This beautiful 16th century coaching inn combines traditional charm and historic character with modern comforts and facilities, including a restaurant and two bars. Non smoking throughout, licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies and, with two function suites, can cater for a wide variety of business uses. The Braintree Room can also cater for large private dinner parties of up to 30 people.
Colchester, with its Castle and museum is a short drive away, as are the picturesque villages of Thaxted and Finchingfield. The medieval tower, and the Colne Valley Steam Railway at Castle Hedingham, and the famous jam museum at Tiptree, are also nearby. Stansted Airport is only a 20 min drive away.
The comfortable en-suite bedrooms each include telephone, daily housekeeping, television and tea/coffee facilities.|
By Car: Coming from West, North and South M11 J8. Take A120 Gt Dunmow/Colchester. B1256 - Braintree. Hotel is in the town centre.|
MasterCard, Visa, Switch and Amex are accepted as methods of payment. |
The restaurant specialises in good simple English food. The bar also serves delicious meals, together with traditional ales.|
