Had the Sunday carvery and although we were offered a decent amount of meat which for me was over cooked,the vegetables were all frozen and not fresh even the potatoes and Yorkshire puddings were from frozen .Surely it isn't hard or expensive to offer fresh veg.Very disappointing meal and will not return

We visited without booking for Sunday lunch as we were in the area, The young staff were very helpful and showed us to a table. We decided to have the three course option, and both had stuffed mushroom with stilton to start, which we both thought tasted very good. Unfortunately down hill from then on as we progressed to the... More

Been back to the Hare & Hounds on Valentines day. Excellent value for 3 course set menu plus coffee and chocolate for £19.95 We were very impressed at the setting - white linen tablecloths & napkins with 3 fresh red roses on each table plus some tiny red decorative red heart table decorations and thats not all - amongst the... More

Booked this hotel in July, for a stay in 27th December. Even though Paul shut the hotel for a family Christmas he still honoured our booking and even let our friends stay. The rooms are definitely quirky......slanting floors and walls but that all adds to the charm of this 18th century coach house. Paul was the perfect host even trusting... More

Company Christmas Party, we have been coming here for the last 7 years I can not praise the staff highly enough, the food is fantastic and the service is so good. Have booked already for next year. Accommodation is lovely. 5 stars all the way.

My wife and I stayed at the Hare & Hound on the 17th October as we were attending an evening reception at Gosfield Hall, which was just done the road from there. We were greeted very nicely and booked in, asked if they could help with our overnight luggage and then shown our room. We had twin beds and en... More

I travelled to The Hare & Hounds on the 11th October, we we're visiting friends in Halstead. We had travelled all the way from Barking and on arrival we were greeted by two very well presented members of staff. Who checked us in to our rooms, offering to help with luggage as well. The young lady and gentlemen we're very... More

After a long journey after being stuck in traffic we arrived at the Hare & Hounds, the front of the pub looks gorgeous & very inviting. We were served by a well presented young gentleman who gave us a menu for lunch time, we ordered our drinks & got seated at a table which was in the restaurant area, the... More

Stayed for one night whilst attending a wedding reception at the nearby Fennes Estate. Arrived just after 17:00 and were showed to our rooms, which both had en suites. The room which I stayed in contained two single beds, a small television, cupboard (complete with broken hangers) and a desk area with a kettle, but strangely no tea/coffee/biscuits. In the... More