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Reviews of The White House 4 stars

Smiths Green, Takeley, Stansted, Takeley, CM22 6SJ, United Kingdom

#4 of 9 hotels in Takeley

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 347 B&B reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    6.5

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  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Very distinct old timbered Essex house - rather quiet - no sign of habitation from fellow guests or custodians
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Characterful old house, walkable from the airport if the buses are not available (taxis are way overpriced)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely and convenient!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walk had no streetlights for some of the way so wouldn't do it in middle of night, but after dawn was okay.

    Arrived at 11.30pm and had to leave at 5am, and the owners were so accommodating so checking in and out was very easy even at such early hours. The room also surpassed my expectations and was really lovely! Location was great for the airport too, I walked to Stanstead in 40 mins which was great as meant not having to rely on a taxi.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Ubers to/from the airport are expensive, particularly when it's late/early!

    Great location, easy to get to and from the airport. We arrived late in the evening then left early again the next morning. Comfortable stay for 3 people

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    7.0
    An ok stay near the airport
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Even if the hotel is directly near to the airport, the rules for pick up and drop off at the airport are draconic, penalizing Uber drivers, so we had to pay a lot more for the 2 miles ride than we usually pay: around 25 quid. Better to take a bus, but if you travel at night then you're in trouble. The guest house is of course old and we realized that perfectly, so didn't expect any luxuries, but still a bit of a touch up is needed, it's quite obvious.

    The hotel is very close to the airport. The check in was easy. The bed was so very comfy. There is a lot of detailed information from the hosts on how to get around, where to eat etc. There is even a breakfast option.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The stairs to the toilet is somehow hard to notice, I kept hurting my toe.

    It's in a very quiet and beautiful village, close to airport but didn't hear any noise from the planes. The house looks great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Very comfy and good location for airport
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Area around hotel very muddy but can’t be helped

    Beds super comfy and great facilities in the room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    We spent one night at the White House for easy travel to the airport the next morning. The 2nd reason we chose was the way it looks, old world feel :), and very calm place. And amazing bathroom with the bath, so great !!! will definitely come again :) !!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    A good stop-over after a night flight.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The house is so cute but due to the pretty old and dirty carpets the overall feeling was a bit untidy. Unfortunately the nearby road was also very loud and the garden a bit abandoned - wasn't quite as idyllic as in the pictures.

    Communication, check-in and overall stay went really well. The breakfast in the fridge was nicely planned and coffee, tea and water waiting for us were really delightful. The bathroom was just lovely as well as the general design of the room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Great start to my holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Ample safe parking. Lovely house and room full of character. Very helpful hosts Window opened, warm, clean, and comfortable. Shower and bed excellent Kettle, toaster, fridge and cofee machine in the room, and microwave in hall was a bonus. The breakfast was excellent and delivered to your room the night before. Very close to the airport Perfect for a stay and will definitely choose this accomodation again,

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    8.0
    It was what we wanted and a fair price for what we got. Me and my friends were all together and that to me was more impo
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    2 of the beds were not very comfortable, however we are larger women in our 40s so I’m certain for children, young/small adults they would be absolutely fine.

    The location was perfect for stansted airport. Self check in was very helpful and great communication prior to our stay

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    7.0
    Convenient airport stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Carpets and rugs could be cleaner.

    Easy access to the airport and free overnight parking.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    7.0
    silent area nice but a bit difficult all condition to the way back was worst.. just a bit and i list my flight!! better
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is ok... but the way back to the airport is worst in my life.. i book a taxi and nobody come in that area.. all taxi was too far feom the area .. finally is come one on uber is say 13£ and when he arrive ask me if i want to go to the airport and after say to me to cancel the route and if i want to go with him at the airport i need to pay £30 if no he no take me because he was from the area i think so and he was sure coz no taxi is come there!! then i have to go with him and pay £30 because i try half h to book a taxi and nobody come there!! better book a hotel near airport and pay from beggining 100-£120 is better and simple !! next te i will do like this!🫤ahh i forgot to say i pay for 1 room with privat bath £56 plus airport-location £23 and location -airport next day £30 .. better book a nice warm hotel more easy and simple!!!

    Property was a bit old.. but still ok.. nice breackfast.. property was better coz was clean enought inside.. good condition.. the heat was on till 23:00 after they get off.. all night was not so good.. cold inside!!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect for early morning flights

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and Quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The staff were very nice and accommodating. Thank you so much

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    8.0
    Lovely little room close to the airport and what we needed.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very easy to find, comfortable bed with all we needed. Love the little light in the toilet (if only I realised before the morning 🤦‍♀️).

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely room in a location nice and close to Stansted, but very peaceful. Big comfortable bed and a very spacious room.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    8.0
    Fitted for the purpose
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was it the very Englishness that made it cozy but caught my eye, mainly the full floor carpet had passed its best days

    Cozy and home-like place very close to, and easily approachable from Stanstedt airport. Easy to access, well provided information.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    8.0
    Convenient location for early morning flight
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Traffic outside was a bit loud as the property was close to the road.

    Very quaint and the breakfast came in handy for our early morning flight.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    8.0
    Nice and warm
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Convenient and clean

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    9.0
    Very comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Very comfy bed, great shower and brilliant location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great room with parking

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The price of the taxi from and to the airport which made the stay prohibitively expensive, but that is not the fault of the hotel. If I had a car it would make sense or if the hotel and other hotels in the area got together and organised a shuttle for a reasonable price, it would make a lot of sense.

    Location not far from the airport, the facilities, late night access, the comfort...

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    9.0
    Just right and relaxing night before flight am from Stansted
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only slight problem was that on leaving at 7.30am no one available to help with case down one flight of stairs ,am 85 and 17.5 kg seemed bit heavy. Fortunately carpeted so could slide it a bit .

    Lovely setting and welcome ,good breakfast provided in room,clean and comfortable

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    8.0
    Pleasant stay, very helpful host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We did notice some road noise (double glazing would eliminate this). No guest lounge.

    The bed was nice and comfortable and we loved the bathroom, it had lots of character. Communication was good with helpful suggestions from the owner.

    Stayed in November 2023

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