The Cottage Guest House

71, Birchanger Lane, Bishops Stortford, CM23 5QA, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
243 reviews
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a bedroom with a large bed and a window at The Cottage Guest House in Bishops Stortford
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The Cottage Guest House

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The Cottage Guest house is a charming 17th-century building in a quiet village with free Wi-Fi, just 6 miles from Stansted Airport. Bright and airy bedrooms are traditionally decorated, and each includes a TV. Some rooms boast exposed wooden beams, whilst all have tea/coffee facilities and a private shower room. The Grade II listed building retains many original features, including reception rooms with a log-burning stove. There are 2 acres of lovely gardens, and free on-site parking. A continental breakfast is included. An award-winning pub is 10 minutes’ walk from the guest house. The M11 motorway is just 2 miles away, with historic Cambridge a 30-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very nice host , lovely cottage , breakfast was delicious”
  • Lyndall
    Australia Australia
    “The room and common areas were super clean. The breakfast was homestyle and very fresh. I absolutely enjoyed my stay.”
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Interesting old house sympathetically converted into a pleasant guest house. The antidote to bland travel inns! Friendly and welcoming host. My room, traditionally furnished, was comfortably large enough for an easy stay of three nights. Good...”

Host Information

9.3
9.3
Host review score
Host review score
A warm WELCOME from The Cottage Guest House, Birchanger. We do our very best to ensure that everyone is comfortably accommodated and made most welcome. THE COTTAGE is to be found in the village of Birchanger which lies between a large ancient wood and the farmland of the peaceful Stort Valley. It is a quiet village despite its proximity to Stansted Airport, Bishop's Stortford the M11 and the M25. A friendly guest house with 10 bedrooms ranging from single, double and twin en-suite and only a short journey time of 9 minutes makes it ideal Stansted Airport accommodation with ample off-road parking. Free Wi-Fi.
A friendly bed and breakfast guest house with 10 bedrooms ranging from single, double and twin en-suite and only a short journey time of 10 minutes makes it ideal Stansted Airport accommodation with ample off-road parking.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Cottage Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    General
    • Adult only
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    The Cottage Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:30 to 21:30

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    Until 10:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash The Cottage Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that the reception is closed after 21:30 and guests will not be able to check-in after this time.

    Please inform the property in advance of room occupancy preference when booking double/twin rooms.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform The Cottage Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Cottage Guest House

    • The Cottage Guest House is 1.6 miles from the centre of Bishops Stortford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at The Cottage Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at The Cottage Guest House include:

      • Twin
      • Double

    • The Cottage Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at The Cottage Guest House is from 16:30, and check-out is until 10:30.

      • Guests staying at The Cottage Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Continental
        • Full English/Irish