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The Dorrington

3.0 star property
Morning coffee fuels daytime adventures while nightclub energy powers evening entertainment at this retreat where billiards and garden relaxation await

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The Dorrington balances day and night perfectly. Travelers start with coffee brews and transition to nightclub rhythms after sunset. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi, billiards matches, or quiet garden moments - all consistently praised in reviews.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 (2 Adults + 1 Child)

Highlights

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

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Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Highlights

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

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Family Room (2 Adults + 4 Children) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (2 Adults + 4 Children)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 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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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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. Halstead Leisure Centre and Colne Valley Railway are also worth visiting. Visit our Halstead travel guide
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2a Trinity Street, Halstead, England, CO9 1JD

What's nearby

  • Ipswich Waterfront showing a bay or harbor and night scenes
    Ipswich Waterfront
    46 min drive - 59.1 km
  • Ground level view on a race course of turnstiles used on a famous horse racing track in Newmarket, Suffolk, UK. Used to train horse and jockey of starting a race.
    Newmarket Racecourse
    51 min drive - 53.0 km
  • A World War II Bristol Blenheim light bomber
    Imperial War Museum Duxford
    52 min drive - 57.8 km
  • Milbank Stadium
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Halstead Leisure Centre
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Bull Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    2 min walk
  • The Hook
    3 min walk
  • The Five Bells
    5 min drive
  • White Hart Inn
    5 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 billiards/pool table
  • Smoke-free premises and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at The Dorrington include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Grab bars near toilets and bathroom emergency pull cords
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in hours are 3-8 PM on Sunday.

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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 33 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Dorrington located?

Situated in Halstead, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Milbank Stadium and Halstead Leisure Centre. Sible Hedingham Library and Alderford Water Mill are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Dorrington Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

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

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

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 traveler

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

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

It was beyond basic and struck me as the kind of room that would be charged by the hour in a sleazy American movie!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Mateusz

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

A lot to desire.

Boy racers ragging their cars outside, loud banging door on entry, and every evening a struggle for parking space. Spiders in the bathroom, and dirty silicone sealant with mould on it in the shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Faye

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not great

On arrival the bed room was dirty bits of used tissue and cotton ear buds were in the bed and on the floor. Upon going to bed my daughters bed collapsed with her in it. And upon pulling the mattress onto the floor from the other bed as she was scared to sleep in the other one we discovered the slats were all snapped on that bed too. Although they did offer to move us to another two rooms it would of meant splitting the children up which they don’t like to be separated. We stayed in the original room but had to sleep on mattresses on the floor. Also the had a fire light which was bright green which shone all night in the room which didn’t help with the sleeping conditions. The breakfast wasn’t great it came out cold and didn’t get a choice was just offered a cooked breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Bad experience

Hotel was ok-ish but having our room above the neighbouring fried chicken restaurant and their rigorous cleaning regime made it one of our worst hotel experiences ever. That and the lawless louts on the street outside until gone 2am. We won’t be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff, clean room, comfy bed. Decent cooked breakfast. Rooms are out back of the pub. Parking is available at rear. Corner shop and fuel station within 30m.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Ste, london

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

Nice hotel that’s got a very lively bar.

Seemed like a family run hotel/bar. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was good. Room was clean and spacious. There’s a bar/club which was lively and the prices for drinks were very cheap. Despite the bar/club the rooms were quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal stopover
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018