The Cottage Guest House

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

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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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 (9.3)

  • 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

Availability

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1 double bed
1 double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Raymond
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our hosts were very welcoming and accommodating. The property and grounds were well presented in a peaceful location.”
Diane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The character of the building and the beautiful gardens and the huge comfy bed”
Alienor
United Kingdom 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 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 United Kingdom
“Great breakfast. Lovely location and good food in the pub only 10mins walk away.”
Stuart
United Kingdom 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 Australia
“Good sized rooms, pleasant staff and handy location to airport.”
Lucy
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom
“Not far from the motorway ample parking quite but not far from where I needed to go”
Peter
United Kingdom 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,”

Managed by The Cottage Birchanger Ltd

Company review score: 9.6Based on 197 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

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.

Neighbourhood information

We're just a short drive from Stansted Airport—conveniently close (around 8 minutes), yet pleasantly peaceful. Despite being near the runway, you’ll be surprised by how little aircraft noise reaches us. The charming market town of Bishop’s Stortford is also just 5 minutes away by car, offering a great selection of shops, cafés, and excellent transport links. While our village doesn’t have any shops, it does have a traditional English pub and a friendly local social club—perfect for unwinding in the evening and enjoying a taste of village life. We’re particularly well-suited for guests travelling by car. Located just minutes from the M11, Junction 8, we offer easy access to both London and Cambridge. Free parking is available on site. We’re also ideally placed for exploring the local area: the historic town of Saffron Walden, with its beautiful medieval streets and independent shops, is just a short drive away. The world-renowned Imperial War Museum at Duxford is also close by.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

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
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

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.

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.