The Farmhouse Inn
Plain rooms in a 16th-century country inn
Airport access
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About this hotel
Rooms here are plain rather than styled, set inside a 16th-century country inn where the building carries the character rather than the decor. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are both tagged, removing two costs several terminal-ring hotels charge for, though breakfast isn't listed among the amenities here, unlike The Cricketers nearby. The restaurant runs a traditional menu that includes fish, a proper sit-down option rather than bar snacks, and the bar extends the evening. Kid-friendly and smoke-free rooms widen who the stay works for. With an 8.6 rating across 175 reviews, it has a solid, if smaller, track record than The Cricketers' larger one. It suits a traveller who wants a genuine old country inn with a proper restaurant, without needing breakfast bundled in.
- Free Wi-Fi and parking
- Traditional restaurant with fish
- Kid-friendly rooms
- Smoke-free property
Our take
Suits a traveller who wants a genuine 16th-century country inn with a traditional restaurant menu including fish, plus free parking and Wi-Fi. Breakfast isn't tagged here, so those who want it included should compare against The Cricketers or The Fox Inn instead. The 8.6 rating across 175 reviews is a solid, dependable record for a smaller inn.
- Book the restaurant for dinner if you want the traditional menu with fish; it's a highlight of staying here.
- Confirm breakfast arrangements directly, since it isn't tagged as included.
- Bring the kids along if needed; the rooms here are tagged kid-friendly.
Why we love it
- Genuine 16th-century inn character
- Traditional menu with fish
- Free parking and Wi-Fi
- Solid 8.6 rating across 175 reviews
Why guests love itThe Farmhouse Inn is a 16th-century country inn near Stansted with kid-friendly, smoke-free rooms, which makes it a pleasant change from a terminal chain hotel for families. Free parking helps if you drive in the night before a flight, and the restaurant serves a traditional menu that includes fish, so dinner is sorted on site. Breakfast is not listed, so plan for it. The 8.6/10 score from 175 reviews suggests a reliable stay. I would recommend it to families who want character over facilities.