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About this property
Nestled within the historic and picturesque grounds of Wivenhoe Park, Wivenhoe House Hotel blends 18th-century charm with modern comfort, just moments from the University of Essex campus. Guests can enjoy elegant accommodation, the Park Brasserie Restaurant, complimentary Wi-Fi, convenient on-site parking and other facilities such as the University gym. Each bedroom has been thoughtfully designed with comfort in mind, featuring stylish décor, large HD TVs with casting capability, designer toiletries and pod coffee machines. Many rooms also overlook the hotel’s beautifully landscaped gardens and surrounding Essex parkland, offering a truly tranquil setting. The Park Brasserie showcases the best of seasonal, locally inspired produce, with fresh high-quality dishes served in a relaxed and contemporary atmosphere including our heated outdoor terrace. Just a short stroll or five-minute drive away, the quayside town of Wivenhoe is perfect for riverside walks and exploring local cafés. Meanwhile, Colchester – Britain’s oldest recorded town is only 10 minutes by car, with its wealth of historic landmarks, shops and cultural attractions. Beyond, the surrounding Essex countryside offers scenic walks, riverside views, and timeless English charm.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sarah
Bulgaria“Very clean, friendly and accommodating staff. Food was excellent, and everything was high quality. They even upgraded us to their luxury suite” - Katherine
United Kingdom“Good location Friendly and efficient staff Lovely room, including the view from the balcony Fantastic food” - Deb
New Zealand“Super comfy bed and large room. Gardens around the hotel were beautiful and the staff were very helpful.” - Saffiya United Kingdom“Beautiful location, lovely large, cosy room with a nice airy balcony which looks out at some beautiful trees. Bed was large and very comfortable! Breakfast was very good. Staff were all so lovely and helpful. Surroundings are gorgeous with some...”
- Cliff United Kingdom“everything was as expected good staff comfortwas good room very clean and well stocked”
- Andrew United Kingdom“Beautiful old building with a rich history now joined to a modern building containing bedrooms, function rooms and a very good restaurant. Every member of staff we spoke to or had interaction with was excellent. The location set amongst the...”
- Susan United Kingdom“The staff are very friendly, and the hotel is on the grounds of the University of Essex (Wivenhoe) campus. The grounds are lovely. Our room had everything we needed and was in a quiet area as requested. There is a restaurant, bar, lounge and...”
- Michelle United Kingdom“Room was great, large enough and beautiful decor. Nice view”
- Hayley United Kingdom“It’s a beautiful property with a modern twist. I wish we had been staying longer than one night as it was amazing”
- Dean United Kingdom“Everything, our second time to this location(first was in 2024)..we decided to stay in the more modern block this time around. We were not disappointed! Upgraded to a Deluxe Room(located in the Garden Wing). Beautiful room which met all our...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- PARK BRASSERIE
- CuisineBritish • French
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Afternoon Tea
- CuisineBritish
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
Please inform Wivenhoe House Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
