Located in Wivenhoe and with Freeport Braintree reachable within 21 miles, Black Buoy Inn provides a garden, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 23 miles from Hedingham Castle, 28 miles from Chelmsford Train Station and 2.4 miles from Alresford. The inn features family rooms. Guest rooms at the inn include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, DVD player, and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and an electric tea pot. The daily breakfast offers Full English/Irish, vegetarian or gluten-free options. At Black Buoy Inn you'll find a restaurant serving British and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options can also be requested. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wivenhoe, like hiking and cycling. Colchester Castle is 5.8 miles from Black Buoy Inn, while Colchester Zoo is 8.4 miles away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 38 miles from the inn.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
6.9
High score for Wivenhoe
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Aisha
    United Kingdom 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
  • Margaret
    United States of America United States of America
    convenient location in Wivenhoe and excellent breakfast and service.
  • D
    David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable room. breakfast good, Good bar food and beer. The position of the pub was fantastic. You could see the river thro the window at breakfast. Would recommend this pub for accomadation

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

  • Restaurant #2
    • Cuisine
      British • Italian
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Black Buoy Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Mosquito net
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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 allowed. Charges may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash Black Buoy Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

FAQs about Black Buoy Inn

  • Black Buoy Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Movie nights
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Live music/Performance

  • Check-in at Black Buoy Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Black Buoy Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Black Buoy Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free

  • Black Buoy Inn has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant #2
    • Restaurant #1

  • Black Buoy Inn is 2,300 feet from the center of Wivenhoe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Black Buoy Inn include:

    • Family
    • Double