Polstead Travel Guide
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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
Check in desk staff extremely welcoming and friendly, lovely food in the restaurant, clean and fresh room, lovely pool with spa, we had an extremely relaxing stay. Thank you
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Ok
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
The Essex Golf and Country Club
Don't be fooled by the reception image!! Arrived at 9.15 after being stuck on the M25 for an hour then had local road closures due to the flooding, nobodies fault but I would have thought the hotel would have been a little more welcoming given the road closures. Room was tired, noisy and on par with ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Colchester Studio Suites
Greyfriars
Michael was great as a host and had terrific communication. The unit is spacious and well laid out. The only issue was the couch. It looked great but was uncomfortable. The propertv is a block away from the entertainment district. Perfect place for a weekend get away.
Reviewed on 24 May 2025
Wayside Cottage Vacation Home
Host so accommodating and friendly. The cottage is beautifully presented. Crisp clean bedding, fluffy towels, perfectly clean and thoughtful touches in every room.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Flatford Mill
Find out about the history of East Bergholt when you take a trip to Flatford Mill. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.
Colchester Town Hall
Colchester’s Baroque town hall, a heritage-listed building with Victorian tower and antique organ, has been the focus of civil duties for over 800 years.
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.
Beth Chatto Garden
When master gardener Beth Chatto designed these spectacular arrangements she included plants from a variety of habitats around the world.
