Brightlingsea Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

4 out of 5
Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, England
The price is AU$140 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$140
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"All the staff went above and beyond to make my daughters 18th birthday one she will never forget."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
B&B HOTEL Ipswich

B&B HOTEL Ipswich

4 out of 5
Ranelagh Road, Ipswich, England
The price is AU$107 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$107
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ipswich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Satisfactory"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

B&B HOTEL Ipswich
St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel

3 out of 5
High Street St Nicholas Hotel, Colchester, England
The price is AU$220 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$220
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (709 reviews)
"Clean and a good price but could benefit from a fan in every room or air-conditioning"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

St Nicholas Hotel
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Colchester Studio Suites

Colchester Studio Suites

3 out of 5
23 St Peter's St, Colchester, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions firstsite and Dutch Quarter are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
"The facilities were really good and everything was clean and tidy. The manger was super helpful"

Reviewed on 27 Feb. 2025

Colchester Studio Suites
Beautiful 3-bed Cottage in Burnham-on-crouch

Beautiful 3-bed Cottage in Burnham-on-crouch

3 out of 5
5 Queens Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, England
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Burnham-on-Crouch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Ramblers Stadium and Mangapps Railway Museum ...
Beautiful 3-bed Cottage in Burnham-on-crouch
Birds Farm

Birds Farm

3 out of 5
School Lane, Colchester, England
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Beth Chatto Garden and Wyvernwood ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
"We loved it here, had a a good couple of nights with friends. Beautiful apartment, amazing mattresses and pillows, very quiet environment. The pool wasn’t open and some work was happening but you can tell it’s going to look amazing once they put it all together and summer prep work is expected at ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

Birds Farm
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Popular places to visit

Clacton-on-Sea Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Clacton-on-Sea Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Clacton-on-Sea. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

Clacton-on-Sea Beach

St. Osyth Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at St. Osyth Beach during your travels in Clacton-on-Sea? Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

St. Osyth Beach

Clacton Pier

Enjoy an outing to Clacton Pier during your stay in Clacton-on-Sea. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Clacton Pier

Jaywick Martello Tower

You can find out about the history of Clacton-on-Sea with a visit to Jaywick Martello Tower. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Jaywick Martello Tower

West Cliff Theatre

You can make plans for a show at West Cliff Theatre during your trip to Clacton-on-Sea. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

West Cliff Theatre

Princes Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Princes Theatre during your stay in Clacton-on-Sea. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.

Princes Theatre

Activities

West Mersea Highlights City Exploration Game

Secrets of West Mersea: Self-Guided Island Puzzle Walk

AU$14
per adult
Secrets of West Mersea: Self-Guided Island Puzzle Walk
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Cities near Brightlingsea

Colchester featuring markets and signage as well as a large group of people

Colchester

Photo by Mike Molloy

Clacton-on-Sea