The Waggon & Horses

Hotels
Eviivo
7.5 (100 reviews)
High Street , Halstead , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Birdwatching nearby
Free WiFi
Water skiing nearby
Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
Free self parking
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby

Review Highlights

Pros:
Cosy atmosphere
Quiet location
Cons:
Maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
There were mixed reviews on cleanliness, with some guests mentioning maintenance issues.
Service
7
Service received positive feedback overall, with occasional complaints about maintenance issues.
Location
7.5
The hotel's location was well-received for being quiet and comfortable, despite some maintenance problems.
Room Quality
6.5
Mixed reviews on room quality, with both positive comments on atmosphere and negative feedback on maintenance issues.
Amenities
6.5
Amenities were average, with some maintenance issues affecting the guest experience.
Value for Money
6.5
Guests had mixed opinions on the value for money due to maintenance issues affecting their stay.
Food and Beverage
6.5
Food and beverage services received varied feedback, with some mentioning maintenance issues.
Overall Experience
6.8
Most guests had a decent overall experience, despite maintenance problems impacting their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-08-04 10:47

Property Description

Water skiing nearby
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Free self parking
Near Ridgewell Airfield Museum

Book your stay at The Waggon & Horses in Halstead for a memorable experience!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: STN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • Pets

    Only dogs are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are allowed

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 100 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 7
Location: 7.5
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 6.8
B
Brian
10
Pros:

I liked the cosy, comfortable atmosphere also the quiet...About the room...
Disappointed by a couple of maintenance issues, though. The toilet flush wasn't very effective in fact the handle was loose and almost hanging off!! Also, the window catch was not securely fixed and could easily have come right away at the slightest touch...Incidentally, I couldn't get the shower head to depress sufficiently and ended up soaking the bathroom floor!!!

2025-04-13 via Nuitee
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Shane
4
Pros:

Room was fine for the price but it sadly has bed bugs. Woke up the morning of my stay covered in bites. Tried to resolve direct before leaving in a review but no response. Hopefully this will initiate some action to resolve.

2024-12-23 via Nuitee
C
colin
6
Pros:

Ok and good value

2024-12-04 via Nuitee
J
Jude
10
Great owner
Pros:

Brilliant staff friendly people and honest. Great pool table free to play on Mondays

2024-11-26 via Nuitee
S
Simon
2
Friendly staff but no hot water!
Pros:

Good: Staff friendly, breakfasts lovely.
Bad: No hot water over 2 days so only cold showers!!!

2024-11-03 via Nuitee
S
Simon
4
Friendly, nice breakfast, no hot water, basic
Pros:

Friendly staff, nice breakfast, no hot water for 2 days!

2024-11-03 via Nuitee
E
elizabeth
10
Pros:

Sign stayes food but no food served in the week

2024-10-31 via Nuitee
A
Ann family
6
Pros:

Nice pub and people. No food apart from weekends, neither breakfast nor dinner which was promised on the booking

2024-10-16 via Nuitee
A
Alan family
8
Pros:

Rooms in poor state of repair

2024-10-13 via Nuitee
S
Samantha
10
Great little place
Pros:

The wonderful lady that greeted us was friendly and had a good sense of humour. She showed us to our room which was spotlessly clean.

We had dinner which she also cooked and breakfast again cooked by this true asset to the pub.

A pleasant stay for a wedding just a short walk away.

Was it the Ritz? No, but we didn’t pay for the Ritz. Would recommend.

2024-08-25 via Nuitee
C
Claire
6
Very friendly staff
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Room was clean and tidy and the bed was comfortable. Beware though - they don’t serve food mid week.

2024-08-13 via Nuitee
P
Paul
8
Pros:

Affordable, value-for-the-money accommodation with hearty (extra cost but affordable) breakfast. Room comfortable with snug ensuite facilities.

Friendly staff.

No restaurant except Fridays and Saturdays, but curry and Pizza/Chicken takeaways within walking distance; residents can bring meals back to eat in the bar.

Small health and safety warning - the steps and handrail leading to the accommodation block need attention - nothing a couple of hours with some mortar and bolts couldn't fix. Unfortunate that they haven't been!

2024-07-27 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Overnight stay
Pros:

Very competitively priced and that's why we chose it. Clean and adequate sized rooms with garden view. Got welcomed and the rooms are in a quiet building at the back of the pub. Would have been fine for one but the bed wasn't comfy for two - thin mattress and sinks down to the middle so is a curve.

2024-07-11 via Nuitee
C
Costin partner
2
Pros:

Please stay away!! For the amount that I have paid is not worth it!!
The room was very dirty, spiderwebs everywhere in the room, no soap or shampoo or shower gel in the bathroom.
Very cold in the room they haven’t open the heath.
The carpet was very dirty plenty of stains on it.
In the pub I order a drink and the glass that I was served were disgustingly dirty.
This hotel only worth £30 / night, not even that.
So, so , so unpleasant
PLEASE STAY AWAY

2024-07-07 via Nuitee
A
Anita partner
10
Pros:

The staff friendly breakfast good

2024-05-26 via Nuitee
B
billy friends
6
Pros:

it was perfect for what we wanted.

2024-05-02 via Nuitee
P
Philip
10
Pros:

Really made an effort

2024-04-08 via Nuitee
C
Claudia
6
Joy, is the Joy at The coach and horses.
Pros:

The rooms are old and a little tired. We found ours cold.
Ok for a night if you are looking for an "over night stay".
Joy, who appears to be everywhere and doiing everything is absolutely the best part.
Breakfast was filling and a good standard. All cooked fresh and served with Joy. We would go back just because of her!

2024-03-24 via Nuitee
N
neil partner
8
Pros:

Nice place

2024-03-22 via Nuitee
M
Melanie family
4
Pros:

We were really disappointed in the cleanliness of the property. The room had not been hoovered, the toilet seat was broken and the sink had a large crack in it . The furnishings were very tired and the rooms could do with updating .
The staff were very friendly.

2024-03-18 via Nuitee