Food Scene
Lovely old building and just a 10 minutes walk from the house along the river. Very nice food.
The Old Siege House Bar and Brasserie
75 East StLovely old building and just a 10 minutes walk from the house along the river. Very nice food.
Although a restaurant you can just pop in for a coffee. Its near the park so you can have a wander and then a coffee in a lovely hotel. In the summer its lovely to sit out on the terrace. They do a lovely menu.
8 locals recommend
GreyFriars Hotel & Restaurant
High StreetAlthough a restaurant you can just pop in for a coffee. Its near the park so you can have a wander and then a coffee in a lovely hotel. In the summer its lovely to sit out on the terrace. They do a lovely menu.
Another old time favourite of mine. I like being able to walk or drive and park outside and this ticks both boxes. You can have a drink, a coffee, a snack in the bar or a meal in the restaurant.
The Albert Beefeater
Cowdray AvenueAnother old time favourite of mine. I like being able to walk or drive and park outside and this ticks both boxes. You can have a drink, a coffee, a snack in the bar or a meal in the restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Goat & Boot
70 High StreetJust at the end of the road for a drink and a meal.
Parks & Nature
My favourate place in all weathers at anytime of the year. I go here most days to relax and walk the dog. Beautiful in my view.
54 locals recommend
Colchester Castle Park
High StreetMy favourate place in all weathers at anytime of the year. I go here most days to relax and walk the dog. Beautiful in my view.
You can walk here from the retreat or drive up for another view of nature. Several access points to get into the park.
12 locals recommend
High Woods Country Park
174 Turner RdYou can walk here from the retreat or drive up for another view of nature. Several access points to get into the park.
Arts & Culture
Firstsite
Unusual displays, stunning building, nice place to wander up to.
Shopping
Town is a short walk from the retreat with many many places to eat, visit, enjoy. I like the George Hotel for a drink and Marks and Spencers for some lovely food.
16 locals recommend
Colchester Town station
Saint Botolph's CircusTown is a short walk from the retreat with many many places to eat, visit, enjoy. I like the George Hotel for a drink and Marks and Spencers for some lovely food.
Essentials
Luxury not far away although I would recommend a car if you are carrying bags home. A nice cafe for cakes, sandwiches, coffee etc.
Waitrose & Partners
Saint Andrews GardensLuxury not far away although I would recommend a car if you are carrying bags home. A nice cafe for cakes, sandwiches, coffee etc.