Situated in Matching, The Fox Inn has a garden, terrace, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is set 26 km from Chelmsford Train Station, 30 km from Hylands Park and 31 km from Gants Hill. The property is non-smoking and is located 21 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station. At the inn, the rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms at The Fox Inn have air conditioning and a wardrobe. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, British and local cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. South Woodford is 31 km from The Fox Inn, while Snaresbrook is 31 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is 17 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Daren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant find to stay over night. Lady behind the bar excellent
  • Phillips
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean spacious room. Lovely country village setting. Friendly and welcoming staff
  • Tracy
    Australia Australia
    It was quaint and welcoming with wood fires and lovely ambiance out in the country.The rooms were spacious. The bathrooms spotless and large. Staff were friendly. Yorkshire puddings and gravy to die for and was told the meat was good too. Close to...
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location, great staff and the food was very good
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    David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff at The Fox Inn are absolutely wonderful. They were very personable and made me feel very welcome. The whole experience was so nice. The breakfast was fantastic too!
  • Adriana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely little houses behind the pub. Very quiet. Very rural.
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    Heather-kemi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Fox Inn is set in a beautiful village, which is peaceful and quaint. The rooms are spacious and clean with all of the facilities you need for your stay. I love the staff who are helpful and friendly and the food is fantastic!
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    Heather-kemi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    there was a warm welcome by the team, the food was amazing and the service was excellent! The room was spacious and comfy with everything i needed. Everything was made easy and the location is quiet and peaceful in a lovely little village.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Well kept beer, location, cleanliness, friendly staff in bar. Wonderful farmer's market on morning of departure.
  • J
    James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very friendly and attentive, top place! Food was excellent!

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Do you have fridges in all rooms

    Yes, a small fridge is provided
    Answered on 22 August 2023
  • Good morning, would it be possible to have an early check-in noon as we have to be at a 1pm wedding (3 rooms) ?

    Hello Early check in is an optional add on. We charge £10 per room which gives you access to your room from midday, however it is of course subject to..
    Answered on 18 January 2023
  • Do you have safe storage for two bikes overnight please?

    yes should be able to accommodate
    Answered on 22 July 2024
  • Hello there. I am flying into Stansted late. Do you accept late arrivals? ie after midnight?

    Hello, What time would you be arriving? We don't offer 24 hour check in however if its only a little after midnight we can probably accommodate this. Thanks
    Answered on 15 June 2022
  • Can you do early check in , late check out ?

    Yes - subject to availability - we can offer an early check in and/or late check out. We do charge an additional £10 for each.
    Answered on 5 October 2022
  • What is included for breakfast please? Is it “in room” or do you have a cooked breakfast facility in a dining room? Many thanks

    hi Breakfast is not included, but a cooked breakfast is available on request and at a very reasonable price, in our restaurant
    Answered on 22 July 2024
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Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • The Fox Inn @ Matching Tye
    • Cuisine
      British • European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • Breakfast @ The Fox Inn
    • Cuisine
      American • British • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of The Fox Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Fox Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Fox Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about The Fox Inn

  • The Fox Inn is 1 miles from the centre of Matching. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Fox Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Fox Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Live music/performance
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • The Fox Inn has 2 restaurants:

    • The Fox Inn @ Matching Tye
    • Breakfast @ The Fox Inn
  • The prices at The Fox Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at The Fox Inn include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family