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Lauriston Stay

Birch (1.4 miles from Colchester Zoo)

Lauriston Stay enjoys a location in Birch, 14 miles from Freeport Braintree and 18 miles from Hedingham Castle.

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9.5
Exceptional
60 reviews
Price from
$96
per night

The Stables

Colchester (1 miles from Colchester Zoo)

The Stables offers accommodations in Colchester, 24 miles from Chelmsford Train Station and 31 miles from Hylands Park.

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9.7
Exceptional
13 reviews
Price from
$153
per night

Donkey & Buskins

Colchester (1.5 miles from Colchester Zoo)

Offering a garden, Donkey & Buskins offers accommodations in Colchester. With free private parking, the property is 17 miles from Freeport Braintree and 19 miles from Hedingham Castle.

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9
Wonderful
48 reviews
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$120
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Easthorpe Retreat

Colchester (1.9 miles from Colchester Zoo)

Easthorpe Retreat is located in Colchester, just 18 miles from Chelmsford Train Station and 25 miles from Hylands Park.

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9.7
Exceptional
27 reviews
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$201
per night

Woodview B&B Colchester

Birch (1.9 miles from Colchester Zoo)

Housed in a historic building, Woodview B&B Colchester features accommodations with water sports facilities and free Wifi in Birch, 15 miles from Freeport Braintree.

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8.8
Excellent
177 reviews
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$70
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Country Escape at the Granary

Colchester (1.9 miles from Colchester Zoo)

Featuring a garden, Country Escape at the Granary provides accommodations in Colchester. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

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10
Exceptional
13 reviews
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$246
per night

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  • The Flag
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 159 reviews

    Located in Wivenhoe, 20 miles from Freeport Braintree, The Flag provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

    Staff were excellent and room bright, airy and clean.

  • The Lion Inn
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 493 reviews

    An independent hotel with a continental feel, the Lion Inn has a bar, an elegant bistro-style restaurant and spacious air-conditioned rooms flat-screen TVs and free wired internet.

    It was very cosy, quaint with a nice friendly atmosphere.

  • The Crown Inn
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 357 reviews

    Boasting wonderful views across the Stour and Box river valleys, this privately owned inn is set on a hill in the picturesque village of Stoke-by-Nayland, on the Essex and Suffolk border.

    Lovely room with reat outdoor space ideal for our dog

  • Talbooth House & Spa
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 38 reviews

    Located in Dedham, 21 miles from Hedingham Castle, Talbooth House & Spa has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Very quiet location, comfortable room excellent staff

  • The Angel Inn, Stoke-by-Nayland
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 46 reviews

    Set in beautiful Suffolk countryside, this grade II 16th-century coaching Inn’s offers rooms with antique furniture and free Wi-Fi. The traditional restaurant and bar provide great food and real ales.

    Friendliness of staff, the rooms and food ,all exceptional

  • GreyFriars
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,033 reviews

    Located in Colchester, 656 feet from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 3.7 mi from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 6.8 mi away from Flatford.

    The room was very impressive had everything you need

  • Lifehouse Spa And Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,440 reviews

    This adults-only, luxury hotel is set within 130 acres of beautiful grounds and listed gardens, with 35 treatment rooms and an 61 foot swimming pool.

    Fantastic facility, great breakfast & dinner Spa is excellent

  • Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,021 reviews

    Located on the edge of Braintree town center, the Holiday Inn Express is just 12 miles from Stansted Airport.

    Staff were extremely friendly, helpful & efficient.

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  • Blue Boar Hotel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 883 reviews

    Set in Maldon, Blue Boar Hotel features a bar, garden and free WiFi throughout the property.The property offers free secure parking. The units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV.

    The staff were delightful and the breakfast was excellent

  • Milsoms
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 238 reviews

    Featuring a bar and brasserie restaurant, Milsoms is located in Dedham.

    Lovely relaxing place to stay and staff are great.

  • The North Hill Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 994 reviews

    Colchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town.

    Great place and friendly staff breakfast is gorgeous

  • The Mill Hotel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,760 reviews

    With free parking and WiFi, The Mill Hotel is in the center of Sudbury, on the banks of the River Stor. It has a bar, restaurant and sun terrace each with picturesque views over the meadows.

    The place was fantastic and the staff were wonderful

  • Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,317 reviews

    This property is located a 10 minute drive from Colchester center, next to the A12 motorway. There is an on-site restaurant and free parking. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property.

    Nice clean, cool room. Good breakfast. Comfy room.

  • The Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,780 reviews

    This modern Golf and Country Club Hotel is 4 miles from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and 9 miles from Braintree Shopping Village.

    Great location, comfortable rooms and great facilities.

  • The Swan Hotel Bar and Grill
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 498 reviews

    Located in Maldon, 11 miles from Chelmsford Train Station, The Swan Hotel Bar and Grill has accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Friendly staff, right in centre of Maldon, nice pub

  • Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 946 reviews

    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.

    room veryu good; staff very good. value for money

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  • The Lion
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews

    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.

  • The Courthouse Inn
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 205 reviews

    Located in Colchester, 23 miles from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Everything staff, foood facilities all excellent t

  • Wivenhoe House Hotel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,439 reviews

    Set in the historic grounds of Wivenhoe Park, this 18th-century house is next to the University of Essex campus.

    I paid for a basic room, but it was really lovely,

  • The Crown Pub and Hotel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 71 reviews

    Located in Manningtree, The Crown Pub and Hotel features a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Great views across the river Very clean and well designed

  • Ranfield's Brasserie Hotel Rooms
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 12 reviews

    Located in Coggeshall and within 6.1 miles of Freeport Braintree, Ranfield's Brasserie Hotel Rooms has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Clean and comfortable room. Great value. Will definitely be back.

  • Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 503 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, 24-hours front desk and free WiFi, Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel is located in a Grade II listed Georgian building in Maldon.

    Great Staff, lovely breakfast, fabulous wine menu!

  • Marquis Suffolk
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 164 reviews

    Located in the picturesque village of Layham on the edge of Dedham Vale, Marquis Suffolk is a refurbished 16th century building boasting views across the Brett river and offers easy access to the A12.

    Beautiful place, we had a wonderful stay and will return

  • The Mistley Thorn
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 139 reviews

    Located in Mistley, 26 miles from Freeport Braintree, The Mistley Thorn has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

    Lovely big room with an incredibly comfortable bed

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