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Reviews of The Dorrington

2 Trinity Street, Halstead, CO9 1HW, United Kingdom

#6 of 6 hotels in Halstead

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Review score

Based on 414 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Would have liked there to be a hairdryer in the room Would also have liked some biscuits to go with the tea, coffee and milk There should be a bin in the bathroom for sanitary waste

    Room was clean with lots of space for luggage Bathroom was large & clean with shower and bath

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Fantastic, modern and spacious apartment if you don’t need to use the kitchen.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Given the apartment sleeps 7, there was only a sofa to seat 3 even though there was space for another sofa. The kitchen was brand new and the idea for us was a chilled night in before a busy competition on Sunday, we wanted to cook some pizzas. The kitchen was mostly empty. We couldn’t even find trays to put the pizzas on and then struggled to find anything to cut them with. There were only 6 plates so nothing to then put the pizzas on. There were no pots, pans, cooking utensils etc. Seemed like a new kitchen to look at but not use. Attempted to wash up using the liquid left for us but no sponges or cloths to use.

    Everything looked brand new and the apartment was very spacious and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    7.0
    Stayed for one night, which was perfectly fine. The room and bathroom were so clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress for us was way too soft and we woke up with bad back ache. Not the fault of the hotel at all. We were concerned about how you enter the rooms of the hotel. But it weren’t really a big thing.

    The room was extremely clean. In fact it was immaculate. The fact the pub is a night club with music that goes on until 2am, we couldn’t hear a thing. Amazing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Really lovely place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We could not get the WiFi to work and the shower was a bit stiff to turn off/ on properly

    It is a cozy cottage with good local links and good amenities

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    We would stay here again if WIFI installed but would request an upper floor next time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were disappointed to be told there was no WIFI even though it states it as being included on booking.com. Also there were no cooking utensils pot, pans, chopping boards etc. I would recommend request an upper floor if possible as we were on the ground floor and when sat in the living room we were below ground level so not much natural light.

    We were upgraded to the 2 bed room apartment which was very new and very modern. More than enough beds 7 in total for our party of 4. A very clean and comfortable stay whilst visiting family. The owner was very flexible and easy going.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    7.0
    Easy going
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a little spartan. Could do with new pillows

    Good location, good sized room

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We have stayed a number of times and will stay agsin

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleaning staff were invasive and rude the mirror was off the wall when we arrived so we left it as it was only to be told we'd TRASHED the room by the female cleaner who came running out shouting in the car park!

    Bar staff really friendly and local people too

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    8.0
    Good value for money and all staff friendly and welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Currently no breakfast served

    Clean and very friendly staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wardrobe in room,

    Very friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    6.0
    Fine for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast available

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    6.0
    Basic facilities but OK for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was very basic but that was no surprise, given the price. One very thin pillow each. No toiletries in bathroom. Bath towels were very small and no hand towels. We stayed on a Sunday night but assume that a Friday or Saturday night would have been very noisy with the pub just underneath the room.

    Bathroom looked very new, recently upgraded. Public car park next door was useful as hotel car park was full. Location was good for town centre. It was a good cheap price and was OK for a one night stay.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    Could not access wifi

    The place we stayed was quite and comfortable

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    8.0
    A lovely stay in the Two Bed Cottage
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unfortuantely there was no WiFi at the cottage. The shower leaks out onto the bathroom floor whilst in use, so one has to utilise one of the towels as a floor mat. There was no seperate toaster but you can use the oven grill. Though you have to crouch down really low to watch your crumpets burn!! The parking space is a bit tight, and you have to swing out into the road so be very careful.!. We would still come back if we are over that way as it is a lovely cottage.

    We stayed in the Two bed cottage just up the road from the Dorrington. Its a lovely little cottage and ideal for a family or four people. Its very clean and actually looks like it has just been renovated. Bedrooms have ample space and the beds very comfortable. We all slept very well indeed. Nice cosy living room and very good kitchen area with bench dining table.. There is an outside area that can be used but as it was raining so much we did not get to use it. Good price for a family or four people.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately there was an issue with AC. Staff were fab about it but it did lead to lots of wet possessions as well as expensive make up that had to be thrown out.

    Good location, staff were lovely and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in was swift and without fuss. Chap who did this was very friendly and approachable.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    8.0
    enjoyed our stay, clean room with good facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    happy with everything

    free parking nice staff clean room

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast available

    No breakfast available

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    8.0
    We only stayed overnight for a family wedding nearby. Lovely village and great property
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean good decoration comfortable

    We were upgraded to the Cottage and it was fab. Spacious home from home

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Booking cocked up. Had to share bathroom and weren’t informed until we got there.

    Clean and friendly. Staff are lovely Very well decorated

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    7.0
    Friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Door had to be slammed shut otherwise it would not close

    No breakfast served

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very loud, and not the cleanest

    the location was easy to get to and from places and shops near by

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    8.0
    pleasant stay. clean room and lovely fresh bedding.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi was very weak/not working sadly. Staff were informed and they said they’d try to sort it, but sadly it didn’t work for us. The only other thing was the bathroom was hard to turn the shower off as the button in the shower didn’t want to work for us and the cord was extremely short so hard to reach from the shower and as a result when turning off the shower the floor got drenched.

    I booked 3 rooms for my family for us to attend a wedding in the area. All rooms were very clean and had lovely clean fresh bedding and towels for all guests. tv and tea and coffee facilities were greatly appreciated. air con was in our room and lovely to have when it got warm in the evening. it was the perfect location to the Main Street for breakfast and local amenities if needed. Staff were very helpful and messaged me before hand themselves, to notify me about parking, which was very handy as I don’t know the area. They were also very prompt in answering an other queries I had about breakfast, which although they didn’t provide was again great as they were able to inform me of all other options we had during our stay.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    7.0
    Lovely stay apart from a few missing essentials
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of kitchen items- plug for sink, not enough mugs, no tea towels or oven gloves.

    Great condition and comfortable

    Stayed in May 2023

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