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8.7

721 reviews

The White Hart

The White Hart

Poole Street, Braintree, CO9 4HJ, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

The White Hart

Welcome to The White Hart, a charming 5-star inn nestled just 0.2mi from the vibrant heart of Braintree, United Kingdom! For just $127 a night, you’ll be stepping into a warm and welcoming abode that promises more than just a place to sleep; it invites you to indulge in its delightful ambiance and fantastic amenities. With 721 glowing reviews, our guests have spoken—this is the perfect spot for weary travelers seeking comfort and a sprinkle of luxury.

Start your day off right with a complimentary breakfast that will energize you for a day of exploring! After a hearty meal, bask in the picturesque picnic area or unwind in the luscious garden. Feeling adventurous? Dive into the local dining scene at our on-site restaurant or relax at the bar with a refreshing drink. Plus, for families on the go, we’re thrilled to offer free kids’ meals that will keep the little ones happy and satisfied. And don’t forget about the convenience of complimentary wifi to share your experiences with friends and family back home!

At The White Hart, we cater to all types of travelers. Our dedicated staff is ready to assist with anything from parking (albeit for an extra charge) to ensuring that your room is non-smoking and comfortable. Whether you need wheelchair accessibility or simply want to enjoy some fresh air, we have you covered. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable stay!

At The White Hart, your culinary journey awaits just beyond your doorstep! Indulge in delightful dining experiences at our two on-site restaurants. Feel the charm of the “A la carte restaurant” where traditional and romantic vibes create the perfect backdrop for a cozy dinner. Savor the best of British, local, and European cuisines as you settle in for a meal that’s as unforgettable as your stay. For families laughing and bonding over delicious food, the “Brasserie” is your go-to spot. Its family-friendly ambiance and menu options ensure everyone leaves the table with a smile!

But the charm of The White Hart doesn’t just stop with cozy dining options. Outside, the picturesque picnic area invites you to soak up some sun with a packed lunch or a good book, while the lush gardens provide the perfect escape for a lazy afternoon. Take a leisurely stroll through the greenery to breathe in the good fresh air—don’t forget to capture a snapshot because, trust us, your friends will want to know where you found such a tranquil spot! Afterward, make your way to the bar for a refreshing drink as you unwind and chat about the adventures that lie ahead.

For those who love to explore, The White Hart is ideally located close to Braintree’s top attractions. Whether you’re venturing out for a day of adventure or enjoying a quiet night in, your comfort is our top priority. Plus, with convenient payment options like Visa, American Express, and Mastercard readily accepted, planning your stay is as easy as pie. Embrace the experience, relax, and create memories that will last a lifetime at The White Hart—where every visit feels like a little slice of heaven!

Closest airports

London Stansted Airport

16.6mi

Luton Airport

40.9mi

London City Airport

41.2mi

Norwich International Airport

55.1mi

London Heathrow Airport

57.5mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Rooms

Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart

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Bridal Suite - single occupancy

1 Queen Size Bed

55 sqft

Private Bathroom

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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Family Room - single occupancy in The White Hart

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Family Room - single occupancy

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

65 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Free toiletries

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Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart

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Suite - single occupancy

1 Double Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Free toiletries

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Twin Room - single occupancy in The White Hart

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Twin Room - single occupancy

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

55 sqft

Private Bathroom

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart

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Double Room - single occupancy

1 Double Bed

55 sqft

Private Bathroom

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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Classic Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart

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Classic Double Room - single occupancy

1 Double Bed

45 sqft

Private Bathroom

Free toiletries

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Single Room - single occupancy in The White Hart

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Single Room - single occupancy

1 Twin Bed

45 sqft

Private Bathroom

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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Classic Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart

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Classic Suite - single occupancy

1 Double Bed

55 sqft

Private Bathroom

Free toiletries

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Deluxe King Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart

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Deluxe King Suite - single occupancy

1 King Size Bed

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Free toiletries

Shower

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Guest reviews

8.7

721 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Russell

9.1

March 2024

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.

The room was exactly as we expected, cleaned daily and fully equipped. the only observation we would make would be to make a suggestion that a grab rail be installed on the side wall of the shower - as one inevitably gets older, the wet-room concept can be a little hazardous for those of us who are 'getting on a bit!!' Just a suggestion.

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Colin

10

November 2023

My wife and I have stayed in many hotels in our 35 years of marriage and the White Heart is close to being the best of them in the UK. No spa, No Swimming pool etc, they just get the basics absolutely spot on. So many, alleged top quality hotels fail to do so. Excellent service from every member of the team, decor in the room impeccable (also matching the main building) superb food. And when you ask for a variation on the menu , you are told “of course, that’s no problem at all” I wonder if they realise even the little thing of serving the meals from a brought out trestle table adds to the style of the whole hotel. Well done to all and thank you.

Absolutely nothing.

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Alec

8.2

August 2023

Staff were very friendly and helpful throughout. We were expecting a lot from dinner due to all the accolades displayed in the bar and we were mostly happy apart from my main of ribeye steak and rosti with the steak being poor quality and the attempt to hide the burnt rosti by turning it over! All in all we did enjoy the meal and Luke and his team were excellent. The room was spacious,lovely and clean with a very comfy four poster bed.

Large part of the wardrobe taken up with small tea making facilities leaving very minimal space for clothes in the much smaller section. Tv could do with updating as old and small for the distance from where you watch it from. Light on bathroom mirror not working and extractor fan stayed on all the time.

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Kerry

9.1

May 2024

Staff were very fantastic and really friendly all throughout our stay. Dinner was fantastic, absolutely delicious. Breakfast was also very nice. Check in process was very easy. Room was lovely, clean and comfortable. Perfect tea making facilities also. Would recommend 100%

If they had room service offering breakfast in the room that would have been an extra bonus. Perhaps increase the choice of flavoured cider also, as there was currently one choice. All very minor things

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Keith

9.1

July 2023

The Hotel, Lounge/Bar and Restaurant were excellent, beyond 5 star. The local beer and wine most enjoyable. We tend to eat-out once often twice a week. We cannot recall having 3 courses each of which were marvelous (usually 1 is good, sometimes 2 but to get 3 out of 3 is close to being unheard of).

The room was disappointing. Dark, strange curtain arrangement. The bathroom was an odd size, a relatively large room but with a very small round toilet/wc. Yes round! No bog-brush. The shower had a central drain, which oK, but the flooor tiles were slanted to drain which meant you stood on a slant for your shower! Actually the room was OK/fine really, but the standard of the Bar and Restaurant was so high that the defieciences of the room seem out of proportionly poor.

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Martin

9.1

March 2024

A 500 year-old timber-frame house converted to a hotel without losing any of its character; it's wonderful. All the facilities, the restaurant, the staff, etc were all excellent. A really enjoyable stay.

We didn't like the music in the restaurant. It was a bit too loud and too modern, but we always think that. Something calm and classical would have seemed more appropriate, and there's plenty of 16th/17th century music. Other people probably thought it was fine!

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Sylvia

10

January 2024

Lovely room with own entrance. Clean and cosy. Our room was adapted for disabled people, so our sink was low in our bathroom. But it’s great that they have adapted the entrance and bathroom to be wheelchair friendly. The menu for dining was not large, but the food is great! We stayed two nights and both nights we dined at the hotel. Various types of proper English breakfast were offered. Would have been nice to have a “buffet table” for cereals and yogurt though

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Samantha

8.2

May 2023

The staff were very friendly and welcoming on arrival. We arrived early and were not expecting our rooms to be ready for us, however, they were. Rooms were lovely and spacious with all the amenities required - lovely to actually have a proper coffee maker! We booked this hotel as we had vouchers for the nearby English Spirit Distillery (can highly recommend this too!) which was a short walk through this very picturesque village. Breakfast was included within the price and was a lovely spread of cereals, fruit, hot cooked food (Vegetarian breakfast was spot on), tea, coffee and juices. Location is good, hotel is absolutely stunning and the service we received was excellent.

If I have to be picky the mattress was a lot harder than what we were used to, but was still comfortable and we had a good nights sleep. My partner did find the shower pressure a little low but again, this would not put me off staying again.

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Tanya

8.2

May 2024

The food is spectacular and the breakfast really excellent. The food the evening before was incredible. Highly recommend eating at the restaurant, and the outside seating for coffee was amazing with lovely countryside atmosphere. The staff were lovely and helpful and when a bedside light would not work, they made an effort to bring one in that was working, so were keen to help.

Thre was some dust on the appliances in the room.

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Anne

9.1

July 2023

The room was large, comfortable and clean. It had everything that we needed for a weekend stay. The wet room was huge and well appointed. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout the stay. They offered advice about the area and the food and wine. The food in the restaurant was excellent with two menus to choose from. We were able to enjoy a wide range of choices, but all beautiful cooked and prepared. Ample parking in a delightful setting, so all in all a fabulous place to eat and stay.

Nothing.

Points of Interest Around The White Hart

Attractions

London Stansted Airport (STN)

16.2mi

Fitzwilliam Museum

23mi

Mathematical Bridge

23.3mi

King's College

23.3mi

King's College Chapel

23.3mi

Queens' College

23.3mi

University of Cambridge

23.4mi

Trinity College

23.4mi

Bridge of Sighs

23.5mi

River Cam

23.5mi

Harwich International Port

29.7mi

Old MacDonald's Farm

30.1mi

Restaurants

A la carte restaurant

Cuisines

  • British
  • Local
  • European

Ambiances

  • Traditional
  • Romantic

Brasserie

Cuisines

  • British
  • Local
  • European

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional

Amenities of The White Hart

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The White Hart

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The White Hart

Does The White Hart come with parking?

Yes, The White Hart offers on-site public parking with possible charges. No reservation is required for parking at the hotel.

What are the rates at The White Hart?

The White Hart offers accommodations starting at $127. Keep in mind, room types and dates might affect the final price. For specific rates, input your stay dates.

What types of rooms does The White Hart offer?

The White Hart hotel offers a variety of room types including single, double, twin, and family rooms. Occupancy ranges from single occupancy in single rooms to double occupancy in double and twin rooms. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Bed sizes vary from single beds in single rooms to larger beds in double and family rooms.

What is there to do in The White Hart?

Guests at The White Hart hotel can enjoy their time making use of the array of leisure amenities available. They can start their day with some delicious meals like Kids' meals served in the hotel's restaurants. Later, they can unwind in the bar or explore the traditional and romantic ambiances of the a la carte restaurant or the family-friendly ambiance of the Brasserie. For a more casual experience, guests can head to the picnic area in the garden for a breath of fresh air. The hotel also offers non-smoking rooms, free toiletries in private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and parking on-site for a convenient and comfortable stay.

Does The White Hart have on-site restaurants?

The White Hart hotel offers on-site dining options at two restaurants. The A la carte restaurant serves British, Local, and European cuisine in a traditional and romantic ambiance, while the Brasserie offers a family-friendly setting along with dishes from British, Local, and European cuisines.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at The White Hart?

Both cash and credit cards are valid payment options at The White Hart. Customers can pay with either cash or credit cards such as American Express, Visa, and Mastercard.