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A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

A room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, hanging plants, and large windows.

A large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

1. Wivenhoe House Hotel

Colchester

Natasha

CA $178

CA $213 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hanging light fixture with a clear glass enclosure and visible filament inside, set against a background of a window with a grid pattern and pink flowers.

A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, wooden furniture, and large windows with bars.

A traditional Tudor-style building with black and white timber framing, a sign for 'Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel', and hanging flower baskets.

A traditional room with exposed wooden beams, two single beds, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

2. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Colchester

Michelle

CA $94

CA $113 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a clear sky.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

3. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Colchester

Tim

CA $86

CA $104 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A building with a sign reading "The Smugglers Cove" and outdoor wooden picnic tables.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a variety of bottles and alcohol displayed on shelves.

4. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

Clacton-on-Sea

Caroline

CA $79

CA $94 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A large house with a gravel driveway, a swimming pool, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a low brick wall. There are several lounge chairs and a table with an umbrella.

A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, and dining area.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror.

5. Birds Farm

Colchester

Nicola

CA $178

CA $214 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a foldable ironing board.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a Premier Inn sign, and a seating area with a view of the lobby.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a sign reading 'Premier Inn,' and a brick facade.

6. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Colchester

Patricia

CA $82

CA $98 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

A dining table with a white tablecloth, a green leather chair, and a tea set.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.

A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with a variety of bottles in the background.

7. GreyFriars

Colchester

Mark

CA $195

CA $234 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

A restaurant with a brick wall, a large clock, and a glass ceiling. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A spacious dining area with round tables and red chairs, featuring a mix of natural and artificial lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

8. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

Colchester

Rachel

CA $102

CA $126 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A bedroom with a bed, a dark upholstered chair, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A bar area with a large wheel decoration, various liquor bottles, and branded taps.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a toilet.

A dining area with tables set for two, wooden chairs, and a red wall with framed pictures.

9. The Rose & Crown Free House

Clacton-on-Sea

Chris

CA $165

CA $198 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black chair, a wardrobe, a bed, a television, and a small refrigerator.

A furnished room with a sofa, a small table with a vase, a desk with a computer, and a TV on the wall.

A bedroom with a double bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

10. Star Anglia Hotel

Colchester

Iain

CA $103

CA $124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a brick column, and white furniture.

A cozy indoor seating area with two plush armchairs and a small table, a brick wall with framed pictures, and a large window overlooking a blue door.

A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a wooden headboard, and a sign reading "PURE" on the bed.

A bar area with a brick wall, shelves with bottles, and a counter with a tap.

11. Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Colchester

Jelle

CA $124

CA $149 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A dining area with wooden flooring, white walls, and a brick accent wall. There are two dining tables with chairs, each table has a white tablecloth and a small decorative item on the table.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table, and a wardrobe.

A beach with a pier extending into the sea, a few people walking, and a clear sky.

A two-story building with a sign reading 'Aldea Guesthouse.'

12. Adelaide Guesthouse

Clacton-on-Sea

Steve

CA $131

CA $157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a mounted TV, and a painting on the wall.

A room with a white wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a standing heater, and a metal rack with black straps.

A two-story house with a dark front door, a small porch, and a mailbox.

A small, single-story building with a gravel driveway and a wooden fence.

13. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

Colchester

Darrell

CA $89

CA $107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with boats.

A hallway with a table and lamp, a door, and a fire extinguisher.

A hallway with a carpeted floor, wooden doors, and framed pictures on the walls.

A wooden door with a sign indicating room number 5 at The Victory Inn.

14. The Victory at Mersea

Colchester

Aubrey

CA $134

CA $161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden cabinet, a desk, and a wall-mounted TV displaying "NETFLIX".

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wall paneling, a flat-screen TV displaying 'NETFLIX', and two white doors.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, marble walls, and a black and gold tiled floor.

A building with a sign reading 'SARAH HOTEL' and 'RECEPTION' indicating the hotel's reception area.

15. Sarah Hotel

Parkeston

Josh

CA $65

CA $78 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hair dryer on a wooden surface with a power outlet in the background.

A metal rack with multiple hooks holding black items, likely coats or bags, in a room with a wooden door and a textured wall.

16. Premier Inn Colchester - A12

Colchester

Nana Kofi

CA $77

CA $92 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a plant, a white pillow, and a beige throw blanket.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a white dining table with blue chairs.

A laundry room with multiple stacked washing machines and dryers.

17. Ryegate House Colchester

Dutch Quarter

Norman

CA $102

CA $123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A buffet with various food items and beverages.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, safety signs, and a sunlit area with lounge chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, name cards, water bottles, and a clock on the wall.

18. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Colchester

Nicholas

CA $79

CA $94 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A traditional pub named 'The CHUDLEIGH' with a white facade, arched windows, and hanging flower baskets.

A dining area with round tables set for four, each with white tablecloths, chairs, and centerpieces.

A cozy living room with a patterned carpet, a sofa set, armchairs, and a small round table.

A neatly made bed with a white duvet and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small desk with a computer.

19. Chudleigh Hotel

Clacton-on-Sea

Jacob

CA $137

CA $164 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outdoors.

A dining room with a wooden table and four chairs, large windows with floral wallpaper, and a radiator below the windows.

A room with a bed, two chairs, a glass table, and a view of a grassy field through open windows.

A sign for 'The Folly' with a message for guests to check in at the bar.

20. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

Colchester

Sharon

CA $179

CA $215 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Top Frating Hotel Reviews

Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Small but cosy room. Poor shower pressure, but ESPA toiletries were lovely. Spa facilities were very nice and had some indoor and outdoor bits. Food and staff were very, very good."

Best Western Ipswich Hotel

8/10 Good

"Value for money. Limited parking."

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

8/10 Good

"Hotel was very good and the staff very helpful and friendly. We ate in the restaurant in the evening and the food was very good. Breakfast in the morning was a buffet style and there was everything you needed all was tasty. Our bed wasn’t very comfortable it was very firm. The twin room beds were much more comfortable. The rooms and hotel were beautifully kept everywhere was very clean and tidy. The bathrooms with the big walk in shower were great. They only have 1 ev charger and unfortunately it wasn’t working it would have been useful to know that before we arrived. As more people have electric cars now maybe they should email if it’s unavailable so you don’t rely on it. The staff were super helpful explaining where the nearest one was. Also it says on the website food can be ordered up to 21.15 when it was 20:45 which needs to be updated as we were just inside the time when we arrived. It would have been annoying to have to find somewhere had we arrived a little later."

Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the staff at this hotel. Everybody was smiling friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean. The room was quiet with very comfortable bed and pillows. The food was good. All in all very welcoming and a lovely stay for us"

St Nicholas Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good place to stay. Owned by the George Hotel and just opposite but usually much cheaper."

The Mill Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"All staff were great, our room was spotlessly clean."

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

10/10 Excellent

"very good with a good choice"

More cheap stays in Frating

Sarah Hotel

65 Garland Rd Harwich England

CA $65

CA $78 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (64 reviews)

Bridge Guest House

4-6 Ancaster Road Ipswich England

CA $75

CA $90 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (848 reviews)

Langtry Hotel

2-4 Colne Road Clacton-on-Sea England

CA $75

CA $90 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

includes taxes & fees

7.4/10 Good! (229 reviews)

Noble Goose Rooms

2 Stoneham St Colchester England

CA $146

CA $175 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

includes taxes & fees

University of Essex - Colchester Campus

University of Essex Colchester England

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Premier Inn Ipswich Hotel

Old Hadleigh Rd Ipswich ENG

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Frating?

The best area to stay in Frating is directly within the village itself for convenience and a relaxed rural experience.Frating is a small, quiet village in the Tendring district of Essex, offering a peaceful retreat from busier towns. The village is quite spread out, with a few main roads like Main Road and Thorrington Road forming its core. You'll find a local pub, The Kings Arms, which is a central point for many visitors and locals alike, offering a traditional English village experience. The surrounding area is characterised by open fields and countryside, superb for those looking to enjoy nature.Couples often find Frating appealing for a relaxing getaway. The village provides a calm base for exploring the wider Essex countryside or taking day trips to the coast. It's an excellent spot for quiet walks and enjoying the serene environment, perhaps stopping at the local pub for a meal.For travellers looking for a convenient base to explore the region, Frating's location is ideal. It offers good road connections to nearby towns like Colchester, with its historic castle, and the coastal towns of Clacton-on-Sea and Frinton-on-Sea, which are easily accessible for day trips to the beach.

When is the best time to go to Frating?

The best time to visit Frating is generally during the late spring and summer months, from May to September, when the weather is mild and the days are long.These months offer the most comfortable conditions for exploring the local countryside and enjoying outdoor activities. Expect average temperatures between 15°C and 22°C (59°F and 72°F), with the warmest weather typically in July and August. This allows for pleasant walks along the Essex Way, which passes near Frating, or visits to nearby coastal towns without the chill of autumn or winter.For those interested in local events and gardens, early summer (June) is particularly good. Many local villages and towns in the Tendring district host fetes and open garden events during this period, offering a glimpse into local life and horticulture. The longer daylight hours also mean more time for sightseeing and enjoying the natural beauty of the area.If you prefer to avoid the peak holiday season crowds, late spring (May) or early autumn (September) can also be excellent choices. The weather is still pleasant, and you'll often find more availability and potentially better value on accommodation.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Frating.

How much is the nightly rate at a Frating hotel?

Prices for hotels in Frating often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $78 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Frating hotels

1. Wivenhoe House Hotel

2. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

3. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

4. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

5. Birds Farm

6. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

7. GreyFriars

8. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

9. The Rose & Crown Free House

10. Star Anglia Hotel

11. Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

12. Adelaide Guesthouse

13. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

14. The Victory at Mersea

15. Sarah Hotel

16. Premier Inn Colchester - A12

17. Ryegate House Colchester

18. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

19. Chudleigh Hotel

20. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

Top Frating Hotel Reviews

Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa

Best Western Ipswich Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG

St Nicholas Hotel

The Mill Hotel

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

More cheap stays in Frating

Sarah Hotel

Bridge Guest House

Langtry Hotel

Noble Goose Rooms

University of Essex - Colchester Campus

Premier Inn Ipswich Hotel

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