The White Hart
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About this property
With gardens, open fireplaces and traditional wooden beams, this beautiful 15th-century inn offers free internet and a 2 AA Rosette restaurant using local, seasonal ingredients. The White Hart is on the Essex/Suffolk border and about 10 miles from Braintree. It has 5 Gold -star awards from Visit Britain (Gold Award) and the AA. Rooms at The White Hart are in a quiet, separate block. Each room has a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee. The White Hart also has an executive guest lounge. There are also fast electric car charging points located in the car park. In 2014 won the 'Best Small Hotel' at the Essex Tourism and Hospitality and in 2016 'Destination Dining Venue' at the Essex Fine Dining.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking on site
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 2 restaurants
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Beverley
United Kingdom
“Lovely well kept building clean and perfect for our trip Staff were very attentive, even when they were very busy, Really friendly and helpful” - Peter
United States
“This location is first class, i will definitely be coming back, i travelled over from the USA, formally a local many years ago, the dinner was lovely, great service, breakfast also. Well worth the money.” - John
United Kingdom
“Very comfortable. Outstanding staff. Lovely room and super food.” - Michael
United Kingdom
“Comfortable beds, wonderful staff. Very good manager .good food breakfast and dinner. Tasty beer.” - Richard
Netherlands
“Breakfast was great, nice little village between London and Cambridge” - Russell
United Kingdom
“stayed for three nights....all breakfasts exactly as we requested, served with efficiency and cheerfulness. Two nights evening meals taken in the bar area, third night in the restaurant, all excellent with good service throughout.” - Michael
United Kingdom
“Everything was PERFECT. Perfect. Room, perfect staff, perfect food. I could not have asked for a place more perfect.” - Brent
United States
“We’ll maintained, 500-year old main building is full of charm and history. Rooms were modern; bathrooms exceptional. Service and staff were courteous and professional; eager to please. FOOD was wonderful with 3 magnificent entrees for us vegans...” - Diana
United Kingdom
“Engaging hosts who made one feel very welcome. Spotless accommodation with everything you could wish for provided. Loved the leather type “Do not disturb” sign! The food provided was of excellent quality and piping hot,” - Robert
United Kingdom
“lovely large suite, amazing 3 course meal option with half board, considering quality and quantity of dinner provided and the room with breakfast options also, half board choice amazing value.”
Area info
Restaurants
- A la carte restaurant
- CuisineBritish • Local • European
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Brasserie
- CuisineBritish • Local • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children over 1 are welcome.
Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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