Name: Black Buoy Inn
Address: Black Buoy Hill Wivenhoe, Wivenhoe, CO7 9BS, United Kingdom, Black Buoy Hill Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9BS, UK
Rating: 8.2

Black Buoy Inn

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About this property

Historic Setting: Black Buoy Inn in Wivenhoe is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hypoallergenic bedding, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include work desks, TVs, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner in a welcoming ambiance. Leisure Facilities: The inn offers a garden, bar, nightclub, and evening entertainment. Live music and outdoor seating enhance the relaxed atmosphere. Location and Attractions: Located 38 mi from London Stansted Airport, the inn is near attractions such as Colchester Castle (5.6 mi) and Colchester Zoo (8.1 mi). Freeport Braintree is 21 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Family Room with Private Bathroom 1 king bed
Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 queen bed

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Wayne

United Kingdom

“Great friendly, accommodating venue. Was looking for an few easy days out of London with my 12yr-old son. Only a few few meters off the river Colne towpath. Great nautical decor. Relaxing beer garden. Well kept local real ales. A combo of...”

Aisha

United Kingdom

“The breakfast was amazing, bed was super comfy, the room had biscuits and a nice selection of drinks like tea / coffee. Plus, staff were super nice. Loved it all, would definitely stay here again”

Stew

United Kingdom

“Great hotel and bar with a really good live band on Saturday night, which we thoroughly enjoyed. There was a good selection of beers, the staff were friendly and welcoming, and the complimentary parking space was ideal, as parking can be difficult...”

Jane

United Kingdom

“Old fashioned friendly pub in the heart of Wivenhoe.”

United Kingdom

“Staff were very welcoming and it was clean, comfy and decorated very nicely.”

Carol

United Kingdom

“Spotlessly clean, very comfortable, well equipped, good bathroom. Ample tea/ coffee making facilities. Bottled water, & mini toiletries. Great attention to detail”

Ian

United Kingdom

“Really clean and tidy. Lovely decor. Friendly staff. Great little pub, close to all the amenities. Can't fault it really - no sugar sachets for my coffee in morning, but that's good for me.”

Louise

United Kingdom

“Lovely pub and room was very big and comfortable. It was in a convenient location for Colchester castle.”

Lynette

United Kingdom

“Location good, nice cosy pub, room had everything we needed.”

Miltonjlevine

United Kingdom

“This is a fabulous little inn right in the heart of the oldest part of the village of Wivenhoe, a few steps from the waterfront. The room is full of character with centuries-old features, but modern electrics, wifi etc. Staff very welcoming and...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

Cuisine
British
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Black Buoy Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Black Buoy Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.