Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO43SQ United Kingdom (GBR)
4.0 Star property
51.8787040.951809
+1-800-219-2797
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Local attractions

Colchester Zoo, Colchester Castle, Britain's Oldest Recorded Town, Art gallery
4.0 out of 5. Based on 1128 guest reviews

Property description

Welcome to Wivenhoe House, Colchester's four-star luxury hotel. Surrounded by glorious parkland, yet only minutes from Colchester , Britain's oldest recorded town, Wivenhoe House Hotel combines the romance and charm of an eighteenth century Grade II listed house with all the comforts of contemporary living.Our luxury Essex hotel extends this philosophy to its food, offering a modern, award-winning brasserie open every day and an impressive traditional afternoon tea served in our elegant lounges in the main house. Wivenhoe House continues to play its part in shaping history, as the home of the pioneering Edge Hotel School where dedicated undergraduates work towards a respected degree in hotel management with the University of Essex. In a unique concept for the United Kingdom, future leaders in hospitality have the opportunity to work alongside highly skilled professional staff in a four-star luxury Essex hotel while pursuing the academic side of their intensive course.Wivenhoe House is committed to ensuring every guest enjoys a memorable experience and to giving the rest of the world hotel management at its very best.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 3:00pm
Check-out: 11:00am
Year of last renovation: 2012
Floors: 4
Rooms: 40
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 40
Rooms with disabled access: 2
Suites: 9
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 2 View spaces
Meeting space: 1960 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 120 people
Dist. to food/bars: On-site
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: On-site
Dist. to the nearest gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar hours: 24 Hours
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
12h00 the day prior to arrival.
Nightly parking: £0
Total taxes: 0.00%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
VAT: Value Added Tax: 20.00 VAT % Inclusive
Parking Fee: 0.00 Per Night
Gym Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 12.50 Per Person
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 17.50 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 20.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 25.00 Per Person

Amenities / Features


  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Breakfast in room
  • Bus parking
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Hairdryer available
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jogging path
  • Licensed bar
  • 24 hours opened
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Private garden grounds
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Restaurant
  • 24 hours room service
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • Tennis court
  • Terrace
  • Wedding Chapel
  • Office or business center
  • Car rental
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Hair dresser
  • Laundry valet service
  • Concierge service

Airport & shuttle information

Southend or Stansted airport is approximately 45 minutes from Wivenhoe House by car.

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.

Breakfast information

full English breakfast is included with any bed and breakfast stays

Pet friendly?

Sorry but pets are not allowed.

Suggested AI generated itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Wivenhoe House Hotel - Enjoy a luxurious breakfast in the comfort of your hotel, featuring local produce and a variety of options. 0 miles
  • Lunch: The Green Room at The North Hill Hotel - Savour British cuisine in a cosy setting. 2.6 miles
  • Dinner: Le Talbooth - Dine by the River Stour with exquisite dishes and a scenic view. 6.2 miles
  • Activity: Colchester Castle - Explore the largest Norman Keep in Europe, offering rich history and a beautiful park. 2.5 miles
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Wivenhoe House Hotel - Start your day with a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel. 0 miles
  • Lunch: Miseria & Nobilta - Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in a friendly atmosphere. 2.7 miles
  • Dinner: Church Street Tavern - Indulge in seasonal dishes and fine wines in a relaxed tavern setting. 2.5 miles
  • Activity: Colchester Zoo - Spend the day among exotic animals in one of the top zoos in the country. 5.4 miles
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Wivenhoe House Hotel - Enjoy the hotel's breakfast selection, featuring both hot and cold options. 0 miles
  • Lunch: Greyfriars Colchester - Experience fine dining with locally sourced ingredients in an elegant setting. 2.5 miles
  • Dinner: The Old Siege House Bar and Brasserie - Enjoy modern British cuisine in a historic building with a rich past. 2.8 miles
  • Activity: Firstsite Colchester - Discover contemporary visual arts in this innovative gallery. 2.4 miles

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Wivenhoe House Hotel

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Wivenhoe House Hotel.

Feel free to use the Wivenhoe House Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Colchester event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Metres)
Size
(sqm)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
The Boardroom 6 x 3 x 4 18--/----------14--/--------
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The Boardroom

An impressive room within the 18th Century main house for up to 14 delegates
Room type:
Boardroom
Total size:
193.8 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
6 x 3 x 4 M
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
5
Columns:
0
Windows:
3
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
Yes
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
£100.00 GBP
Full-day space rental fee:
£175.00 GBP
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The Garden Suite 21 x 7 x 3 164--/120--70----22--/--160250--
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The Garden Suite

The Garden Suite is made up of three rooms with removable partitioned walls. From each room there is access to a private courtyard, which can be used throughout your event. The glass doors and windows overlooking the courtyard make the Garden Suite a light and airy place to work and learn.
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1765.3 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
21 x 7 x 3 M
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
10
Columns:
0
Windows:
12
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
Yes
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
£350.00 GBP
Full-day space rental fee:
£550.00 GBP
Evening space rental fee:
£350.00 GBP
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FAQs about Wivenhoe House Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Wivenhoe House Hotel have?

There are 40 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

full English breakfast is included with any bed and breakfast stays

Testimonials:

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"I have and will continue to recommend your service to my friends and others who are in need of your service. Thank you again for the attentive communications throughout the last three months. It is nice to know that a service like yours takes care of their customers throughout the entire time period of the individual's event." J.W. - Atlanta, GA

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