About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Blue Anchor in Colchester offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a TV, wardrobe, and carpeted floors for a relaxing stay. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant serving lunch, dinner, and high tea, accommodating vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. The inn features a bar and outdoor seating area, ideal for socialising. Convenient Location: Located 40 km from London Stansted Airport, the inn is near attractions such as Freeport Braintree (14 km), Hedingham Castle (25 km), and Hylands Park (34 km). Free on-site parking and luggage storage are available. Exceptional Service: Guests appreciate the attentive staff, comfortable rooms, and delicious breakfast provided by the property. Housekeeping service, meals for kids, and outdoor seating enhance the stay.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sue
United Kingdom“Lovely old hotel, would certainly stay here again.” - Caitrin United Kingdom“Very comfortable room with a great pub/restaurant below. Would definitely stay again!”
- Angie United Kingdom“We were at a wedding alday and they let us check in early to get ready.”
- Debra United Kingdom“Lovely bar/reasturant , staff helpful and friendly, food really good,”
- Glenn United Kingdom“Lovely building, atmosphere and rooms, and the service was brilliant as was the food. The breakfasts are well worth sampling, no bad choice there.”
- Anthony United Kingdom“I liked that it served food and drinks and the staff were exceptionally attentive and helpful.”
- Frances United Kingdom“Lots of character, very clean and comfortable . Staff were very friendly”
- Terry United Kingdom“Easy check in / self checkout, friendly staff , good parking opposite the pub ( but don’t park under the trees like I did, car absolutely covered in bird poo ) we had breakfast before leaving, very good 👍”
- Diane United Kingdom“The building was interesting due to its age. The staff were helpful and friendly.”
Lucy United Kingdom“Lovely place to stay with great food and friendly service”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note Check in hours for Sunday hours are 15:00 > 19:00
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
