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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.

Comfortable and ideal location for required needs
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
32 reviews
Price from€ 105.56per 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.

The central location was great with a couple of pubs practically across the street. It was located a walk from a pub with food and no restaurants were nearby but it is really a self catering stay with a commual kitch and dining area. We had a comfortable and enjoyable couple of nights.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
9 reviews
Price from€ 140.36per 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.

Nicely furnished, spacious rooms and a bathroom with a bath was a big bonus! My partner has pain issues and having a bath was such a lovely surprise and a big help for her. Quiet location with everything you would need. Staff were excellent, welcoming and very helpful. The TV in our room wasn’t working and they very quickly relocated us to a neighbouring room with very little fuss. Also the bed was very comfy.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
3,010 reviews
Price from€ 67.84per 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.

Everything about this hotel is wonderful - you can tell they've put real care into decorating. It's so incredibly stylish and luxurious, and the beds are really comfy!
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
150 reviews
Price from€ 152.64per 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.

We were more than pleased with both the facilities and the friendly staff. Happy to stay there again.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
198 reviews
Price from€ 140.36per 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.

It was in a beautiful setting and was quiet and loved how wheelchair friendly it was for my son.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,444 reviews
Price from€ 134.51per 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.

Lovely room, great location
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
372 reviews
Price from€ 124.57per 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.

Very clean and modern. In close proximity to everything you need
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
710 reviews
Price from€ 100.74per 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....

Staff very friendly and helpful
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
698 reviews
Price from€ 175.45per night
Black Buoy Inn, hotel in Brightlingsea

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.

Had a pleasant stay for one night. The staff were welcoming and helpful. Check-in was super easy and the bed was very comfortable. Generally, liked the room and the facilities were clean.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
332 reviews
Price from€ 146.21per night
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What guests said about Brightlingsea:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Very pleasant relatively low key resort.

    Very pleasant relatively low key resort. The local museum is exceptional. The food available was disappointing - pub fare (fine but not for every lunch and dinner) - with no stall/restaurant selling crab sandwiches or edible shell fish. Well worth taking the foot ferry to Point Clear for a walk. Very relaxing walks along the river as well.
    Michael
    United Kingdom
  • 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

  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 14 reviews
    The hosts were super helpful with the keys for a late arrival. I was working for the week in Colchester a 30 mins drive away and this apartment was a great choice. Home from home as opposed to a soulless premier inn (sorry Lenny Henry!). Bijou but comfortable and a nice surprise was the new wifi. I was up early for work but could road noise may be an issue for a late lie in. Would not hesitate to book again when in the area. .
    alan
    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
    it was very spacious and lots of home comforts such as salt and vinegar and cleaning equipment. the garden is just perfect. very quiet area even with a pub a few yards away. beds are comfy and it’s much bigger than you think. perfect base to see all of brightlingsea and surrounding areas.
    Rachel
    United Kingdom
  • From € 105.56 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 32 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
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 67 reviews
    Great facilities at the retreat, fantastic location near the sea, would visit again
    Rooooley
    United Kingdom
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 12 reviews
    Lovely accommodation. Very quiet. Very handy for Brightlingsea Sailing Club.
    Chris Balding
    United Kingdom
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 12 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
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 67 reviews
    Location , modern clean bright accommodation, lovely area.
    Rachael
    United Kingdom