Elmstead Market Travel Guide
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St Nicholas Hotel
All great thanks
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

B&B HOTEL Ipswich
Very convenient for the railway station. Modern building with clean comfortable rooms and a decent breakfast.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
The staff were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed a pint at the bar. Breakfast was fantastic.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Birds Farm
We loved it here, had a a good couple of nights with friends. Beautiful apartment, amazing mattresses and pillows, very quiet environment. The pool wasn’t open and some work was happening but you can tell it’s going to look amazing once they put it all together and summer prep work is expected at ...
Reviewed on 2 June 2025

Booking Urban
We had a great stay, the apartment was done beautifully! Great location, it was perfect for visiting friends and family. The only issue we had was that one night we had neighbours who were either REALY loud or the walls are very thin. Thankfully they were only there for one night. Apart from that ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Colchester Studio Suites
Nice tidy and clean room that looked like it had been recently fitted out. Decent sized Kitchen at each end of the corridor i didn't use them but they looked fully kitted out and new. The hotel is on a quiet residential street but took me 5mins to walk into the town centre which has loads of bars, ...
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Popular places to visit

Colchester Castle Park
Take a pedalo for a spin on the lake, practicing your putting at the mini golf course or just put your feet up in Colchester’s favourite park.

Colchester Zoo
Get up close to huge mammals, watch as birds of prey swoop above your head and come face to face with deadly reptiles at one of the best zoos in Britain.

Flatford Mill
Find out about the history of Colchester when you take a trip to Flatford Mill. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Layer Marney Tower
The tallest Tudor gatehouse in England is a great place to spend an afternoon outdoors, exploring the knot garden, farm and the historic grounds.

Mercury Theatre
Enjoy a play, a musical performance or some hilarious comedy at Colchester’s premier performing arts venue, which also has a children’s program.

Beth Chatto Garden
When master gardener Beth Chatto designed these spectacular arrangements she included plants from a variety of habitats around the world.


