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, while 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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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


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
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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
9.6
High score for Bishops Stortford
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Eileen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location ,super breakfast and friendly owner .
  • Leanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cottage guest house was a great base for us whilst in the area for a wedding. The hosts are very welcoming and friendly, we would definitely stay again.
  • Chloe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    lovely village, near the airport, I left my car there for a few days while I was away for a small fee. friendly staff and nice local (walkable to) pub near by where I ate food.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.3Based on 239 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
General
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules

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

Check-in

From 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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
Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Cottage Guest House

  • 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

  • Room options at The Cottage Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • The Cottage Guest House is 1.6 miles from the center 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, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Check-in at The Cottage Guest House is from 4:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.