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Wivenhoe House
Wivenhoe Park,
Colchester,
Essex,
CO4 3SQ
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Wivenhoe Park,
Colchester,
Essex,
CO4 3SQ
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Near Colchester's oldest recorded town and at the heart of Constable Country, Wivenhoe House is an elegant 18th century Grade II listed country house hotel set in peaceful parkland and provides an ideal base for exploring the Essex and Suffolk coast and countryside. Wivenhoe House is a little over 50 miles from the 24 hour pulse of London.
Wivenhoe House is a glorious country house hotel that is the perfect setting for overnight stays as well as for meetings and functions, offering guests somewhere to dine, relax, work or rest where attentive staff pay meticulous attention to detail to exceed guest expectations.
Wivenhoe House combines all the modern comforts of an elegant country house hotel with traditional features including fireplaces, comfortable sofas and spacious, airy bedrooms. The main house boasts 16 luxury bedrooms and the contemporary garden wing has a further 24 executive bedrooms. With an abundance of lavish period detail throughout, the grand, sweeping stairs and the perfectly landscaped gardens, Wivenhoe House is ideal for a short break, a celebration with family or friends and is the most romantic of settings for a civil wedding ceremony or reception.
Home to the brasserie bar & restaurant which uses locally sourced ingredients to deliver culinary delights. Our restaurant is inspired by the concept of a classic brasserie, bringing a little taste of France to the Essex countryside and offering a winning combination of classic dishes and modern cuisine, to be enjoyed in our attractive and informal setting and delivered with attentive service.
Cycle storage available. Children welcome from any age.
Location
Directions
Map reference: TM 027238 Lat: 51.87590 Long: 0.94333
By car:
Whether approaching Wivenhoe House from London and the South or Ipswich and the North via the A12, take the exit marked Colchester (A133). Follow the A133 towards Clacton, ignore the entrance to the Knowledge Gateway, continue along the A133 then take the B1028 for Wivenhoe before turning right into Boundary Road, then right again into Park Road. The entrance for Wivenhoe House is shared with the University of Essex but Park Road leads you through Wivenhoe Park and you will be able to see the glorious house from the road.
For Sat Nav please use CO7 9HT and then follow signage to Wivenhoe House. Please note, some Sat Navs may direct you to the wrong side of Wivenhoe Park so please check our PDF Map
By train:
Colchester station, Colchester Town station, Wivenhoe station and Hythe stations are all between 10-15 minutes from Wivenhoe House by car. Trains run between London (Liverpool Street) and Colchester station every 10-20 minutes. The journey takes around an hour. Also connect with Colchester from Norwich, Ipswich, Felixstowe & Harwich. Some trains from London (Liverpool Street) also stop at Wivenhoe Station. When travelling from the Clacton/Walton direction, alight at Wivenhoe or Hythe Stations.
By plane:
Stansted airport is approximately 45 minutes from Wivenhoe House by car. Helicopter pad coordinates are 603200/223900.
Facilities
Children welcome
Telephone
Radio
Television
Satellite TV
Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
Licenced (table or bar)
Packed lunches provided
Special diets available
Lounge for residents' use
Night porter
Passenger lift
Ironing facilities
Conference facilities
Snacks/afternoon tea
Private parking
Garden
Building of historical interest
Disabled facilities
Central heating
Laundry facilities
Electric shaver points
Television available
Restaurant open to non-residents
Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
Vegetarian diet available
American Express accepted
WiFi or internet access
DVD player
CD player
Coach parties welcomed
Single sex groups welcomed
Evening meals
Hairdryer
High chairs available
Cots available
Real log/coal fires
Cycle storage available. Children welcome from any age.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is
Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- Route from the parking area to the entrance:
Has a ramp
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:
Entrance to reception
Public toilet
One or more bedrooms
Lounge
Bar
Good contrast between the floor and wall
Clear surfaces such as glass doors have contrast markings
Baby changing facilities
Guest information available in large print (14pt and over)
Bedrooms
Bedroom with non-allergenic bedding available
Entrance
Steps to the main entrance
Ramp to entrance
Handrail by ramp
Entrance well lit
Dining
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided:
Sugar free (diabetic)
Gluten free (coeliac)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Low potassium
Low sodium
Nut free
Additive free
Organic
Vegetarian
General
Proprietors/staff available 24-hours
Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities