This cosy hotel is set in a Grad I listed historical building dating back to 1465, right on Colchester's high street. This is one of the oldest inns in the area, and Colchester is one of Europe's most ancient towns, making this a perfect setting for a holiday or weekend escape for those who enjoy history and tradition. The Castle Museum is only 250 metres away, and the Natural History Museum is just a two-minute walk down the High Street. The Colchester main railway station connects to London in about an hour's journey. The cosy rooms are tastefully furnished, offering tea and coffee facilities and en suite bathrooms, while the four poster bedroom is perfect for a romantic break with its period furniture and sumptuous fabrics. The in-house restaurant was one a banquet hall and still features timbered beams, serving classic regional dishes with a modern twist.Bathroom Shower Bathtub Hairdryer TV Internet access Kitchenette Tea and coffee making facilities Ironing set Carpeted floors Central heating 220V power supplyWi-fiBathroom Shower Bathtub Hairdryer TV Kitchenette Tea and coffee making facilities Ironing set Carpeted floors Central heatingWi-fi Room size (sqm)Bathroom Shower Bathtub Hairdryer TV Kitchenette Tea and coffee making facilities Ironing set Carpeted floors Central heating 220V power supplyWi-fi Room size (sqm)Bathroom Shower Bathtub Hairdryer TV Kitchenette Tea and coffee making facilities Ironing set Carpeted floors Central heating 220V power supplyWi-fi Room size (sqm)ENGLISH BREAKFAST ROOM ONLY BED AND BREAKFASTTotal number of rooms 24: No Number of floors (main building) 3 Number of floors (annexe) 2 Single rooms 6 Double rooms 18hotel: YesAmerican Express: Yes Diners Club: Yes MasterCard: Yes Visa: YesBus/Train station(400 mts) Airport(300 mts) Harbour(300 mts)24-hour reception: Yes Wi-fi: YesSmall pets allowed (under 5 kg): No Large pets allowed (over 5 kg): No Wheelchair-accessible: No Car park: No Check-in hour Check-out hour Airport Shuttle: Yes Room service: Yes Laundry service: Yes Multilingual staff: Yes Fireplace: Yes Hotel safe: Yes Cloakroom: Yes Lift access: Yes Concierge: Yes Newspapers: Yes Luggage room: Yes Clothes dryer: YesCafé: Yes Bar: Yes Restaurant: Yes Non-smoking area: Yes Highchairs: Yes Banquet hall: YesConference room: Yes Meeting room: Yes Business centre: YesBreakfast: Yes Continental breakfast: Yes À la carte lunch: Yes Set menu lunch: Yes À la carte dinner: Yes Set menu dinner: Yes Special dietary options: YesFirst Site (400 mts) Constable Country (10 mts) Beth Chatto Gardens (5 mts) Colchester Castle (300 mts) History Museum (300 mts)