About this property
This 16th-century inn in Braintree town centre is 25 minutes from Stansted Airport. It offers free Wi-Fi, a free private car park and 2 characterful bars with log fires. All bedrooms have free Wi-Fi access, a TV, tea/coffee facilities and their own bathroom. White Hart Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Braintree Train Station. Colchester and Chelmsford are both about 30 minutes' drive away. The historical White Hart serves traditional food until 22:00 every night. There is outdoor seating, and a conservatory-style dining room. The pretty villages of Thaxted, Finchingfield, Coggeshall and Castle Hedingham are between 15 and 30 minutes' drive away. Please note that this property is not wheelchair accessible and has no lift.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Vicki
United Kingdom
“Location good, food in restaurant was lovely. Really comfortable bed. Free parking but not many spaces.” - Martin
United Kingdom
“Central location, ideal for visiting The Institute. Free parking, excellent staff and a well priced, varied continental breakfast.” - David
United Kingdom
“The staff were friendly, food was good, water nice and hot, good parking, good value for the price..” - Roland
United Kingdom
“all the staff were so friendly and helpful and the breakfast was excellent” - Debsadolly
Norway
“Nice room, and close to centre. Receptionist charged my phone, when plug didnt work.” - Styler
United Kingdom
“Venue staff were accommodating and helpful during our stay. The breakfast server was extremely friendly with our baby and kept him happy while we ate” - Mike
United Kingdom
“Excellent reception staff. Room was great (not The Ritz, but everything we needed.) Car park. Value for money.” - Barry
United Kingdom
“The breakfasts were excellent, staff were polite and helpful” - Paul
United Kingdom
“Historic with a goof atmosphere. Staff were friendly and helpful. Good breakfast choices and great value for money.” - Geoffrey
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, receptionist and bar staff exceptional. Food very good both dinner and breakfast with service wonderful.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.





The fine print
Please note, the hotel holds weddings and functions most weekends.
Please note that full payment is taken at time of booking.
If booking 5 rooms or more different conditions may apply.
Please note that this property is not wheelchair accessible and has no lift or air conditioning.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.