The 18th century Wivenhoe House is an elegant manor that has been converted into modern accommodation. Situated close to the University Essex, this comfortable hotel is surrounded by parkland on the outskirts of Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town. Guests can take walks in the countryside or visit the nearby village of Wivenhoe, which has lovely traditional pubs. Colchester offers a number of historic attractions and is just a short bus ride away.