About this property
Historic Setting: The Cottage Guest House in Bishops Stortford offers a 4-star experience within a historic building. The property is adults-only and features a beautiful garden, providing a tranquil retreat. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, work desks, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, housekeeping service, and luggage storage. Free on-site parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a continental or full English/Irish breakfast, highly praised for its quality and variety. The property also offers a comfortable lounge area for relaxation. Convenient Location: Located 4 km from London Stansted Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Stansted Mountfitchet Station (2.7 km) and Audley End House (16 km). Highly rated for its breakfast, room comfort, and garden.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
Alienor
United Kingdom“Very cozy cottage. Comfy bed. The host was lovely and the breakfast was yummy. I also got excited about the local honey they harvest from their own bees!”- Deborah United Kingdom“Atmospheric, period property with cottage garden surroundings. Our room was a good size with a comfortable bed & was very peaceful. The breakfast was excellent but not included in the price.”
- Christopher United Kingdom“Great breakfast. Lovely location and good food in the pub only 10mins walk away.”
- Stuart United Kingdom“Lovely old building, very peaceful, room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was cooked to perfection and was really tasty. Despite having a broken foot the owner couldn't do enough for me. Will definitely return”
- Anthony
Australia“Good sized rooms, pleasant staff and handy location to airport.” - Lucy United Kingdom“Was very accommodating to our earlier check in need (must be organized prior). Lovely little B&B, breakfast was lovely, very easy to find.”
- Karen United Kingdom“Not far from the motorway ample parking quite but not far from where I needed to go”
- Peter United Kingdom“Second stay, just lovely . Hosts very welcoming, comfy bed, very clean, quiet, beautiful Cottage in a lovely setting Slept well even in this heat,”
- Claire United Kingdom“Super clean, lovely staff and so peaceful. Yoghurt and berries with fresh fruit and cereals great at breakfast before the hot food. Very comfy bed”
- Neil United Kingdom“Really beautiful cottage in lovely gardens. The breakfast was perfect.”
Managed by The Cottage Birchanger Ltd
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Languages spoken
English,JapaneseProperty surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
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.
Early check-in is available for an additional fee, which must be paid in advance. Please contact the property ahead of time to make arrangements.
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.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
