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Market Place, Great Dunmow CM6 1AX, England
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The Starr
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013
Davebes64 Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Great restaurant excellent choice of food all locally sourced, fillet steak was massive and perfectly cooked. My only niggle is the atmosphere it just lacks something, it could be helped by removing the net curtains so you can look in and see, I would not have gone in had it not been a business meeting, but glad I did. Staff... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

8 of us ate here on Saturday evening (09/03) as part of 40th birthday celebrations for 3 of the group and had an excellent evening. From the minute we arrived we received friendly and professional service initially from the Maitre d' and then also from all the young staff at the table. The wine list is varied with some imaginative... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

Just returning home after staying at the Starr for a family wedding. Recently refurbished, the room was so welcoming and homely. Breakfast freshly cooked and a nice choice ( Better than we get in France!). Friendly staff completed our stay. Will retrun for sure next time I am in uk - thank you and keep it up

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

I don't understand why this establishment is not in the top ten. Don't go here if you want a cheap meal. Go here if you want quality service, excellent meals and lovely surroundings. The whole experience is wonderful. Thank you.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012

Very pleasant stay.We arrived ahead of time and we were greeted by Nia who made an excellent first impression on us.The breakfast was freshly cooked.The service was very personal.Top marks for the shower.The location is very near Stansted Airport.We would definitely stay here again.Nice,small & quiet.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2012

Food excellent. Staff friendly. Rooms simple but clean and good bathrooms. Would stay again without a doubt. Only quibble was that they had run out of olives to eat with drinks but more than made up for it with a few slices of excellent cheese to nibble on.

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Durham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012

I stay at The Starr every time I come down to Essex. The restaurant / bar has been updated and looks great! The owner / staff are very polite and friendly, the rooms are comfortable, plenty of choice for breakfast, ample parking..what more can I say?... Give it a try stay at The Starr!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2012 via mobile

Booked a surprise night away for my husband and I for our anniversary. We stayed in the Oak room which was perfect. Our meal in the restaurant was superb and the service was excellent. Our breakfast the next morning was superb the best I've had!

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Celebrating a birthday with a party of 8. We were allowed to choose from either the bar or a la carte menu. Quiet dining room but overall very competitively priced, with reasonable service and very good food. Thanks for making the birthday lunch special.

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7 June 2012

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Stayed one night Sat 14th January for a family function with accommodation. Warm welcome on arrival, Pine Room was comfortable - met all our needs and more. Staff couldn't be more helpful. Breakfast was delicious with locally sourced ingredients. Great!

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The Starr Hotel
The Starr Hotel Great Dunmow
Address: Market Place, Great Dunmow CM6 1AX, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Essex > Great Dunmow
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant
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Ranked #1 of 4 hotels in Great Dunmow
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Starr first opened its doors in the 15th century as a coaching inn on the Suffolk to London route and since then has had many famous faces pass through its doors, including Jamie Oliver who honed his skills in our kitchen before going to Westminster catering college.In its coaching days travellers would stop overnight and any prisoner being transported to London would be kept in the holding cell that to this day is still in the cellar.In the courtyard, we have converted the old stable block into a comfortable eight room Hotel, all with en-suite bathrooms and free WIFI.The Starr is only 15 minutes’ drive from Stansted airport making it the ideal place for that overnight stop or short break.Breakfast is served in the restaurant where you sit, surrounded by the exposed oak beams of the old Inn.At lunch time you can enjoy a full bar menu in front of an open fire or our lunch time restaurant menu.In the evening after a glass of wine from our extensive wine list you can choose from our famous fine dining or new brasserie menu.Our dedicated team of chefs uses only the finest, freshest ingredients on a daily basis to produce our delicious menus. The Starr also has two function rooms for private events or business use that can cater for between 12 and 40 people.Whatever your requirements, the Starr’s helpful staff can arrange the rooms to suit all occasions.The Starr is situated at the end of the old market place just off the high street with its many varied and interesting shops, ideal for a stroll before lunch.Being only eight miles from the M11 in the Essex countryside we are an ideal base for exploring many local places of interest.From The Roman ruins of Colchester (once the capital of England) to Charles ll palace at Audley End, the surrounding country side is a treasure trove of historic buildings and land.Please note our restaurant is closed Sunday evening and Monday but has full breakfast on these days. ... more   less 
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