Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
Layer Marney Tower - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
Colchester Zoo - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
Colchester Castle Park - 14 min drive - 16.2 km
University of Essex - 17 min drive - 19.3 km
Getting around
Stansted Airport (STN) - 31 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 52 min drive
Colchester Kelvedon Station - 8 min drive
Wickford White Notley Station - 11 min drive
Marks Tey Station - 12 min drive
Restaurants
The Angel - 7 min drive
The Lion - 6 min drive
The Barn Brasserie - 5 min drive
Burger King - 5 min drive
Black Horse Cafe - 4 min drive
About this property
The WoolPack Inn
The WoolPack Inn is a great choice for a stay in Colchester. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the breakfast.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Private dining
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Built in 1500
Garden
Fireplace in lobby
Tudor architecture
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
26-cm flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled)
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
The Wool Pack
The WoolPack Inn Inn
The WoolPack Inn Colchester
The WoolPack Inn Inn Colchester
Frequently asked questions
Does The WoolPack Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The WoolPack Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The WoolPack Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The WoolPack Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The WoolPack Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The WoolPack Inn and nearby?
The WoolPack Inn has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The WoolPack Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The WoolPack Inn like?
The WoolPack Inn is located a short 11-minute walk from Paycockes.
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Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
28 Feb 2025
Wonderful historic Inn with very comfortable room
Situated on the outskirts of the lovely village of Coggeshall next to the church this historic Inn was a wonderful, peaceful get away. The bedroom had been refurbished to a high standard whilst retaining it's historic charm. The staff were welcoming and friendly. Would definitely stay here again.
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Feb 2025
Great value, gorgeous room.
Room absolutely stunning! Bed really comfortable, bathroom enormous and spotless. Loved the breakfast hamper really nice touch.
Only downside was the noisy pub downstairs, would be really difficult to sleep. We made the decision to go down and have a drink, the locals and staff were very welcoming so we made the most of it 😊.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Feb 2025
Business trip
Great atmosphere. Great people. Nice stay
Malcolm
Malcolm, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
20 Feb 2025
ian
ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Feb 2025
A home from home
It was a amazing place vibe was so friendly and hospitality was just so special, we was made to feel like there best friends and family. The haunted room was beautiful too nothing was too much trouble
Sally
Sally, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
16 Dec 2024
Great room
Room was excellent. En-suite was fantastic. Very clean and good stay. It is a public house and music finishing at midnight all good for us on first night but music being slightly turned down and finishing between 3 and 4am not so considerate for guests.
Andy
Andy, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
8 Dec 2024
When I first arrived I was excited for my stay as the building is stunning and the room was perfect. However, within an hour of arriving the noise from the pub became unbearable. I was hopeful that this would only last a short period but this wasn’t the case. The noise only increased once Karaoke started which I wasn’t pre-warned about at all. On the website it says karaoke isn’t on a Tuesday which is when I stayed and it also mentioned that the noise would only go on until 12:00. Unfortunately the noise continued until after 1am. I had an early start the next day for work so I was very disappointed with paying over £100 to not be able to sleep.
Sacha
Sacha, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
22 Nov 2024
Warren
Warren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Nov 2024
Gemma
Gemma, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Oct 2024
Excellent accomodation. Lovely room. Breakfast hamper very good.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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6/10 Good
25 Oct 2024
It was listed as having a restaurant, but hasn’t. It said breakfast included, but it was a yogurt and fruit in a fridge. When a British pub says breakfast you expect a full English not a continental.
GELSON
GELSON, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Chaz
Chaz, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
23 Oct 2024
Very nice place to stay, great in room selection of snacks, breakfast items, teas and coffees. Shame the restaurant wasn’t open on my visit but there is options in the town within a few minutes walk. Overall very very good.
Phil
Phil, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Oct 2024
mrs j h
mrs j h, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
15 Oct 2024
Room was very small but clean. In room breakfast was good. Very noisy. No food at the pub.
Mr T
Mr T, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Oct 2024
A lot of noise from the bar late at night.
Ann
Ann, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
3 Oct 2024
Beautiful but avoid Friday & Saturday
Beautiful building, stunning rooms & the staff are a credit to the business, especially Chris who keeps the rooms spotless. The reason for the one star rating is that due to it being a pub you will experience unbearable levels of noise due to the karaoke & dj on a Friday or Saturday. The rooms should be heavily discounted on those days. They do warn you that these events are on but you honestly there’s noise and then there’s noise which is so loud that items on the tables in the room actually shake from the bass! Earplug muffled it very slightly but not enough to be able to sleep until post 1am. Then at 8am the daily cleaning starts. If you’re staying mid week that would be perfect I should imagine.
Tracy
Tracy, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Sep 2024
Unfortunately only stayed one night , it was a mile from Houchins where we attended a wedding.
We stayed in Maldon room , so gorgeous and comfy , we had breakfast provided in our room , everything has been thought of and attention to detail was second to none !
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
16 Sep 2024
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
12 Sep 2024
Very friendly and helpful staff. Very clean and well presented room.
Breakfast is just items supplied in the room, but they have made the very best of the situation. A full breakfast would have earned a top score.
Richard
Richard, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Aug 2024
Great welcome and beautifully furnished, large room and bathroom. We will go back again next year!