The Woolpack Inn
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$129
/ night
About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Stay in one of 5 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
Located in Colchester, The WoolPack Inn is a 1-minute drive from Paycockes and 6 minutes from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum. This inn is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Braintree Public Gardens and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Freeport Outlet Village.
What's nearby
Paycockes(0.6 miles)
Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum(2 miles)
Braintree Public Gardens(6.3 miles)
Freeport Outlet Village(6.4 miles)
Cineworld Braintree(6.4 miles)
East Anglian Railway Museum(6.5 miles)
Braintree Village(6.5 miles)
Blackwater Rail Trail Country Park(6.5 miles)
Cressing Road Stadium(6.6 miles)
Colchester Zoo(7.4 miles)
Witham Leisure Centre(7.5 miles)
Halstead Leisure Centre(7.6 miles)
Layer Marney Tower(7.8 miles)
Milbank Stadium(8 miles)
Benton Hall Golf and Country Club(8.1 miles)
Stansted Airport (STN)(23.3 miles)
London (SEN-Southend)(33.1 miles)
Parking
Breakfast in the Room
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Garden
Picnic Area/Tables
Location
91 Church Street, Coggeshall, England, United Kingdom
Paycockes (0.6 miles)
Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum (2 miles)
Braintree Public Gardens (6.3 miles)
Freeport Outlet Village (6.4 miles)
Cineworld Braintree (6.4 miles)
East Anglian Railway Museum (6.5 miles)
Room options
7
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
8
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of The Woolpack Inn
8.8
Fabulous
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What guests think
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At The Woolpack Inn, guests praise the characterful historic setting, tasteful rooms with very comfortable beds, and high standards of cleanliness, alongside welcoming staff and a friendly pub atmosphere with a lively local community.
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At The Woolpack Inn, guests praise the characterful historic setting, tasteful rooms with very comfortable beds, and high standards of cleanliness, alongside welcoming staff and a friendly pub atmosphere with a lively local community.
Several reviews note the kitchen or restaurant is often closed, so evening meals are usually taken nearby, though the in-room continental breakfast hamper is frequently enjoyed. Noise from the bar, karaoke, or DJs can run late and affects some rooms, while a few guests mention small rooms or occasional issues like heating, hot water, or Wi‑Fi. Expect a charming pub stay best for those comfortable with lively evenings and dining out locally.
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Facilities
Lively historic pub with a bar, regular entertainment nights (karaoke/DJ/live music), a large car park and a well-kept outdoor area. The on-site restaurant/kitchen is often closed or limited, so many guests eat in the village.
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Graham
Aug 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
An ancient pub with fantastic bedrooms. Easy parking, excellent range of beers in the bar, great staff, clean and well looked after room. No restaurant at the pub but a fantastic breakfast basket in the room. Really nice place. Thoroughly recommended
An ancient pub with fantastic bedrooms. Easy parking, excellent range of beers in the bar, great staff, clean and well looked after room. No restaurant at the pub but a fantastic breakfast basket in the room. Really nice place. Thoroughly recommended
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Matthew
Mar 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely old property and nice quaint village. Breakfast hamper was good. Unfortunately the hot water didn't work in our room despite flagging it with the staff. No staff on site in the mornings to speak to either. Also, they have loud music in the evenings until 11pm/midnight - which isn't specified in their listing, and they only tell you by email after youve checked in. Its a shame really - nice property but let down by a few serious shortcomings.
Lovely old property and nice quaint village. Breakfast hamper was good. Unfortunately the hot water didn't work in our room despite flagging it with the staff. No staff on site in the mornings to speak to either. Also, they have loud music in the evenings until 11pm/midnight - which isn't specified in their listing, and they only tell you by email after youve checked in. Its a shame really - nice property but let down by a few serious shortcomings.
10
Madeline
Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We were only there for 2 nights but everywhere was really clean and fresh. We were made very welcome and all staff were very friendly and helpful. The garden/outside seating area was also well kept. It is obviously a locals pub and everyone we spoke to was very friendly.
We were only there for 2 nights but everywhere was really clean and fresh. We were made very welcome and all staff were very friendly and helpful. The garden/outside seating area was also well kept. It is obviously a locals pub and everyone we spoke to was very friendly.
8
Carl
Aug 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was really neat and tidy - Continental breakfast provided in the room. Evening meal food was good - beer quality was not (Timothy Taylors Landlord pint was grim). Only one person serving at bar and she had to service whole pub and take and distribute food orders. Clearly just refurbished and just needs bedding in to be really good B&B pub.
Room was really neat and tidy - Continental breakfast provided in the room. Evening meal food was good - beer quality was not (Timothy Taylors Landlord pint was grim). Only one person serving at bar and she had to service whole pub and take and distribute food orders. Clearly just refurbished and just needs bedding in to be really good B&B pub.
10
Svetlana
Nov 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Loved this place! So idyllic. We spent the evening sitting by the fire, drinking, chatting to locals and cuddling puppies. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Room was big, super comfortable bed and the bathroom very nice too. The breakfast hamper was a lovely gesture. Being right next to the village church meant hearing the church bells Sunday morning and I am pretty sure those are the loveliest church bells I ever did hear. PERFECT STAY!
Loved this place! So idyllic. We spent the evening sitting by the fire, drinking, chatting to locals and cuddling puppies. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Room was big, super comfortable bed and the bathroom very nice too. The breakfast hamper was a lovely gesture. Being right next to the village church meant hearing the church bells Sunday morning and I am pretty sure those are the loveliest church bells I ever did hear. PERFECT STAY!
10
Alan
Jan 14, 2023
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Stayed 19,370 nights
The Woolpack is simply the best Inn that I’ve stayed at. Gorgeous building (complete with ghost?). Staff that are genuinely friendly, a pub packed with locals that must be the friendliest in the Country. I was lucky to be there for Thursday night karaoke… honestly I’ve arranged my diary to be there on Thursdays. If you like an authentic pub, great food, superbly comfortable accommodation and a strong community spirit.. (and maybe a ghostly nun).. then this is the best place to stay!
The Woolpack is simply the best Inn that I’ve stayed at. Gorgeous building (complete with ghost?). Staff that are genuinely friendly, a pub packed with locals that must be the friendliest in the Country. I was lucky to be there for Thursday night karaoke… honestly I’ve arranged my diary to be there on Thursdays. If you like an authentic pub, great food, superbly comfortable accommodation and a strong community spirit.. (and maybe a ghostly nun).. then this is the best place to stay!
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Christopher
Dec 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
BOOK WITH CAUTION! The property is nice, and the staff on site were welcoming and helpful. Unfortunately, the pub does Karaoke (and didn't warn us in advance), and it was so noisy we couldn't even hold a conversation in our room, never mind sleep. The staff tried to be helpful on site but nothing could be done, so we didn't end up staying and went home instead. When we tried to raise the issue with the owner, they were very difficult to get hold of and refused to give the refund we were entitled to. Expedia eventually resolved the issue and gave the refund.
BOOK WITH CAUTION! The property is nice, and the staff on site were welcoming and helpful. Unfortunately, the pub does Karaoke (and didn't warn us in advance), and it was so noisy we couldn't even hold a conversation in our room, never mind sleep. The staff tried to be helpful on site but nothing could be done, so we didn't end up staying and went home instead. When we tried to raise the issue with the owner, they were very difficult to get hold of and refused to give the refund we were entitled to. Expedia eventually resolved the issue and gave the refund.
10
Pat
Dec 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This Inn has the best rooms we have ever stayed in, and we have stayed in a lot!! This is our 2nd stay. Everything is of the best quality, the beds are super comfortable, with luxury linen. The bathrooms are immaculately clean, and the water is always pipping hot. They do not provide a cooked breakfast, but a hamper is in the room with a choice of goodies so you can have breakfast in bed. There is real milk orange jucie, fruit and water in the fridge. There is also a tassimo coffee machine, as well as the usual kettle. They do serve evening dinners, of pub grub, which was lovely pipping hot and a reasonble cost. They do warn that there may be music on some nights, but that has not bothered us. The staff and the locals are friendly and welcoming. Don't hesitate stay here!!!
This Inn has the best rooms we have ever stayed in, and we have stayed in a lot!! This is our 2nd stay. Everything is of the best quality, the beds are super comfortable, with luxury linen. The bathrooms are immaculately clean, and the water is always pipping hot. They do not provide a cooked breakfast, but a hamper is in the room with a choice of goodies so you can have breakfast in bed. There is real milk orange jucie, fruit and water in the fridge. There is also a tassimo coffee machine, as well as the usual kettle. They do serve evening dinners, of pub grub, which was lovely pipping hot and a reasonble cost. They do warn that there may be music on some nights, but that has not bothered us. The staff and the locals are friendly and welcoming. Don't hesitate stay here!!!
10
Francis
May 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Terrific stay, lovely room with a fantastic view from patio. Great breakfast baskets which included all sort of quality goodies. Only negative was no food available in the evening midweek. Overall fantastic place to stay.
Terrific stay, lovely room with a fantastic view from patio. Great breakfast baskets which included all sort of quality goodies. Only negative was no food available in the evening midweek. Overall fantastic place to stay.
10
Boyd
Aug 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Large car park. Proper pub with lovely rooms. Very friendly welcome. Great hanging baskets front and back of pub! Short walk to restaurants etc.
Large car park. Proper pub with lovely rooms. Very friendly welcome. Great hanging baskets front and back of pub! Short walk to restaurants etc.
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Cleanliness
Rooms are frequently described as spotlessly clean with attentive housekeeping. A few minor issues were noted (e.g., old fruit or small maintenance glitches), but overall hygiene standards are high.
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Gemma
Jul 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff. Room was beautiful. Super clean. Biggest hotel room I’ve stayed in! Food was lovely.
Friendly staff. Room was beautiful. Super clean. Biggest hotel room I’ve stayed in! Food was lovely.
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Mike
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very characterful property which was very picturesque. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was a continental hamper in the room and included a fresh coffee pod machine.
Very characterful property which was very picturesque. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was a continental hamper in the room and included a fresh coffee pod machine.
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Jane
Jun 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely amazing! The staff were fabulous, and so friendly, and very accommodating. Thank you so much Rosie and colleagues. Our rooms were immaculately clean with lovely bathrooms, and a picnic breakfast basket. I highly recommend this beautiful pub/ hotel.
Absolutely amazing! The staff were fabulous, and so friendly, and very accommodating. Thank you so much Rosie and colleagues. Our rooms were immaculately clean with lovely bathrooms, and a picnic breakfast basket. I highly recommend this beautiful pub/ hotel.
10
Mr S
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was spotlessly clean and the staff were all really friendly.
The room was spotlessly clean and the staff were all really friendly.
10
john
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I stayed at the Woolpack for a long weekend and couldn’t have asked for a better or ore friendly place to stay! The rooms was immaculate and had everything you could want or need, the breakfast hamper is such a nice touch and already included in the price. The staff all made me feel so welcome, a good funny bunch that went above and beyond. The atmosphere was even better with the live band in the bar Saturday night, having a good dance to some real music. Would 100% stay again!
I stayed at the Woolpack for a long weekend and couldn’t have asked for a better or ore friendly place to stay! The rooms was immaculate and had everything you could want or need, the breakfast hamper is such a nice touch and already included in the price. The staff all made me feel so welcome, a good funny bunch that went above and beyond. The atmosphere was even better with the live band in the bar Saturday night, having a good dance to some real music. Would 100% stay again!
10
Alison
Dec 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room was spotlessly clean and the bed very comfy. We very much appreciated the unexpected breakfast hamper that was provided. The pub food was disappointing, we would stay overnight again but would eat somewhere else.
The room was spotlessly clean and the bed very comfy. We very much appreciated the unexpected breakfast hamper that was provided. The pub food was disappointing, we would stay overnight again but would eat somewhere else.
10
Sam
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was clean and the staff were really helpful.
Room was clean and the staff were really helpful.
10
Nicola
Jun 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed in the Dedham room which was beautiful, spacious and comfortable. The room was spotless and the breakfast basket ideal. Thank you to Mel for a warm welcome and completely relaxed stay.
We stayed in the Dedham room which was beautiful, spacious and comfortable. The room was spotless and the breakfast basket ideal. Thank you to Mel for a warm welcome and completely relaxed stay.
10
Zoe
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I had a really nice stay at The WoolPack Inn. I liked the way the room was decorated and it was lovely and clean. Daily housekeeping too which was great. Staff were really friendly and happy to help. Only small downside was that the room was pretty small - no wardrobe (just some hangers on some pegs)/vanity area. However, this didn't affect my stay. The tea tray/mini fridge was well stocked with everything you'd need! There is very little sound proofing so it can be noisy - however when I stayed the nights were pretty quiet.
I had a really nice stay at The WoolPack Inn. I liked the way the room was decorated and it was lovely and clean. Daily housekeeping too which was great. Staff were really friendly and happy to help. Only small downside was that the room was pretty small - no wardrobe (just some hangers on some pegs)/vanity area. However, this didn't affect my stay. The tea tray/mini fridge was well stocked with everything you'd need! There is very little sound proofing so it can be noisy - however when I stayed the nights were pretty quiet.
10
Wendy
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful rooms. Spotlessly clean. Ample parking. Staff are lovely and friendly. Would definitely stay again and would highly recommend. A real little gem
Beautiful rooms. Spotlessly clean. Ample parking. Staff are lovely and friendly. Would definitely stay again and would highly recommend. A real little gem
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Rooms
Characterful, comfortable rooms with very comfy beds; many are spacious with large bathrooms, though a few are small with limited storage. Sound travels from the pub on music nights, and Wi‑Fi reliability was inconsistent for some.
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Wendy
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was very small (size of room is not included on details). There was nowhere for our bag other than the floor, space was limited. 2 bedside tables & coat hooks with coat hangers on. There was a broken bedside lamp, the toilet seat was loose & wonky, the bedknob kept falling off at the slightest touch, the Wi-Fi wasn't working on Sun morning. Other guests were in the bar til 1.30am, the noise travels quite considerably & when they went to bed at 1.30am, one of the men shouted, "Is anyone awake"- well we were! We were disappointed with the room for the price we paid, you expect better for over £170 a night (only £80 for the same room on the following Fri). We booked it as it had 10/10 good reviews, those people must've been in the huge bedrooms and not ours.
The room was very small (size of room is not included on details). There was nowhere for our bag other than the floor, space was limited. 2 bedside tables & coat hooks with coat hangers on. There was a broken bedside lamp, the toilet seat was loose & wonky, the bedknob kept falling off at the slightest touch, the Wi-Fi wasn't working on Sun morning. Other guests were in the bar til 1.30am, the noise travels quite considerably & when they went to bed at 1.30am, one of the men shouted, "Is anyone awake"- well we were! We were disappointed with the room for the price we paid, you expect better for over £170 a night (only £80 for the same room on the following Fri). We booked it as it had 10/10 good reviews, those people must've been in the huge bedrooms and not ours.
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Ann
Oct 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A lot of noise from the bar late at night.
A lot of noise from the bar late at night.
10
Mark
Feb 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly welcome from enthusiastic staff. Comfortable and well appointed room. Fully appointed bathroom in excellent condition with both walk in shower and bath. Breakfast hamper provided in room with fresh milk and OJ in fridge.
Very friendly welcome from enthusiastic staff. Comfortable and well appointed room. Fully appointed bathroom in excellent condition with both walk in shower and bath. Breakfast hamper provided in room with fresh milk and OJ in fridge.
8
Jenifer
Aug 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
One of our two nights was very noisy. Attractive period property
One of our two nights was very noisy. Attractive period property
10
Carrie Ann
Aug 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great welcome and beautifully furnished, large room and bathroom. We will go back again next year!
Great welcome and beautifully furnished, large room and bathroom. We will go back again next year!
10
Svetlana
Nov 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Loved this place! So idyllic. We spent the evening sitting by the fire, drinking, chatting to locals and cuddling puppies. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Room was big, super comfortable bed and the bathroom very nice too. The breakfast hamper was a lovely gesture. Being right next to the village church meant hearing the church bells Sunday morning and I am pretty sure those are the loveliest church bells I ever did hear. PERFECT STAY!
Loved this place! So idyllic. We spent the evening sitting by the fire, drinking, chatting to locals and cuddling puppies. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Room was big, super comfortable bed and the bathroom very nice too. The breakfast hamper was a lovely gesture. Being right next to the village church meant hearing the church bells Sunday morning and I am pretty sure those are the loveliest church bells I ever did hear. PERFECT STAY!
10
Amy
Sep 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed in the Dedham room and it was so wonderful! The bathroom and bedroom were huge and decorated beautifully. Thanks for a perfect stay.
We stayed in the Dedham room and it was so wonderful! The bathroom and bedroom were huge and decorated beautifully. Thanks for a perfect stay.
10
Simon
Aug 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room had everything. Brilliant!
The room had everything. Brilliant!
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Glenn
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
From the moment we walked in we felt very welcome by not only the staff but by the locals and were made to feel at home Our room “Dedham”was amazing,very clean and modern but still in keeping with the period of the pub. They had thought of all the facilities that we may need along with a varied selection of food and drink for breakfast . The bathroom was very impressive with an extra large bath and shower along with a great view of the church. We could not recommend this hotel more and shall be returning
From the moment we walked in we felt very welcome by not only the staff but by the locals and were made to feel at home Our room “Dedham”was amazing,very clean and modern but still in keeping with the period of the pub. They had thought of all the facilities that we may need along with a varied selection of food and drink for breakfast . The bathroom was very impressive with an extra large bath and shower along with a great view of the church. We could not recommend this hotel more and shall be returning
10
Zoe
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I had a really nice stay at The WoolPack Inn. I liked the way the room was decorated and it was lovely and clean. Daily housekeeping too which was great. Staff were really friendly and happy to help. Only small downside was that the room was pretty small - no wardrobe (just some hangers on some pegs)/vanity area. However, this didn't affect my stay. The tea tray/mini fridge was well stocked with everything you'd need! There is very little sound proofing so it can be noisy - however when I stayed the nights were pretty quiet.
I had a really nice stay at The WoolPack Inn. I liked the way the room was decorated and it was lovely and clean. Daily housekeeping too which was great. Staff were really friendly and happy to help. Only small downside was that the room was pretty small - no wardrobe (just some hangers on some pegs)/vanity area. However, this didn't affect my stay. The tea tray/mini fridge was well stocked with everything you'd need! There is very little sound proofing so it can be noisy - however when I stayed the nights were pretty quiet.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with thoughtful touches. Some guests reported communication or responsiveness issues (refunds, hot water, staffing/billing), but these were less common.
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Matthew
Mar 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely old property and nice quaint village. Breakfast hamper was good. Unfortunately the hot water didn't work in our room despite flagging it with the staff. No staff on site in the mornings to speak to either. Also, they have loud music in the evenings until 11pm/midnight - which isn't specified in their listing, and they only tell you by email after youve checked in. Its a shame really - nice property but let down by a few serious shortcomings.
Lovely old property and nice quaint village. Breakfast hamper was good. Unfortunately the hot water didn't work in our room despite flagging it with the staff. No staff on site in the mornings to speak to either. Also, they have loud music in the evenings until 11pm/midnight - which isn't specified in their listing, and they only tell you by email after youve checked in. Its a shame really - nice property but let down by a few serious shortcomings.
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Regan
Jan 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was not what I booked no king bed or bath tub. Manager (male) was very rude and arrogant when I complained about the room we was given. NYE event was on with no warning before hand or nothing on advertisement/booking. Could not sleep as music was blasting untill 2am (I have video proof with time stamps). Room was clean and cleaning staff were lovely however the rest f the stay was awful and I was not happy with management. They done nothing to rectify there mistakes and was very rude.
Room was not what I booked no king bed or bath tub. Manager (male) was very rude and arrogant when I complained about the room we was given. NYE event was on with no warning before hand or nothing on advertisement/booking. Could not sleep as music was blasting untill 2am (I have video proof with time stamps). Room was clean and cleaning staff were lovely however the rest f the stay was awful and I was not happy with management. They done nothing to rectify there mistakes and was very rude.
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victoria
Jul 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely stay at the wool pack, the rooms were beautiful and very clean but the best bit was how friendly everyone was, not just the staff but also the locals in the pub, one lovely man even picked us up at the end of the night from an event we were attending in the area when we couldn’t get a cab , we have already planned to stay again next year
We had a lovely stay at the wool pack, the rooms were beautiful and very clean but the best bit was how friendly everyone was, not just the staff but also the locals in the pub, one lovely man even picked us up at the end of the night from an event we were attending in the area when we couldn’t get a cab , we have already planned to stay again next year
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James
Jun 8, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Bed was very comfortable, and the staff was extremely helpful. Easy walk to the downtown area with some nice shops.
Bed was very comfortable, and the staff was extremely helpful. Easy walk to the downtown area with some nice shops.
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Mr S
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was spotlessly clean and the staff were all really friendly.
The room was spotlessly clean and the staff were all really friendly.
8
Carl
Aug 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was really neat and tidy - Continental breakfast provided in the room. Evening meal food was good - beer quality was not (Timothy Taylors Landlord pint was grim). Only one person serving at bar and she had to service whole pub and take and distribute food orders. Clearly just refurbished and just needs bedding in to be really good B&B pub.
Room was really neat and tidy - Continental breakfast provided in the room. Evening meal food was good - beer quality was not (Timothy Taylors Landlord pint was grim). Only one person serving at bar and she had to service whole pub and take and distribute food orders. Clearly just refurbished and just needs bedding in to be really good B&B pub.
10
john
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I stayed at the Woolpack for a long weekend and couldn’t have asked for a better or ore friendly place to stay! The rooms was immaculate and had everything you could want or need, the breakfast hamper is such a nice touch and already included in the price. The staff all made me feel so welcome, a good funny bunch that went above and beyond. The atmosphere was even better with the live band in the bar Saturday night, having a good dance to some real music. Would 100% stay again!
I stayed at the Woolpack for a long weekend and couldn’t have asked for a better or ore friendly place to stay! The rooms was immaculate and had everything you could want or need, the breakfast hamper is such a nice touch and already included in the price. The staff all made me feel so welcome, a good funny bunch that went above and beyond. The atmosphere was even better with the live band in the bar Saturday night, having a good dance to some real music. Would 100% stay again!
10
Sam
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was clean and the staff were really helpful.
Room was clean and the staff were really helpful.
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Ian
Aug 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful location and ambience with staff extremely kind and welcoming with excellent service
Wonderful location and ambience with staff extremely kind and welcoming with excellent service
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Christopher
Dec 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
BOOK WITH CAUTION! The property is nice, and the staff on site were welcoming and helpful. Unfortunately, the pub does Karaoke (and didn't warn us in advance), and it was so noisy we couldn't even hold a conversation in our room, never mind sleep. The staff tried to be helpful on site but nothing could be done, so we didn't end up staying and went home instead. When we tried to raise the issue with the owner, they were very difficult to get hold of and refused to give the refund we were entitled to. Expedia eventually resolved the issue and gave the refund.
BOOK WITH CAUTION! The property is nice, and the staff on site were welcoming and helpful. Unfortunately, the pub does Karaoke (and didn't warn us in advance), and it was so noisy we couldn't even hold a conversation in our room, never mind sleep. The staff tried to be helpful on site but nothing could be done, so we didn't end up staying and went home instead. When we tried to raise the issue with the owner, they were very difficult to get hold of and refused to give the refund we were entitled to. Expedia eventually resolved the issue and gave the refund.
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Location
Scenic setting beside the church in Coggeshall, and an easy walk to the village centre, shops and restaurants. Convenient for dining nearby when on-site food isn’t available.
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James
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely rustic pub / hotel. Room was great with the most comfortable bed I’ve slept in for some time. Kitchen was closed for refurbishment but only a short walk into the centre of the village. Good choice of cask ales in the bar. Will stop here again if work brings me back to the area
Lovely rustic pub / hotel. Room was great with the most comfortable bed I’ve slept in for some time. Kitchen was closed for refurbishment but only a short walk into the centre of the village. Good choice of cask ales in the bar. Will stop here again if work brings me back to the area
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Michelle
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room absolutely stunning! Bed really comfortable, bathroom enormous and spotless. Loved the breakfast hamper really nice touch. Only downside was the noisy pub downstairs, would be really difficult to sleep. We made the decision to go down and have a drink, the locals and staff were very welcoming so we made the most of it 😊.
Room absolutely stunning! Bed really comfortable, bathroom enormous and spotless. Loved the breakfast hamper really nice touch. Only downside was the noisy pub downstairs, would be really difficult to sleep. We made the decision to go down and have a drink, the locals and staff were very welcoming so we made the most of it 😊.
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James
Jun 8, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Bed was very comfortable, and the staff was extremely helpful. Easy walk to the downtown area with some nice shops.
Bed was very comfortable, and the staff was extremely helpful. Easy walk to the downtown area with some nice shops.
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Joanne
Feb 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Situated on the outskirts of the lovely village of Coggeshall next to the church this historic Inn was a wonderful, peaceful get away. The bedroom had been refurbished to a high standard whilst retaining it's historic charm. The staff were welcoming and friendly. Would definitely stay here again.
Situated on the outskirts of the lovely village of Coggeshall next to the church this historic Inn was a wonderful, peaceful get away. The bedroom had been refurbished to a high standard whilst retaining it's historic charm. The staff were welcoming and friendly. Would definitely stay here again.
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Ian
Aug 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful location and ambience with staff extremely kind and welcoming with excellent service
Wonderful location and ambience with staff extremely kind and welcoming with excellent service
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Svetlana
Nov 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Loved this place! So idyllic. We spent the evening sitting by the fire, drinking, chatting to locals and cuddling puppies. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Room was big, super comfortable bed and the bathroom very nice too. The breakfast hamper was a lovely gesture. Being right next to the village church meant hearing the church bells Sunday morning and I am pretty sure those are the loveliest church bells I ever did hear. PERFECT STAY!
Loved this place! So idyllic. We spent the evening sitting by the fire, drinking, chatting to locals and cuddling puppies. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Room was big, super comfortable bed and the bathroom very nice too. The breakfast hamper was a lovely gesture. Being right next to the village church meant hearing the church bells Sunday morning and I am pretty sure those are the loveliest church bells I ever did hear. PERFECT STAY!
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William
Aug 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A very pleasant stay in Coggeshall.
A very pleasant stay in Coggeshall.
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Andrew
Aug 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great little place in the village, friendly pub with some really good rooms.
Great little place in the village, friendly pub with some really good rooms.
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Glenn
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
From the moment we walked in we felt very welcome by not only the staff but by the locals and were made to feel at home Our room “Dedham”was amazing,very clean and modern but still in keeping with the period of the pub. They had thought of all the facilities that we may need along with a varied selection of food and drink for breakfast . The bathroom was very impressive with an extra large bath and shower along with a great view of the church. We could not recommend this hotel more and shall be returning
From the moment we walked in we felt very welcome by not only the staff but by the locals and were made to feel at home Our room “Dedham”was amazing,very clean and modern but still in keeping with the period of the pub. They had thought of all the facilities that we may need along with a varied selection of food and drink for breakfast . The bathroom was very impressive with an extra large bath and shower along with a great view of the church. We could not recommend this hotel more and shall be returning
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Boyd
Aug 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Large car park. Proper pub with lovely rooms. Very friendly welcome. Great hanging baskets front and back of pub! Short walk to restaurants etc.
Large car park. Proper pub with lovely rooms. Very friendly welcome. Great hanging baskets front and back of pub! Short walk to restaurants etc.
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Dining
Evening meals are often unavailable due to the kitchen/restaurant being closed, though when offered, pub food can be decent. The in-room continental breakfast hamper is well stocked and popular, but some guests would prefer a cooked option.
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William
May 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Kitchen closed. Not serving food. Ate at Indian restaurant down the road. Room small but clean. Probably noise at weekends. Breakfast hamper good.
Kitchen closed. Not serving food. Ate at Indian restaurant down the road. Room small but clean. Probably noise at weekends. Breakfast hamper good.
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GELSON
Oct 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was listed as having a restaurant, but hasn’t. It said breakfast included, but it was a yogurt and fruit in a fridge. When a British pub says breakfast you expect a full English not a continental.
It was listed as having a restaurant, but hasn’t. It said breakfast included, but it was a yogurt and fruit in a fridge. When a British pub says breakfast you expect a full English not a continental.
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Jacqueline
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing little country pub, with beautiful rooms. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast hamper
Amazing little country pub, with beautiful rooms. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast hamper
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Steven
Jan 13, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room and staff was spot on but it advertised food available on hotels and this wasn’t the case
The room and staff was spot on but it advertised food available on hotels and this wasn’t the case
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Alison
Dec 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room was spotlessly clean and the bed very comfy. We very much appreciated the unexpected breakfast hamper that was provided. The pub food was disappointing, we would stay overnight again but would eat somewhere else.
The room was spotlessly clean and the bed very comfy. We very much appreciated the unexpected breakfast hamper that was provided. The pub food was disappointing, we would stay overnight again but would eat somewhere else.
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Cathryn
Sep 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was an unexpected delight so many thoughtful things - the breakfast hamper, drinks and snacks in the fridge. The quality of the products in the room was excellent.
The room was an unexpected delight so many thoughtful things - the breakfast hamper, drinks and snacks in the fridge. The quality of the products in the room was excellent.
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Mr T
Oct 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was very small but clean. In room breakfast was good. Very noisy. No food at the pub.
Room was very small but clean. In room breakfast was good. Very noisy. No food at the pub.
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Phil
Oct 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice place to stay, great in room selection of snacks, breakfast items, teas and coffees. Shame the restaurant wasn’t open on my visit but there is options in the town within a few minutes walk. Overall very very good.
Very nice place to stay, great in room selection of snacks, breakfast items, teas and coffees. Shame the restaurant wasn’t open on my visit but there is options in the town within a few minutes walk. Overall very very good.
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Francis
May 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Terrific stay, lovely room with a fantastic view from patio. Great breakfast baskets which included all sort of quality goodies. Only negative was no food available in the evening midweek. Overall fantastic place to stay.
Terrific stay, lovely room with a fantastic view from patio. Great breakfast baskets which included all sort of quality goodies. Only negative was no food available in the evening midweek. Overall fantastic place to stay.
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John
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The kitchen was indefinitely closed so no evening meal or breakfast available. The room was nothing like the picture. I left without staying. Please organise a refund.
The kitchen was indefinitely closed so no evening meal or breakfast available. The room was nothing like the picture. I left without staying. Please organise a refund.
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Ian
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Great room and breakfast in room
Great room and breakfast in room
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Janette
Sep 7, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Had a lovely stay up in the attic room. Great atmospheric pub. Just one small criticism. Need some sort of dressing table/shelves/storage for the bathroom. Had to put all our toiletries on the floor. Great hosts, felt really welcome and comfortable stay. Great Indian restaurant 10 minute walk away.
Had a lovely stay up in the attic room. Great atmospheric pub. Just one small criticism. Need some sort of dressing table/shelves/storage for the bathroom. Had to put all our toiletries on the floor. Great hosts, felt really welcome and comfortable stay. Great Indian restaurant 10 minute walk away.
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Todd
Aug 7, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay, Would stay here again. Thank you.
Great place to stay, Would stay here again. Thank you.
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Gary
Jul 17, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent customer service & staff very friendly
Excellent customer service & staff very friendly
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Shirley
Jul 12, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Checked out early after 1 night. A very old building so we understood it wasn't set up to deal with the extreme heatwave but very concerned with the access to the room. Extremely steep and winding stairs to our room with no handrail to assist and I worried how we would evacuate in case of emergency. Smokers gathered in the garden and smoke rose into our room. No staff on site overnight but all the garden lights left on so it was very difficult to sleep.
Checked out early after 1 night. A very old building so we understood it wasn't set up to deal with the extreme heatwave but very concerned with the access to the room. Extremely steep and winding stairs to our room with no handrail to assist and I worried how we would evacuate in case of emergency. Smokers gathered in the garden and smoke rose into our room. No staff on site overnight but all the garden lights left on so it was very difficult to sleep.
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From 15:00 to 22:00
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FAQs about The Woolpack Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self parking is available on-site.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
Breakfast in the room is available, but specific details about the type and cost are not provided.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges could apply.
What is the hotel's location in relation to nearby attractions?
The property is located in Colchester, just a 1-minute drive from Paycockes and 6 minutes from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum. Other nearby attractions include Braintree Public Gardens (6.3 miles) and Freeport Outlet Village (6.4 miles).
Are children allowed at the property?
Children are welcome at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.
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The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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