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The Cottage Guest House

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Bishop's Stortford guest house

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A large pink building with a well-maintained lawn and garden in front.
A dining room with four tables, each set with white tablecloths and wooden chairs. There is a painting on the wall and a window with patterned curtains.
A garden with a wooden bench surrounded by lush greenery and purple flowers.
A room with wooden paneling, a desk with drawers, a chair, a bookshelf, and a lamp.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden walls, and a large window with curtains. There are two chairs and a sofa with floral cushions.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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71 Birchanger Ln, Bishop's Stortford, England, CM23 5QA
  • Place, Bishop's Stortford Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mountfitchet Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, House on the Hill Toy Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with white linens and floral pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed botanical illustration on the wall.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Bishop's Stortford

In Bishop's Stortford .You'll find Birchanger Dog Field and Red White and Blue Country Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this guesthouse. Mountfitchet Romeera Leisure Centre and Bishop's Stortford Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Red White and Blue Country Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Birchanger Dog Field - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bishop's Stortford Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mountfitchet Castle - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • House on the Hill Toy Museum - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Stansted Mountfitchet Station - 6 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Rose and Crown - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe At Home And Eat - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Beer Shop Stortford - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Cottage Guest House

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Bishop's Stortford guest house
Free self parking is available.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
The Cottage Guest House offers 10 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Bishop's Stortford
The Cottage Guest House Guesthouse
The Cottage Guest House Bishop's Stortford
The Cottage Guest House Guesthouse Bishop's Stortford

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cottage Guest House to the airport?

The Cottage Guest House is 5.4 mi (13-min drive) away from the Stansted Airport (STN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cottage Guest House?

As of Jul 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cottage Guest House on Aug 12, 2026 start from $166, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Cottage Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Cottage Guest House.

Does The Cottage Guest House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Cottage Guest House, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Cottage Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Cottage Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Cottage Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Cottage Guest House have a pool?

The Cottage Guest House does not have a pool.

Does The Cottage Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Cottage Guest House to downtown Bishop's Stortford?

The Cottage Guest House is 0.3 mi away from Birchanger.

The Cottage Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super helpful staff and very good quality for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely character

Lovely character BnB in stylish property. Chosen for location of a famiky gathering but V near Stanstead too. Lovely and helpful host and great freshly cooked breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely 17th Century cottage, decorated in keeping but Morden. Very clean. Nice hosts. Good breakfast. Very quiet area. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ijaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I arrived very late...flight from Bergerac was delayed over 2 hours. Reception was understanding and my bag was carried up to the first floor. Room was very comfortable and quiet. I left early and again had help with my bag. Difficult to locate in the nighttime, but a good overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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