Places to stay in Fingringhoe, Essex

Fingringhoe is a village and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex. The centre of the village is classified as a conservation area, featuring a traditional village pond and red telephone box. The Roman River flows nearby before entering the River Colne. It has been noted frequently on lists of unusual place names. The village's name actually derives from its geographic circumstances: it sits at the confluence of the smaller Roman River and the River Colne. A "hoe" refers to a jutting out piece of land while "finger" describes an elongated finger-like land extension. "Ing" is a common toponym in the UK referring to "peoples". As such, the name refers to the "people living on the land jutting out into the river". Places to eat in the region include Bengal Spice, Village Delicatessen, Papa’s Fish And Chips, and The Black Buoy.

The center of Fingringhoe ( which is at is longitude 0°56'39.383 and latitude 51°50'40.923 ) is located 2 miles away from Wivenhoe, 4 miles away from Peldon, 4 miles away from Elmstead Market and 4 miles away from Colchester.

Available Fingringhoe lodging

We currently have 6 accommodations in and around Fingringhoe.

Fingringhoe Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Hotels

Best Western Rose & Crown Hotel

Approx 4 miles away in Colchester:

The oldest Hotel in England's oldest recorded town. The Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel, originally a 14th century posting house, lovingly restored to a modern day hotel.
East Street
Colchester, Essex
Hotels

Riverside Hotel

Approx 5 miles away in Colchester:

The Riverside Hotel is a 16th.
2 North Station Road
Colchester, Essex
Hotels

The White Hart Hotel

Approx 5 miles away in Colchester:

Market End
Colchester, Essex

Fingringhoe Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Photograph of Fen Farm Caravan & Camping Site, East Mersea
Listing updated 2026
Cottage / Caravan Parks

Fen Farm Caravan & Camping Site

Approx 5 miles away in East Mersea:

Small quiet family site close to sea and country park. No hire vans. Rural setting with many footpath walks close by. Island location with south facing beach. Mobile shop calls daily in high season and weekends in low season. Tents welcome..
Colchester
East Mersea, Essex
Self Catering Properties

Rye Farm

Approx 4 miles away in Layer de la Haye:

Ideal for a relaxing break, Rye Farm lies on the edge of the village of Layer de la Haye in north east Essex.
Rye Lane
Cottage / Caravan Parks

Firs Chase Caravan Park

Approx 5 miles away in Colchester:

The Park is in the most desirable end of West Mersea Island which itself is probably the most sought after village in Essex. It adjoins the Strood Channel and has a Boat Launching Jetty. Firs Chase is Perfect for enthusiasts of all types of .....
Firs Chase
Colchester, Essex
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Fingringhoe

Photograph of Mogul Tandoori, Colchester
Mogul Tandoori

Mogul Tandoori ( Dining / Indian ). Located at 20 Wethersfield Road, Colchester, 2 miles from the center of Fingringhoe. Let us feed your imagination and delight your taste buds with our individually designed menus tailored to your special occasion. The Mogul Tandoori has all the Indian classics covered, and we only use authentic spices and recipes. Our experience and professionalism mean that we can take the heat and we won’t let you down. www.themogulcolchester.co.uk Link