About The Waggon and Horses
A family-owned establishment, The Waggon and Horses is a 16th-century property that helps guests feel at home.
Guests can choose from en suite rooms or options without bathroom facilities. Each room features a racehorse theme and has a bedside table and lamp.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Furthermore, guests of The Waggon and Horses can use the complimentary on-site car park.
A continental breakfast is included in the room cost, but guests can upgrade to a full English breakfast for a fee. The restaurant serves lunches, dinners and snacks, along with a wide variety of beverages, including cask-conditioned ales.
The Norman Keep at Castle Hedingham is just over three kilometres from the hotel. Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town, is 32 kilometres away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
You'll Get a Warm Welcome.
The hotel's staff members are very friendly, and the same goes for the locals who frequent the pub. As a result, you can expect to feel right at home even if you're travelling to the area for the first time, or staying by yourself.
positive:
Conveniently Located Near a Popular Venue.
The property is only a couple of minutes away from The White Hart, a frequently used wedding venue in the community. If someone you know is getting married there, it's possible to walk to the festivities rather than having to rely on a taxi or driving you
positive:
The Rooms Are Quiet and Basic.
If you just need a peaceful place to get some rest at the end of a busy day, this is the place. The rooms are far from luxurious, but they have all the essentials. Furthermore, they're quiet, so you're not likely to be disturbed by other guests when sleep
Negative Reviews
negative:
The Shower is Too Small.
The shower area is very cramped. Some guests even commented that it's not possible to turn around in the shower without splashing water on the surrounding floor. With that in mind, be especially careful when getting out.
negative:
The Cleanliness Isn't Sufficient.
Guests often said that the cleanliness level of the rooms left something to be desired. Specifically, they mentioned things like crumbs in their beds, strands of hair in the shower, cobwebs in the corners and unpleasant smells. Together, those things caus
negative:
Not a Good Value for Money.
Considering that the rooms are very plain and sometimes not as clean as they could be, some guests felt the cost they were charged was too much for what they got, even though the rates include a continental breakfast.