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The Dorrington

3.0 star property
Hotel in Halstead with nightclub and coffee shop/cafe

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Property grounds
Bar (on property)
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Private kitchen
Experience the vibrant energy of The Dorrington, where a nightclub pulses through the night and a coffee shop serves up morning brews. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, unwind with billiards or lounge in the garden - previous guests rave about their stay.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Digital channels
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (2 Adults + 4 Children)

Family Room (2 Adults + 4 Children)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds
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About the area

Halstead is home to The Dorrington. Hedingham Castle and Paycockes are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Flitch Way Country Park and Great Cornard Country Park. Colne Valley Railway and East Anglian Railway Museum are also worth visiting.
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2a Trinity Street, Halstead, England, CO9 1JD

What's nearby

  • Milbank Stadium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hedingham Castle - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 17 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 23 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 25 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

  • Chappel and Wakes Colne Station - 12 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Hart Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bull Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • King's Head
  • ‪Whistlewood Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Mezze - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Dorrington

Property highlights
You can look forward to a nightclub, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at The Dorrington. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a TV in reception
  • Smoke-free property and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at The Dorrington offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Grab bars near toilets and bathroom emergency pull cords
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Check-in hours are 3-8 PM on Sunday.

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 15 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Dorrington Hotel Halstead
Dorrington Halstead
Essex
The Dorrington Hotel
The Dorrington Halstead
The Dorrington Hotel Halstead

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dorrington pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 15 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Dorrington?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dorrington?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dorrington?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Dorrington located?

Situated in Halstead, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Milbank Stadium and within 6 miles (10 km) of Sible Hedingham Library and Alderford Water Mill. Hedingham Castle and Deer Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Dorrington Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place to stay

I will be staying there again, but next time for leisure rather than business.

8/10 Good

Gary

Adequate for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little stay!

We had booked a hotel room for two adults two children at the Dorrington. When we arrived we were told we had been upgraded and we had a two bedroom cottage for the same price! This was two minutes down the road and a lovely clean two bedroomed house! We were so pleased with it and would have loved to stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wouldn’t go back

It was not ideal having to take all the kids into a bar to get booked in. The room itself was filthy, no table lamps and a green light was on in the room the whole night. It smelt like sewage in the bathroom and the heating didn’t work. No beds were made up for 2 of the guests and the pull out beds were broken. The light shades were broken it wasn’t great. The floors was sticky with stained carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Gillian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Hugh

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced, Dusty, dirty,unclean, mould in shower, generally unclean and we did not stay overnight as a result. No refund offered.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Allison

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The staff were lovely and helpful. The bed was clean and comfortable. The only issue was the guy in the room next door to us was blaring his TV at 230am and then gave me a mouthful when I asked him to turn it down. Luckily a member of staff was nearby and dealt with him. The bathroom was a little delapidated and needed a better clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, good location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Arjen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet stay in relaxed pub location

Searching for a quiet and relaxed place to stay. As part of a local pub this is a good option. No problems with noise as rooms are based in separate location behind the pub.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dorrington has seen better days, but if you need a place to stay over night it’s prrfect. Cost is good. Decent breakfast in the morning. Friendly helpful staff, I got exactly what I paid for and am very happy with that
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It gets better every time I stay there always in a brilliant room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Good size family room , fairly clean , breakfast was a little sparse for choice , pub adjoining the property where breakfast was served was a bit grimy , staff were pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Staff friendly and helpful but on both nights there was lots of noise from council car park next to property. For hours there was wheel spinning cars,music,shouting etc on both nights. Got very little sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Laimis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

G t

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Mellody

Disliked: Cleanliness
Was disappointed to be told I couldn’t have breakfast at 9:25am when I was told when I booked in breakfast was from 8 - 10!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good but overlooking the main road was noisy late at night and very early in the morning 5am. The breakfast was mediocre but the staff were good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really friendly atmosphere and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only thing that spoilt our stay was the very loud music and very noisy guests returning to there rooms at 2.30 in the morning !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Never again!

Where to begin! Nightclub playing music till 0200, girls screaming/squealing, doors banging and male voices heard till 0300. Breakfast, what a joke! Breakfast was included in the booking, had booked breakfast for 0845, no access to the dining area as the place where it 'should' have been served was locked up. Banged on the door at 0830, went back and packed our bag, placed in the car, went back to bang on the doors, front and back! No answer, no life! Miserable end to a nice previous evening. Unless you are deaf and not hungry in the morning, don't book a room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019