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A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

A brick building with a central staircase, a covered outdoor seating area, and a tree-lined pathway.

A dining table with a white tablecloth, a green leather chair, and a tea set.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.

1. GreyFriars

7.5 km from Abberton Reservoir

Mark

RM635

RM762 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a potted plant, a printer, and a bowl on the counter.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in island, and a potted plant.

A building with a sign reading "North Hill Hotel" and a pub sign below it.

2. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

7.4 km from Abberton Reservoir

Johnny

RM301

RM372 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

A room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, hanging plants, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

3. Wivenhoe House Hotel

8.1 km from Abberton Reservoir

Steve

RM553

RM664 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a sign reading 'Premier Inn,' and a brick facade.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a Premier Inn sign, and a seating area with a view of the lobby.

A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a foldable ironing board.

4. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

7.7 km from Abberton Reservoir

Patricia

RM237

RM284 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A multi-story building with a beige facade, a covered entrance, and a paved walkway leading to the entrance.

A building with a sign reading "The Smugglers Cove" and outdoor wooden picnic tables.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

5. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

19.2 km from Abberton Reservoir

Caroline

RM245

RM294 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A narrow cobblestone street with buildings on either side, string lights overhead, and a sign indicating a hotel reception.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a coffee maker, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A meal with a sandwich, salad, and a glass of beer on a table in a restaurant with wooden furniture and a large window.

A narrow cobblestone street lined with traditional half-timbered buildings, some with outdoor seating and potted plants.

6. The Blue Boar - Maldon

16.9 km from Abberton Reservoir

STEVEN

RM546

RM656 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and safety equipment.

A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, and a window with blinds.

A conference room with rows of white chairs with grey sashes, a white table with a floral centerpiece, and a backdrop of white drapes with string lights.

7. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

8 km from Abberton Reservoir

Nicholas

RM237

RM284 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a whiteboard, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

8. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

14.2 km from Abberton Reservoir

Dawn

RM250

RM301 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outdoors.

A sign for 'The Folly' with a message for guests to check in at the bar.

A room with a bed, two chairs, a glass table, and a view of a grassy field through open windows.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush flower beds and a purple umbrella.

9. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

18.1 km from Abberton Reservoir

Sharon

RM455

RM546 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A room with exposed brick walls, a wooden door, a light-colored armchair, and a carpeted floor.

A bedroom with a wooden wardrobe, a television on a small table, and a bed with a floral bedspread.

A house with a brick patio, a small table with chairs, and a potted plant.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a brick wall.

10. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

4.1 km from Abberton Reservoir

Andy

RM387

RM464 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding door to a balcony, a small seating area, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hallway with beige carpet, white walls, and dark doors.

A parking area with 'Electric Vehicle Charging Only' signs and a 'Hand Stretch' sign.

A hotel facade with a sign for St. Nicholas Hotel, adjacent to a building with a 'Three Wise Monkeys' sign.

11. St Nicholas Hotel

7.4 km from Abberton Reservoir

Ana Sofia

RM311

RM374 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with a table, cushions, and a statue.

A cozy indoor setting with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a decorated Christmas tree.

A hotel entrance with a red carpet, a canopy labeled "ENTRANCE", and potted plants on either side.

A narrow waterway with dense greenery on both sides, a statue in the foreground, and a small boat with a roof.

12. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

15.9 km from Abberton Reservoir

norman

RM489

RM587 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A large house with a gravel driveway, a swimming pool, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, and dining area.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a low brick wall. There are several lounge chairs and a table with an umbrella.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror.

13. Birds Farm

9.5 km from Abberton Reservoir

Nicola

RM430

RM516 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A nighttime view of a pool area with lounge chairs, a bar area, and a building with large windows.

A bar area with shelves of various liquor bottles, a bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne, and a martini glass on the counter.

A large, two-story building with a prominent chimney, large windows, and a covered patio area with chairs and umbrellas.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative mirror.

14. Talbooth House & Spa

16.5 km from Abberton Reservoir

Alan

RM1,020

RM1,225 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with boats.

A wooden door with a sign indicating room number 5 at The Victory Inn.

A hallway with a table and lamp, a door, and a fire extinguisher.

A hallway with a carpeted floor, wooden doors, and framed pictures on the walls.

15. The Victory at Mersea

5.9 km from Abberton Reservoir

Roger

RM451

RM541 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A traditional room with exposed brick walls, a fireplace, a bed with a plaid blanket, and large windows with curtains.

A narrow stone-paved courtyard with a double door entrance, flanked by white walls and black-framed windows.

A bar area with a wine list, a beer tap, and a menu board.

A rustic bar area with wooden beams, a bar counter, and seating.

16. White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns

13.5 km from Abberton Reservoir

Anne-Marie

RM328

RM393 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hanging light fixture with a clear glass enclosure and visible filament inside, set against a background of a window with a grid pattern and pink flowers.

A traditional room with exposed wooden beams, two single beds, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

A traditional Tudor-style building with black and white timber framing, a sign for 'Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel', and hanging flower baskets.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, gold sashes, and a chandelier.

17. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

7.9 km from Abberton Reservoir

Michelle

RM392

RM470 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a 'Grab & Go' kiosk, and a modern reception desk.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. There are chairs around a table and a potted plant in the corner.

A large, historic building with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and expansive fields.

An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and wooden beams, surrounded by glass walls and a tiled floor.

18. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

8.2 km from Abberton Reservoir

Darrell

RM323

RM388 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a mounted TV, and a painting on the wall.

A two-story house with a dark front door, a small porch, and a mailbox.

A room with a white wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a standing heater, and a metal rack with black straps.

A narrow stairway with striped carpet, a wooden door with a plaque, and a warning sign on the wall.

19. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

8.7 km from Abberton Reservoir

Darrell

RM260

RM313 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and orange umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a brick wall.

A formal dining room with white tables, chairs, and a fireplace.

A bar area with a wooden counter, white cabinets, and a floral backdrop.

A double bed with a dark headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted fan, and decorative wall art.

20. The Blue Anchor Feering

10.7 km from Abberton Reservoir

Robert

RM342

RM410 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Abberton Reservoir

Property	Property class	Guest rating
GreyFriars	9.4 Exceptional 715 reviews	View
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 381 reviews	View
Wivenhoe House Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 657 reviews	View
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre	8.8 Excellent 15 reviews	View
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns	8.8 Excellent 891 reviews	View

Top Abberton Reservoir Hotel Reviews

St Nicholas Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean but could do with a deep clean, staff were good. Balcony was a great addition. Overall I would 100% stay again, very central and convenient location. Bit of a walk to get your luggage to hotel. I will be using the hotel again."

The George of Colchester

8/10 Good

"Clean room and a nice breakfast"

GreyFriars

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay with great food and comfortable accommodation"

The Victory at Mersea

8/10 Good

"Room and bathroom were clean but small as was the bed.However it was comfortable and quite acceptable for a one night stay.Excellent breakfast."

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

8/10 Good

"The ground floor bar and entrance is lovely but that theme didn't follow to the rooms. Perhaps I should have paid for a better room but I was hoping for the same vibe upstairs. Rather than sleek and quirky it was more student basic in my opinion. The paint on the ceiling in the bedroom and the bathroom were peeling off and there was black on the ceiling above the shower. The room was functional. However the team were polite, friendly and efficient and instead of working in my room I worked downstairs in the relaxed bar area. I didn't have breakfast but when I checked out a couple were having what looked and smelled like I lovely cooked breakfast! I would stay again but would go for an upgrade room and hope it was more like those in the pictures."

Other attractions near Abberton Reservoir

An elephant walking on rocky terrain with dense green foliage in the background.

Colchester Zoo

9.2/10 (85 reviews)

Feed elephants and giraffes, watch a falconry display and meet the fearsome Komodo dragons at one of the U.K.’s best zoos.

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A large, historic brick building with multiple towers and arched windows, surrounded by lush green trees and a well-maintained lawn.

Layer Marney Tower

9.2/10 (15 reviews)

Spend an afternoon at the tallest Tudor gatehouse in England to find a knot garden, a farm, a Wildlife Walk and five centuries’ worth of history.

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Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre

Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Layer de la Haye, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's spas or seek out its golf courses.

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Colchester Golf Club

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Colchester at Colchester Golf Club. Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Gosfield Lake Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Colchester at Gosfield Lake Golf Club. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Birch Grove Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Colchester at Birch Grove Golf Club. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Five Lakes Resort

7.0/10 (17 reviews)

You can take time to visit Five Lakes Resort during your travels to Tolleshunt Knights. Visit the spas or attend a sporting event in this relaxing area.

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Five Lakes Golf Club

4.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Tolleshunt Knights at Five Lakes Golf Club. Visit the spas in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Abberton Reservoir?

Abberton Reservoir is located in a welcoming area of Colchester known for its bar scene and golfing. You'll find 184 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Abberton Reservoir?

St Nicholas Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and parking. It's located 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Abberton Reservoir. Other good options within a few miles include Woodview Bed & Breakfast and The Victory at Mersea.

How many hotels will I find near Abberton Reservoir?

Expedia has 184 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Abberton Reservoir.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Abberton Reservoir, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Abberton Reservoir.

What can I see and do near Abberton Reservoir?

Study the collections at Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester Natural History Museum or Hollytrees Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Layer Marney Tower, Colchester Town Hall and Jumbo Water Tower. You can check out the local talent at Mercury Theatre, Manifest Theatre and Headgate Theatre.

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Our top choices for Abberton Reservoir hotels

1. GreyFriars

2. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

3. Wivenhoe House Hotel

4. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

5. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

6. The Blue Boar - Maldon

7. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

8. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

9. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

10. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

11. St Nicholas Hotel

12. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

13. Birds Farm

14. Talbooth House & Spa

15. The Victory at Mersea

16. White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns

17. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

18. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

19. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

20. The Blue Anchor Feering

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Top Abberton Reservoir Hotel Reviews

St Nicholas Hotel

The George of Colchester

GreyFriars

The Victory at Mersea

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

Other attractions near Abberton Reservoir

Colchester Zoo

Layer Marney Tower

Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre

Colchester Golf Club

Gosfield Lake Golf Club

Birch Grove Golf Club

Five Lakes Resort

Five Lakes Golf Club

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