The Bull Ring, Thaxted, CM6 2PL, United Kingdom
#2 of 3 hotels in Thaxted
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1017 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 May 2023
Timothy
United Kingdomlearning we could have got 20% off food if we had booked direct
Great room, great staff
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Judi
United KingdomThe hotel is a wonderful historic building, so there was no double glazing in the bedroom. A plane going over at 4am woke me up, but I did expect that as the place is so handy for the airport, our reason for staying.
Friendly efficient staff and a great location for Stansted Airport via the back roads. Tasty good value food and fresh plentiful breakfast. Will definitely go back to this pretty village/town.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 26 April 2023
Jon
United KingdomRoom over the bar was a bit noisy and the pub is a bit short on parking but those two really minor issues aside, really nothing to not like 😁
Lovely place, nice ambience, super friendly staff, good Comms pre-arrival, great breakfast, great value for money. Would definitely recommend and would definitely stay again
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 April 2023
Christopher
United StatesThis review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: 21 April 2023
Dermot
United KingdomEverything fine
Swan is always good
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 14 April 2023
Angela
United KingdomParking can sometimes bit a little tricky as car park isn’t huge but we managed! Toilet a bit noisy and you could smell the drains sometimes (just little niggles to be honest)
Comfy beds, helpful staff, clean, lovely breakfast , lovely location. We always come back here to stay!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 8 April 2023
Jacqueline
United KingdomBreakfast took a while to come to the table.
Loved the spacious bedroom we were offered by the duty manager. Had lunch and it was lovely and very good service. Breakfast was good.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 2 April 2023
Pippa
United KingdomToilet air con can be heard through all the rooms in the outdoor block and runs for ages every time someone goes to the bathroom through the night.
Nice location. Breakfast is good.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 26 March 2023
Maria
United KingdomOur room was situated above the bar so quite noisy until closing time.
Good sized room, comfy bed, very clean. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Public areas were very pleasant. Food was good with generous portions with vegetarian options. Breakfasts were fine with a variety of choices available. Good location for exploring the area.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 21 March 2023
Mark
United Kingdomroom especially bathroom stank of smoke
location and building is lovely
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 18 March 2023
John
United KingdomNo comment in this section it was all good.
We have had very enjoyable stays at this hotel before. Love the location, the hotel and friendly staff are top rate. Nice place for an evening meal. Looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 18 March 2023
Diane
United KingdomWe booked a table for 8 and someone else sat in it. The staff were too overworked
Breakfast was good. Location suited us
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 18 March 2023
Gelling
United KingdomVery welcoming staff, lovely room. The breakfast was fantastic. We had travelled down for a family wedding and had a lovely meal on the first of our 2 nights stay. We will stay again to explore the area
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 18 March 2023
Stephen
United KingdomThe food we had was below par
The Room was comfortable and the pub in a good location for our needs, the small capark gets full but there is a free car park very near
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 18 March 2023
Georgios
CyprusIt was just away from everything. I liked it but I had a son 15 years old so nothing to do
Everything eas ok.warm place and atmosphere
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 16 March 2023
Gaynor
United KingdomNothing
We only found The Swan after looking for somewhere near Stansted to stay after arriving back from our holiday,what a great find...the pub was warm and welcoming ! The Receptionist Tiff was so accomadating and friendly. She went out of her way to make sure we were fed & watered after a late arrival...You really deserve a Big Thanks !! We found all the staff fantastic even though we only stayed overnight. As it was after ten at night the parking spaces had all been taken by other residents, so Tiff had a word with the chef who had finished his shift & the chef very kindly moved his car so we could park up...thank you ! The Room was a good size, clean & nicely furnished, the bed was really comfy. Breakfast was varied and fresh,cooked breakfast was also cooked to to order...delicious 😋 We shall return if needed for sure Thanks team you made 2 weary travellers very comfortable!!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 14 March 2023
Marie-louise
United KingdomWonderful friendly staff, comfortable bed and in a beautiful village.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 10 March 2023
Jane
Irelandwas fine
breakfast & room was good dinner too
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 2 March 2023
Fiona
United KingdomIn addition we had booked a dinner table for the Friday evening for family (the table upstairs). We booked this in person, and checked up in person that it would be available. However when we got there at 7.30 on Friday 24th Jan the table had not been reserved for us. This is incredibly disappointing and puts off local customers. Very sad.
Room refurb is great - we have used this place before for family as we live across the road. However, the room key fobs did not work at night so 3 couples were locked out. The on call member of staff did not respond to the calls. Our 4th member of the family had to get dressed and come down to let them in. This was not good.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 27 February 2023
Alba
United KingdomThe room was very cold and I had to turn on the radiator, as it was off. The room never got warm during the night. The room was a bit noisy too from people walking in the corridor.
Kind staff and very good location if you want to be close to the airport. Check in and check out very easy for early hours travellers.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 22 February 2023
John
United KingdomA little busy on the Saturday night, maybe a longer wait than anticipated for meal, but in general everything was fine. Would stay again no problem.
Enjoyable stay, staff were very helpful and friendly. Evening and breakfast food was great.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 18 February 2023
Beverley
United KingdomThe reception on my TV was poor to begin with…but soon rectified itself.
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 17 February 2023
Fiona
United Kingdomit was really cold in the bedroom at night.
characterful, clean, well situated.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 14 February 2023
Robin
United Kingdomnothing.
great position in the town and staff were really welcoming
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 14 February 2023
Mike
FranceGood sized room. Clean
Stayed in February 2023
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