The Old House is a delightful old house that has been beautifully maintained and modernised. Our beds were very comfortable, lovely fresh linen and a yummy breakfast in the morning. Sue is a polite lovely lady who made me feel very comfortable. The only room for improvement is the shower could do with a bit more pressure, but that is... More

I booked this b&b as it was a friend's birthday party locally and then read the reviews....and then I felt the fear. However, I can cheerfully report back all the good things other people have said this year about this place. No crazy owner in sight waiting up for you, no being turfed out on the stroke of kicking out... More

We stayed for one night in August 2012 following a wedding reception in the Fennes nearby. As its name indicates, this is a lovely old house with traditional furnishings. One quirk about the place is that the main door to our room i.e. leading to the corridor area between our bathroom and the room was not lockable from the outside... More

I stayed with my friends in a family room. we had a friendly greeting on arrival and was shown to a very gloomy room, red walls, brown ceiling, dark carpet. In my opinion white is always best (but I guess dark colours are a good way to hide the dirt). The beds were clean and we were provided with clean... More

We booked online but called up a few days before to add another person to the room, all our requirements were accommodated. We stayed for one night while attending the V Festival, and really appreciated being able check in in the morning, dump our stuff and head off. The people were really friendly & helpful, the breakfast & service was... More

We stayed at in the Pine Room at The Old House for a night over the bank holiday weekend. The accomodation was lovely - the Pine Room had a great 4 poster bed with quality crisp linens and comfortable mattress. The bathroom was functional but very clean with great towels - above the standard B&B towel. Had the full english... More

I stayed here for one night as I was going to a wedding at the Fennes. Unfortunately I had got lost on the way and was in a flap when I arrived but the owner was great and whizzed me straight up to my room! The building is very old and so the creaky sloping floors take a bit of... More

We stayed here on Saturday night as our friends were getting married up the road at the Fennes. The Owners are very friendly and check in and out was very efficient. We stayed in the cottage room and it was more than adequate, if a little dated. Breakfast was lovely, we had a full English and I the sausages and... More

We stayed in february and enjoyed our stay overall. Rooms are very large and spacious with only slightly dated furniture and modern looking bathroom. Owners were polite and friendly and breakfast in the morning was delicious. The place is ideally located only a 5min walk into central Braintree, yet in what feels a quietism leafy road. My only real negative... More