Wivenhoe House Hotel
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.
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Availability
We Price Match
You can claim a refund for the difference if you find your reservation cheaper on another website.
Just remember to reach out after booking with us. If you file your We Price Match claim via email, you'll need to provide us with a screenshot of and a link to the other offer. You can also file a We Price Match claim over the phone by calling our Customer Service. In any case, the other offer must be online and available when we check.
We Price Match checklist
- The other offer must be for the same property and accommodation type.
- The other offer must be for the same check-in and check-out dates.
- The other offer must have the same cancellation policy and conditions.
- The other offer must be for the same number of occupants.
- The other offer must have the same add-on/meal plan.
- The better deal must be in the local currency of the property.
When can't you make a claim?
- If the other offer is on a website that doesn't reveal the property or accommodation type you'll be staying in until after booking.
- If the other offer is available on an opaque, suspicious, and/or likely-to-be-fraudulent website.
- If the other offer is part of a loyalty or rewards program, where the price is reduced by the property or website for actions like repeat business, logging in, using a coupon code, referring others, or any other action that reduces the original price.
- If your current reservation is a "Partner offer" (these are labeled as such on our platform and are provided by partner companies) or if you're comparing the other offer to a "Partner Offer" on our platform.
- If you cancel your booking.
- If you book a single-unit property, which by nature can't be available elsewhere.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
Found your booking cheaper elsewhere?
- Look for "Found this room cheaper elsewhere?" on your confirmation page.
- Validate that the cheaper offer meets all the requirements (review checklist).
- Save the link to the cheaper offer (example: www.hotel.com/93203920).
- Take a screenshot (or multiple) making sure all the relevant data is captured (review checklist).
- Contact Customer Service.
- After claim validation, we will amend the reservation price (if possible) or provide further instruction for you to claim an after-stay refund of the price difference.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
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Interested in this property?
Submit a booking request and well follow up with availability for your dates.
House rules
When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
The fine print
• 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.
Legal information
FAQs about Wivenhoe House Hotel
- Superior Balcony Room
- Deluxe Room
Guest reviews
Superb
Susan
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
family with young children · Superior Room
John
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
young couple · Superior Balcony Room
Facilities of Wivenhoe House Hotel
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagne
- Kids' meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Restaurant
- Delivered food is securely covered
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Internet
- Internet services
Front Desk Services
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
Business Facilities
- Fax/photocopying
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
General
- Pet bowls
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Live music/performance
- Tour or class about local culture
- Happy hour
- Themed dinner nights
- Golf course (within 3 km)
Health & Safety
- First aid kit available
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Living Area
- Parking
Transportation
- Board games/puzzles
Other
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
