The Fox Inn
Traditional pub rooms with free continental breakfast
Airport access
How you get from this hotel to the gate.
About this hotel
Rooms are simple here, but the free continental breakfast is included rather than paid, a detail worth noting since several nearby country inns don't tag breakfast at all. The traditional pub and restaurant anchors the property, and a function room adds capacity for groups beyond the usual bar and dining setup. Free Wi-Fi and parking remove two further costs, and air conditioning keeps rooms comfortable, a detail not every countryside inn in this guide offers. Kid-friendly and smoke-free rooms widen who the stay works for. With a 9.0 rating across 592 reviews, the record is both strong and substantial, comparable to The Cricketers' but with a slightly smaller review base. It suits a traveller who wants a well-reviewed traditional pub stay with breakfast and air conditioning both included.
- Free breakfast
- Free Wi-Fi and parking
- Air conditioning
- Function room
Our take
I would book The Fox Inn for a night near Stansted with more character than a chain hotel. It is a traditional pub with a restaurant, simple air-conditioned rooms and a free continental breakfast. Parking and Wi-Fi are free, and there is a function room for small events. Guests rate it 9/10 across 592 reviews, which is excellent for an inn.
- Book ahead for groups; the function room can host more than a typical pub back room.
- Expect a continental breakfast rather than full English; compare against The Cricketers if you want the latter.
- Bring the kids along if needed; the rooms here are tagged kid-friendly.
Why we love it
- Free continental breakfast included
- Air conditioning throughout
- Function room for groups
- Strong 9.0 rating across 592 reviews
Why guests love itThe Fox Inn is a traditional pub near Stansted that is listed as kid-friendly, a good fit for families who prefer an inn to an airport block. The continental breakfast is free, the pub restaurant covers dinner, and parking is free for those driving to the airport. Rooms are simple and air-conditioned, with free Wi-Fi. Guests rate it 9/10 across 592 reviews. I recommend it for a relaxed night before a flight.