This 110 bedroom, modern property is 3 miles away from Colchester, the Oldest Recorded town in Britain. It is ideally located just off the A12 in a quiet village setting - the gateway to Constable Country. The Hotel offers excellent facilities for all - whether travelling on business or pleasure. The Traders Bar & Restaurant provides traditional British dishes and international cuisine in a relaxed, informal atmosphere offering a choice of a la Carte menu or a set three course meal for £15.00 per person. The modern leisure complex includes an indoor swimming pool, sauna gym & spa pool. The Hotel has seven conference rooms; recently decorated (February 2003) the conference rooms have air conditioning and natural daylight with blackout facilities. The conference rooms are all located close to reception on the ground floor, and can accommodate 1:1 interviews to 120 theatre style.Not only does the hotel cater for a diverse range of corporate clients, it offers outstanding weekend & leisure breaks for those couples or families wishing to explore Constable Country. Surrounding attractions include Colchester Zoo, Freeport Designer Shopping Village, and Clacton on Sea with its pier, arcades and designer shopping village. What's more the hotel is less than 30 miles away from Stansted Airport connecting major cities around the world.Room Service. Restaurant(s). Breakfast Room. Golf Course. Massages. Whirlpool. Library/Reading Room. Steam room. Water sports. Concierge.