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The Cottage Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Bishop's Stortford with free parking

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (GBP 10 per person)
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The Cottage Guest House provides a comfortable sanctuary for relaxation. Guests connect easily with free WiFi, start their day with a flavorful breakfast featuring local ingredients, and appreciate the convenience of complimentary self parking during their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Tomorrow

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Bishop's Stortford is home to The Cottage Guest House. Red White and Blue Country Park and Flitch Way Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Whoosh Explore and Battlefield Live Hertfordshire. The Gibberd Garden and Bridge End Gardens are also worth visiting.
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71 Birchanger Ln, Bishop's Stortford, England, CM23 5QA

What's nearby

  • Red White and Blue Country Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • 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 - 11 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nag's Head - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Cottage Guest House

Property highlights
The Cottage Guest House provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge)
Room features
All guestrooms at The Cottage Guest House have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is The Cottage Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cottage Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Cottage Guest House located?

Situated in Bishop's Stortford, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Birchanger Dog Field and Red White and Blue Country Park. Bishop's Stortford Golf Club and Mountfitchet Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km). Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Cottage Guest House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

8/10 Good

Cathy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

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

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