The Red House Colchester

The Red House, 29 Wimpole Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2DL

"The accommodation is in three beautifully appointed rooms, two doubles and one twin, each individually decorated in period style and furnished with quality linens."

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The Red House Bed and Breakfast

29 Wimpole Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2DL
Telephone: 01206 509005
Fax: 01206 500311
English Tourism Council 4 Diamonds

The Red House is a large, Victorian house situated in a town conservation area, close to the centre of historic Colchester. The bus and train (Colchester Town) stations are nearby and we are conveniently located for the University.

With elegant surroundings, a friendly family atmosphere and attentive service, The Red House is an excellent base for the discerning guest.

The accommodation is in three beautifully appointed rooms, two doubles and one twin, each individually decorated in period style and furnished with quality linens. Spacious and comfortable, the rooms are well equipped with colour television, refreshment tray, clock radio and hairdryers. All rooms have a charming en-suite bathroom with excellent showers (no baths sorry!) and a good range of toiletries is provided.

For relaxing away from your room there is a cosy sitting room. With log fires in season, this is the perfect place to unwind with a book or enjoy a game of chess or try your hand at Corinthian. Or you may prefer to do nothing but lean back admire the fabulous ornate ceiling!

Red House, Colchester, Lounge, 8K

Breakfast is taken in the dining room overlooking the well tended garden. A continental buffet is offered, with fresh fruit compote, juice, cereals, yoghurts and home baked pastries and muffins. Follow with the traditional, full English breakfast or a choice of other hot dishes, all cooked to order, with toast and preserves to finish. All complemented by a range of beverages.

After breakfast you will be ready for a busy day enjoying all that Colchester has to offer. The Castle, now a museum and its beautiful park with boating lake, mini golf playground and bandstand in summer. The Hollytrees Museum, with it's story of Colchester Life, Tymperley's, the clock museum among others. Art galleries, theatre, roller skating, go karting, bowling, shopping and of course, the excellent Colchester Zoo.

Further Afield is the famous Constable Country, an area of outstanding natural beauty. For a trip to the seaside Walton Frinton and Clacton are a short drive or train ride away. Nature lovers will enjoy the variety of wildlife habitats at Abberton Reservoir and Fringringhoe Wick nature reserves. If gardening is your thing then world famous Beth Chatto gardens is the direction to head.

There is something for everyone and we are happy to give suggestions or literature to help you get the most from your stay.

London, Cambridge and even the Continent via Harwich are all easily accessible.

We are easily found from whichever direction you are traveling.

From London, take the Colchester Central exit off the A12 then follow A134 to Town Centre then Hythe, Wimpole road is off the A134 at the Crossroads with Magdalen Street, Brook Street, and Barrack Street.
From Ipswich, take the A1232 exit off the A12 and follow towards the town centre. After the bridge over the River Colne, turn left into Brook Street then straight over at the crossroads into Wimpole Road.

We are a no smoking establishment.
We look forward to welcoming you to our home.