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The Kicking Dickey

2.5 star property

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A bar area with Guinness beer taps, a chalkboard menu, and a CCTV warning sign.
A traditional pub named 'Kicking Dickey' with a signboard, multiple windows, and outdoor seating.
A pool table in a room with large windows and chairs.
An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery.
A cozy restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
The current price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug

Explore the area

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4 Ongar Road, Dunmow, England, CM6 1ES
  • Place, Flitch Way Country Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Crazy Dog Field
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Dunmow

At The Kicking Dickey you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Crazy Dog Field and Flitch Way Country Park. Highlights at this inn include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Dunmow inn include Hatfield Forest Country Park and Good Easter Village Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Flitch Way Country Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Crazy Dog Field - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Audley End House - 28 min drive - 35.2 km
  • University of Cambridge - 45 min drive - 64.4 km
  • Lakeside Shopping Centre - 53 min drive - 82.9 km

Getting around

  • Braintree Station - 11 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee
  • Pret A Manger
  • Angels' Wine Tower Bar
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero

About this property

The Kicking Dickey

WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free self parking is available.

This Dunmow inn is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Kicking Dickey offers 3 accommodations.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Kicking Dickey?

Yep, The Kicking Dickey has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kicking Dickey?

As of 11 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kicking Dickey on 12 Aug 2026 start from AU$124, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Kicking Dickey?

No, The Kicking Dickey does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Kicking Dickey?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Kicking Dickey Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 309 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great community spirit, the locals were very welcoming, I look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub.Good food, good range of beers. The landlady and staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very comfortable stay Beds comfortable , plenty of tea,coffee and milk + Ribenas. The food menu was excellent as was the food itself
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice room at the rear of the hotel, clean with plenty of towels and tea and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for airport. Nice people. Good food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Great staff. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here 3 times. Lovely well equipped rooms. Plenty of tea and coffee. Very near the rest of the village for last minute shopping. Very convenient for the airport. Free parking on site. Excellent price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a little face lift, had working TV. Great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Liked: Amenities
Staff were friendly, good tea and coffee facilities. However, cobwebs hanging over the bed and shower needed replacing, the base was covered in black mould
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent food, friendly atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great, organised food even though pub very busy. Comfotable room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay,great food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely little room behind the pub :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gianni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t have a pet.. car park is fine.. just might a bit more light it would be nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and a friendly pub with a good value menu
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

MR N P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, nice room and freindly staff. Food was reasonably priced and tasty. Free parking was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay before flight from Stansted
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room basic but very clean. Extremely good value for money. Food was pub grub style but very tasty. Very close to Stansted which was why we chose it and would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly the food and atmosphere was lovely as well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean .very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a really nice stay here with my dogs and i would always go again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, great service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paivi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and nice place

Very friendly staff, cozy and clean room, and near the bus stop - 15 minute bus journey to the airport. Good value for money :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025