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708 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 708 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!

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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

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Twin Room

1 Twin Bed

55 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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A spacious Twin Room featuring a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities.

Single Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Single Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Single Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Single Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Single Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Single Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Single Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Single Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Single Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Single Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Single Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Single Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Single Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Single Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Single Room - single occupancy in The White Hart

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Single Room

1 Twin Bed

45 sqft

Private Bathroom

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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A spacious Single Room featuring a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities.

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Classic, 1 Bed

45 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer and slippers. The double room features a wardrobe, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit has 1 bed.

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Family

1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Flat-screen TV

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Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Bridal Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart

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Bridal Suite, Single Use

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
Family Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Family Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Family Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Family Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Family Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Family Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Family Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Family Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Family Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Family Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Family Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Family Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Family Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Family Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Family Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Family Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Family Room - single occupancy in The White Hart

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Family, Single Use

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
Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart

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Suite, Single Use

1 Double Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Free toiletries

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Twin Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Twin Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Twin Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Twin Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Twin Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Twin Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Twin Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Twin Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Twin Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Twin Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Twin Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Twin Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Twin Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Twin Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Twin Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Twin Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Twin Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Twin Room - single occupancy in The White Hart

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Double, Double/Twin, Single Use

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
Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart

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Double Room, Single Use

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
Classic Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Double Room - single occupancy in The White Hart

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Classic, Double, Single Use

1 Double Bed

45 sqft

Private Bathroom

Free toiletries

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Classic Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart
Classic Suite - single occupancy in The White Hart

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Classic Suite, Single Use

1 Double Bed

55 sqft

Private Bathroom

Free toiletries

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Deluxe Suite

1 King Size Bed

Flat-screen TV

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Guest reviews

8.9

708 reviews

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Anonymous

10

June 2025

Staff were brilliant, polite and professional at all times. Food was excellent, well prepared and presented well. Housekeeping up to standard clean and tidy, although they did miss a broken plug in the basin in Wet Room, thus basin was out of commissions as it could not hold water ( all in one plug). .Also, I-believe that 4 little pots of milk is hardly enough for two grown adults. Like wise with the sachets of coffee Or tea - enough for one drink in the evening and one in the morning - not enough and also no apparent choice between decaf and normal.

Having a room right on the main road ( quiet room!,) No instructions on how to operate the television, all we could get was Euro TV!!!! Welcome Brochure totally out of date and fell to bits when picked up!,

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Rupert

8.2

July 2025

The food was faultless. It was delicious and all the food was locally sourced so you knew it was going to be top quality. The staff were all very friendly and nothing was ever a problem. We loved the location that meant we could go for walks into the countryside straight from our door along the footpaths. The breakfast in the morning was really substantial and it set us up for the day and it was delicious.

The only problem we had with the rooms were the bathrooms. The bathroom were designed as wet rooms so the shower is open plan with a sink and toilet. This was a major health and safety flaw when you have small children and elderly parents using the facilities. We had a couple of near misses of slipping over for the elderly parents and my son on the last night fell heavily on the slippery floor. We also didn't like that all the doors slam when left to shut, this was a problem when you are trying to settle children in the early evening and there are people leaving and coming slamming their doors.

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Trevor

9.1

May 2025

Comfortable Room, bed and wonderful bed linen excellent best ever very tired slept like a log both nights breakfast tasty, hotel garden & landscape grounds. Main building is historic old building. With beams and lots of changes in floor levels - beware.

Explanation about obtaining re- entry to room late after hours unclear and not documented in room information book ( loads of information but not that!) and had to return to reception to get clarification. Not enough tea coffee ingredients in room for two people on arrival , but pleasantly and helpfully, & fully rectified by reception on request. Toilet cistern in room took a long time to refill after 2 flushes to enable 3rd flush ( late at night on return from wedding). We were in room 5 in new modern block. The illy coffee was lovely but the coffee cups handles difficult to hold as have hands of old man and bad fingers.

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Steve

9.1

June 2025

We liked the room, very clean and comfortable. All needs catered for. The room had a lovely cosy feeling with the tartan carpet and the vaulted beamed ceiling. The hotel catered for our early acess request and always responded promptly to my emails. We were shown to our room by a very friendly staff member.

It would have been nice to have a pot of tea at breakfast rather than using an urn. It would have been preferable to have a sugar bowl on each table, rather than using a sugar pot at the breakfast station. Providing butter with the toast automatically rather than everyone having to ask for the butter would be helpful. The actual breakfast was very tasty. It would have been nice to have a fresh fruit salad on offer as well as fresh fruit.

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Sunter

10

March 2025

This hotel was the highlight of our trip. Our room was spotless and the bathroom was superb, the shower was divine! All of the staff we met were polite, helpful and welcoming. Our breakfast was really good. The waitress took our order and the food was delivered hot to our table. It really did taste fresh and delicious. I actually enjoyed this more than the normal 'buffet' you get with a lot of hotels these days where the food sits out on tables and under 'heat lamps' for hours. There is something quite charming about the old custom of ordering from the menu and an actual person cooking it to order and having it bought to your table. I wish we had stayed for dinner at the restaurant as a number of people has recommended it and the menu selection looked outstanding. I'm sure we can find a reason to visit again soon!

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Nicola

10

April 2025

The pictures don’t do this place justice. It’s absolutely gorgeous. The staff are brilliant with nothing too much trouble. The restaurant superb, I had sea bass, cooked perfectly and the bedrooms have a luxury feel about them. The whole place looked like something out of style magazine, when you enter the bar you walk into a lounge that shouts relaxation!! I only bother to write a review if I feel it’s something special and it really is!! Truly had a fantastic stay. Thank you

Absolutely nothing and can’t imagine that anyone else could find a fault either!

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Irina

9.1

September 2024

This was our second visit and it did not disappoint. No table booked in advance as it was a last minute decision and upon arrival greeted with friendly staff who could not do enough for us. Luckily, they did manage to get us a table but with a warning they will need it back by 2pm. We arrived at 12pm so plenty of time. Service was exceptional, attention to detail was impeccable, food was divine, win was flowing, overall a superb afternoon. Thank you to the team. Arranging to come back again shortly and would highly recommend.

It can feel a little too cosy especially if large groups are in, can get a bit loud, but all good fun.

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Ingrid

10

August 2024

The whole experience was great! The staff were welcoming and helpful. We eat in the brasseire on our first evening and the food was superb with good quality produce locally sourced. I was even offered wine from a local vineyard and it was good. Breakfast was fab with a great range on offer but the omlettes were my particular favourites. The room was a good size and the bed was very comfortable. In the wet room, there was a lovely rainforest shower and the toiletries smelt delightful. I was impressed that a shower cap was provided and if you needed cottonbuds, well they were there too. The White Hert itself is very characterful complete with wooden beams and uneven walls. The grounds are beautiful and there is a country walk but we will have to do that on our next visit.

Everything was super!

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Lisa

8.2

July 2024

The property itself is absolutely stunning and the check in was very friendly and welcoming. The customer service was fabulous (it was a really warm day and the fan that we found in the wardrobe) did not work. I called reception and a replacement was immediately delivered. The room was beautifully decorated and very comfortable.

There were a couple of small cleaning issues. They didn’t detract from our stay. One of the draws had empty carrier bags that had been left by a previous guest, and there was some cobwebs hanging from the beams in the room. The cooked breakfast was lovely, but the continental was a bit sparse - 4 mini packets of cereal and 3 pieces of fruit.

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Amanda

10

May 2025

Beautiful location, building and garden. Would definitely stay again.

Need to be aware that even in the modern rooms there are significant stairs to climb. The website did carefully explain accessibility. However I was surprised that they were so steep. Definitely take advantage of the offered assistance. Fantastic place…

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

Bathtub

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.

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