The Gate Cottage is set in Thaxted, 13 km from Audley End House, 14 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station, and 24 km from Hedingham Castle. Housed in a building dating from 18th century, this holiday home is 26 km from Freeport Braintree and 32 km from Chelmsford Train Station. Ickworth House is 47 km from the holiday home. The 1-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and toaster, and 1 bathroom with walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking. University of Cambridge is 37 km from the holiday home, while Hylands Park is 40 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 10 km from The Gate Cottage.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
High score for Thaxted
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully decorated, fantastic location and a real escape from home
  • Chambers
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The host was very organised, gave me good instructions and also went out of their way to help me with a specific request. Very happy and grateful.
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was great, right in the middle of Thaxted.

Hosted by Katharine & Ben

9.3
9.3
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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

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Gate Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
No internet access available.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating 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
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

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

Check-out

From 01:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
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.

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

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

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Gate Cottage

  • The Gate Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

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

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

  • The Gate Cottage is 500 yards from the centre of Thaxted. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Gate Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

  • Check-in at The Gate Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at The Gate Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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