Wivenhoe House Hotel

Perched on the Suffolk–Essex border in Colchester, minutes from the University of Essex and a short drive to Colchester Castle Museum and Beth Chatto Garden. A family-friendly Colchester hotel set in picturesque grounds, perfect for stays that mix campus visits with local sightseeing.

This stylish hotel has 40 guestrooms, from luxury family bedrooms to contemporary classic rooms for couples. Expect garden and terrace views, balcony rooms that overlook the grounds and countryside, private bathrooms with designer toiletries and bathrobes, digital/cable programming, safes, desks and daily housekeeping.

Dine alfresco on the outdoor terrace, relax in the brasserie or bar/lounge, or grab a picnic on the lawns. There’s complimentary Wi‑Fi, complimentary access to a nearby fitness centre, a banquet/conference hall, a massage room and an area shuttle (surcharge). Wake up to terrace and garden views.

Meeting and conference facilities (banquet hall/conference room), 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry and a safe‑deposit box. Free self-parking onsite and complimentary wireless internet keep business trips simple.

The on-site brasserie serves British cuisine with a relaxed, modern twist and alfresco terrace dining in summer. Enjoy a full English breakfast on weekdays (7:00–9:30) and weekends (8:00–10:30) for a fee, plus daily lunch and dinner service, afternoon tea and limited-hours room service.