About this property
Elegant Accommodation: The Potting Shed in Bishop's Stortford offers a luxury tent experience with a beautiful garden. Guests enjoy garden views and a peaceful setting. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a private bathroom, barbecue, outdoor fireplace, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a refrigerator, free toiletries, shower, TV, and kitchenware. Convenient Location: Located 8 km from London Stansted Airport, the property is near attractions such as Stansted Mountfitchet Station (6 km), Audley End House (18 km), and Hatfield House (47 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its location, quietness, and bed comfort, The Potting Shed ensures a relaxing and comfortable stay.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Audrey
France“The potting shed experience was amazing. It kicked start strong with closed roads but thankfully Kaye was so helpful to make sure I could arrive and depart. The cabins were lovely, well decorated and well thought out with torch, tea bag and...” - Gordon
United Kingdom“Above all I enjoyed the quietness and the seclusion. The facilities are really good and having homemade food and fresh eggs was an unexpected bonus. I walked the footpath across the fields to Manuden and enjoyed a drink at the Yew Tree pub. I'm...” - David United Kingdom“Loved everything about this place. We had such a fab time and gutted we could only manage a brief visit. Kaye and Richard are lovely and have thought of everything. We’ll definitely return!”
- Zeynab United Kingdom“It was amazing, everything was fantastic, thank you.”
- Morris United Kingdom“This was our first experience staying somewhere like this and the potting shed didn't disappoint it is so peaceful we loved being in the countryside with just the wildlife,just relaxing and doing absolutely nothing and going back to basics,the...”
- Juliet United Kingdom“Unusual and pleasant facilities ...very comfortable quiet very relaxing ..close to stanstead airport for our flight the next day ideal for what we needed.”
- Conner United Kingdom“Such a lovely and peaceful place to stay. Right in the countryside, we had everything we needed, and more.”
- Neil
New Zealand“Fantastic place to stay when weather is good, it was for us. Very well equipped, comfortable and private. Great amenities - like glamping.” - Debbie United Kingdom“Kaye had baked bread and cookies and provided fresh eggs from her chickens-she thought of our every need for the stay-we wish we were there longer to fully enjoy”
- Chris United Kingdom“This place is beautiful, very relaxing and everything is laid out for you to enjoy your stay. Nature all around , and very quiet. Perfect place to escape to and immerse yourself in nature.”
Hosted by Kaye & Richard Robson
9.9
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Kaye & Richard Robson
The Potting Shed (our repurposed garden shed) provides everything you will need for a semi off grid stay, whilst maintaining a level of comfort and luxury. An electric shower, composting loo, there is WIFI (but is intermittent!), electricity and a fire pit give you all the creature comforts. All the while being immersed in nature in a very secluded and tranquil part of our garden, surrounded by fields, its difficult not to feel relaxed!
We have lived in the area most of our lives. We both work full time so won't be around all the time but are always available to help should you need it. We love walking in the country and know the area well (enough!) so are happy to give advice. We have two ginger cats called Cornflakes and Cheerios, they are friendly but a little shy. We have a flock of chickens who are happy to be fed food scraps and a daily alarm clock - our cockerel. We look forward to welcoming you to our little corner of the world.
Nearby, the village of Manuden is within walkable distance (around 1.5 miles) where there is a lovely local pub. There are plentiful walks from the potting shed, which we will be more than happy to advise you on. A short distance away by car there are plenty of other things to do, such as Audley End house, have a wander around the picturesque town of Saffron Walden, or museums such as Duxford Air museum. We will be more than happy to advise you on other activities based on your likes!
Language spoken: English
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House rules
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Check-in
From 17:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
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 option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
