The Cottage Guest House
Set in a charming 17th-century building is this four star hotel providing a calm and comfortable stay.
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.
Michie
The Cottage Guest House
Popularhotels Lobby Talk brings you exclusive insights straight from the hotel staff. We've asked a number of carefully selected questions directly to the hotel team.
Where is the best place to park the car? We will arrive in the late afternoon.
Yes, we have some parking spaces. We are open for checking from 16:30 to 21:30.
What kind of breakfast is served and where in the hotel is it available?
We offer English cooked breakfast for £10.50, bacon, sausage, egg, mushrooms, baked beans, tomatoes, hot drinks, toast, cereals and fruits.
What is the cost of the airport shuttle?
Transport to the airport is available for £20, maximum 6 people.
We need to eat in the evening, are there any good restaurants nearby you can recommend?
There is a pub called “The Three Willows“ in the village, 15 minutes away on foot. There are various restaurants in Bishop’s Stortford town, 5 minutes away by taxi.
These questions were asked in December 2024 and may be translated to English and partially summarized. The information may have changed since then, so please verify any important details directly with the hotel.
From the experts
This is a charming hotel in a nice location that also has a very friendly owner. The breakfast was delicious and had a lot to choose from. My room was comfortable and quiet, as well as clean.
Ingrid
Experienced traveler
September 2024
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When to Check In and Out
Check-in is available from 16:30 until 21:30. Check-out is required by 10:30.
