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 - 18 min drive - 21.1 km
Colchester Zoo - 20 min drive - 20.7 km
Colchester Castle Park - 22 min drive - 25.0 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
Wickford White Notley Station - 12 min drive
Colchester Kelvedon Station - 15 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
Hotel size
5 rooms
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
Nice 1 night stay, the cooked breakfast was very nice
Jackie
Jackie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2024
Quiet location, excellent room and facilities, polite and helpful staff, great overall experience.
Walter
Walter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
Very enjoyable stay!
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
Catherine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 24, 2024
Richard was welcoming and helpful. The room was clean, comfortable, and relaxing. Breakfast was good too.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2024
Halstead
A pub hotel. The rooms
We’re clean and tidy. Bed was very comfortable.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2022
Landlord was very helpful, rooms were comfy and breakfast was great!
MISS
MISS, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2023
Great b n b pub
Very nice host, friendly and accommodating.
Great breakfast and well worth the money.
Curtis
Curtis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2024
Extremely helpful landlord from beginning to end
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 27, 2024
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
Pamela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2023
Attended a local event so booked a room for the evening. Excellent experience. Friendly staff and locals. Room very clean and comfortable.
JASON
JASON, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2024
Excellent sleep!
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
shivonne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 21, 2022
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
Pauline, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 25, 2023
Very expensive for basic accommodation. En suite very small, no evening food available. Landlord very friendly.
Denis
Denis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2022
Lovely, friendly Inn
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
Thomas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2023
Just what I needed for my stay
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
David, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 29, 2024
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.