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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Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Yvonne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The staff we encountered were welcoming helpful and informative. It was central for our needs with on site parking. The breakfast was great with something for everyone.
Clive
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We have stayed here many times over a long period. What we really like is the convenient location, the ambience and the character. On this visit, we would also add the breakfasts; they were excellent and big improvement on our last visit in 2024.
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff helpful and friendly, nice warm room, shower was fantastic, right on the edge of the town
Erlinda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Central location. Free parking in site. Lovely pub and restaurant.
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Have stayed here many times and it is always great staff are brilliant
Citywanderer
Germany Germany
Great location. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Lovely pub.
Nigel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Central in town, great staff, very nice and different areas to the pub, food great, especially the gammon. Cheap beer too , accommodation very good and clean too. Been there twice and would definitely use again, in fact booked again already 👍
Nigel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The staff were very friendly, chatty and helpful, and the evening food was very tasty. The breakfast was excellent with a variety of items available on the continental breakfast and there was a good selection of items on the menu for a cooked...
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Good food and location.Value for money and friendly staff.
Victor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great staff and good dinner and breakfast. Special thanks to Ben, Laura, Josh for making my stay so pleasant.

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Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Superb breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$16.88 per person.
  • Food
    Bread • Pastries • Pancakes • Butter • Yogurt • Fruit • Cooked/warm meals • Jam • Cereal
  • Drinks
    Coffee • Tea • Fruit juice
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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.