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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Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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71 Birchanger Ln, Bishop's Stortford, England, CM23 5QA
  • Bishop's Stortford Golf Club
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Mountfitchet Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hatfield Forest Country Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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. Bishop's Stortford Golf Club and Mountfitchet Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bishop's Stortford Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Mountfitchet Castle - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Southern Parkland Country Park - 8 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Hatfield Forest Country Park - 12 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Audley End House - 15 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

  • Stansted Mountfitchet Station - 4 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Birchanger Green Services - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beer Shop Stortford - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Novotel London Stansted Airport - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wood Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mountbatten - the Viceroy's Lounge - ‬19 min walk

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.

Languages

English, Japanese

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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

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
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.

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 5.3 mi (12-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 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cottage Guest House on Jul 28, 2025 start from $143.49, excluding 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. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Cathy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

8/10 Good

Deborah

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