Shimpling Travel Guide
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St Nicholas Hotel
"We have stayed here a few times and this experience wasn’t our favourite. We had booked for breakfast and were forgotten about by the breakfast staff. My partner had to flag down a member of staff and ask if we could order. When the food did arrive, mine was burnt, it certainly wasn’t worth the £19. ..."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
"The hotel was alright but charging nearly a tenner to park in their own car park is a joke. Good breakfast albeit another £30. Had to spend nearly the room cost again to park and eat. Could have got somewhere much nicer if I wanted to spend over £100 and eaten and parked for free. Wouldn't come ..."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
"I had a good stay, however, I waited 50 minutes for my dinner to arrive"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
The White Horse Inn
"Well presented and quietly located bedroom in an adjacent building with all necessary amenities - tea/coffee maker, iron. Large and well equipped, modern bathroom. Spotlessly clean on arrival although, a minor grudge, no housekeeping on 2nd day. Very good dinner (duck) well presented. Delicious breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Ryegate House Colchester
"Could have been perfect but let down by standard of cleaning. Great location within easy walking distance of centre. Parking was available which was great being so close to the centre. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room however was not up to the standard of cleanliness expected. The bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Off Grid private parties camping only no bed! per person kids u16 free.
"Nice forest camping experience. Perfect for nature lovers"
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2024
Popular places to visit
Bury St Edmunds Abbey
Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds with a stop at Bury St Edmunds Abbey. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Ickworth House
You can browse the exhibits at Ickworth House, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Ickworth. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Abbey Gardens
After visiting Abbey Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.
The Apex
Enjoy a performance at The Apex, a theatre with a story to tell in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Theatre Royal
Enjoy a show at Theatre Royal, a popular theatre in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.
Greene King Brewery
You can learn about the history of Bury St Edmunds with a stop at Greene King Brewery. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.
