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Dinky cottage, hotel in Brightlingsea

Situated 45 km from Hedingham Castle, 7.4 km from Alresford and 18 km from Colchester Castle, Dinky cottage features accommodation located in Brightlingsea.

Good location clean and comfortable
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
30 reviews
Price from£85.74per night
The Courtyard Rooms, hotel in Brightlingsea

Located in Brightlingsea, 42 km from Freeport Braintree, The Courtyard Rooms provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Everything was perfect
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
5 reviews
Price from£120per night
Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns, hotel in Brightlingsea

Situated 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.

So nice and cosy. Bed was like heaven. Nice big bath to relax in and very quiet area to sleep :)
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
2,974 reviews
Price from£83per night
The Flag, hotel in Brightlingsea

Set in Wivenhoe, 32 km from Freeport Braintree, The Flag offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

Comfy bed
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
136 reviews
Price from£130.50per night
The Courthouse Inn, hotel in Brightlingsea

Set in Colchester, 36 km from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

All the staff were super friendly and helpful. The room beautifully appointed. Lots of attention to detail regarding what was provided ie 6 different types of tea! Huge towels! Nothing too much trouble, ie they were fully booked in the restaurant but still managed to fit us in. The food was superb. Altogether we had a wonderful stay.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
188 reviews
Price from£99per 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.

I recently enjoyed a wonderful staycation at Wivenhoe House and were thoroughly impressed. The location was perfect - easy to find and inside the University of Essex, where I need to visit. The house itself is stunning, with a mix of traditional charm and modern touches. My room was spacious and luxurious, with a very comfortable bed and a gorgeous bathroom. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making me feel welcome and relaxed throughout our stay. I particularly enjoyed the breakfast at the Brasserie restaurant - delicious meals with excellent service. Overall, I had a fantastic experience at Wivenhoe House and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking a relaxing and enjoyable getaway. I will definitely be back!
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,428 reviews
Price from£115per night
OYO Pier Hotel, hotel in Brightlingsea

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

Close to seafront, friendly staff, clean facilities. Bed was soft but still comfortable. Would be happy to stay there again.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
368 reviews
Price from£103.80per 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.

the location was just perfect, on the pier
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
702 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 accommodation.

Everything, warm clean, newly decorated, very spacious family room, staff were welcoming, happy and very helpful. Good entertainment, superb breakfast, definetly would stay again if in the area, well done 👏.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
719 reviews
Price from£75per night
The Victory at Mersea, hotel in Brightlingsea

Boasting a garden and a bar, The Victory at Mersea is set in West Mersea. This property also has a restaurant and a children's playground. Both free WiFi and private parking are accessible at the inn....

Parking very close to the room.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
695 reviews
Price from£60per 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

  • From £85.74 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 30 reviews
    Spacious very clean, location, great facilities TV fridge washing machine fridge freezer,toaster kettle, internet TV, Two toilets a bonus, modern well controlled gas boiler. Quiet area, Great fish restaurant the Rosebud 6 minutes walk. Harbour area 10 minutes. Great local bus service. Parking nearby To top off great owner who popped in to make sure all was ok.
    Fidds
    United Kingdom
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 67 reviews
    Great location, behind the sailing club on the seafront. Able to walk to town,bars and restaurants and other places of interest. The accommodation was ideal for us giving more flexibility than a hotel or b&b, comfortable with modern tasteful decor and fittings. This property is dog friendly, adjacent field to have a run, also plenty of costal walks.
    Molly
    United Kingdom
  • 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 £85.74 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 30 reviews
    How it felt like a home away from home, very good value for money, the cottage is in prime location of brightlingsea, with shops and the beach just a walk away It was the perfect weekend away for me and my boyfriend
    Chlo
    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
  • 0
    Scored 0
    Very poor
    Rated very poor
    Clean, tidy, and relatively spacious - much better than a hotel room of similar cost. Quiet and pleasant residential area too.
    Lee
    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
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 11 reviews
    Great little place, ideal for accessing all that Brightlingsea has to offer.
    Jessica
    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
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 67 reviews
    close to the sea and Colchester.
    Jean
    United Kingdom