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The White House

★★★★ Smiths Green, Takeley, Stansted, Takeley, GB

8.2 guest rating· 644 reviews

About this hotel

Historic Manor House Setting :

Experience a stay like no other at The White House, a 15th-century manor house surrounded by lush gardens, offering a serene retreat just minutes away from Stansted Airport.

Comfortable Rooms with Scenic Views :

Indulge in the charm of simply furnished rooms equipped with modern amenities such as a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and picturesque garden views, providing a cozy and relaxing atmosphere during your stay.

Convenient Location and Dining Options :

Benefit from our proximity to Stansted Airport and explore nearby attractions like Bishop's Stortford and the Imperial War Museum. Start your day with a buffet breakfast made from local ingredients and enjoy evening meals at the nearby pub.

Book now to experience a blend of history, comfort, and convenience at The White House.

Rooms & rates

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Sleeps 2 · 14 m² · Double bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Quadruple Room

Sleeps 4 · 16 m² · 2× Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 4× Twin bed

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine
  • TV

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Badminton equipment
  • Bowling
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • First aid kit available
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  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Horse riding
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Movie nights
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Squash
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property

Location

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Smiths Green, Takeley, Stansted, Takeley, GB

Check-in
from 04:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.2644 reviews

+ Convenient location+ Friendly service+ Comfortable roomsCleanliness issuesCluttered room setup
Cleanliness7.3
Service8.8
Location8.8
Room Quality7.8
Amenities7.8
Value for Money8.3

Guest review

9.0

Very easy to reach from the airport (direct bus). Beautiful entrance with fragrant jasmine. Very unique room. Great breakfast selection and coffee. The bed was also very comfortable. No airport noise as advertised!

It was the hottest week this summer and the room had really heated up due to not having aircon. But I guess any other day this wouldn’t have been a problem.

Anabel Nandini · DE · 2026-07-19

We were duped by previous reviews.

3.0

The location is ideal to get to Stanstead Airport. The biscuits were in date. The cups for the tea looked clean. The white linen throw on the end of the bed was beautiful. The bed linens were clean.

Almost everything. Hear me out. The moment we walked into the room, there was debris on the floor and all of the under carpets were stained. The decor was very tired and so out of place. There were crumbs in the dresser drawers. The wardrobe was broken and had wonky hangers and some kind of linen tossed inside. The fridge was dirty inside. The shower head is hanging from the ceiling. The shower door is awkward to close, the seat had fabric which not inly had debris on it, but was also stained. The divan base for the bed was knackered. The duvet itself was stained. The sink lever wasn’t easy to maneuver and needs descaling. There is an incredibly weird (and unsafe looking) light strung on the ceiling over the bed. And to top it off, there must be some kind of shared facilities or we were just incredibly unlucky as I couldn’t go to sleep due to the opening and loud closing of the doors. Click, click, bang, bang for hours on end. I have absolutely no idea how this place has so many good reviews. We’ve stayed in old B&Bs before so we’re used to quirks, but this was just grim. Never again. I’d rather pay double and know I’m in a cleaner, more comfortable room.

Jackie · GB · 2026-07-18

Guest review

7.0

Large room. Good towels,

All good

Gillian · GB · 2026-07-06

Recommend

10.0

Free breakfast, drinks and fruit restocked everyday! lovely area nice and quiet and with your own private bathroom.

Finley · GB · 2026-07-03

Good to know

Please call the property 30 minutes before arrival to arrange check in.

Late check in after 22.30 available by key safe if requested in advance .Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Managed by a private host

A deposit may be required at the property.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.