Cottages in Essex

"I booked a single room which was basic but had everything I needed for a quick stopover. The hotel is on the flight path so expect to hear the planes! The hotel is set in beautiful grounds with outside seating . Food was good, restaurant staff very friendly. Just a tip (and nothing to do with the hotel) if you book a taxi at the airport from the only taxi supplier to the hotel and back , it’s going to cost best part of £50! "

"Fantastic staff we had a little problem with our room which couldn’t get fixed right away so got a room change/upgrade. Dinner and breakfast onsite was very nice "

"I am a regular guest of the Holiday Inn, Abbots Lane, Colchester and have always found the hotel both inviting and comfortable. The staff are excellent and always friendly and helpful. I’ve dined in the restaurant on many occasions and the meals have all been excellent with a wide variety of menu choices. I would highly recommend a stay here! "

"A unique period hotel with a large room and friendly staff. Good value for money. "

"We decided to stay after a recommendation from friends … couldn’t have been nicer from the onset with a warm welcome at Reception…"

"The staff were so friendly l."

"Only a few minutes walk from the Airport. Lovely clean hotel. Nice and quiet room so good nights sleep. Lovely breakfast and lovely staff, from checking in desk to breakfast staff."

"Very good stay. Convenient and easy."

"After a day of travel nice to stop at the end of the day. Checkin was quick and easy. Travelling from Australia,, surprised the room didn’t have a bar fridge ( I didn’t check if in room details- lesson for me). I had the impression there was a hotel carpark . The carpark is part of the main carpark that includes a mini shopping centre- mainly fast food outlets. The first 2 hours free, but then 5gbp. It was an extra cost I hadn’t realised. If you book directly with hotel this parking fee is absorbed in their pricing. The room when we first entered was stale -and the aircon was noisy during the night. I would not stay here again if in the area."