Only 3 exceptional rooms available to discerning visitors. It is a conversion to the hospitality business/residential from historical former commercial premises which we fondly remember. It is wonderfully appropriate for their retaining the original name. A bar opposite also claims some of the fame. Easy central walking access for the fit and active tourism/business visitors. By the way Essex university... More

Absolutely fantastic, Jane & Jonathan were charming and their hospitality second to none. More

Stayed here this week with our family of 4 and it was just what we were looking for. Relatively central, very comfortable room and a cracking breakfast served by the friendly Jane. We had the four poster with ensuite which would normally be a very snug, cosy and romantic room, however Jonathan had (at our request) put in two very... More

We were welcomed into the charlie browns warmly by Jane, even though we arrived a couple of hours after our check in time. We were also greeted by the couples dogs, which was nice. The four poster room is beautifully decorated, matching the low ceilings and dark wooden beams, whilst still looking modern and homely. The carpet hurt my feet... More

I stayed at Charlie Browns for 3 nights last week, and thoroughly enjoyed my stay, and it's very rare you can say that about a hotel or B&B stay! I stayed in the four poster room, it was fantastic, everything you could wish for or need was available. The decor is very impressive, it's the little touches which make it... More

I found Charlie Brown's through Google, and the ad stood out from the rest! We had the Mulberry room, comfortable, clean and spacious. As country dwellers from a very quiet village, we had extremely restful nights. Jane & Jonathan are excellent hosts, and make you feel welcome and part of the family! I have mobility problems, and they were considerate,... More

I always say that “you never get a second chance to make a first impression”; for once I was wrong!! On arriving (I had said we would arrive before 18:00 and we arrived at 17:00; so to be fair we were a little early) at Charlie Browns there was a personal note on the door asking me to telephone a... More

Hard to fault this at £60 for a large and very comfortable double room with en suite shower in a medieval cottage very close to transport and the town centre. All kept spotless, nothing too much trouble, super breakfast. Jane and Jonathan are charming, helpful and efficient. Definitely go and stay there, and enjoy historic Colchester and its beautiful environs.... More

If you want an exceptional B&B experience then you can't look further than Charlie Brown's! The accommodation in this 600-700 year old building is simply stunning. Can't find enough glowing adjectives. We had the four poster room and we just gaped in delight when we entered and realised that this was going to be our home for three nights. Everything... More