Bed and breakfast The PitStop
At Melvyn Rutter Ltd, The Morgan Garage, Little Hallingbury, Bishops Stortford, CM22 7RA, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 129 reviews)
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Completely unique place with only four rooms and a huge shared retro kitchen with complimentary food for breakfast and snacks. You can pop in to make any hot drink you wish to make and grab a biscuit or chocolate as often as you wish, Rooms are very comfortable and no expensive spared on the decor. Highly recommended. The Thatchers Inn pub is 20 mins walk and the staff were really friendly. The food was fantastic too.
United KingdomThe host, Melvyn is a lovely man - we had a nice chat and I was made to feel very welcome The place is not only so different and whilst it has a car theme it is not 'gimmicky' it is really tasteful and absolutely spotless. You would never know it is 10 years old. I stayed in the 'smallest' room (generous double) and I cannot begin to describe the bathroom but it was just gorgeous. Breakfast is a huge 50's style kitchen where you help yourself and there is everything available. I sat there with my breakfast and laptop, felt so at home, didnt want to go to work!
United KingdomPeaceful location, the diner was amazingly decorated and kitchen well supplied. Wonderfully clean and organised. Our first time staying here, will definately re book in the future and would totally recommended this fantastically kept accommodation
United KingdomI felt that the access to the kitchen for your whole stay was brilliant! The extra touches like cold bottled water and the showroom were appreciated.
United KingdomAmazing facilities and novel idea of do—it-yourself breakfast in an excellently equipped and stocked kitchen.
United KingdomThe whole place is beautifully created with attention to detail everywhere and a warm and informative welcome on arrival from the owner, Melvyn. Will definitely be staying here again and recommending to family and friends. Advice on local eateries was spot on and honest and being able to stay late the next morning, to watch the England rugby semi final was the icing on the cake.
United KingdomSuch a great idea, anyone liking cars it’s a must. The room was decorated to a high standard and was spotlessly clean, the American Diner style kitchen was fantastic with everything you need for a great breakfast. The owner was very friendly and gave us a tour to explain everything. We will definitely be back.
United KingdomFunky b&b with "help yourself" American style diner, Morgan garage downstairs. Room cozy but very nice, proper shower and comfortable mattress and pillows.
United KingdomThe idea of the self help breakfast was great, but I overslept in the comfy bed and did not have time to cook from the range of eggs, toast and drinks. Fab idea. The place was intriguing, as part of a live car parts business, a real must for anyone with an interest in sports cars. The smell in the part area took me back to being 6 or 7 working with my dad!. The cleanliness of all of the individually decorated rooms was incredible! So much effort gone in to everything...and a lovely touch of some toffees and biscuits to have with a night time coffee!
United KingdomBeautiful decor, very comfortable and clean room and best of all a DIY approach to breakfast with plenty of great choices!
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The PitStop 4 stars
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This small, AA 4-star gold-rated boutique hotel with a motoring theme has a large American-style , bedrooms and sports to hire on site. There is free parking and Stansted Airport is just a 15-minute drive away.
and Sindy built The PitStop in 2009 and some of the windows were saved from the original Morgan factory.
The huge kitchen is styled as an and can be accessed 24/7. At breakfast, guests can help themselves to a full continental-style breakfast from the American-style fridge at a that suits them. Gluten free food is available.
Room themes include , Edwardian, contemporary and exotic Indian. Each has an en-suite bathroom, a TV, free internet access and a computer. With free WiFi, all are located on the first floor and there is lift access.
The PitStop hotel is also convenient for the M11 motorway, while Bishops Stortford is just over 3 miles away. Please ensure you note the check-in times below before arrival.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.7 for two-person stays.
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Continental, Buffet
Great coffee!
Free private parking available on-site
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Hosted by Melvyn, Sindy, Adam, Lana & Mariella -The Rutters
Melvyn, Sindy, Adam, Lana & Mariella -The Rutters
Superior accommodation for ladies and gentlemen with a motoring flavour. You do not need to like cars to stay at our unique small boutique hotel. Four fabulous bedrooms individually designed and styled from various periods in time. The 'help yourself breakfast' in the large American Diner is one of the many great features. As seen on Channel 4 TV "4 In A Bed" programme, which we won. Four star gold AA rated and with great reviews also on Trip Advisor - a great place to stay and relax, getting away from it all. CHECK IN :- 2.00pm to 7.00pm - later CHECK IN by prior arrangement, no problem. Regards, Melvyn, Sindy & Mariella
Guests from around the world are welcomed by Melvyn, Sindy & Mariella Rutter. They have more than 10 years experience in the accommodation business and 43 years caring for customers in the Morgan sports car business that is run from the premises also. We actively suggest that all guests treat the PitStop as though it is their own home, relax and enjoy the great atmosphere we provide.
In the case of The PitStop - Morgan Classic cars to see in the on-site showroom. Plenty to see in our lovely county of Essex along with good eating establishments which we can recommend
Languages spoken: English
Property surroundings
– Excellent location - show mapWhat's nearby *
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Herts and Essex Community Hospital2.4 miles
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Bishop's Stortford Golf Club2.8 miles
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Birchanger Green Services M112.9 miles
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Bishop's Stortford College3.2 miles
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Hatfield Forest3.6 miles
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Harlow Mill3.7 miles
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Ash Valley Golf Club3.7 miles
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The Arthur Findlay College Of Psychic Science4.7 miles
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Stansted Mountfitchet Station4.9 miles
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Stansted Mountfitchet Castle5 miles
Restaurants and markets *
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The Thatchers pub Restaurant1.2 miles
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Co-op Supermarket1.4 miles
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Zafrani Indian Restaurant1.4 miles
Closest airports *
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London Stansted Airport5.3 miles
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London City Airport23.3 miles
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London Luton Airport24.1 miles
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Facilities of The PitStop Great facilities! Review score, 9.7
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Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or Shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Washing Machine
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Living Area
- Dining area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Computer
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- Chocolate or cookies
- Fruits
- Bottle of water
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
- Secured parking
Services
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Car hire
- Express check-in/check-out
- Bridal suite
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Safety deposit box
General
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing Facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
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prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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Cot upon request
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Extra bed upon request
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£40 per child, per night |
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Extra bed upon request
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£40 per person, per night |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
The PitStop accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Should you wish to arrive outside of these hours you must make arrangements with the owners to ensure there is someone to meet you.
Please inform The PitStop in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
