Welcome

We do our very best to ensure that everyone is comfortably accommodated and made most welcome. The Cottage is to be found in the village of Birchanger which lies between a large ancient wood and the farmland of the peaceful Stort Valley.
It is a quiet village despite its proximity to Stansted Airport, M11 and Bishop's Stortford.

History

The cottage dates from the 17th century and from 1720 was home to the rector of Birchanger the Reverend Joseph Spence who was Oxford Professor of Poetry and a close friend of Alexander Pope. It is a Listed Building in two acres of mature gardens overlooking fields and woods.

The comfortable reception rooms are oak panelled and full of character, the larger of the two sitting rooms has a wood-burning stove.

Accomodation

The guest rooms are furnished in a traditional cottage style and have: en-suite shower, basin, w.c., colour TV,Free Wi-Fi, tea/coffee facilities, radio alarm clock, room controlled heating and tourist information.

There is a wide choice for breakfast including fresh coffee and home-made marmalade. Continental Breakfast can be served on request for early risers. Public Payphone; Car Parking - ample and private; Gardens with patio, seats and a woodland walk. For further information and booking details, please visit our website, using the link, above left. Alternatively call on 01279 812349.