The Gate Cottage

9.7/10 · 49 Reviews Book

The Gate Cottage Watling Street, Thaxted, CM6 2PJ, United Kingdom

Main amenities

Family Rooms Non-smoking Rooms

9.7/10 (49 Reviews)

Location

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Neighborhood

Historic and Protected Sites

Thaxted Guildhall

By car: 163 m · 1 min

Finchingfield Windmill

By car: 11,7 km · 9 min

Bridge End Gardens

By car: 12,1 km · 10 min

Audley End House

By car: 12,8 km · 11 min

Stansted Mountfitchet Castle

By car: 13,8 km · 11 min

Rail Stations

Railway Station

By car: 12 km · 9 min

Elsenham

By car: 12 km · 9 min

Airports

London Stansted Airport

By car: 9,7 km · 8 min

London Southend Airport

By car: 61,2 km · 51 min

London City Airport

By car: 62,2 km · 46 min

London Luton Airport

By car: 70,3 km · 57 min

Adventure Parks

Parsonage Downs

By car: 8,7 km · 7 min

The Downs

By car: 10 km · 8 min

Threaders Green

By car: 10,5 km · 9 min

Dunmow Cricket Ground

On foot: 10,7 km · 2 hr 8 minBy car: 10,8 km · 9 min

Newton Green

On foot: 10,9 km · 2 hr 10 minBy car: 11,4 km · 10 min

Herbert Farm Playing Fields

By car: 12,5 km · 11 min

Wethersfield Cricket Ground

By car: 12,7 km · 11 min

Restaurants

Swan

By car: 58 m · 1 min

India Villa

By car: 72 m · 1 min

Parrishes

By car: 181 m · 1 min

Natural Parks

Hatfield Forest

By car: 15,8 km · 14 min

Bars

The Maypole

By car: 429 m · 1 min

Rose & Crown Inn

By car: 429 m · 1 min

Bus Stations

The Three Horseshoes

On foot: 5 km · 59 minBy car: 5,1 km · 4 min

Broxted Road

By car: 5,7 km · 4 min

Cafes, Coffee and Tea Houses

Costa Coffee

By car: 9,8 km · 8 min

Information

The Gate Cottage on Watling Street offers family rooms designed to accommodate groups comfortably while maintaining privacy. Guests can enjoy a quiet retreat in this countryside setting, blending traditional charm with modern convenience. Nearby attractions include Thaxted Guildhall, located just steps away within the village center, providing local history and community events year-round. For dining options, The Three Horseshoes is accessible via a four-minute drive five kilometers away, offering classic British pub fare in a historic setting. The Railway Station lies nine minutes away by car twelve kilometers distant, making day trips along Essex’s scenic routes straightforward. Additionally, Audley End House—a grand Jacobean mansion set amid sprawling gardens—is an eleven-minute drive thirteen kilometers northward, perfect for heritage lovers seeking stately homes and landscaped grounds.

Amenities

Kitchen

High chair Electric kettle Toaster Kitchenware Kitchen Microwave Refrigerator Kitchenette

Bathroom

Toilet paper Towels Bathtub or shower Private bathroom Toilet Shower

Cleanliness & disinfection

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning Guest accommodation disinfected between stays Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus Hand sanitizer

Room amenities

Carpeted Heating Private entrance Socket near the bed Tile/Marble floor Hypoallergenic

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV TV Streaming service (like Netflix) DVD player Video

Safety features

Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities First aid kits available Access to healthcare professionals

Physical distancing

Physical distancing rules followed Cashless payment available Contactless check-in/out

Miscellaneous

Smoke-free property Family rooms Non-smoking rooms

Living Area

Sitting area Sofa

Outdoor & View

View Landmark view

Front Desk Services

Invoice provided

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Books, DVDs or music for children

Building Characteristics

Semi-detached

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Reviews

10 / 10

Mike - 10/10/2025

Super clean

9 / 10

Tanya - 11/03/2025

Loved the comfort and character of the place

10 / 10

Louise - 02/28/2025

Very quiet and cozy clean and in a great location

No tv working upstairs

10 / 10

Benjamin - 09/09/2025

The property is situated in an ideal location, in lovely village. Short taxi rides to other areas too. Perfect stay for a long weekend or base for a wedding to attend etc.

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Important information

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

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