Way is located in Colchester, 26 km from Freeport Braintree and 28 km from Hedingham Castle.

Good location, good amenities in flat.
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
36 reviews
Price from
£70.47
per night
Stoke by Nayland B&B Poplars Farmhouse, hotel in Colchester

Situated in the heart of Constable Country, Poplars Farmhouse B&B is set amongst fields and trees, and is less than a 12-minute walk from Stoke-by-Nayland.

I loved the secluded, rural location and the serenity of the beautiful and tastefully decorated house. Our room was extremely comfortable, the hosts were friendly and helpful and the breakfasts were outstanding! It was good to have the opportunity to meet the other guests around the spacious dining room table.
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
355 reviews
Price from
£110
per night
The Lodge, hotel in Colchester

Located in Little Clacton and only 50 km from Freeport Braintree, The Lodge provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Great use of a small space. Nicely kitted out. Decent sized fridge, thanks. Comfy bed. Nice little place, however could only do one night there.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
157 reviews
Price from
£65.55
per night
The Mariners Suite, hotel in Colchester

Set in West Mersea and only 37 km from Freeport Braintree, The Mariners Suite offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

A lovely spacious room.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
240 reviews
Price from
£95
per night
Hill Lodge, hotel in Colchester

Showcasing views of the garden, Hill Lodge is located in Sudbury in the region of Suffolk, just 36 miles from Cambridge. Free Wi-Fi is provided.

It was conveient where I ad to go in Sudbury
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
191 reviews
Price from
£70
per night
The Blackwater Suite, hotel in Colchester

The Blackwater Suite is situated in West Mersea, 37 km from Freeport Braintree, 44 km from Hedingham Castle, as well as 45 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

Comfortable room-- would stay again Very peaceful at night
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
173 reviews
Price from
£85
per night
The Dorrington, hotel in Colchester

The Dorrington Hotel and Bar is situated just a 3-minute walk from Halstead town centre. Braintree Freeport Shopping Centre is just 7.5 miles away.

We liked the location of the place.
Scored 7.0
7.0
Rated good
Good
424 reviews
Price from
£63
per night
Brunton House Guest House, hotel in Colchester

Brunton House is a family-run guest house situated in the heart of Clacton-on-Sea, only a 5-minute walk from Clacton-on-Sea Rail Station and the beach. Parking and Wi-Fi are free.

room were very clean we enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
431 reviews
Price from
£105
per night
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  • Avg. price/night: £120
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 756 reviews
    Great location, host was very friendly and helpful. Quiet room, slept very well. Comfortable bed. Fan in the room which was much needed this week! Large selection at breakfast, didn't leave myself much time before work but had a good meal. Will stay again. Thank you
    Shivonne
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 28 reviews
    Great location close to the train station and city center. A very quiet large apartment with a strong WI-FI connection and a balcony. Staff replied fast when I had a question or an issue. The apartment comes with one parking spot.
    CB
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 212 reviews
    Great location, very quaint. Large Lovely room Big bed, comfortable and cosy. Tea/ coffee and nice biscuits! Little fridge with fresh milk supplied. Friendly host.
    Juliette
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 212 reviews
    Spacious and quiet rooms. Friendly host, in a great location.
    Duane
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £57
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 151 reviews
    The hosts were very warm and welcoming while the room was comfortable and cosy. There were tea and coffee making facilities, and biscuits and sweeties. There was also a good TV and access to major subscription channels. To cap it all it was so quiet at night. Lastly it is exactly what it says it is, quirky and quaint.
    Mark
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £120
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 756 reviews
    Very cute place in a quiet area close to all facilities. excellent host, very welcoming and helpful. Having a breakfast on a charming terrace is just wonderful
    Laetitia
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £57
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 151 reviews
    Great location, central but quiet, a 5 minute walk to the town centre. No on-street parking but very cheap long-stay car park in walking distance. Justine and Mounir are super friendly hosts and we loved having a chat. It was nice to meet Captain the parrot, too! You can see the TLC they put into their house, it's very small but very cute. It was nice to have Netflix in our room on a nice large TV to relax after a busy day!
    Scott
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 52 reviews
    Great location for visiting Colchester. Everything we wanted to see was less than a 15 minute drive from the apartment. The apartment was fully equipped with everything we needed for our stay, such a quiet location. Great communication with hosts. Would definitely recommend this accommodation to others.
    Kathryn
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 83 reviews
    great host great apartment great location
    chris
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £120
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 756 reviews
    We stayed in a lovely comfortable double room in the main building of Colchester Boutique Hotel and enjoyed delicious breakfasts, free wifi, handy bar, onsite parking and good quiet position in the town. Our friendly helpful host, James, and his caring team of staff were great - thoroughly recommended.
    Heather
    Young couple

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