Nestled in a cozy corner, The Dog Inn offers a warm welcome with its charming bar and free in-room WiFi. Start your day with breakfast, fire up the barbecue grills, or simply unwind knowing you're just steps away from self parking.
Chelmsford City Racecourse - 17 min drive - 20.2 km
Colchester Zoo - 22 min drive - 23.9 km
Getting around
Stansted Airport (STN) - 41 min drive
Cambridge (CBG) - 72 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 80 min drive
Cressing Station - 12 min drive
Colchester Kelvedon Station - 15 min drive
Sudbury Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
White Hart Inn - 3 min walk
Subway - 7 min walk
Costa Coffee - 6 min walk
The Five Bells - 4 min drive
The Dog Inn - 1 min walk
About this property
The Dog Inn
Enjoy your visit to Halstead with a stay at The Dog Inn. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby mountain biking.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
What to do
Mountain biking nearby
Fishing nearby
Facilities
Picnic area
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Dog Halstead
Dog Inn Halstead
The Dog Inn Inn
The Dog Inn Halstead
The Dog Inn Inn Halstead
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Dog Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Dog Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dog Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Dog Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. The Dog Inn also has a picnic area.
What's the area around The Dog Inn like?
The Dog Inn is located a short 8-minute walk from Milbank Stadium.
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The Dog Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was well cooked, substantial, and of good quality. (8 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Easy to park, friendly welcome, comfortable room and very nice breakfast. No complaints at all.
Neil
1-night trip
10/10
Nice 1 night stay, the cooked breakfast was very nice
Jackie
1-night trip
10/10
We had a lovely stay. The hosts were welcoming and friendly - they clearly enjoy and take pride in their job. The room was clean, comfortable and well stocked with amenities (after a long day the hot chocolate was well needed!). Breakfast in the morning was excellent quality.
Catherine
1-night trip
10/10
Very nice host, friendly and accommodating.
Great breakfast and well worth the money.
Curtis
1-night trip
10/10
A pub hotel. The rooms
We’re clean and tidy. Bed was very comfortable.
Stephen
1-night trip
10/10
Extremely helpful landlord from beginning to end
Paul
1-night trip
8/10
Room was clean and owner provided everything for our one night stay. Pub had a lot of character although needed some tlc in some areas. Bed was very comfortable.
Pamela
1-night trip
8/10
We had a well equipped en-suite room in this convenient location.
Our only complaint is that the mattresses were a little firm.
There was a nice bar area.
Parking was very convenient.
Perfect for a one night stay.
Pauline
1-night trip
10/10
I slept very well for the night. Very welcoming host who offered a double bed on my arrival. Room was very clean with an excellent selection of hot drinks and a kettle. The first place I have stayed that had soya milk in the room so I was able to have a nice cuppa in the morning. Thank you will stay again!
shivonne
1-night trip
6/10
Very expensive for basic accommodation. En suite very small, no evening food available. Landlord very friendly.
Denis
1-night trip
10/10
Ultra friendly and nice little inn. We were staying overnight for a wedding locally and this was an ideal location. Small but well-appointed room with some nice little touches (loads of tea, coffee and water) and a great friendly welcome from the landlord. We had a couple of drinks in the pub before the wedding and all the pub regulars were charming and welcoming. And the pint (s) of mild I had wete sublime. Would definitely use this Inn again if in the area.
Thomas
1-night trip
10/10
I found the Dog Inn to be in a great location when staying in Halstead. The pub landlord, Richard, gave me a warm and friendly welcome and showed me my room on arrival to ensure I was happy with the room and its facilities which I was. This was greatly appreciated. I had a comfortable two night stay and the breakfasts were both good too. Real ales available in the bar in the evening. Halstead has a thriving high street with a nice range of useful shops and restaurants. There is a pleasant public park and I enjoyed a good few hours in the large Antiques centre in a former Mill building. Many thanks Richard for an enjoyable stay
David
2-night trip
6/10
Check in was very easy, very friendly reception from Richard who showed us to our room.
The room was very clean, well stocked with tea and coffee, milk and bottled water. Plenty of complementary toiletries. The ensuite was very tiny but clean. Bed was firm but comfortable.
Location was great for Halstead's High Street.
Unfortunately for us, a fellow guest was very unwell in the room next to ours and as the walls were paper thin, we didn't get a good night's sleep. Although this is not under the control of the hotel, I think maybe they need to look at some sound proofing between the rooms - our bed was just a stud wall away from next doors bathroom - not the best thing to experience on a night away!
The overall look of the building needs a bit of attention. The pub's broken toilet windows are not very welcoming and make you wonder, on arrival, if youve made the right decision.
I wouldnt stay again but if we'd have had other "neighbours" then maybe that opinion would be different.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10
Tafadzwa
1-night trip
10/10
David
1-night trip
8/10
Peter
1-night trip
8/10
Richard was welcoming and helpful. The room was clean, comfortable, and relaxing. Breakfast was good too.
Wendy
1-night trip
8/10
MALCOLM
1-night trip
10/10
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Mark
1-night trip
8/10
Brian
1-night trip
10/10
Quiet location, excellent room and facilities, polite and helpful staff, great overall experience.