Business Details
Your Traditional Pub & Hotel in Thaxted, Essex
Established as a cornerstone of rural hospitality in North-West Essex, The Farmhouse Inn has built a reputation for combining traditional charm with modern comforts. Our pub offers an extensive selection of real ales, wines, and spirits, complemented by a menu of locally sourced bar meals served in relaxed indoor or outdoor settings. The hotel provides ten well-appointed en-suite rooms equipped with contemporary amenities, catering to both leisure and business travellers seeking convenient access to Stansted Airport and the historic town of Thaxted. Recognised in CAMRA's Good Pub Guide, we prioritise quality and service, offering seasonal dining experiences in our 50-seat restaurant and hosting regular events like quiz nights and themed food evenings.Our commitment to sourcing fresh local ingredients, including fish from Billingsgate Market, ensures every guest enjoys authentic culinary experiences. Situated in the picturesque Chelmer Valley, we provide an ideal base for exploring Essex's countryside through walking, cycling, or visiting nearby heritage sites like Thaxted's 14th-century church and windmill. Customer testimonials consistently highlight our attentive staff, comfortable accommodation, and exceptional full English breakfasts, reinforcing our position as a preferred destination for both short stays and extended visits.
Services
Pub
Hotel Accommodation
Restaurant
Event Hosting
Bar Meals
Highlights and features
- Recognised in CAMRA's Good Pub Guide for exceptional real ale offerings
- Conveniently located 15 minutes from Stansted Airport with complimentary WiFi
- Sourcing fresh local ingredients including Billingsgate Market fish
- Regular themed events including Fish Buffets and live music nights
- Ten well-equipped en-suite rooms with blackout curtains for airport guests
Associations and certifications
- CAMRA
What people say
Nice food, good beer
Great service
Clean rooms
Relaxing pub
Best full English breakfast
Services
Pub
Our traditional pub offers an intimate setting with cask ales, guest beers, and a selection of wines and spirits. Bar meals feature locally sourced ingredients, served in our dining area, patio, or garden. Recognised in CAMRA's Good Pub Guide, we combine authentic rural hospitality with modern comforts for both locals and visitors.
Hotel Accommodation
Ten en-suite guest rooms provide comfortable accommodation with cable TV, blackout curtains, and complimentary WiFi. Designed for business travellers and airport guests, our rooms offer peaceful rest near Stansted Airport while maintaining easy access to Thaxted's historic attractions and countryside walking routes.
Restaurant
Our 50-seat restaurant serves imaginative menus featuring fresh Billingsgate Market fish, vegetarian options, and locally sourced produce. With special dietary provisions for vegan and Coeliac guests, the restaurant hosts private events and seasonal themed evenings while maintaining daily service for hotel residents and day visitors.
Event Hosting
Regularly scheduled events include quiz nights, live music performances, and themed food evenings like our popular Fish Buffets. The venue accommodates private functions such as wedding receptions, with dedicated event planning and seasonal special offers throughout the year.
Bar Meals
Locally sourced bar menus feature classic pub dishes and contemporary creations, available daily in our seating area, patio, or garden. Menus change seasonally to reflect ingredient availability, with consistent praise for quality from customer reviews highlighting our full English breakfasts and evening meal options.
Questions
What makes The Farmhouse Inn unique?
We combine traditional pub hospitality with modern comforts, featuring CAMRA-recommended ales, locally sourced menus, and peaceful countryside location near Stansted Airport.
Are rooms available for airport transfers?
Yes, we offer ten en-suite rooms with blackout curtains specifically catering to Stansted Airport travellers, located just 15 minutes away.
Do you serve food all day?
Bar meals are available daily from 12:00, with extended hours on weekends. Our restaurant offers seasonal menus with advance booking required.
Can I host private events here?
Yes, our venue accommodates private functions including wedding receptions, with regular special events like Fish Buffets and live music nights.
Are there local attractions nearby?
We're surrounded by Essex countryside perfect for walking and cycling, with historic Thaxted featuring a 14th-century church and windmill just minutes away.
What dietary options do you offer?
Our menus include vegetarian choices, vegan options, and Coeliac-friendly dishes, with all fish sourced fresh from Billingsgate Market.
Reviews (5)
Nancy Yecora
Jun 19, 2022
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Extraordinary boutique hotel. Stunning style, excellent service and friendly staff. Their attention to detail is what sets them a part from other hotels. The staff goes out of their way to provide outstanding service. This was our first time and won't be our last. We cannot wait to return.
Rob Chambers
Jun 09, 2022
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We booked our stay back in 2019 then COVID happened! Finally got here and wow it was worth the wait! The property is stunning, our room was beautiful, great private balcony with an outdoor fire which was great to sit by at night. We ate in the fine dining restaurant one night to tick off a bucket list item of eating at a Michelin starred restaurant, it didn't disappoint, the food was great. We met some real fun folks at the evening wind tasting, we may have had too much wine Fabulous wine tour organised by Anna the concierge and driven around by the fabulous Russell, what a great guy!
Only hiccup was second night restaurant booking, I thought we were booked into the Farmstand restaurant but it turns out it is closed on Mondays, luckily we didn't go hungry as Eric organised a pizza (we'd had too much wine to drive!), sending a bell hop out to pick it up and deliver. Overall an amazing stay we will not forget in a hurry. You will not regret staying here!
Only hiccup was second night restaurant booking, I thought we were booked into the Farmstand restaurant but it turns out it is closed on Mondays, luckily we didn't go hungry as Eric organised a pizza (we'd had too much wine to drive!), sending a bell hop out to pick it up and deliver. Overall an amazing stay we will not forget in a hurry. You will not regret staying here!
David Paz
Jun 03, 2022
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What a cute boutique hotel. So perfectly located and intimate. Great for a weekend getaway. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The concierge is very knowledgeable and has the right connections to get you into the restaurants and wineries you are hoping for.
John-Michael Murphy
May 05, 2022
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Incredible rooms, service, and grounds. They'll book all your tastings and dinners. They also have a first class spa and restaurant on prem. Would recommend this place to anyone. Teresa, the lead concierge, is a pro.
Kelsey M.
Apr 21, 2022
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An incredible property. Every single thing was done thoughtfully between the bellmen, check in process, the relationships with wineries. This is one of the best hotels I've ever stayed it, it was incredible start to finish. Stunning property and worth every penny!
