Dog-Friendly & Pet-Friendly Hotels in Dunmow

For a taste of authentic Essex countryside with a slice of medieval history, consider Dunmow. The town is famously linked to the Flitch Trials, a centuries-old tradition where married couples prove their devotion to win a side of bacon, celebrated at St Mary’s Church. Days here are best spent exploring the timber-framed buildings along the High Street, walking the Flitch Way along a disused railway line, or visiting the nearby Imperial War Museum at Duxford for a change of pace. It’s a quiet, characterful base that feels a world away from the city.

Dunmow suits travellers looking for a relaxed rural escape, particularly couples or small families wanting to explore Constable Country. It’s also a practical stop for business travellers with commitments in the surrounding commercial estates. The town centre is compact and walkable, making it the most convenient area to stay. While having a car is useful for exploring the villages, Dunmow has a railway station with direct links to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge, and Stansted Airport is only a twenty-minute drive away.

Accommodation here is dominated by comfortable, traditional inns and a few modern chain hotels, offering good value. On HOTEVI, you’ll find options like The Star Inn, a classic coaching house right on the market square, and the Dunmow Premier Inn, a reliable choice just off the A120 with easy access to the motorway network.