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9.1 / 10 Guest Rating

Donkey & Buskins

donkey & buskins, Colchester, gb

Donkey & Buskins - main view

About the Property

Luxurious Accommodation
Donkey & Buskins, a charming property in Colchester, offers a cozy stay with a bar, just a stone's throw away from popular attractions like Hedingham Castle and Colchester Zoo. The bed and breakfast provides comfortable rooms with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV and free WiFi.

Relaxing Outdoor Spaces
Guests can unwind in the lovely garden or enjoy a peaceful evening on the terrace. The property also caters to disabled guests, ensuring that everyone can have a pleasant and convenient stay.

Delightful Dining Options
Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, offering a variety of dishes to please your palate. With free private parking and proximity to London Stansted Airport, Donkey & Buskins is the perfect choice for your next getaway.

Facilities & Amenities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9.1
Exceptional87 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the cozy and frequently praise the excellent service.

Categories

Cleanliness8.6
Service9.6
Location9.1
Room Quality9.1
Amenities9.1
Value for Money8.6
Food and Beverage9.1
Overall Experience9.6

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SharongbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 8, 2025

"Lovely place clean & everything I needed ."

10.0

Cosy

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NicolettegbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 3, 2025

"Perfectly suited our needs."

8.0

Private. Clean. Homely. Nice to have breakfast options in the room. A small problem with the electric was sorted swiftly and staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Great food in the pub. Very close to Colchester so very convenient but lovely to be in a rural setting away from the city.

The noise from the road first thing but this is not something that can be helped and is really only during the morning rush hour.

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AdriangbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 12, 2025

"Really enjoyed my stay - nice place to come back to after a full day working. Highly recommended."

9.0

Excellent comfortable accommodation. Breakfast cereals, yogurts, tea and coffee provided. Pub food was excellent and reasonably priced. Nice pub with good beer garden. Good parking - own private space for the accommodation.

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PaulgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 26, 2025

"Lovely stay run by lovely people!"

10.0

Amazing stay, room was perfect! Definitely staying again, wonderful hosts! Thank you!!

Nothing.

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MaurygbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 25, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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ChristophergbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 25, 2025

"Overall just ok."

5.0

Nice Pub , room basic.

The Breakfast was disappointing.

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SarahgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 17, 2025

"Lovely place to stay, very comfortable"

8.0

Lovely comfortable accommodation

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JenifergbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 4, 2025

"We very much enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend"

10.0

Good location, very welcoming, helpful staff. Excellent restaurant. Had some fantastic meals.

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MarkgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 31, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Food was exceptional, staff were friendly... Room was amazing and a great touch of having a fridge and cereals available.. Thankyou

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CarolinegbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 29, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

We had an amazing stay it is like home from home in a very quiet location despite being attached to the pub. I will definitely book here again when I next travel to the area

All I would suggest is a squeegee wet room broom as the shower is at the door and the toilet is the end of the room meaning that you have to walk across a wet floor to use the toilet and sink after a shower

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