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The Cottage Guest House

, Birchanger Lane, Bishops Stortford

Guest rating: 8.9 (85)

The Cottage Guest House restaurant,breakfast

Set in a charming 17th-century building is this four star hotel providing a calm and comfortable stay.

Traditionally decorated rooms

With a lovely garden

Free on-site parking

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Our summary of The Cottage Guest House

The Cottage Guest House is located in Birchanger, some 5 miles from Stansted Airport or a 10-minute taxi ride away. Alternatively, the 24/7 airport bus service #510 takes 15 minutes to reach the terminal building. From the hotel, you can reach downtown London in approximately 1.5 hours, depending on traffic. Parking is available off-road.

It is a peaceful retreat, set in a charming traditional 2-story house and surrounded by farmland. It's away from the paths of airplanes, so you shouldn't be too worried about noise from the airport.

The rooms, including single, double, and twin en-suite options, are well-appointed with cozy beds and modern furniture. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, a complimentary assortment of tea and coffee, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with soft towels. Rooms can feel a little cold because of the building type.

Check-in and check-out times are rather inconvenient. The check-in is from 16:30-21:30 - both kind of late and ends early. No late check-in is possible unless arranged and confirmed by the hotel before booking. Check-out is very early (10:30) by the hospitality industry standard.

Food-wise, there is nothing at the hotel, but the local pub is a 15-minute walk away and the sports and socials club is a 7-minute walk away.

You can enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast with hot and cold options of a continental or a Full English/Irish breakfast in the homely dining area daily. Breakfast is not part of the room rate but is affordable and filling.

The guesthouse is known for its attentive service and hospitality making The Cottage Guest House a suitable place to stay in a quiet surroundings but close to the airport.