Situated in rural Essex in the attractive village of Great Yeldham on the banks of the River Colne The White Hart offers great food in a relaxed and historic atmosphere.

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The White Hart are proud to have won quite a few awards over the last few years, with thanks both to customers and staff, including:

A double AA rosette award for culinary excellence.
A 'Four Gold Star' rating in a recent inspection by the British Tourism Board for restaurant with rooms. There are no other Restaurant with Rooms holding a Gold in Essex!
An AA rosette for the past 5 years for dining
The Exciting wine award at the Essex Food & Drink Awards '09 as well as being runner up in the "Best Hotel & Restaurant' category
They can also be found in The Hardens Guide, The Good Food Guide, The Good Pub Guide and The Camra Good Food & Real Ale Guide.

This wonderful Tudor public house has been an integral part of the village since the reign of Henry VIII and has lost none of its’ charm and ambience. You will instantly warm to the huge open inglenook fireplaces, solid oak beams and flours and the sophisticated country furnishings.

New licensee Mark Bloomfield has recently taken over vowing to offer all who visit, a dining and drinking experience unrivalled in the area. He comes from an award winning gastro pub in Nottingham (winning Best Newcomer in the Nottingham Evening Post Restaurant Awards, 2007) and prides himself on promoting the very best of local produce, local farmers and local young talented chefs. His real love and passion for great food, fine ales and wonderful wines from across the world oozes out of every nook and cranny in this fabulous pub.

Recently refurbished The Five Bells in Colne Engaine's interior retains lovely features such as the original exposed timbers and is tastefully decorated and furnished; outside, a lovely terrace commands stunning views over the Colne Valley.

Owners Darran & Caroline Lingley are happy to uphold the inn's long and fine tradition of hospitality, quality and service. Affable hosts, they and their friendly staff make all their guests feel most welcome.

The menu is a happy mix of modern food and traditional values and makes use of only the freshest ingredients and local produce. All food is home-cooked and freshly prepared, including the delicious breads. All the meat is cured and fish smoked on the premises.