The Best Hotels Closest to Flatford Mill in Colchester for 2026

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A cozy room with a large red leather chair, a wooden table with a book and a bottle, and a small candle.

A pub with outdoor seating and a sign indicating it is a country pub.

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, leather armchair, and a large book on a coffee table.

A rustic dining area with wooden tables and chairs, brick walls, and a warm ambiance.

1. The Marlborough Dedham

1.9 km from Flatford Mill

"We have stayed at the Marlborough before on our travels in 2025 and when we retuned this year 2026 we wanted to stay again but longer this time. So glad we did everyone one was kind and friendly and new what they were doing. the pub itself and the rooms were excellent and vintage. The area of course is wonderful. All service, food and beverages top class. We plan on returning possibly next year and will likely stay even longer. Thank you."

floyd

￥20,835

￥25,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A restaurant with wooden tables and striped booths, framed pictures on the wall, and a bar area with a menu.

A modern interior with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

2. Premier Inn Ipswich Town Centre - Quayside

14.1 km from Flatford Mill

Stewart

￥9,028

￥10,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoor area.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a clear sky.

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

3. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

4.8 km from Flatford Mill

Tim

￥9,549

￥11,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A bar area with a wooden counter, two bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A spacious dining area with round tables and red chairs, featuring a mix of natural and artificial lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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

4. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

11.4 km from Flatford Mill

Rachel

￥11,594

￥14,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

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

A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with a variety of bottles in the background.

5. GreyFriars

11 km from Flatford Mill

Naomi

￥21,798

￥26,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A two-story house with a tiled roof, a front door, and a garage.

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.

6. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

19.7 km from Flatford Mill

Andy

￥14,758

￥17,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

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

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

7. Wivenhoe House Hotel

10.1 km from Flatford Mill

Natasha

￥19,098

￥22,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

18.5 km from Flatford Mill

Caroline

￥8,791

￥10,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A buffet with various food items and beverages.

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

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

A Holiday Inn hotel with a brick facade, a well-lit entrance, and a parking area.

9. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

15.4 km from Flatford Mill

Nicholas

￥8,681

￥10,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a brick column, and white furniture.

A conservatory with wicker furniture, a sofa, and potted plants.

A cozy indoor seating area with two plush armchairs and a small table, a brick wall with framed pictures, and a large window overlooking a blue door.

A bar area with a brick wall, shelves with bottles, and a counter with a tap.

10. Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

6.9 km from Flatford Mill

Jelle

￥13,371

￥16,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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.

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

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

11. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

18.1 km from Flatford Mill

Darius

￥11,633

￥13,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A multi-story brick building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and hanging flower baskets.

A hair dryer on a wooden surface with a power outlet in the background.

12. Premier Inn Colchester - A12

7.5 km from Flatford Mill

Nana Kofi

￥9,028

￥10,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

13. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

11 km from Flatford Mill

Darrell

￥9,817

￥11,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 inn with exposed wooden beams, wooden furniture, and large windows with bars.

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

14. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

10.4 km from Flatford Mill

Michelle

￥10,417

￥12,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a plant, a white pillow, and a beige throw blanket.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a white dining table with blue chairs.

A laundry room with multiple stacked washing machines and dryers.

15. Ryegate House Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 11.1 km from Flatford Mill

Norman

￥13,542

￥16,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A bedroom with a bed, a dark upholstered chair, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A dining area with tables set for two, wooden chairs, and a red wall with framed pictures.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a toilet.

A pink building with a red roof, two windows, and a sign that reads "Rose & Crown Free House".

16. The Rose & Crown Free House

14.6 km from Flatford Mill

Chris

￥19,793

￥23,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with seating, and various kitchenware displayed on shelves.

A reception desk with a B&B Hotels sign, a green armchair, and a modern interior design.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large window with a view.

A room with a brick wall, a large window, a green armchair, a table, and a lamp.

17. B&B HOTEL Ipswich

13.2 km from Flatford Mill

Paul

￥8,594

￥10,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, black pendant lighting, and brick walls. Tables are set with white tablecloths and silverware.

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and a blue wall.

A hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a brick facade, and two large planters.

18. Novotel Ipswich

13.8 km from Flatford Mill

Eti

￥11,251

￥13,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A large indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a pool depth sign of 1.20m.

A modern indoor pool area with a hot tub, a shower, and a no diving sign.

A banquet table set with white and blue decor, including a blue tablecloth, white napkins, and a blue and white balloon arch.

A banquet hall with round tables, white tablecloths, and chairs with pink sashes.

19. Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG

12.7 km from Flatford Mill

Steve

￥9,297

￥11,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

20. St Nicholas Hotel

11.2 km from Flatford Mill

Reece

￥11,875

￥14,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Flatford Mill

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Marlborough Dedham	8.4 Very good 98 reviews	View
Premier Inn Ipswich Town Centre - Quayside	9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG	8.2 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 378 reviews	View
GreyFriars	9.4 Exceptional 708 reviews	View

Top Flatford Mill Hotel Reviews

Milsoms

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was very enjoyable. Food was delicious and staff helpful. The bath needed a grab rail ideally and a light over the bathroom mirror would have been good.This did not affect what was otherwise excellent."

The Marlborough Dedham

10/10 Excellent

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

8/10 Good

"Carpets need a good clean"

Talbooth House & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful setting, very helpful staff, lovely hotel excellent restaurant."

Barn conversion with private pool - Yew Tree Barn

10/10 Excellent

"A truly exceptional stay. Yew Tree Barn is a very special place — full of character, charm and the feeling of a much-loved home rather than just a holiday cottage. Beautifully presented, peaceful and set in wonderful Suffolk countryside. The attention to detail and care from both the owners and Idyllic Cottages made our stay perfect. We have stayed in many places over the years, but this is honestly one of the best. We are already looking forward to returning. A very special hidden gem (although we almost want to keep it our secret!)."

A fairy-tale luxurious cottage - The Tea Caddy

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay at Tea Caddy Cottage. It is a lovely setting and a garden with dotted about benches outside to sit in or out of the sun. The downstairs bedroom was wonderfully cool in the hot weather. I even used the duvet at night - unheard of at home in a heatwave. Lots of nice large glasses both for wine and long cold drinks to use and plenty of crockery and cutlery. I didn't do a lot of cooking, but I found everything I needed when I did. The knives were sharp as well which I much appreciate. The bathrooms were a treat to be in with and having two was great. Being able to take our bikes and have a secure storage area to keep it in was very welcome. I really appreciated the well-presented Welcome folder with all its information easily found and clear. The countryside and places around the Suffolk/Essex border were really interesting and so much less bus than our normal environment so making for a relaxing holiday."

3 bedroom accommodation in Tattingstone, near Ipswich

8/10 Good

"Nice and quiet, lovely outlook. Comfortable beds and spacious rooms throughout."

1 bedroom accommodation in Ardleigh Heath, near Colchester

10/10 Excellent

"Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Glass House. A much appreciated welcome pack was waiting on our arrival. The location was good, only down side was the access through the garden to the entrance. The view of the alpacas in the paddock outside was a delight to wake up to. Overall a relaxing and enjoyable long weekend."

Other attractions near Flatford Mill

RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden

Explore the great outdoors at RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden, a lovely green space in East Bergholt. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Bridge Cottage

You can study the exhibits at Bridge Cottage, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Dedham. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Dedham. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Brantham Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Brantham Leisure Centre during your stay in Brantham.

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Mistley Towers

Learn about the local history of Mistley when you take a trip to Mistley Towers. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Green Island Gardens Ardleigh

Explore the great outdoors at Green Island Gardens Ardleigh, a lovely green space in Ardleigh. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Alton Water

10.0/10 (1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Alton Water during your travels in Ipswich. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Colchester Community Stadium

Catch an event at Colchester Community Stadium during your trip to Mile End.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Flatford Mill?

Flatford Mill is located in a welcoming area of East Bergholt known for its bar scene and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 8 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Flatford Mill?

The Marlborough Dedham is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Flatford Mill. Other good options within a few miles include Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG and Talbooth House & Spa.

How many hotels will I find near Flatford Mill?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Flatford Mill.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Flatford Mill.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Flatford Mill?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Flatford Mill, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Flatford Mill?

While you're exploring, swing by Dedham Vale, Bridge Cottage, and Mistley Towers to learn a bit about the area. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden and Green Island Gardens Ardleigh. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum and Brantham Leisure Centre.

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Our top choices for Flatford Mill hotels

1. The Marlborough Dedham

2. Premier Inn Ipswich Town Centre - Quayside

3. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

4. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

5. GreyFriars

6. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

7. Wivenhoe House Hotel

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

9. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

10. Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

11. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

12. Premier Inn Colchester - A12

13. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

14. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

15. Ryegate House Colchester

16. The Rose & Crown Free House

17. B&B HOTEL Ipswich

18. Novotel Ipswich

19. Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG

20. St Nicholas Hotel

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Top Flatford Mill Hotel Reviews

Milsoms

The Marlborough Dedham

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Talbooth House & Spa

Barn conversion with private pool - Yew Tree Barn

A fairy-tale luxurious cottage - The Tea Caddy

3 bedroom accommodation in Tattingstone, near Ipswich

1 bedroom accommodation in Ardleigh Heath, near Colchester

Other attractions near Flatford Mill

RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden

Bridge Cottage

Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum

Brantham Leisure Centre

Mistley Towers

Green Island Gardens Ardleigh

Alton Water

Colchester Community Stadium

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