Dunmow
Places to stay in Dunmow, Essex
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Dunmow is a place that leans heavily toward eating and drinking. With nearly forty restaurants to choose from, the food scene is the real draw. Little Monsters House Of Fun leads the pack at 4.6 from around 812 reviews, but there is genuine breadth here: Jalsa Ghar and Paradise Cafe both sit at 4.4, while Pig & Truffle and The Reid Rooms reach 4.5. Bretts Bar And Bistro offers another solid option at 4.3. Whether you want casual dining or something more formal, the choice is there.
Staying over is straightforward without being fancy. The Stables at The Starr Inn has the most reviews at 4.2 from 965, suggesting a reliable workhorse of a place. The Kicking Dickey scores 4.4 from 320 reviews and sits somewhere between casual and comfortable. For something smaller, Blatches Farm is rated 4.9 from 60 reviews, while Motts Cottage has a perfect 5.0, though both have only modest review counts. The Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns and Dunmow Guest House round out the options. If you prefer to camp, Dairymeade Farm Glamping offers a higher-end take on outdoor stays, rated 5.0 from 8 reviews, with The Meadow at Waples Mill as an alternative.
What emerges is a town that works well as a base for eating rather than a destination built around attractions. It is the kind of place where the visitor experience hinges on finding the right restaurant and a comfortable bed for the night, both of which Dunmow can supply without difficulty.
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Attractions Near Dunmow
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1 mi
Little Monsters House of Fun
Great Dunmow · ⭐ 4.6
2 mi
The Gardens of Easton Lodge
Great Dunmow · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
Hatters Farm Pumpkin Patch
Takeley · ⭐ 4.8
5 mi
Blake House Craft Centre
Braintree · ⭐ 4.3
6 mi
Cammas Hall Farm
Bishops Stortford · ⭐ 4.5
6 mi
Hatfield Forest
Bishops Stortford · ⭐ 4.6
6 mi
Daisy May’s Farm
Elsenham · ⭐ 4.3
7 mi
Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park
Braintree · ⭐ 4.4
Camping in Dunmow(2)
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Dairymeade Farm Glamping
⭐ 5.0 · from £125/night
Gemini Camp
⭐ 4.9 · from £170/night
Daisy Mays Farm
⭐ 4.3 · from £30/night
Stocks Farm Camping
⭐ 4.9 · from £25/night
Hill Farm Camping
⭐ 5.0 · from £50/night
The Meadow at Waples Mill
⭐ 4.4 · from £26/night
Finchingfield Camping
⭐ 5.0 · from £80/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Dunmow
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Porters Hall
11 bed · sleeps 22
Gladwyns Farm Lodge
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,076
Evie Rose Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £697
Lake House Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £413
The Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £523
Wiggles and Piggles
2 cottages · from £767
Lowal House - Lowal House
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £477
The Old Parish Hall
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £747
Common questions about Dunmow
How many campsites are there in Dunmow?
We list 2 campsites in and around Dunmow, of which 1 take tents and 1 offer glamping.
Where can I stay in Dunmow?
We list 6 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Dunmow.
Where can I eat in Dunmow?
We list 39 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Dunmow.
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