About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Samuel Pepys in Essex offers family rooms with private bathrooms, work desks, and free WiFi. Each room includes a TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British and local cuisines at the family-friendly restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner. Breakfast options include continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. The bar provides live music and evening entertainment. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a garden, outdoor seating area, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a sofa bed, sofa, and live music. Convenient Location: Located 86 km from London Stansted Airport, Samuel Pepys is near attractions such as Alresford and Flatford (28 km), Colchester Castle (33 km), and Colchester Zoo (42 km). Highly rated for its staff and service support, the property offers a convenient location.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Cassie
Ireland“Staff were lovely and helpful. Room was perfect for me travelling alone. Bed was comfy. It was clean and fresh towels every day. The food in the winebar was amazing. Will definitely stay again.” - Stephanie
Germany“Had a small room under the roof. Was quite cozy and quiet. Lovely pub.” - N/a
United Kingdom“Friendly, cheerful chatty staff - wonderful to be able to chat with staff Fresh food, wonderfful food smells, fantastic selection menu, Wonderfully clean, no iffy smells, no one loitering in the surrounding area.” - Debbie United Kingdom“Lovely pub, room was perfect. Vegetarian breakfast was the best I've ever had, cooked to perfection. Staff so friendly. Would thoroughly recommend”
- Alan United Kingdom“Breakfast was very good although I couldn’t eat it all”
- Alison United Kingdom“Lovely accommodation quirky which is an added surprise, breakfast was lovely, staff very attentive. Would recommend.”
- Gaby United Kingdom“Very friendly staff, no problem about checking in after 8 pm, sparklingly clean, plentiful breakfast. I appreciated the bottled water, since the tap water is apparently not drinkable.”
- Andye79 United Kingdom“Fantastic welcoming and friendly staff. A fan in the room was a very nice surprise in the hot weather. Easy parking Close to port”
- Lawal United Kingdom“I have stayed several times and the food is lovely. Excellent breakfast and friendly staff. Ideal for my visits to the area”
- Linda Germany“The staff were super friendly and helpful. Room cleanliness, top marks.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • Local
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Late check-ins between 18:00-20:30 can be accepted upon request.
Please inform Samuel Pepys in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
