Name: The Waggon & Horses
Address: High Street, Great Yeldham, England, United Kingdom, Great Yeldham, Essex, GB
Rating: 8.8

What guests think

Reviews of The Waggon & Horses highlight very friendly, welcoming staff and a sociable pub atmosphere, with many guests enjoying a good cooked breakfast and finding the simple, budget rooms adequate for short stays in a peaceful countryside setting.

Multiple reviews report inconsistent cleanliness and maintenance, including tired furnishings, dust or cobwebs, loose fittings, cold rooms, and occasional hot water or heating problems. Food is praised when available, but weekday dining can be limited and may be restricted to weekends. Overall, expect a budget stay with warm hospitality but variable room condition.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic and center on the on-site pub, which several guests enjoyed. Beyond the bar, amenities are simple.

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6

Ann

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Martin

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service. Very personable chap in charge - Andy! Had a lovely chat with him and his wife. Blended in well with the locals and it was if I was one of the lads.

10

Jude

Nov 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

MALCOLM

Dec 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Always a nice pleasant place to stay. Basic rooms but very clean. Nice food too at breakfast and evening meal. People very friendly, both the staff and locals at the bar. I stay often.

8

Paul

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

8

Samantha

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Local village pub with separate accommodation that was clean with helpful staff on site. Staff were welcoming and chatty. Breakie included covered cereal and traditional fry up.

10

Vanessa

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful Staff. A lovely room, obviously recently renovated, warm, clean and a very comfortable bed! Tea/coffee making facilities, a tv and free wifi all added to a wonderful stay.

8

Allan

Aug 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming friendly landlord bar staff equally pleasant. Good beer & bar menu from sandwiches to more substantial meals with starters mains and deserts honest pub grub. Breakfast excellent value with cereals, juice, full English plenty of toast & jam tea & coffee, pot was refilled no problem. A very pleasant one night stay large double room, comfortable bed plenty of hot water in the shower. Would stay again close to Castle Hedingham & Steam Railway.

10

Joanne

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Building was a little bit tired looking but we didn’t spend must time in the room too busy enjoying ourselves the staff and breakfast was so lovely brilliant atmosphere in the bar

8

Tracy

Sep 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A really good nights sleep, nice room and very helpful staff. I ate in the pub - best jacket potato for a long time and nothing was too much trouble. They made a filling off menu and also dessert as I'm celiac :-) Greatly appreciated. Only downside building work in rooms downstairs - builders started hammering at 8am but stopped shortly afterwards. A great place to stay with a nice little beer garden out back and lots of parking. Would definitely stay again.

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Cleanliness

Feedback on cleanliness is mixed: some rooms were described as clean or spotless, while others reported dust, cobwebs, dirty bathrooms or cups, and occasional damp or mould.

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Lauren

Jan 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The young lady was fantastic, however there was poo in the toilet and an empty fruit shoot bottle left on a dusty side.

2

Kim

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unpleasant stay – poor room conditions I stayed at this property in May 2025 and unfortunately had to leave right after check-in. The room was very cold, as the radiator wasn’t working and the window had been left open. The air was very damp and musty, and there were visible signs of mold around the window area. I was traveling with my child and didn’t feel comfortable staying under those conditions. I contacted customer service the same day and submitted photos, but I was later told that no refund could be issued unless approved by the property. It was a disappointing experience, and I hope the room conditions will be improved for future guests.

10

MALCOLM

Dec 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Always a nice pleasant place to stay. Basic rooms but very clean. Nice food too at breakfast and evening meal. People very friendly, both the staff and locals at the bar. I stay often.

4

sophie

Oct 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Checked in had to check in at the bar young lad showed me where my rooms was, the ceiling light was so dim it wasn’t even worth having on, the bathroom sink had the person befores facial hair in the sink, the room was very dusty that I kept sneezing, bed and pillow where terrible the spare pillows on the shelf had no cases on them, the carpet was very sticky and had a foul smell, wouldn’t recommend and definitely wasn’t worth the £

10

Samantha

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Mark

May 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, very friendly, good night's sleep would recommend

6

Samantha

Aug 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely little place to stay only thing to let it down was mould in shower and dirty cup however was compensated for this would stay again

4

Melanie

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

2

Costin

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Colin

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean room, en suite is small but functional. Tap on sink was loose but worked

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Rooms

Rooms are basic with variable condition; some are comfortable or recently refreshed, but others felt dated or cold, with maintenance issues like weak lighting, loose fittings, nonworking fans, and intermittent hot water, plus occasional noise.

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Jimmy

Mar 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place with wonderfull staff, especailly the breakfast lady was fantastic. the beds need new madrasses :) but other than that its great value for money

8

Andrew

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and comfortable room

10

Gillian

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay, really pleased with our room which was quiet and comfortable. Amazing cooked breakfast this morning. Would definitely stay again!

8

Alan

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms in poor state of repair

10

Vanessa

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful Staff. A lovely room, obviously recently renovated, warm, clean and a very comfortable bed! Tea/coffee making facilities, a tv and free wifi all added to a wonderful stay.

4

John

May 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was cheap but our room had multiple problems and not very clean. The Tv failed to switch on with the remote. The en suite was designed for a disabled guest but the low placement of the mirror meant it was difficult to shave without crouching down. The sink was far too small and the tap moved so that it had to be steadied with one hand and turned off with the other. My wife had to wear a jumper to sleep because the room was so cold.

2

Leanne

May 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely awful. There is clearly no sound proofing so as a couple that usually go to bed at a reasonable time (10.30pm) we was kept awake by a couple of ladies below us screeching and cackling until gone past 2am, to then be woken up by them at 6am. They practically sounded as if they were in our room. Finally managed to drift back off to then being woken up by a man making a phone call to which we heard every detail. We had practically no sleep as it was freezing when we did manage to sleep so we ended up missing breakfast so we can't comment on that bar the small 1 hour time window we was told we could have breakfast which was a bit strange. The room was full of cobwebs and for the price we won't be returning. We travel down regularly to see family in Essex which is quite a distance from us and it made for a very tiring journey home today.

8

Colin

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean room, en suite is small but functional. Tap on sink was loose but worked

6

Claudia

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

6

David

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First problem was finding the place, web says it is in High St Halstead, but is in Great Yeldham 6 miles away Room was adequate for the price but extract fan in en suite was not working. Breakfast not a good experience. Cook was friendly, long hair in the butter, two jam jars on the table had dust all over the tops, kitchen paper for napkins, however we were not charged full price as we did not have full breakfasts

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with staff often going the extra mile. A few guests reported unresolved issues such as heating requests or refund approvals.

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10

Anita

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff friendly breakfast good

6

Claire

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Martin

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service. Very personable chap in charge - Andy! Had a lovely chat with him and his wife. Blended in well with the locals and it was if I was one of the lads.

8

Jimmy

Mar 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place with wonderfull staff, especailly the breakfast lady was fantastic. the beds need new madrasses :) but other than that its great value for money

8

Lisa

Aug 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Rooms were comfortable. Breakfast was lovely. Good for 1 night break.

10

Samantha

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Paul

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

8

Allan

Aug 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming friendly landlord bar staff equally pleasant. Good beer & bar menu from sandwiches to more substantial meals with starters mains and deserts honest pub grub. Breakfast excellent value with cereals, juice, full English plenty of toast & jam tea & coffee, pot was refilled no problem. A very pleasant one night stay large double room, comfortable bed plenty of hot water in the shower. Would stay again close to Castle Hedingham & Steam Railway.

10

Susan

Mar 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room, nice people, great breakfast, special thank you to Carly, defo recommend

8

Tracy

Sep 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A really good nights sleep, nice room and very helpful staff. I ate in the pub - best jacket potato for a long time and nothing was too much trouble. They made a filling off menu and also dessert as I'm celiac :-) Greatly appreciated. Only downside building work in rooms downstairs - builders started hammering at 8am but stopped shortly afterwards. A great place to stay with a nice little beer garden out back and lots of parking. Would definitely stay again.

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Location

Peaceful village setting with countryside walks, and one review notes proximity to Castle Hedingham and the steam railway. One guest reported confusion over the listed address.

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10

Tracey

May 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, lovely countryside walks. Perfect getaway

8

Allan

Aug 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming friendly landlord bar staff equally pleasant. Good beer & bar menu from sandwiches to more substantial meals with starters mains and deserts honest pub grub. Breakfast excellent value with cereals, juice, full English plenty of toast & jam tea & coffee, pot was refilled no problem. A very pleasant one night stay large double room, comfortable bed plenty of hot water in the shower. Would stay again close to Castle Hedingham & Steam Railway.

10

Leigh

May 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Peaceful location

6

David

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First problem was finding the place, web says it is in High St Halstead, but is in Great Yeldham 6 miles away Room was adequate for the price but extract fan in en suite was not working. Breakfast not a good experience. Cook was friendly, long hair in the butter, two jam jars on the table had dust all over the tops, kitchen paper for napkins, however we were not charged full price as we did not have full breakfasts

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Dining

Breakfast and pub food are frequently praised for value and taste, with staff accommodating dietary needs. Weekday dining can be limited or unavailable, and one review noted poor breakfast hygiene and another a short breakfast window.

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Ann

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

6

Claire

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Gillian

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay, really pleased with our room which was quiet and comfortable. Amazing cooked breakfast this morning. Would definitely stay again!

8

Patrick

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For a 2 star room it was very good plenty of tea and coffee and a clean bed and a very good Sunday roast

8

Paul

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

8

Allan

Aug 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming friendly landlord bar staff equally pleasant. Good beer & bar menu from sandwiches to more substantial meals with starters mains and deserts honest pub grub. Breakfast excellent value with cereals, juice, full English plenty of toast & jam tea & coffee, pot was refilled no problem. A very pleasant one night stay large double room, comfortable bed plenty of hot water in the shower. Would stay again close to Castle Hedingham & Steam Railway.

2

Simon

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Joanne

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Building was a little bit tired looking but we didn’t spend must time in the room too busy enjoying ourselves the staff and breakfast was so lovely brilliant atmosphere in the bar

8

Tracy

Sep 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A really good nights sleep, nice room and very helpful staff. I ate in the pub - best jacket potato for a long time and nothing was too much trouble. They made a filling off menu and also dessert as I'm celiac :-) Greatly appreciated. Only downside building work in rooms downstairs - builders started hammering at 8am but stopped shortly afterwards. A great place to stay with a nice little beer garden out back and lots of parking. Would definitely stay again.

6

David

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First problem was finding the place, web says it is in High St Halstead, but is in Great Yeldham 6 miles away Room was adequate for the price but extract fan in en suite was not working. Breakfast not a good experience. Cook was friendly, long hair in the butter, two jam jars on the table had dust all over the tops, kitchen paper for napkins, however we were not charged full price as we did not have full breakfasts

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