The Bull Hotel Halstead by Greene King Inns

The hotel is centrally located at the bottom of the high street in Halstead. The bus and train station in Braintree is some 8 km away. The closest airports are Stansted (about 38 km), London City (89 km), Heathrow (122 km), London Luton (122 km) and Gatwick (151 km).This historical hotel is essentially a high street pub with guestrooms. It represents the hub of social activity in this quaint but often busy north Essex town, particularly at weekends. It offers guests a home-away-from-home and is popular with corporate clients. The hotel is non-smoking throughout. Built in 1900, there are 16 rooms in total on offer. Guests are welcomed in the lobby. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar and dine in the restaurant. Internet access and a car park are also offered.The comfortable bedrooms each include a telephone, daily housekeeping service, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. All are en suite with a shower and bathtub. A double bed, radio, Internet access and an ironing set also come as standard. Guests are asked to note that the bedrooms are affected by noise from the bars at weekends so for guests looking for a quiet peaceful country retreat and an early night, then this is definitely not the place to be!The hotel specialises in live music nights and karaoke nights. It also shows all major sporting events, including The Premiership, UEFA Champions League and international rugby, on the big-screen plasma TVs in the bars.The restaurant specialises in good simple English food. The bar also serves delicious meals, together with traditional ales.American Express, MasterCard, VISA and some debit cards are accepted as methods of payment.By car: Follow the M25, take the M11 to Stansted, and then take the A120 to Braintree and follow signs to Halstead.