The Gate Cottage - Thaxted

$$$$||View on mapThaxted, United KingdomThe Gate Cottage Watling Street, Thaxted, United Kingdom, CM6 2PJ|
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The Gate Cottage - Thaxted
The Gate Cottage Watling Street, Thaxted, United Kingdom, CM6 2PJ·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.1Perfect
Breakfast10.0
Staff9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Location9.6
Comfort9.4
Who stays here
Couples72%
Solo17%
Families11%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.1Perfect
Breakfast10.0
Staff9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Location9.6
Comfort9.4
Who stays here
Couples72%
Solo17%
Families11%

Historic holiday home in Thaxted with church views

Historic Building

The Gate Cottage Thaxted is a holiday home set in a historic building in the village centre. The cottage sits opposite a 14th-century church, with views of the church spire from the top floor window. The property provides a private entrance and is located on a main road through Thaxted.

Guest Rooms

The holiday home offers one-bedroom accommodation with a living room and a kitchenette. The bedroom includes hypoallergenic bedding and carpeted floors, and the bathroom has a walk-in shower. The cottage has a private entrance and is non-smoking throughout.

Kitchen & Entertainment

The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and kitchenware. Streaming services are available through the provided TV. The living room offers additional seating and dining space.

Location & Parking

Thaxted Guildhall is a 1-minute walk from the cottage, and Audley End House is 13 km away. London Stansted Airport is 10 km from the property. Street parking is available near the cottage, and the host provides clear instructions for access.

Guest Reviews & Host

The cottage has received guest ratings of 9 and 10 out of 10 from couples and other travellers. The host lives next door and is described as helpful and respectful of guest privacy. Reviews note the property is clean and tastefully decorated, though there is no outside seating area.

  • Historic building: Set in a historic building opposite Thaxted church
  • Church views: Views of the church spire from the top floor window
  • Location: 1-minute walk to Thaxted Guildhall, 10 km from Stansted Airport
  • Guest ratings: Scores of 9 and 10 out of 10 for cleanliness and location
  • Parking: Street parking available with clear host instructions
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 01:00-11:00
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Rooms and availability

One-Bedroom House
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Internet
Parking
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Air conditioning
TV

Flat-screen TV

Facilities for kids

Cots

No pets allowed
No Smoking

No smoking on site

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Sitting area

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Gate Cottage

💵 Lowest room price 88 £
📏 Distance to centre 300 m
✈️ Distance to airport 12.1 km
🧳 Nearest airport London Stansted, STN

Location

The Gate Cottage Watling Street, Thaxted, United Kingdom, CM6 2PJ
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The Gate Cottage Watling Street, Thaxted, United Kingdom, CM6 2PJ
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The Gate Cottage Watling Street, Thaxted, United Kingdom, CM6 2PJ
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Thaxted
410 m
Central Thaxted
John Webb's Windmill
270 m
24 Watling Street
Thaxted Parish Church
60 m
12 Town Street
Thaxted Guildhall
190 m
Information Centre & Library
Information Centre & Library
260 m
Thaxted Almshouses
Thaxted Almshouses
370 m
Restaurant
Parrishes
180 m

Reviews of The Gate Cottage

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Guests say: exceptional stay
rated 9+
9.1/ 10
51 reviews
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