Wivenhoe House Hotel

Hotels
9 (1814 reviews)
Wivenhoe Park , Colchester , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful surroundings
Cons:
Expensive food options
Cleanliness issues with room maintenance

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
Some reviews mentioned issues like an open door left by cleaning staff.
Service
9.68
Staff were consistently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.22
The hotel is described as being in a perfect setting, close to the university and with beautiful views.
Room Quality
9.17
Rooms were highlighted as exceptional and comfortable, with special touches for guests.
Amenities
9.2
Facilities such as the bar, restaurant, and other amenities received positive feedback.
Value for Money
8.66
One review mentioned the food as expensive, implying a slightly lower value score.
Food and Beverage
8.71
While breakfast was enjoyed, some noted that food prices were high.
Overall Experience
9.18
Most reviews convey a highly positive overall experience with exceptional service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 12:55

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation and Beautiful Views
Experience a stay in the historic grounds of Wivenhoe Park in this 18th-century house. Enjoy luxurious guest rooms overlooking manicured gardens and Essex parkland, complete with HD TV, designer toiletries, and tea/coffee facilities.

Unique Brasserie Restaurant
Indulge in a unique dining experience at the brasserie restaurant in the garden wing. Taste regionally sourced produce that brings a touch of France to Essex.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Explore the small town of Wivenhoe and the city center of Colchester, both just a short drive away. With free WiFi, free parking, and proximity to charming sights, this hotel offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Book now to experience a delightful stay at our hotel!

Important information:

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: STN

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1814 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 9.17
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 9.18
محمد family_with_children kw
8
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Lucy couple gb
8
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Melanie family_with_children gb
9
Thorougly enjoyable stay. Staff extremely helpful and friendly made us feel very welcome
Pros:

Clean, relaxing, impressive building

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
7
Comfortable and pleasant stay in a quiet location.
Pros:

Good location. Nice mix of old and new buildings. Good sized bedroom.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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paula couple gb
8
Comfortable
Pros:

Very clean

Cons:

Rooms were very hot despite the fan

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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JAMES couple gb
7
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Chris Sussex solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The room, location and attention to detail 👌

Cons:

It was all acceptable

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Erkan solo_traveller tr
8
Pros:

Konumu, tarihi bir otel olması...

Cons:

Kahvaltı sıradan

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
9
A lovely country house with history
Pros:

We stayed in the country house part and it was truly beautiful and absolutely spotless.
The room was spacious and overlooked the grounds .
The food was good and the breakfast was plentiful and tasty. Good coffee, friendly staff and we highly recommend.
The room was warm, but fans were supplied. Evening Cinema in the grounds was a nice touch.

Cons:

All good, nothing negative to say.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Denis Judge couple gb
10
Peaceful & comfortable & enjoyed visit here
Pros:

Stayed here on many occasions & tried all the different room choices , never disappointed , staff , food , cocktails ,services accommodation & facilities all top draw

Cons:

Loved it all

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Abby couple gb
9
We had such an enjoyable stay, would definitely return
Pros:

-Excellent customer service
-clean, rooms, with a portable air con unit and overhead fan that were very welcome during the heat wave
-the building was very pretty as were the grounds
-the dinner in the restaurant was exceptional and the staff in there were attentive, knowledgeable and very friendly
-the breakfast was fresh, delicious and more varied than most hotel breakfasts
-Yhe reception staff were so friendly and helpful

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Tara couple gb
7
Reasonable room for the price just not equipped for heat waves
Pros:

Spacious, clean well maintained

Cons:

Our room was too hot despite 3 fans. Would’ve expected air conditioning to be part of the design of a west facing room.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
7
Decent. Overpriced. Great staff
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Merrony solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel, great room.

Cons:

Maybe needs air conditioning although fans provided.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Stone family_with_children gb
10
We have stayed at Wivenhoe House many times and have bever been disappointed
Pros:

The room was very comfortable, the receptionist was very welcoming and charming and went out of his way to be helpful. The grounds and garden are beautiful. We were with our daughter and small granddaughter so ate early, we very much enjoyed sitting out in the garden in the evenings

Cons:

The bacon at breakfast

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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simon couple gb
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Olivier solo_traveller fr
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Singleton couple gb
10
Relaxing and enjoyable stay
Pros:

The room was excellent! The weekend that we stayed the temperature reached 32 degrees ! Fortunately for us the staff had put 2 extras fans in our room. All the staff were very friendly and informative. The breakfast was the icing on the cake! The selection was excellent. There was some thing to suit everyone.

Cons:

I can honestly say nothing at all. It is in a perfect location in beautiful grounds.The dining rooms and extra sitting room are very welcoming with easy access to your accommodation and bars.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
7
2026-08-06 via Nuitee