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This 16th-century coaching inn has traditional charm, modern comforts, a restaurant and 2 bars. It's well placed for Stansted Airport (20 minutes), Towerlands, Fennes, Leez Priory and Gosfield Hall.
The White Hart Hotel serves a wide range of freshly prepared meals, with an extensive bar menu and a separate à la carte menu also available. The excellent wine list offers a selection of wines from around the world to complement your meal.
The 2 bars are rich in authentic original character with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, a good selection of real ales and traditional log fires.
There are 31 comfortable and well-appointed en suite rooms.
The White Hart Hotel is an ideal base for exploring Essex, being a short drive from Chelmsford, Colchester and the pretty villages of Thaxted, Finchingfield, Coggeshall and Castle Hedingham.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Please note, if cancelled, modified or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets are not allowed.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
The total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.
All children are welcome. All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for cots. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
The package includes: Welcome drink and dinner on Christmas Eve Traditional lunch on Christmas Day Dinner or buffet on Christmas Night Overnight accommodation for two nights Traditional English breakfast each morning
The package includes: Four course dinner or buffet on New Years Eve featuring a band or disco A glass of bubbly to see in the New Year Three course dinner on the second day Overnight accommodation for two nights Traditional English breakfast each morning
From m11 take a120 towards Colchester, follow signs for Braintree, the Hotel is in the town centre. From Colchester follow a120 towards Stansted, follow signs for Braintree and the Hotel is in the town centre.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation