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Where to stay
At University of Essex campus:
Wivenhoe House Hotel
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ
Tel: + 44 (0) 1206 863666
Email: wivrecep@essex.ac.uk
Website: http://www.essex.ac.uk/Wivenhoe-House/
A limited number of accommodation rooms are available at Wivenhoe House on the university campus, an 18th century manor house (appearing in several paintings by John Constable). A special nightly rate of £55 per person bed and breakfast is offered for those quoting "EuroGP conference" when reserving accommodation.
In nearby Colchester:
Colchester has a variety of hotels and guest houses and the following are located in the central area of Colchester near bus collection points for transport to the university campus.
Red Lion Hotel
High Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1DJ
Tel: + 44 (0) 1206 577986
Email: redlion@redlionhotel.fsnet.co.uk
Website: http://www.brook-hotels.co.uk/redlion.html
This 15th century building is located on the High Street and has a special rate of £57 per person bed and breakfast, for those quoting "EuroGP conference" when reserving accommodation. (doubles available for £75)
George Hotel
116 High Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1TD
Tel: + 44 (0) 1206
Email: colcgeorge@aol.com
Also located on the High Street, this 500 year old coach house offers a special rate of £60 per person bed and breakfast, for those quoting "EuroGP conference" when reserving accommodation (doubles available for £75)
Rose and Crown Hotel
East Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 2TZ
Tel: + 44 (0) 1206 866677
Email: info@rose-and-crown.com
Website: http://www.rose-and-crown.com/
Another historic coaching house, the Rose and Crown claims to be the oldest inn in the oldest town in the country. Special rate of £79 per person bed and breakfast, for those quoting "EuroGP conference" when reserving accommodation. (doubles available for £85)
The Old Manse Guest House
15 Roman Road, Colchester, Essex CO1 1UR
Tel: + 44 (0) 1206 545154
Website: www.doveuk.com/oldmanse/
Victorian house in a quiet town square beside 11th Century Norman Castle. Singles from £32-40 for bed and breakfast; doubles from £45-55.
John and Margaret Edwards Guest House
11A Lincoln Way, Colchester, Essex CO1 2RL
Tel: + 44 (0) 1206 867192
Email: j.medwards@easicom.com
Modern house in quiet location near city centre. Singles from £22 for bed and breakfast; doubles from £40.
Apple Blossom Guest House
8 Guildford Road, Colchester, Essex CO1 2YL
Tel: + 44 (0) 1206 512303
Central location by quiet riverside. Singles from £24-28 for bed and breakfast; doubles from £40-46.
Marian Botham Guest House
76 Roman Road, Colchester, Essex CO1 1UP
Tel: + 44 (0) 1206 514949
Singles from £26 for bed and breakfast.
Peveril Hotel
51 North Hill, Colchester, Essex CO1 1PY
Tel + 44 (0) 1206 574001
Singles from £28-45 for bed and breakfast; doubles from £40-54.
Not quite as central:
Four Sevens Guest House
28 Inglis Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 3HU
Tel: + 44 (0) 1206 546093
Email: calypsod@hotmail.com
Singles from £40-45 per night per person.
The Red House
29 Wimple Road, Colchester, Essex CO1 2DL
Tel: + 44 (0) 1206 509005
Email: theredhousecolchester@hotmail.com
Period Victorian house in town conservation area. Singles from £30 for bed and breakfast; doubles from £45
Pescara House
88 Manor Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 3LY
Tel: + 44 (0) 1206 520055
Website: http://www.pescarahouse.co.uk/
Singles from £22-30 per night per person.
Colchester area:
The following are also in the Colchester area but more suitable for those with their own transport.
Butterfly Hotel
Website: http://www.butterflyhotels.co.uk/
Singles from £64.
Holiday Inn Colchester
Website: http://www.holiday-inn.com/colchester/
Singles from £99.
Milsoms (Talbooth Hotel)
Website: http://www.talbooth.com/
At nearby Dedham, singles from £73.
Athelstan House
Email: enquiries@athelstanhouse.co.uk
Singles from £25-35.
Tall Trees
Email: whitehead.talltrees@ntlworld.com
Singles from £20-26.
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