I am blessed/cursed as a peripatetic customer service consultant to have to stay away from home a huge proportion of my time. I usually head for 5* + hotels as that usually means a less stress time for me as I cannot switch off. So I have to admit that I am highly critical of all the places I visit... More

Stayed at Timbers for a second visit. As before - this is an exceptional B&B with service and attention to detail that cannot be faulted. The room is one of the most comfortable I have ever stayed in. The owners are so nice and really care about there guests. If I post on this site the extra length Alan went... More

We've said in previous reviews that we've stayed in places that are difficult to fault; Timbers is different...we can't fault it at all! You aren't so much staying in a 'guesthouse', you are Angela and Alan's guests. There's a subtle difference. Friendly and interested; nothing is too much trouble for them. Recommendations on where to eat (and booking a table... More

Angela and Alan were perfect hosts. I turned up at around half 7 and was greeted by Angela and Alan who took my bags to my room to let me get settled. Angela then asked if I'd like a pot of tea in their living room and brought me not only the tea but a slice of cake to go... More

I had not been to Essex for over 28 years and was hoping that it was as I remembered it. We selected Timbers from the internet and stayed for 2 nights. Alan and Angela could not have been more welcoming. The rooms are very luxurious with delightful touches such as sherry and homemade biscuits. The breakfasts are fantastic with a... More

I booked into Timbers at the last minute, after arriving at Hotel in Colchester which was noisy, cold and dirty. I couldn't have been made to feel more welcome - Angela and Alan are really nice people who run a great B&B. The room was very comfortable, clean, warm and nicely decorated. The breakfast was great. What really made a... More

It's the little touches that really make a place shine. Homemade truffles, a decanter of sherry and some freshly made cookies make the timbers stand out from what would still be a well appointed, quiet and comfortable B&B. More

One of the best B&B's we've stayed in, perfect location, perfect hosts, perfect food and so relaxing. We would definately recommend this to anyone. Just the right balance of hosts' welcoming manner and being left alone to explore the area and meet family & friends. Breakfast was wonderful and the veg option was great. The room treats of homemade food... More

I stumbled across Timbers whilst away on business. At first, i thought I'd taken a wrong turn as I had ended up in a beautiful housing estate. To my delight, I realised this was not a mistake but a superb detached house, transformed into a B&B. Angela met me at the door and following a brief chat, showed me to... More