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The Starr: Traveller Reviews

Market Place, Great Dunmow CM6 1AX, England
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The Starr
Ranked #2 of 4 hotels in Great Dunmow
4.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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Essex
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Relaxing evening”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

A relaxing evening.

A welcoming pre dinner bar and an extensive if not cheap wine list, an excellent starter and main course, we had steak which was cooked perfectly for both our tastes. After an excellent main meal the desert was a bit disappointing with a very solid top to the Creme Brûlée, I have seen softer toffee apples!, and a slightly tired cheese board.

Arrived late afternoon and stayed in the Oak room, an old fashioned four poster room with a bath. Separate modern en-suite bathroom with large shower. Room was clean and well kept although mattress very soft. A first class cooked breakfast.

The staff were without exception friendly happy and very helpful, will return again.

Room Tip: Oak room has 4 poster bed and an extra bath in the bedroom
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Folkestone, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Outstanding service!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2011

We stayed at this hotel for one night at the end of a 2500 mile journey around the UK. The young staff where so accommodating, organising for us to get our washing done as we flew the next day, helping us to print off boarding passes and organising an early takeaway breakfast for us to have in the car on the way to Stanstead. The food from the restaurant was outstanding and the service warm, knowledgable and friendly. The owner is very lucky to have such great staff.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Cornwall, UK
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“A comfortable hotel with a superb breakfast!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011

We hadn't been to the Starr for at least ten years and it was good to return. We had only ever eaten there in the past and had never needed an overnight stay because we lived nearby. We now live in Cornwall (and have our own self catering business) and returned to Dunmow for a party. The rooms were comfortable and very well equipped, if a little dated. But the breakfast was outstanding! Everything served at the table and cooked to order. None of the queuing up often experienced in most hotels where hot food often sits for hours! This was outstanding! The service was attentive too!

Room Tip: Roomy, comfortable and exceptionally well equipped eg real (filter) coffee and not the horrible sach...
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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Stevenage
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
“Pleasant stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2011
1
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Only stayed one night, room was okay & clean.
Some minor repairs needed but nothing massive.

Continental breakfast was good, did not use the restaurant or bar

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Essex, England
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“5* food, 2* room”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2011
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The Starr has a bad mismatch between the standard of the restaurant and the rooms.

The food is the best I've eaten in a long time and at 39.75 for 3 courses, great value in my opinion. To give an idea, I started with seared tuna loin on spiced papaya salad with avocado ice cream, followed with rare pigeon breast with foie gras and a confit leg pasty & carrots (pureed and whole), finished with a dark chocolate slab with salty nuts and caramel ice cream. Fab, Fab, Fab.

the management they would do them up nicely, The Starr at Dunmow would, without doubt be my no 1 spot.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Market Place, Great Dunmow CM6 1AX, England
Price range (per night):* 96 AUD - 193 AUD

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