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    Our top choices for Colchester hotels on the lake

    1. 1 bedroom accommodation in Clacton-on-Sea

    A wooden house with a red-tiled roof, a glass door, and a small porch.

    2. All Saints Resort

    A waiting area with benches, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

    3. Countryside Private Studio & Gated Parking

    A two-story house with a brick facade, two garage doors, and a gravel driveway.

    4. What a lovely bolt hole.

    An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a sliding glass door leading to an interior space, and a wooden fence in the background.

    5. Mac Shack Cottage - UK32376

    A wooden house with a red-tiled roof, a front door, and a small porch with wicker furniture.

    6. 3 bedroom accommodation in Chelmsford

    Living room/dining room | The Cottage, Chelmsford

    7. 2 bedroom accommodation in Felixstowe

    A pebbled beach with waves, a distant ship, and a clear sky.

    Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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