Old Building at reception with super-modern wing of rooms built behind. Everything you need is here including a very nice restaurant

Old Building at reception with super-modern wing of rooms built behind. Everything you need is here including a very nice restaurant

Excellent food at their restaurant and the staff so welcoming and friendly!

Wivenhoe house was a beautiful building with lots of character. The grounds were gorgwous and the staff were very friendly and helpful Especially the receptionist. The only thing that let it down in my opinion where the finer details in cleanliness. First thibg i noticed in the lobby were cobwebs on the ceiling and the csrpet didnt appear to have been hoovered thay day. The room we stayed in also had cobwebs and dust settled on the cieling beams. Grout could have done with a deeper clean in the bathroom but overall it was a lovely clean room, presented well with stunning views. I would still recommend this hotel, it was a good experience

Wivenhoe house was a beautiful building with lots of character. The grounds were gorgwous and the staff were very friendly and helpful Especially the receptionist. The only thing that let it down in my opinion where the finer details in cleanliness. First thibg i noticed in the lobby were cobwebs on the ceiling and the csrpet didnt appear to have been hoovered thay day. The room we stayed in also had cobwebs and dust settled on the cieling beams. Grout could have done with a deeper clean in the bathroom but overall it was a lovely clean room, presented well with stunning views. I would still recommend this hotel, it was a good experience

Grounds maintenance poor.

Grounds maintenance poor.

My new go-to hotel in Colchester and the surrounding area. My husband and I stayed for a work party nearby and were struck by the helpfulness and kindness of staff from the start. From the reception to the security in the evening, the chef and the ladies serving breakfast, everyone was so kind and went the extra mile. Really next level. The breakfast was incredible (best eggs we’ve had in a hotel) and the room was decadent and cosy. The devil is in the details and even having eco friendly products including makeup remover and a comb (which was a lifesaver as I forgot mine). Fantastic coffee in the rooms as well with a proper coffee machine rather than just a kettle. Also love how all the rooms have historical names rather than just numbers. The perfect stay - we will be back! Please personally thank all the staff from us (especially the kind reception lady who gave us the option to choose our room and the evening staff who took photos of us at midnight as I forgot to at the party!)

My new go-to hotel in Colchester and the surrounding area. My husband and I stayed for a work party nearby and were struck by the helpfulness and kindness of staff from the start. From the reception to the security in the evening, the chef and the ladies serving breakfast, everyone was so kind and went the extra mile. Really next level. The breakfast was incredible (best eggs we’ve had in a hotel) and the room was decadent and cosy. The devil is in the details and even having eco friendly products including makeup remover and a comb (which was a lifesaver as I forgot mine). Fantastic coffee in the rooms as well with a proper coffee machine rather than just a kettle. Also love how all the rooms have historical names rather than just numbers. The perfect stay - we will be back! Please personally thank all the staff from us (especially the kind reception lady who gave us the option to choose our room and the evening staff who took photos of us at midnight as I forgot to at the party!)

Great location. Tranquil setting for a stylish hotel. Spotlessly clean and very nicely designed interiors. The food was fantastic and coupled with excellent service.

A lovely hotel and staff very friendly and helpful

A lovely hotel and staff very friendly and helpful

An oasis Loveliest staff Great food Historical place

An oasis Loveliest staff Great food Historical place

Fantastic stay for our 1 year together! Gabrielle on the front desk was really helpful, allowing me to pull the wool over my other halfs eyes; I turned up early, set the room up (despite the fact the hotel had already put a swan made towel on the bed plus rose petals) and then went back downstairs, where when I turned up the second time., we "checked in again" without my other half knowing. Really magical moments made. Really grateful to Gabrielle. Lovely stay, nice atmosphere and breakfast was tasty, warm and filling!

Fantastic stay for our 1 year together! Gabrielle on the front desk was really helpful, allowing me to pull the wool over my other halfs eyes; I turned up early, set the room up (despite the fact the hotel had already put a swan made towel on the bed plus rose petals) and then went back downstairs, where when I turned up the second time., we "checked in again" without my other half knowing. Really magical moments made. Really grateful to Gabrielle. Lovely stay, nice atmosphere and breakfast was tasty, warm and filling!

Excellent all round

Excellent all round

Friendly staff, comfortable hotel, delicious breakfasts

Friendly staff, comfortable hotel, delicious breakfasts

Lovely property on lovely estate grounds. There is some bus service into Colchester, but a car is pretty much required for anything beyond walking to the U Essex campus.

Lovely property on lovely estate grounds. There is some bus service into Colchester, but a car is pretty much required for anything beyond walking to the U Essex campus.

Room warranted a comfy sofa - wonderful view of the garden and surrounding countryside !

Room warranted a comfy sofa - wonderful view of the garden and surrounding countryside !

Great breakfast

Great breakfast

Fabulous attention to detail , comfortable and staff very friendly

Fabulous attention to detail , comfortable and staff very friendly

Loved this property we had my sons wedding there on march 29/30th the room was clean and very big with a balcony was really nice The staff were amazing couldn’t do enough for you 5* highly recommend

Loved this property we had my sons wedding there on march 29/30th the room was clean and very big with a balcony was really nice The staff were amazing couldn’t do enough for you 5* highly recommend

We stayed in a double room. It was clean, comfortable, and lovely. The toiletries and breakfast hot drinks options were varied and of very good quality. The staff were also very helpful. We are definitely staying here again.

We stayed in a double room. It was clean, comfortable, and lovely. The toiletries and breakfast hot drinks options were varied and of very good quality. The staff were also very helpful. We are definitely staying here again.