Donkey & Buskins

Bed and breakfastdonkey & buskins, Colchester, United KingdomShow on map

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Top rated

Guests rate it highest for service, location and rooms.

Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.1 out of 10, at donkey & buskins.

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.

What this place offers

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

Rooms

9.1

Top rated

Rated 9.1 out of 10 by 87 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness8.6
Service9.6
Location9.1
Rooms9.1
Amenities9.1
Value8.6
Food & drink9.1

Guests mention

CozyExcellent serviceGreat locationComfortable accommodationGood food options

SharonUnited Kingdom
October 2025Solo traveller
Lovely place clean & everything I needed .
Cosy
Nothing
NicoletteUnited Kingdom
October 2025Couple
Perfectly suited our needs.
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…
AdrianUnited Kingdom
September 2025Solo traveller
Really enjoyed my stay - nice place to come back to after a full day working. Highly recommended.
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…
PaulUnited Kingdom
August 2025Couple
Lovely stay run by lovely people!
Amazing stay, room was perfect! Definitely staying again, wonderful hosts! Thank you!!
Nothing.
ChristopherUnited Kingdom
August 2025Couple
Overall just ok.
Nice Pub , room basic.
The Breakfast was disappointing.
SarahUnited Kingdom
August 2025Couple
Lovely place to stay, very comfortable
Lovely comfortable accommodation
Nothing

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated March 2026.

Where you’ll be

donkey & buskins, Colchester, United Kingdom

Guests rate the location 9.1 out of 10 — superb.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 3:00 PM until 06:00 PM

Check-out by 11:00 AM

No children

No pets

Non-smoking rooms available

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

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

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Donkey & Buskins

What time is check-in and check-out at Donkey & Buskins?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Donkey & Buskins allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at Donkey & Buskins?

Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.

Does Donkey & Buskins have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Does Donkey & Buskins have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

How do I book Donkey & Buskins?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Donkey & Buskins?

donkey & buskins, Colchester.

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