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Dinky cottage, hotel in Brightlingsea

Dinky cottage is located in Brightlingsea, just 14 miles from Colchester Zoo and 15 miles from Flatford.

9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
31 reviews
Price from£90.25per night
The Courtyard Rooms, hotel in Brightlingsea

Located in Brightlingsea, 26 miles from Freeport Braintree, The Courtyard Rooms provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
7 reviews
Price from£120per night
Modern Spacious Annex -Ground Floor, hotel in Brightlingsea

Modern Spacious Annex -Ground Floor is located in Brightlingsea, just 4.4 miles from Alresford and 11 miles from Colchester Castle.

8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
67 reviews
Price from£76.50per night
Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns, hotel in Brightlingsea

Located in Clacton-on-Sea, Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns has a restaurant, bar, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

Everything was good as usual, had a great time on my birthday.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
2,996 reviews
Price from£78per night
The Flag, hotel in Brightlingsea

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

Everything but mostly the staffs. So helpful and kind.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
146 reviews
Price from£130.50per night
The Courthouse Inn, hotel in Brightlingsea

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

Staff were so friendly and accommodating. Found us a last min table for dinner on a busy Saturday night.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
195 reviews
Price from£120per night
Wivenhoe House Hotel, hotel in Brightlingsea

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

Breakfast was excellent
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,435 reviews
Price from£115per night
OYO Pier Hotel, hotel in Brightlingsea

Facing the beachfront, OYO Pier Hotel offers 4-star accommodations in Clacton-on-Sea and has a garden, terrace and restaurant.

Hotel met expectations s .staff pleasant room clean
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
370 reviews
Price from£103.50per night
The Royal Hotel - Clacton On Sea, hotel in Brightlingsea

Located on the beachfront in Clacton-on-Sea, The Royal Hotel - Clacton On Sea features a bar.

Well breakfast was delicious and location is good I mean a good view to the whole beach from room 🫶
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
710 reviews
Price from£86.13per night
Esplanade Hotel, hotel in Brightlingsea

In the heart of Clacton-on-Sea’s vibrant seafront, just a 5-minute stroll from the pier, the Esplanade Hotel provides modern and spacious accommodations.

The staff were very helpful and friendly We had the family room as we were traveling with a toddler and my adult daughter The room size and comfort was perfect for our needs The full English breakfast was amazing! Overall the experience was great and very good value We will definitely book again next visit
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
726 reviews
Price from£75per night
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What Guests Said About Brightlingsea:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Loved Brightlingsea.

    Loved Brightlingsea. We were pleasantly surprised how peaceful and pretty it was. The museum was very interesting and loved the lake & beach huts. We ate at the Yachtsman twice and the Rosebud. Enjoyed our meals at both places. We travelled out most days to Mersea, Dedham, Holland -0n -Sea, Maldon and Colchester and would recommend all these places.
    Gregory
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Brightlingsea is a quaint little town.

    Brightlingsea is a quaint little town. Only one way in one way out everyone said and it’s true. Lovely fish and chips in Winkees and a great selection in the kebab shop we even brought some home there was so much left over. The pub we stayed in The Freemasons arms is so friendly and live music most weekends. We went to the promanade to see a music festival which although weather not great we still had a great time. Also it’s not far from clacton on sea where there is lots to do there. A great stay.
    Kim
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Brightlingsea

  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 67 reviews
    This accommodation is a large garage which has been converted into a one-bedroom apartment. It is situated at the back of a house at the end of the garden, facing the sea. the bedroom contains a standard size double bed which is slightly small for someone who measures 6’ 4”. The small kitchen is adequate with an induction hotplate. the bathroom is quite cramped with a very tiny washbasin. It is possible to park in the small road at the back. Overall a pleasant one night stay.
    Frederick
    Luxembourg
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3 reviews
    Location was brilliant. Excellent for exploring Essex and Brightlingsea was lovely. It was a cosy house with good facilities in a very quiet area and a Co-op was literally 5 minutes walk away. Would rate the cottage as 3 star not 4 for the reasons stated below....
    Gregory
    United Kingdom
  • From £90.25 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 31 reviews
    It is a stunning little cottage perfect for two people. Immaculate, comfortable and homely. I have stayed at three hotels in the previous four days and this was a breath of fresh air. It has everything you need and bags of charm.
    john
    United Kingdom
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 12 reviews
    It's a self catering accommodation with a good arrangement of cooking/eating utensils , as we were visiting friends nearby we ate out most of the time but cooked our breakfast with no problems
    T
    Terence
    United Kingdom
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews
    Lovely accommodation - clean and comfortable in an idyllic rural setting. Welcoming host and a short drive to a small town with everything you need. Perfect for a weekend away with the kids.
    Marlo
    Italy
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 67 reviews
    modern, well equipped, clean and tidy. Off road parking within walking distance to centre of town, perfect for a few days stay in wonderful Brightlingsea.
    Andrew
    United Kingdom
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 67 reviews
    Great location. Lovely accommodation with everything you need. Would definitely stay here again. Free parking outside the property bonus.
    Peter
    United Kingdom
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 14 reviews
    Everything was clean, the accommodation was warm and we had everything we needed
    Ken Fraser
    United Kingdom
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 12 reviews
    Lovely accommodation. Very quiet. Very handy for Brightlingsea Sailing Club.
    Chris Balding
    United Kingdom
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 17 reviews
    Spacious..location is really good ..really near to the beach
    Anton Geoffrey
    United Kingdom
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