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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.

Everything was brilliant. Comfortable and cosy. Would recommend and stay again.

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9.8
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
£108
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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9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£110
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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9.8
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£313.50
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Midland Close Bungalow - With separate office space by Catchpole Stays is situated in Colchester, 31 km from Hedingham Castle and 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 29 km from Freeport Braintree.

It was so clean and comfortable and very homey. The dog loved it

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9.4
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£102
per night

Located in Colchester in the Essex region, Sunrise Studio provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 37 km from Hedingham Castle, 46 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 12 km from Flatford. The property is non-smoking and is situated 34 km from Freeport Braintree.

Nice and cosy, verry tastefull arranged interior. Jimmy is a perfect host. Thats what I call British hospitaity. Marcus & Tina

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9.4
Superb
56 reviews
Price from
£66.50
per night

Situated in Colchester and only 27 km from Freeport Braintree, Beautiful Georgian townhouse in central Colchester features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 38 km from Chelmsford Train Station, 49 km from Hylands Park and 2 km from Colchester Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 29 km from Hedingham Castle.

The property is well taken care of and very close to the city centre

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9.1
Superb
16 reviews
Price from
£281.40
per night

Situated in Colchester in the Essex region, 'Number 11' Central Colchester - Super Convenient 2 x Double Bed 1 x Single Bed Cottage PLUS Office & Garden, 8 min walk Nth Station & Town Ctr, 2 min walk local shops & restaurants has a patio. Located 29 km from Hedingham Castle, the property features a garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Freeport Braintree is 26 km away.

Amazing apartment with an amazing host

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9.3
Superb
49 reviews
Price from
£142
per night

Situated in Colchester, 200 metres from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 11 km away from Flatford. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for guests. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

the lounges and the restaurant were amazing.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,978 reviews
Price from
£125
per night

Located in Colchester, the recently renovated One Bedroom Flat Town Centre Colchester offers accommodation 28 km from Freeport Braintree and 31 km from Hedingham Castle. This apartment provides free private parking, full-day security and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

Bus stop is nearby. Colchester High Street is 5 mins walk. There is onsite private car park bay - 01 which is convenient for us.

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8.7
Fabulous
103 reviews
Price from
£114
per night

Located in Colchester, Two Bedroom Flat Town Centre Colchester is a recently renovated accommodation, 28 km from Freeport Braintree and 31 km from Hedingham Castle. This apartment provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

The property was an excellent choise for us. Being Central to Colchester and not to far away from the Univercity where we spend the day at our daughters graduation. The host was excellent and was very responsive to any questions we had.

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8.3
Very good
109 reviews
Price from
£142.50
per night

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Offering a variety of animal-adapted amenities, these properties provide a pet-friendly stay. Services may include sitting services, specialized bedding and dog walking. Some hotels even offer quirky perks like a gourmet room service menu for pets, as well as catnip and scratch poles.
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  • Brook Red Lion Hotel
    Budget options available
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,319 reviews

    Located in the town centre of Colchester, the Grade I-listed Brook Red Lion Hotel is 1.5 miles from the Merville Barracks and 2 miles from the University of Essex.

    Everything was as I hoped, in a truly historic hotel

  • The Railway Sleeper Lodge
    Budget options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 696 reviews

    Offering affordable, clean & compact accommodation, the Railway Sleeper Lodge is just 5 minutes’ walk from Colchester Main Train Station. A convenient 24-hour self check-in service is provided.

    Lovely warm room, cosy, good facilities, hot shower

  • Priory Farm Cottage
    Budget options available
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Situated in Colchester and only 27 km from Hedingham Castle, Priory Farm Cottage features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Midland Close Bungalow - With separate office space by Catchpole Stays
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Midland Close Bungalow - With separate office space by Catchpole Stays is situated in Colchester, 31 km from Hedingham Castle and 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station...

  • Sunrise Studio
    Budget options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 56 reviews

    Located in Colchester in the Essex region, Sunrise Studio provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    It was very charming, comfortable and well decorated.

  • Beautiful Georgian townhouse in central Colchester
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 16 reviews

    Situated in Colchester and only 27 km from Freeport Braintree, Beautiful Georgian townhouse in central Colchester features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    The size of the house itself and the location was excellent

  • 'Number 11' Central Colchester - Super Convenient 2 x Double Bed 1 x Single Bed Cottage PLUS Office & Garden, 8 min walk Nth Station & Town Ctr, 2 min walk local shops & restaurants
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 49 reviews

    Situated in Colchester in the Essex region, 'Number 11' Central Colchester - Super Convenient 2 x Double Bed 1 x Single Bed Cottage PLUS Office & Garden, 8 min walk Nth Station & Town Ctr, 2 min walk...

    it was immaculate. decorated to a high standard and the beds were so comfy.

  • Mersea Island by Away Resorts
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 158 reviews

    Situated 37 km from Freeport Braintree, 45 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 46 km from Hedingham Castle, Mersea Island by Away Resorts features accommodation set in Colchester.

    great location, fantastic for walking along the beach

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  • Stylish Victorian house, close to City Centre
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    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.

  • Modern And Spacious 3 Bedroom Family House with Workspace
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Modern And Spacious 3 Bedroom Family House with Workspace, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Colchester, 34 km from Hedingham Castle, 41 km from Chelmsford Train Station, as well as 3.8...

  • Endymion Lodge
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Endymion Lodge is set in 500 acres of private grounds with woodland and fishing lake, 8 miles from Colchester.

  • A fairy-tale luxurious cottage - The Tea Caddy
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located in Colchester and only 31 km from Hedingham Castle, A fairy-tale luxurious cottage - The Tea Caddy provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Bailiffs Cottage
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located in Colchester and only 11 km from Alresford, Bailiffs Cottage provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Judith Barge
    Central location
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 10 reviews

    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.

    Lovely location very clean and tidy lovely boat. Highly recommend to all

  • Birds Farm
    Central location
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Situated in Colchester and only 34 km from Freeport Braintree, Birds Farm features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

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

  • The Granary
    Central location
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    The Granary, a property with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden, is set in Colchester, 39 km from The Apex, 40 km from Freeport Braintree, as well as 43 km from Ickworth House.

  • Duchess Apartment 1- Spacious 3BR GF
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Duchess Apartment 1- Spacious 3BR GF, a property with a garden, is set in Colchester, 31 km from Hedingham Castle, 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station, as well as 3.4 km from Colchester Castle.

  • Greenstead road - Cosy house in Town
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Set in Colchester in the Essex region, Greenstead road - Cosy house in Town features a patio.

  • Comfort Zone
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    Situated 33 km from Hedingham Castle, 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 3.2 km from Colchester Castle, Comfort Zone offers accommodation located in Colchester.

  • Ivy Cottage
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2 reviews

    Ivy Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Colchester, 35 km from Hedingham Castle, 44 km from Chelmsford Train Station, as well as 6.5 km from Colchester Castle.

  • Stylish rural cottage with views over fields and the River Stour - The Granary
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 4 reviews

    Situated in Colchester, Stylish rural cottage with views over fields and the River Stour - The Granary features accommodation with a saltwater pool, a patio and river views.

    Very comfortable, great location and beautiful cottage

  • The Pump House
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews

    Boasting river views, The Pump House features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 27 km from Hedingham Castle. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

  • The Brambles
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    The Brambles, a property with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden, is set in Colchester, 39 km from The Apex, 40 km from Freeport Braintree, as well as 43 km from Ickworth House.

  • GreyFriars
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,978 reviews

    Situated in Colchester, 200 metres from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 11 km away from Flatford.

    The look of the place and facilities were both excellent

  • One Bedroom Flat Town Centre Colchester
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 103 reviews

    Located in Colchester, the recently renovated One Bedroom Flat Town Centre Colchester offers accommodation 28 km from Freeport Braintree and 31 km from Hedingham Castle.

    The flat was very clean and modern. Nicely equiped

  • Dutch Cottage
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 15 reviews

    Dutch Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Colchester, 38 km from Chelmsford Train Station, 50 km from Hylands Park, as well as 1.9 km from Colchester Castle.

  • Cowdray Avenue
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 7 reviews

    Cowdray Avenue is set in Colchester, 29 km from Hedingham Castle, 37 km from Chelmsford Train Station, as well as 49 km from Hylands Park.

  • 2 Bedroom Flat Ground Floor Town Centre Colchester
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 31 reviews

    Situated in Colchester, the recently renovated 2 Bedroom Flat Ground Floor Town Centre Colchester features accommodation 28 km from Freeport Braintree and 31 km from Hedingham Castle.

    Had onsite parking, was very clean and homely. Loved the additional toiletries.

  • Two Bedroom Flat Town Centre Colchester
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 109 reviews

    Located in Colchester, Two Bedroom Flat Town Centre Colchester is a recently renovated accommodation, 28 km from Freeport Braintree and 31 km from Hedingham Castle.

    Comfortable rooms and plenty of space. Very good shower

  • Fantastic Family 3-Bed static Caravan cooper bea
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3 reviews

    Located 37 km from Freeport Braintree, Fantastic Family 3-Bed static Caravan cooper bea provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,310 reviews

    In a quiet village setting, just off the A12, outside the ancient Roman town of Colchester, this modern hotel offers great value with free parking and an indoor pool.

    Very spacious and clean close proximity to the A12

  • Marks Tey Hotel Colchester
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,998 reviews

    Just a 10-minute drive from Colchester’s historic city centre, the Marks Tey Hotel offers free WiFi access and free private parking.

    The room, bathroom and breakfst buffets were lovely!

  • Comfort Arena
    Central location

    Set in Colchester in the Essex region, Comfort Arena offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Comfort
    Central location

    Situated in Colchester, 28 km from Freeport Braintree and 33 km from Hedingham Castle, Comfort offers air conditioning. This apartment is 3.2 km from Colchester Castle and 7.2 km from Colchester Zoo.

  • Beautiful 1-Bed Apartment in Colchester

    Situated in Colchester in the Essex region, Beautiful 1-Bed Apartment in Colchester features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Duchess Apartment 2- Spacious & Elegant 3BR 1F

    Located 28 km from Freeport Braintree, Duchess Apartment 2- Spacious & Elegant 3BR 1F provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

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Pet friendly hotels that guests love in Colchester

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3 reviews
    Stayed for a enjoyable week over Christmas and the caravan was spacious, warm and exceptionally clean . Very close to the shop, club and pool so will be ideally located for families during season . Pet friendly but if you are taking your dog be sure to message the owner prior to making your booking.
    John
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £71.30
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 696 reviews
    Nice clean warm dog friendly room with excellent email communication with staff. I would definitely stay again.
    Nic
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £71.30
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 696 reviews
    Great location. Very close to the train station and a short walk into town. A parking space outside. Pet friendly.
    Matthew
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £125
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 330 reviews
    Interesting old pub located in the historic centre of the town, a couple of minutes walk from the quay.   The staff were very helpful and friendly and the room was comfortable.   Full English breakfast and evening dinner were good quality and sizeable portions.   The pub is also dog friendly.
    Mark
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £125.10
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,310 reviews
    Friendly, helpful staff. Dog-friendly. Location. Pool/gym.
    gwyn
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £125.10
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,310 reviews
    Location Room size Bathroom Health Centre Food Dog friendly
    Daniela Handra
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £125.10
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,310 reviews
    Good location, easy parking, pet friendly, helpful staff, good value for money.
    James
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £63
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,319 reviews
    The location was good. Pet friendly.
    Fiona
    Young couple
  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 19 reviews
    It was pet-friendly so we could take our dog which we appreciated. It was reasonably well equipped. Reliable hot water. Peaceful location.
    Janet
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £125
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 330 reviews
    Dog-friendly pub. Busy, but quickly quietened down after hours. Comfy bed. Central location. Nice cooked breakfast, served on premises, by friendly waiter. Private access door to bedrooms - handy when dog needs to go out early in the morning!
    Rachael
    Young couple

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