The Gate Cottage

The Gate Cottage Watling Street, Thaxted, CM6 2PJ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>57</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
57 reviews

Very central location. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Cute old house.

Wendy South Africa
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a row of brick houses on a street at The Gate Cottage in Thaxted
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The Gate Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

The Gate Cottage is located in Thaxted, just 8 miles from Audley End House and 8.8 miles from Stansted Mountfitchet Station. Housed in a building dating from 18th century, this vacation home is 15 miles from Hedingham Castle and 16 miles from Freeport Braintree. Chelmsford Train Station is 20 miles away and University of Cambridge is 23 miles from the vacation home. The vacation home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. This vacation home is allergy-free and non-smoking. Hylands Park is 25 miles from the vacation home, while Ickworth House is 29 miles away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 6.2 miles from The Gate Cottage.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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Reliable Info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.3
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  • Wendy
    South Africa South Africa
    “Very central location. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Cute old house.”
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Unique location, opposite the church, in a historic building. Excellent communication throughout. Cosy, comfortable and had everything we needed for a short stay.”
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location was great, right in the middle of Thaxted.”

Hosted by Katharine & Ben

9.3
9.3
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Katharine & Ben
The Gate Cottage sits within the curtilage of Clarance House, a beautiful 18th Century, Grade 1, Queen Anne house in the centre of Thaxted. Guests will have access via the gates of Clarance House where they will find their own hidden entrance. The Gate Cottage has recently been renovated and consists of a cosy lounge and kitchen on the top floor overlooking the beautiful Thaxted Church. On the ground floor is a plush bedroom with King size 4 poster bed and a shower room/WC just across the hall. Ben and Katharine look forward to welcoming you!
Thaxted is a beautiful town steeped in history with to see. From beautiful walks to the Guild Hall and Grade 1 listed church.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Gate Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
No internet access available.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 1:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Gate Cottage

  • The Gate Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at The Gate Cottage is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Gate Cottage is 1,500 feet from the center of Thaxted. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, The Gate Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at The Gate Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Gate Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The Gate Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.