Old Thatch, Takeley, CM22 6PD, United Kingdom
#3 of 9 hotels in Takeley
Guests' ChoiceBased on 439 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 June 2024
Frances
AustraliaVery comfortable and in a great location. Close to Stansted but removed enough so you could hear the birds sing
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Katherine
United KingdomThe only problem I had was with sleeping but mainly because I need pitch black to do so and with it being summer time I did become restless with the sunlight coming through, however it did mean that I was up well in time for my flight.
I booked it for the location to be near the airport. It was extremely close and convenient for this. Slept well and was made a freshly toasted (tasty) sandwich on arrival which meant I could relax for the evening without worrying where I was going to eat. Very comfortable, spacious room with good facilities. I will definitely be using this place again when flying from Stansted
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Rachael
United KingdomNothing
Everything! Absolutely nothing to fault and we will be staying here every time we fly going forward. Steve is a lovely guy , very friendly and even helped us with a lift to the airport. The property is lovely and has a few local pubs a short drive away. The property has large comfortable beds and tea/coffee station. Massive thumbs up😃
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Claire
United KingdomNothing.
Everything, the owners were so friendly and went out of their way to help, food was delicious and very reasonable prices, the room we had was very comfy, clean and lovely touches from the owners too! Like. Toothbrush, toothpaste etc.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Sally
United Kingdomlovely room, clean and comfortable, very friendly and helpful owners, and very convenient for Stansted airport
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Ugiagbe
United KingdomNot applicable
Clean, facilities and the owners. Great comms and easy to find.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Rachel
United KingdomIt cost us £18 for a taxi to the airport from the accommodation. Not sure if this was due to leaving at 5am but thought it was very expensive for the very short journey.
It was a beautiful property. Clean and had little bits and bobs ( toothbrush, toothpaste, shower wash etc) nice little touch. Somewhere to sit outside ( blankets if needed ). The host was very friendly and helpful. Close to Stanstead Airport.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Hilary
FranceVery minor issue - tumbler for water would have been better than wine glass
Good parking warm welcome spacious very comfortable bed spotlessly clean very handy for Stansted airport fridge and microwave supplied plus tea n coffee supplies plus offer of breakfast at local golf club
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Jack
United KingdomCan't fault it for the price. Superb place!
Perfect location for Stansted airport Very quiet, nice place to go for a peaceful walk
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Julian
United KingdomWonderfully well set out accommodation. Clean, spacious and full of homely features… including a large TV with free access to Sky channels and super fast wifi. Run by two experienced and very helpful owners.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Balvinder
United KingdomAbsolutely everything. Charming old features. Beams across the ceiling. The biggest bed ever in the most spacious and comfiest of rooms ever. A lovely bathroom, too - finished to a high spec. Fantastic location... close enough to the airport but far enough away to feel like you were somewhere in the countryside. Wondeful host, too
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Danthehottubman
United KingdomFinding the entrance - its a bit unclear. The approach roads were very narrow, my wife would have been worried about that. But otherwise nothing.
I was very late, past 10pm and the host was happy to wait up. The room was clean, very clean! It was tidy and had everything you need for quick stop. The host offers an airport taxi ride and onsite parking.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Jonathan
United KingdomIt would be good to have some kind of breakfast when early start (5am)
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Katie
United KingdomReally great location, nice and quiet but close enough to everything to be convenient. Had a really comfortable stay for work purposes, room was nice and everything needed was supplied. Thank you!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Eileen
AustraliaEverything. We were greeted warmly on arrival. Everything was spotless, attention to detail was excellent. Sadly we had a very short stay before flying home the next day. Superb location to Stansted Airport, so peaceful you wouldn’t know the airport was 16 minutes away.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Jessamy
United KingdomNothing it was perfect.
Very convenient for Stansted Airport. The hosts went out of their way to make us feel welcome and were so helpful in booking taxis and answering any questions. It’s a bargain to park compared to airport parking. A really lovely stay, spotlessly clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Paul
United KingdomHelpful giving information on where to eat and surrounding also helping when I made a complete cows ass when booking the wrong day
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Dominic
United KingdomLocation it’s close to the airport but very inconvenient to get to, there isn’t any public transport available and the airport cabs cost like £25 for like 2 miles from the airport. To add to it there’s no black taxi available at the airport as well. The owner is quite helpful in a way he runs a shuttle which cost £7 but at times the shuttle isn’t available so you have to call for a cab.
It’s clean , spacious and very good value for money
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Cosma
RomaniaIt wasn t soundproof, it was quite noisy at night, from the road nearby, other than that it was perfect
Great location, great staff, came and pick me up from the airport , very friendly and responsive, very cozy room and bed
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
David
United KingdomGreat location. Very clean. Had everything you needed. We used specifically for ease of access to stansted Airport, 3 mins away.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Sophie
United KingdomGreat location for the airport and they offer free lifts/reasonable car parking between normal times. Not too late or early. Was a lovely warm welcoming room.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Susan
United StatesThe bed was not comfortable. Very "plastic-y". Other than that, it was great!
The Inn was aout 5 minutes to the airport, taking their "secret" and scenic back way. Check-in was a wonderful and personal, as the owner just happened by at the right time. The room was big, with a sitting area, a small table and stools, and a tea area, fully stocked.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Dawn
United KingdomNothing
Spacious, clean and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Dennis
United KingdomI could find no fault with this property
Beautiful setting, lovely interior decor, good parking area
Stayed in April 2024
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