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Situated within 24 km of Hedingham Castle and 38 km of Freeport Braintree, Apple Tree Lodges features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colchester. It is set 39 km from The Apex and offers a 24-hour front desk. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

We love the lodge. Beautiful surroundings with gorgeous trees. Spotted some rabbits jumping around in the fields. Beds are comfortable. They have prepared the sofa beds ahead of our arrival so we didnt hv to wait for it . Fully equipped kitchen so we could prepare our dinner every night. Toilets are good eventhough the water pressure is abit low. No problem in requesting fresh towels after our 2nd night of stay.

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9
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
£151
per night

Set in Colchester, in a historic building, 28 km from Freeport Braintree, Prince Cottage is a bed and breakfast with a garden and barbecue facilities. It is located 31 km from Hedingham Castle and provides full-day security. The bed and breakfast offers garden views, a picnic area, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available.

Exceptionally friendly hosts. Excellent food and drinks. The room was small (I knew that beforehand) but with a very good bed and a desk to work on. Thank you Dee and Märchioness!

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9
Superb
216 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

Set in Colchester in the Essex region, Plumptons Farm Holiday Lodges offers accommodation with free private parking.

The lodge provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a stovetop, and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A toaster and kettle are also featured.

A lovely location with a really nice character and super host.

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9.5
Exceptional
220 reviews
Price from
£115
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Stylish Victorian house, close to City Centre is located in Colchester, 33 km from Hedingham Castle and 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Freeport Braintree is 28 km away.

The beds are super comfortable. Super nice garden. In the kitchen is anything you may need.

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£127.50
per night

Offering a terrace and garden view, Stylish and homely 1 bed Edwardian Coach House is set in Colchester, 30 km from Hedingham Castle and 37 km from Chelmsford Train Station. It is located 48 km from Hylands Park and features private check-in and check-out. The property is non-smoking and is situated 25 km from Freeport Braintree.

I loved when I arrived there was a goody bag and there was some condiments in the fridge. There was a little travel doc that showed all the good spots in colchester and the room itself was very spacious and looked very clean.

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10
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
£87.48
per night

Judith Barge, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Colchester, 33 km from Hedingham Castle, 41 km from Chelmsford Train Station, as well as 4.3 km from Colchester Castle. It is set 30 km from Freeport Braintree and features a minimarket. Parking on-site is available and the boat also offers free use of bicycles for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

Judith Barge was amazing. The decor, the little details and supplies that were left. Nothing was forgotten. Absolutely superb

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9.9
Exceptional
14 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

Located in Colchester, 29 km from Freeport Braintree and 32 km from Hedingham Castle, Stylish Studio offers free WiFi and air conditioning. The Colchester Castle is within 1.8 km of the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is situated 41 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

Layout and lighting was gorgeous!! And the small touch of wine, chocolates, cupcake etc was great.

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9.6
Exceptional
18 reviews
Price from
£81.51
per night

Situated in Colchester and only 34 km from Freeport Braintree, Birds Farm features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

Great location, easy parking, really cosy cottage. Staff were lovely and helpful

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9.1
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

Top Spot 2-Bed Apartment Town Centre Train Station Wi-Fi is located in Colchester, 30 km from Hedingham Castle, 39 km from Chelmsford Train Station, and 1.9 km from Colchester Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Freeport Braintree is 28 km away.

Everything was new and clean! Spacious and good value for money

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9.1
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
£134.87
per night

Situated in Colchester and only 27 km from Hedingham Castle, Priory Farm Cottage features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 42 km from Chelmsford Train Station, 44 km from The Apex and 46 km from Ickworth House. The property is non-smoking and is set 30 km from Freeport Braintree.

The house is lovely and spacious. Well decorated and it felt very homely. The hosts were quick to respond to queries and were very helpful.

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9.7
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£380
per night

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As families grow in size, so too do the needs of a family holiday. That’s why family hotels are set up to cater for all ages, from toddlers and kids to teens and adults. Typically, you can expect restaurants with kids’ menus, games rooms, fitness centres and a pool area where children can play and parents can relax.
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  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,369 reviews
    Whole hotel was clean and comfortable, great little pool , nice bar area , lovely area for small children yk play with toys , very nice overall
    Mrs Ustin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £124.10
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 965 reviews
    The location was quiet and child friendly
    Kara
    Family with young children
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,369 reviews
    Was with my 5 and 2 year old, perfect size pool, lovely play corner inside hotel, playground outside and restaurant/bar family friendly, with speedy room service too. All staff were really nice!
    Leanne
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £115
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,029 reviews
    The staff were very helpful, the bar food was excellent, our rooms were next door to each other as requested because my daughter and baby stayed with us. The rooms were good, warm and clean with the usual facilities. We had stayed once before when we visited family in Colchester and that is why we decided to stay again. Pool facilities were excellent.
    S
    STEPHEN
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £235
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 5 reviews
    It was a house where we gathered together with our family friends and had a nice, fun and peaceful time. We used the jacuzzi, garden and barbecue. It was clean and comfortable. We felt comfortable with the children.
    NEVENA
    Solo traveller
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 166 reviews
    Lovely place right by the sea. The mobile homes were spacious enough and well laid out. The resort has a family feel and was great for kids of all ages. The beac was nice to walk along but not great for laying down a towel. Stoney, a bit littered and lots of jellyfish! Just a short walk away, there’s a fantastic kids playground with plenty of sand to play with.
    Medea
    Family with young children
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,369 reviews
    The location is perfect for everything! You get to go anywhere! The dining room/restaurant is beautiful! For families everything is nearby! Amazing location. The deputy manager(Sam) tried to assist but we just could not stay due to my health and my baby. The staffs are well behaved! They are amazing customers service providers! Very professional all through despite our experience. They kindly refunded my money. They tried to compensate for everything. You could tell the staffs need more to work with. Really disappointed at Holiday Inn.
    Omotunde
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £135
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,444 reviews
    A beautiful hotel at a quiet location outside town Perfect for a relaxing one night stay Surrounding ground is immaculately taken care for with a lovely garden & a small lake just a stroll away. Lovely furnishings befitting for a heritage house. Room is too spacious for a solo traveller. A family with 2 young kids can stay inside the room comfortably for sure
    Norr
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 30 reviews
    Lovely small house with all amenities you need for a stay. Host was communicative and helpful - left us a travel cot out for the toddler in our party. The kitchen had everything we needed and it was warm. I would say note the stairs are very steep if you have small children to ensure that doors are shut :)
    Monaighan
    Group
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 30 reviews
    everything aside the house was cold and single beds, but we understand that’s for family with small children we have stayed in other part of the house before- we didn’t have thermal control problem
    Joe
    Family with young children

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