Set in the historic grounds of Wivenhoe Park, this 18th-century house is next to the University of Essex campus. It offers a unique brasserie restaurant, luxurious accommodations, free WiFi and free parking on site. The guest rooms overlook the manicured gardens and beautiful Essex parkland. Most rooms feature HD TV with Sky channels, designer toiletries, and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can dine at the brasserie restaurant in the garden wing, which offers regionally sourced produce to bring a taste of France to this corner of the county. The small quayside town of Wivenhoe is less than a 5-minute drive or a half-an-hour walk from the hotel. The city center of Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain, is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the building. The surrounding Essex countryside is home to numerous rivers, walks, and charming sights.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Classic British Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
9.0
High score for Colchester
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amber
    United States of America United States of America
    This was such a quiet relaxing facility. We enjoyed the food. My husband said the beef bourguignon was the best meal he had on our 8 day UK trip. The breakfast was excellent.
  • Rachael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely clean room , good staff , lovely views from balcony, fab shower and great breakfast ! Thank you
  • Wesley
    United States of America United States of America
    Manager at the hotel was brilliant good at what she does. Answered all our questions arranged a late table for dinner for us. Rooms were very comfortable. Parking right at hand was excellent as well
  • Nikita
    Indonesia Indonesia
    All of it.. I feel like I live in a mansion! Very clean, old-fashioned but posh, the food was excellent! We booked the suite and the room was huge, we even had our living room section, the bathroom was so clean as well. Very near the Uni of...
  • Lindsay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely friendly hotel staff, amazing room and facilities
  • Temilolu
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was comfy and adequate. The breakfast was also good.
  • Carmody
    United States of America United States of America
    Love the location for visiting our daughter at Essex University
  • Zeina
    United States of America United States of America
    I chose the location as I was missing Essex Campus. I loved the hotel and the stay, but the price could compete better with some of the good hotels in Town Centre. Staff were amazing!
  • Roberto
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice rooms. What you would expect from a 4* room Quiet rooms which made for a good sleep
  • Mirna
    Bahrain Bahrain
    we’ve stayed here a few times. It is a jewel. It is by far the cleanest hotel I’ve ever stayed in and the standard is always exactly the same. Perfect and pristine.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • PARK BRASSERIE
    • Cuisine
      British • French
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Afternoon Tea in Signatures
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

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

Most popular amenities

  • 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

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & 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
  • Safe

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • 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 3:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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 apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please inform Wivenhoe House Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Wivenhoe House Hotel

  • Check-in at Wivenhoe House Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Wivenhoe House Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Themed dinners
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Happy hour
    • Live music/Performance
  • Wivenhoe House Hotel is 2.3 miles from the center of Colchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Wivenhoe House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Wivenhoe House Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
  • Wivenhoe House Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Afternoon Tea in Signatures
    • PARK BRASSERIE
  • Room options at Wivenhoe House Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Suite