1 Elmcroft, High Road, Epping, CM16 6LX, United Kingdom
#2 of 2 hotels in Epping
Guests' ChoiceBased on 176 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 18 March 2024
Mercedes
United KingdomI loved Des hospitality!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Jordan
United KingdomThings could have done with a bit of a wipe before arrival.
Great location for Gaynes Park and bed was comfy. Owner Des was great and friendly and also very helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
David
United KingdomShower was a little tight to squeeze into.
Good location, friendly management, easy access to rooms, good cooked breakfast.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Jackie
United KingdomBeing the driver I found it a little difficult to find the entrance in the dark with no obvious sign when arriving from the M11 Harlow junction.
We were warmly welcomed by the hose, Des, which made us feel comfortable. There was adequate choice of items for breakfast and a proper dining room provided.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Robert
United KingdomVery clean property in a pleasant location
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Roy
United KingdomJust a bit more choices for the continental breakfast - e.g bigger variety of cereal choices for healthier options (e.g weetabix, bran flakes, & brown sugar). Suggest cheese is provided in individual small packs, as the normal size packet was left open so the top part of the cheese was hard/dry (perhaps a recent guest). Just friendly tips! No major issues.
Decent size room, cosy lighting, very clean sheets, bathroom facilities all in good working order, easy access to extra items if needed, e.g extra bath towels. Very friendly & helpful host, who also respected our privacy. Beautiful landscaped garden & decent patio seating.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Robert
ThailandBreakfast - everything in packets, croissants, muffins etc and bread so nothing fresh. We went for cooked breakfast which was fine if a little scant. You had to pay extra for filtered coffee which we decided not to do. Location- didn't like M11 was close by and noisy
Host was helpful in getting an additional type of milk to soya. Lactose free so not non-dairy but I appreciated the effort
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Russell
AustraliaBreakfast was fairly basic.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Richard
United Kingdomit was everything we needed
lovely location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 June 2023
Vinay
United KingdomAll fine
Appreciated that Desmond gave me advice and a bit leeway on leaving due to the bike ride that was happening on the day I left.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Gillian
United KingdomEverything was good so can’t think of anything
The breakfast was good and the room was warm. The staff was very friendly and we would stay there again
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 26 April 2023
Savill
United Kingdomhow amenable and kind Des is. very comfy beds. quiet. great parking. great communication. wish we’d had time to enjoy a full English, but we had to head off.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 25 April 2023
David
United KingdomVery friendly and would use again.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 6 April 2023
Fliss
United KingdomA basic continental breakfast is included in the price of the room, but the option of a full English breakfast would have been good.
The room was comfortable, especially the bed. It is in a quiet location too.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 3 April 2023
Mitchell
United KingdomWiFi down
Nice chap
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 24 March 2023
Elizabeth
United KingdomQuite pricey, would expect a hot breakfast for the money.
Comfortable room and friendly staff, very welcoming.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 15 March 2023
Sue
United KingdomThere was good communication from Des which made it easy to access the guesthouse when we needed to. There were extra towels and pillows available and lots of tea and coffee. It was really close to Epping, where there are lots of places to eat, and not far from Epping Forest.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 13 March 2023
Paula
United KingdomThe owner could not have been more welcoming. We felt the guest house needs refreshing and co-ordinating. The size of our superior double room and en suite was compact. The bed & bedding disappointing. No extras eg. small luxury shampoos/shower gels. The bedroom had lots of light which is a plus compared to most dimly lit hotel rooms. It’s a very spacious property, has lovely gardens and location is excellent.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 13 March 2023
Vehbi
United Kingdompreferred better heating
nice setting
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 4 March 2023
Maria
IrelandTaught breakfast was included...
Room
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 21 February 2023
Gisela
GermanyPerfect English breakfast
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2022
Kevin
United Kingdomnothing
top quality furniture and bedding
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 5 December 2022
Gloria
United KingdomNothing
Everything
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 24 October 2022
Barbara
United KingdomThere were no problems. All was as we expected
We stayed in 2 rooms, a double and a twin for our adult daughter. Both were comfortable and well-equipped. Des ensured we had everything we needed.
Stayed in October 2022
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