Smiths Green, Takeley, Stansted, Takeley, CM22 6SJ, United Kingdom
#4 of 9 hotels in Takeley
Guests' ChoiceBased on 347 B&B reviews
8.1Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 April 2024
Christopher
SpainCharacterful old house, walkable from the airport if the buses are not available (taxis are way overpriced)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Katy
United KingdomThe 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
Victoria
United KingdomUbers 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
Natalia
GermanyEven 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
Shizhou
United KingdomThe 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
Luke
United KingdomArea 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
Wolf
IcelandWe 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
Aira
FinlandThe 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
Christine
United KingdomNothing
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
Emma
United Kingdom2 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
Christopher
United KingdomCarpets and rugs could be cleaner.
Easy access to the airport and free overnight parking.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Alexandra
RomaniaThe 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
Tautvile
United KingdomPerfect for early morning flights
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Rhian
United KingdomN/A
The staff were very nice and accommodating. Thank you so much
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Niki
United KingdomNothing
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
Nicole
United KingdomLovely 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
Matias
FinlandWas 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
Catherine
AustraliaTraffic 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
Ammar
United KingdomNothing
Convenient and clean
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Huw
United KingdomAll good
Very comfy bed, great shower and brilliant location.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Robert
United KingdomNothing
Great room with parking
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Kralj
United KingdomThe 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
Loraine
FranceThe 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
Jenny
United KingdomWe 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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