Wivenhoe House Hotel

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December 2024

January 2025

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Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar

24/7 front desk

Room service

Breakfast available

Laundry

Housekeeping

Explore the area

Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, England, CO4 3FA

University of Essex
1 min walk
The Minories Galleries
4 min drive
Xtreme Gaming
5 min drive
London (STN-Stansted)
61 min drive

Room options

Classic Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Luxury Room

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior Room

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Balcony

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Parking included

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Air conditioning

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

About this property

Hotel with free parking, steps from University of Essex

Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a garden.

Wivenhoe House Hotel offers 40 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. Digital televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Wivenhoe House Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Essex. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.

Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Enjoy British cuisine while dining at the brasserie
English breakfast served daily for a fee
Amenities include newspapers, a front desk safe and meeting rooms
Steps from University of Essex and a 3-minute drive from Beth Chatto Garden
Local-area shuttle service available for a fee

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Wivenhoe House Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Colchester hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

The brasserie – This restaurant specialises 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 transport

Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

the brasserie

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Garden
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have 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

Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Premium bedding

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service

Desk
Heating
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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.50 per person
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

Wivenhoe House Hotel Colchester

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe House Colchester

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Wivenhoe House Hotel Colchester

Wivenhoe House Hotel Hotel Colchester

Wivenhoe House Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Amy

Travelled with group

26 Aug 2024

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

10 Aug 2024

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

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Grounds maintenance poor.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller

9 Aug 2024

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

7 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner

2 Aug 2024

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

23 Jul 2024

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

21 Jul 2024

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

12 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent all round

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

7 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Friendly staff, comfortable hotel, delicious breakfasts

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

29 Jun 2024

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

20 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sue

28 May 2024

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

15 May 2024

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

20 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Great breakfast

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

16 Apr 2024

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

1 Apr 2024

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

9 Mar 2024

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

17 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike

Business traveller

7 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

Travelled with family

31 Jan 2024

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

31 Jan 2024

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

14 Jan 2024

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