Set in Mistley, 42 km from Freeport Braintree, The Mistley Thorn offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
Lydia
United Kingdom
The location of the hotel is great, looking out onto the River Stour. We were upgraded to a large room with a view, which was perfect. We discovered a fantastic walk through a forest to Old Knobbley, an 800 year old oak tree. We were also told by the women in the tea shop opposite the hotel that the Mistley Thorn had been the house of the witchfinder general, an interesting piece of history. The hotel was beautifully and tastefully decorated. It feels like a destination, which is nice.
Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant, a bar and free private parking.
Ewa
United Kingdom
the room was not clean and not ready for us when we arrived, the restaurant was dirty, windows cracked and with a hole, really run down and not nice at all
Set in Colchester, 36 km from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Mats
Sweden
Room was very nice and quiet,location fantastic, Breakfast was fantastic and delivered to the room
Beds very comfy
The Lion has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in East Bergholt. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.
Rebecca
United Kingdom
It is located in the middle in a beautiful village.
Everything was very newly done with thick carpets and fantastic quality carpentry everywhere. Food was delicious and staff very friendly and helpful
There appeared to be Mouse Man stools by the bed - I felt a bit wrong putting my cup of tea on it!
Situated in Dedham, 34 km from Hedingham Castle, Talbooth House & Spa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Georgie
United Kingdom
Spa area with the honesty bar was a perfect place to relax in the sunshine. Rooms are big and amazing bathrooms! Food is great too!
The Pheasant Retreat and Pheasant Lodge and Pheasant Suite are situated in the grounds of Balls Farm, a 17th-century farmhouse surrounded by fields and wildlife.
corina
United Kingdom
Absolutely beautiful, so peaceful and comfortable. Everything you needed was there and a lot of attention to detail. We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them and will definitely be back when we next stay in the area.
Situated in Colchester and only 34 km from Freeport Braintree, Birds Farm features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Shane
United Kingdom
Great Hosts, very friendly. Cottages were clean and well presented.
A quaint old world hotel with very friendly and helpful...
A quaint old world hotel with very friendly and helpful staff.
Very creaky floors. Comfortable bed and a warm spacious room.
. The clothes rail in the wardrobe of my room was too high for me to hang my clothes up. I had to lay them across the armchair. I would have preferred a slide rail in the shower as I do not like the overhead downpour
Ann
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very busy quaint hotel set beside a river, staff were always...
Very busy quaint hotel set beside a river, staff were always friendly and happy to help, it’s a great little hotel to stay for a few days sightseeing. Maybe rooms are on the small side but otherwise a very pleasant stay.
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Anonymous
10
Scored 10
The hotel itself is exceptional.
The hotel itself is exceptional. And it's a ten minute stroll along the estuary to Manningtree. I had lunch at Lucca which seems to be also owned by Mistley Thorn. Again a high standard of food, wine and attentive service. I also visited the North House Gallery in Manningtree which officially opens only on Saturdays but I was able to arrange an appointment on Friday by texting the owner. Well worth a visit. Excellent exhibition called "Shore' with six different artists.
Mistley on the main road is pretty unsightly right now, with high fencing erected on the road edge by the estuary.
Loraine McDonald
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
What a heavenly Oasis, the Mistley Thorn is and has all the...
What a heavenly Oasis, the Mistley Thorn is and has all the ingredients for a break from the weekly hubbub. We stayed in the suite, if this is available it’s a winner, immaculate, choice of bathroom, one with bath and the other shower. Whilst it did have a sloping ceiling one side, I felt that this did nothing but enhance the charm. Some previous reviews mentioned the noise, we experienced the total opposite, it was tranquil….well except for the geese in the morning.
We dined in the restaurant on Saturday evening, great vibe and fully booked (so booking is recommended) and whilst the menu is predominantly fish (surely to be expected), there were several other options available. I can thoroughly recommend, Oysters, pea croquettes and the fish bowl. My partner had the tapenade, king prawns, and the Sea Bass, all immaculately presented and delicious. The restaurant was a superb experience, the service was excellent, all staff knowledgeable about the offering and their suggestions were well received especially the Chocolate and Hazelnut desert. Breakfast again was delightful, a good variety, accompanied by good coffee. Overall this was a delightful stay and thoroughly recommend to all
cathy
United Kingdom
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