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Dinky cottage, hotel in Brightlingsea

Situated 45 km from Hedingham Castle, 7.4 km from Alresford and 18 km from Colchester Castle, Dinky cottage features accommodation located in Brightlingsea.

Good location clean and comfortable
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
30 reviews
Price from£85.74per night
The Courtyard Rooms, hotel in Brightlingsea

Located in Brightlingsea, 42 km from Freeport Braintree, The Courtyard Rooms provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Good for a few days, whilst visiting friends in the vicinity
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
6 reviews
Price from£120per night
Modern Spacious Annex -Ground Floor, hotel in Brightlingsea

Modern Spacious Annex -Ground Floor is located in Brightlingsea, 18 km from Colchester Castle, 22 km from Colchester Zoo, as well as 24 km from Flatford.

- cooking facilities that’s needed - separate living area to where you sleep - parking
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
67 reviews
Price from£76.50per night
Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns, hotel in Brightlingsea

Situated in Clacton-on-Sea, Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns has a restaurant, bar, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

Bed was comfy.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
2,986 reviews
Price from£83per night
The Flag, hotel in Brightlingsea

Set in Wivenhoe, 32 km from Freeport Braintree, The Flag offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

Fantastic decor throughout the whole building. The evening meal was brilliant and the staff were really nice and friendly. Great coffee machine in the room using pods which is miles better than instant. The staff (in particular the person on call - Lyndsey if I recall correctly) was superb after helping us move from Room 7 to Room 8 after an air con noise issue. Top work!!
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
143 reviews
Price from£130.50per night
The Courthouse Inn, hotel in Brightlingsea

Set in Colchester, 36 km from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

It was easy accessible , very clean decorated lovely able to park right outside
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
191 reviews
Price from£135per night
Wivenhoe House Hotel, hotel in Brightlingsea

Set in the historic grounds of Wivenhoe Park, this 18th-century house is next to the University of Essex campus.

Lovely place. Our room was lovely, spacious, clean and well resourced.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,433 reviews
Price from£115per night
OYO Pier Hotel, hotel in Brightlingsea

Facing the beachfront, OYO Pier Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Clacton-on-Sea and has a garden, terrace and restaurant.

Location was great ,things were clean and fresh...
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
369 reviews
Price from£106.50per night
The Royal Hotel - Clacton On Sea, hotel in Brightlingsea

Located on the beachfront in Clacton-on-Sea, The Royal Hotel - Clacton On Sea features a bar.

I said our recommendations were not met due to close proximity but Ellie was great and tried her best but was not possible so I have no problem! The hotel rooms were great- couldn’t fault them! Thankyou to Ellie she had to put up with a million questions from me 😂
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
706 reviews
Price from£86.13per night
Esplanade Hotel, hotel in Brightlingsea

In the heart of Clacton-on-Sea’s vibrant seafront, just a 5-minute stroll from the pier, the Esplanade Hotel provides modern and spacious accommodation.

location
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
723 reviews
Price from£75per night
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What guests said about Brightlingsea:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Loved Brightlingsea.

    Loved Brightlingsea. We were pleasantly surprised how peaceful and pretty it was. The museum was very interesting and loved the lake & beach huts. We ate at the Yachtsman twice and the Rosebud. Enjoyed our meals at both places. We travelled out most days to Mersea, Dedham, Holland -0n -Sea, Maldon and Colchester and would recommend all these places.
    Gregory
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Brightlingsea is a quaint little town.

    Brightlingsea is a quaint little town. Only one way in one way out everyone said and it’s true. Lovely fish and chips in Winkees and a great selection in the kebab shop we even brought some home there was so much left over. The pub we stayed in The Freemasons arms is so friendly and live music most weekends. We went to the promanade to see a music festival which although weather not great we still had a great time. Also it’s not far from clacton on sea where there is lots to do there. A great stay.
    Kim
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Brightlingsea

  • From £85.74 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 30 reviews
    Stayed here as needed a quick overnight stay in the local area, the property was well presented and very clean. Thought the pint of milk in the fridge was a very nice touch as able to make a drink on arrival. Plenty of parking available nearby, I would definitely want to stay here again.
    Nick
    United Kingdom
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3 reviews
    Location was brilliant. Excellent for exploring Essex and Brightlingsea was lovely. It was a cosy house with good facilities in a very quiet area and a Co-op was literally 5 minutes walk away. Would rate the cottage as 3 star not 4 for the reasons stated below....
    Gregory
    United Kingdom
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 67 reviews
    It was perfect for a family celebration as the family lived in the village. We only stayed 2 nights. Weather very cold but the accommodation was very warm. Nothing else to say at the time. Thank you ………..
    Angela
    United Kingdom
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews
    Lovely accommodation - clean and comfortable in an idyllic rural setting. Welcoming host and a short drive to a small town with everything you need. Perfect for a weekend away with the kids.
    Marlo
    Italy
  • From £72.67 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 67 reviews
    Clean, tidy, and relatively spacious - much better than a hotel room of similar cost. Quiet and pleasant residential area too.
    Lee
    United Kingdom
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 14 reviews
    Everything was clean, the accommodation was warm and we had everything we needed
    Ken Fraser
    United Kingdom
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 12 reviews
    Lovely accommodation. Very quiet. Very handy for Brightlingsea Sailing Club.
    Chris Balding
    United Kingdom
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 12 reviews
    Great little place, ideal for accessing all that Brightlingsea has to offer.
    Jessica
    United Kingdom
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 17 reviews
    Spacious..location is really good ..really near to the beach
    Anton Geoffrey
    United Kingdom
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 67 reviews
    close to the sea and Colchester.
    Jean
    United Kingdom