Black Buoy Inn

Property building, Street view, Location

Restaurant/places to eat, Lounge or bar, Seating area

Restaurant/places to eat, Lounge or bar, Dining area

4.2 / 5.0

Excellent(304 Ratings)

Inn in Colchester

1 king bed, 1 single bed

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this inn

Located in Wivenhoe and with Freeport Braintree reachable within 34 km, Black Buoy Inn provides a garden, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is situated 45 km from Chelmsford Train Station, 3.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Colchester

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Family Room with Private Bathroom

1 King • 161 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Queen • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Black Buoy Inn

$$$$

4.2 / 5.0

Excellent(304 Ratings)

Inn in Colchester

1 king bed, 1 single bed

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this inn

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Colchester

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Family Room with Private Bathroom

1 King • 161 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Queen • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.2 / 5.0

Excellent(304 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Comfortable stay, friendly staff, great breakfast!

Lovely breakfast, comfortable beds, clean, friendly staff, good location, traditional features

No handle on bathroom door was a little strange, nowhere to secure bicycles, there was a bike post but there was a lot of rubbish piled around. Food menu is limited for evening meals but the breakfast made up for it and there are other restaurants near by.

3.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Convenient for our plans.

Quaint property and good pub. Very close to the centre of town.

The bed head and skirting boards were dusty.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Lovely stay

The bed was very comfortable, our 2 year old slept better than he does at home as did we. Dinner was lovely and the staff were very accommodating when our table of 3 turned into a table of 6 at the last minute. So helpful when I realized I'd forgotten milk for the baby's bottle, breakfast was delicious overall we really had a great stay.

The stairs up to the room were difficult with bags and a toddler but that's the character of the old building, there was obviously noise from the bar it didn't worry us too much but something to consider if you're a light sleeper and want to sleep before 11.

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

The staff were very welcoming, and staying in a pub in the centre of a village feels like a timeless privilege.

The character and the way it had been upgraded with style- colours, paintings, info.

The bathroom decor could be improved.

4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Delightful room in a superb pub...

Characterful room in a very characterful pub, close to the beautiful Colne Estuary. The room has lots of lovely beams, decor is very fresh, and the 6ft bed and bedding all superbly comfortable. Bathroom plain but spotless. Breakfast was tasty and very well-cooked. The staff were all friendly and chatty, including the new pub owner. They even had ginger wine behind the bar - a rarity these days!

3.5 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Lovely breakfast

The breakfast was delicious.Staff were helpful.

The bed was very firm,not that comfortable for us,but everyone is different. We had problems with the TV.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Nice pub, in a lovely village. Nice staff and a great part of the country to visit. 👍

The room was spacious and comfortable. Although a few more hooks in the bathroom would be useful for hanging wash bags, but the room was well equipped in general. We loved they had a band play on the Saturday night but we were happy that they didn’t play late, as we had to be up early. We had family things to attend to but our time at the pub was pleasant.

On the Friday night we had dinner at the pub. Atmosphere was great but the fish was slightly undercooked and the cream brûlée was runny! On the Saturday morning to our surprise a young boy greeted us at breakfast. He tried his best to be a host, but he had no idea how to make a coffee. Instead of admitting it (an instant would have been better than nothing) he served us cold coffees. The breakfast room didn’t have blinds on the east side so it was hot and blinding. However the cereals were also in full sun & they were stale. Luckily the cooked breakfast was pretty tasty so we laughed it off. The boy has great potential but maybe get a machine in that makes coffees such as latte, cappuccino etc so it’s easy for any staff on their own. ;-) The only other thing was. According to Booking.com checkout was 8-10am. But we tried to find someone at 9.35am to pay our bill, but no one was there. They had to call me in the end.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Very good

Poor WiFi reception.

4.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

A warm and inviting Inn

Quaint and delightful

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Good value for money.

Breakfast was huge and the staff were very friendly and helpful especially the manager.ther

There was nothing not to like, staff very friendly and helpful and the location was perfect.

3.5 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Very good.

Breakfast service was strange. No milk and no butter.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

Lots of character, friendly staff, great location in the heart of Wivenhoe.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Very welcoming stay from start to finish

The cooked breakfast was excellent. I especially enjoyed the sausages. The chef/server was very attentive and even learned how to use the new coffee machine for us :)

3.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

was disappointed on the cleanliness of the room and no breakfast

location

narrow staircase and the room was dusty and there were cobwebs on the ceiling. No breakfast

4.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Lovely stay in an old property in a quaint village.

Good location just a few yards back from the riverside up a narrow lane. Very friendly staff and a clean comfortable room. Once the pub closed for the night it was a very quiet location. The room was tastefully decorated and full of character, with tea and coffee making facilities as well as bottled water and cartons of orange juice. Spacious bathroom with toiletries provided, plenty of hot water from the shower.

This is not a negative, as the property is very old and full of character, but the stairs up to the rooms are narrow and steep as is to be expected.

3.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Will we be using this inn again? Well yes, we probably will, for all the foregoing reasons.

This was our third time of staying at the Black Buoy Inn in Wivenhoe. Our main reason for using this pub is that it's situated in very close proximity to where some close members of our family live, meaning that it's a short and easy walk from the pub to visit our family. Therefore, we can have a drink in the evenings without worrying about driving. Wivenhoe is also very close to historic Colchester, which is worth a visit. The pub is clearly an old, historic building, having a number of limitations. However the facilities are OK for an inn of this type. The rooms are clean, the beds are reasonably comfortable; there are tea and coffee making facilities in each of the rooms and each has an en-suite bathroom. Also, we have always found the management and staff to be friendly and welcoming. The location is also ideal for walks along the quay, which runs adjacent to the Colne river, a few yards away, which I think is quite picturesque. On the last occasion we stayed, unfortunately there was no breakfast owing to staffing difficulties. However we were refunded the cost of this and were assured that by the next time we visit, a cooked breakfast will be back on the menu - so all good!

Off-road car parking is quite limited, with space for only 2 or 3 cars, at most. There is a very steep flight of stairs up to the bedrooms, the floors of which also have a definite "list to starboard"! So if you have mobility issues, then perhaps this is not the place for you.

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

wouldn’t stay here again

conveniently close to friends house

room was cold, heating went off and was very cold overnight until it came on in the morning. no breakfast available

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

very relaxing and great place

great location and staff great

nothing to dislike

3.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Good central location in Wivenhoe

Unfortunately they were not able to provide breakfast so they gave us a refund for that. Tho they were very belabour providing tea and milk

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Old fashioned pub, clean room

In pretty Wivenhoe, very handy for University of Essex. Sara very helpful with directions, advice about parking and alternatives for food, and sent on my phone charger which I forgot.

No meal nor breakfast available when I was there, very steep staircase.

2.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

A very nice setting and lovely old pub. I would have liked to know I could have contacted someone if

Disappointed that although we booked breakfast it could not be provided on the day.

We checked in with no problems. We thought there room was fine. However, returning to our room after midnight, there wasn't any one around and then in the morning when we left at 9 there wasn't any one around. Would not have liked to be on my own.

4.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Very good

Location was great for us, comfy bed, warm room, staff very friendly, breakfast was absolutely fantastic

4.5 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Great Quaint Genuine Old World Hotel and Pub.

Nice community run Pub and Hotel, 17th century building, great breakfasts and good selection of food and local ales. Very friendly

This not a dislike just comment you need to read the guide as access to bedroom is via low very steep 17th century staircase so not suitable for disabled or the less mobile.

1.5 / 5.0

Nov 2022

staff and location were great. Food and standards of service and cleanliness completely unacceptable at this price. what

great location

the room was not cleaned throughly and smelt strongly of bleach. toilet seat was broken/ not attached properly. Breakfast was a 40 minute wait despite pre booking. sausage not cooked. toast cold. butter melted. Staff completely overwhelmed. but very nice.

2.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Disappointing. Dirty & expected more for a room @ £125. Should be £70

Breakfast was excellent. Service at breakfast brilliant. Location great.

Let down by the cleanliness and price. Bedding & towels were clean but everything else in the room was dirty. Rooms need a deep clean and smell of damp.

4.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Very good

Comfort, location.

2.5 / 5.0

Nov 2022

could be so much better

old pub in very good position, log fire on cold nights in main bar. only two rooms available and as mentioned by others look out for the very awkward stairs. busy restaurant, good breakfast. only 2 cars can get into car park saved for the bedrooms. so staff will move and cars for you.

although same in price one bedroom is far larger and superior, which I booked only to find the occupants wanted to stay another night, so we were put in the other room without discussion. not convenient room small , cold and not too clean. there is no housekeeping our room was not cleaned for next day even the bins were still full, had to request clean towels , milk , tea etc. restaurant was quite busy , my order for the fish and chips taken , only to be informed, after the starters, it was sold out, recommended the fish pie instead, which was inedible, just a pot of cheesy mash potato and hunt any scraps of fish, although this was taken off my bill we opted out the next night to an excellent Italian restaurant within walking distance. shame this pub could and should be so much better.

4.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Loved the friendly atmosphere and the staff at the pub and loved the location and village.

Great location we walked along the River to Colchester. The pub was very friendly with friendly staff and a good atmosphere. We had private parking and loved the villge of Wivenhoe. The bed was extremely comfort.

The broken, wobby toilet Seat!!

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Colchester?

The average price for a rental in Colchester is $153 per night. This rental is $16 above the average.

Is parking included with this inn?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Black Buoy Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Black Buoy Inn pet friendly?

Yes! This inn is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Black Buoy Inn?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, and tv.

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Black Buoy Inn

Inn in Colchester

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Colchester

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Family Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Black Buoy Inn

Inn in Colchester

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Colchester

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Family Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Colchester?

Is parking included with this inn?

Is there a pool at this inn?

Is Black Buoy Inn pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Black Buoy Inn?

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