The Gate Cottage

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9
  • The entire place is yours
  • Private bathroom
  • View
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Shower
  • Flat-screen TV

About this property

Historic Setting: The Gate Cottage in Thaxted is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Comfortable Accommodation: The holiday home features one bedroom and a living room with family rooms. Guests enjoy a kitchenette, walk-in shower, and a seating area. Modern Amenities: The property includes a fully equipped kitchen, streaming services, and a TV. Additional amenities include a refrigerator, microwave, and electric kettle. Convenient Location: Located 10 km from London Stansted Airport, The Gate Cottage is near attractions such as Audley End House (13 km) and Hedingham Castle (24 km). Highly rated for its host, convenient location, and room cleanliness.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Availability

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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Benjamin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property is situated in an ideal location, in lovely village. Short taxi rides to other areas too. Perfect stay for a long weekend or base for a wedding to attend etc.”
Sara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The attention to detail, the style of every single item… It’s like a little boutique hotel suite and an elegant bear’s den at the same time. Felt like a treat for a wedding anniversary (although our anniversary isn’t until August 😅) I wish more...”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The cottage is in a lovely village opposite a beautiful church. Parking is easy and the instructions for access were very clear and helpful. Inside, the decoration and furnishings are very tasteful and elegant and everything is sparkling clean....”
Josh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything had been thought about if you were staying there as a couple or small family.”
Vicki
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Literally had everything you could possibly need. So clean. Just beautiful.”
Pip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is fantastic and the property is well equipped with everything you need.”
Heald
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful & comfortable cottage. Very tastefully decorated with all the comforts of home. Very clean and well looked after. Great location, very friendly locals and a lovely pub a few feet away. Would highly recommend 👌”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We both loved our stay at Gate Cottage. Accomodation provided everything we were seeking. Location in town was as good as it gets and the views of the church from top floor window were superb. Host was there on arrival and proved very helpful. ...”
Jenny
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautifully decorated, fantastic location and a real escape from home”
Chambers
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The host was very organised, gave me good instructions and also went out of their way to help me with a specific request. Very happy and grateful.”

Hosted by Katharine & Ben

9.9
Host review score
Katharine & Ben
The Gate Cottage sits within the curtilage of Clarance House, a beautiful 18th Century, Grade 1, Queen Anne house in the centre of Thaxted. Guests will have access via the gates of Clarance House where they will find their own hidden entrance. The Gate Cottage has recently been renovated and consists of a cosy lounge and kitchen on the top floor overlooking the beautiful Thaxted Church. On the ground floor is a plush bedroom with King size 4 poster bed and a shower room/WC just across the hall. Ben and Katharine look forward to welcoming you!
Thaxted is a beautiful town steeped in history with to see. From beautiful walks to the Guild Hall and Grade 1 listed church.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Gate Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 01:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
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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

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