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The Cottage Guest House

71, Birchanger Lane, Bishops Stortford, CM23 5QA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
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The Cottage Guest House
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Parking WiFi

About this property

Historic Setting

The Cottage Guest House in Bishops Stortford offers a 4-star experience within a historic building. The adults-only property features a beautiful garden and free WiFi, ensuring a relaxing stay.

Comfortable Accommodations

Rooms include private bathrooms with free toiletries, tea and coffee makers, and work desks. Additional amenities include carpeted floors, TVs, electric kettles, and wardrobes, providing comfort and convenience.

Delicious Breakfast

Guests enjoy a continental or full English/Irish breakfast, highly praised for its quality and variety. The lounge offers a cosy space to unwind after a day of exploration.

Local Attractions

Located 3 km from London Stansted Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Stansted Mountfitchet Station (2.3 km), Audley End House (16 km), and Hatfield Forest (7 km). Highly rated for its breakfast, room comfort, and garden.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Languages spoken

Japanese English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

House rules

The property's reception is open until 21:30.

Please note that guests are required to specify the total number of guests staying at the property and their bed preference to ensure the correct number of beds are provided.

A surcharge applies for arrivals before check-in hours. All requests for check-in outside of scheduled hours are subject to approval by the property and must be requested in advance.

Breakfast is available for an extra charge.

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

• 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.

• Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Legal information

This property is managed by The Cottage Guest House.

Located in Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom.

FAQs about The Cottage Guest House

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
The Cottage Guest House is 2.7 km from the center of Bishops Stortford.
Yes, couples have rated this property 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

9.3

Superb

204 reviews

L

Lansley

🇪🇸 Spain

2 days ago
9.0
+ Our 2 night stay at The Cottage Guest House was lovely. The house and gardens are beautiful and the hosts were welcoming. Our 2 night stay at The Cottage Guest House was lovely. The house and gardens are beautiful and the hosts were welcom...

solo traveller · Standard Double or Twin Room

L

Louise

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 week ago
10.0
+ Perfect location for us, attending a celebration in Bishop’s Stortford. Parking easy. Room lovely and warm, shower had good water pressure. Breakfast was freshly prepared and delicious. Perfect location for us, attending a celebration in Bishop’s Stortford. Parking easy. Room lovely and warm, shower ...
- Nothing! Nothing!

young couple · Standard Double or Twin Room

Facilities of The Cottage Guest House

Non-smoking rooms Internet services Parking Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

  • Internet services

General

  • Adults only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Media & Technology

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage

Living Area

  • Parking

Other

  • Cashless payment available

Guest reviews for The Cottage Guest House

9.3

Superb

204 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 9.4
Facilities 9.2
Cleanliness 9.6
Comfort 9.7
Value for money 9.1
Location 9.4
Free Wifi 9.1

Score distribution

Superb
167
Good
30
Okay
5
Poor
2

Scores by traveler type

Families 9.5
With friends 8.9
Business travelers 9.4
Couples 9.1
Solo travelers 9.6

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Guest reviews

L

Lansley

🇪🇸 Spain

9.0
Standard Double or Twin Room Standard Double or Twin Room 2 days ago solo traveller
+ Our 2 night stay at The Cottage Guest House was lovely. The house and gardens are beautiful and the hosts were welcoming.
L

Louise

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Standard Double or Twin Room Standard Double or Twin Room 1 week ago young couple
+ Perfect location for us, attending a celebration in Bishop’s Stortford. Parking easy. Room lovely and warm, shower had good water pressure. Breakfast was freshly prepared and delicious.
− Nothing!
J

Jennifer

🇪🇸 Spain

9.0
Standard Double Room Standard Double Room 1 month ago solo traveller
+ Spotless room comfortable bed friendly host
S

Simryn

🇨🇦 Canada

10.0
Standard Double Room Standard Double Room 1 month ago solo traveller
+ Unique, antique, historic and clean.
− Nothing
D

Darren

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Standard Double Room Standard Double Room 1 month ago solo traveller
+ The place is so cute, the hosts are lovely people. The food was lovely. Beds are comfortable. Very satisfied & would definitely stay here again & I would recommend my friends to stay here, as well.
− Generally, I was very satisfied with everything provided.