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Reviews
6.8 out of 10
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Fyfield
- Place, Chipping Ongar Leisure Centre3 min drive
- Place, Great Stony Park3 min drive
- Place, Love Lane Park4 min drive
- Airport, London (STN-Stansted)24 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Perfect Countryside Cottage
The perfect grade II listed countryside cottage. Steeped in heritage yet featuring all modern amenities. The most beautiful escape within secluded, undulating 360 degree gardens with views across the arable land.
Nestled in 1/3 acre of undulating gardens, backing onto farmland lies Spring Cottage.
Dating back to the 1500’s, grade II listed, this house plays host to an abundance of period features while providing all the elements of modern comfort.
Ideally situated on the edge of a delightful village giving easy access to London by underground tube, overhead train or by road. Just 15 miles from Stanstead airport. Within easy reach of Epping and Chelmsford City.
The Space
Spring Cottage can comfortably accommodate 8 guests. With 3 large, spacious, beautifully furnished double bedrooms (2 with en suites) and 2 single bedrooms (accessible through double bedrooms). All beds have cotton bed linen and feather bedding.
Downstairs
Comprises of a spacious sitting room with an open fire in the inglenook fireplace, exposed oak beams, door to terrace and Smart TV. Second sitting room has exposed oak beams, sofa converts to a double bed if required. Dining room with wood burner in the inglenook fireplace, exposed oak beams and original brick floor, open plan to the contemporary country style kitchen with modern appliances, electric oven, hob and microwave, Smeg fridge/freezer. The kitchen is open plan to the light and airy garden room with its large kitchen table. 3 big opening windows to the rear of the garden room give glorious views of the gardens and stunning sunsets, double French doors to each side leading out onto the wrap around terrace.
Extending out from the kitchen on one side is an office with well stocked book shelves and an antique desk. To the other side is a utility room with washing machine and w/c.
The outside provides spacious 360 degree undulating gardens with a natural spring trickling gently all year. Scarcely overlooked so provides the perfect magical retreat with its secret passage, tree house and zip line tucked away at the back of the garden. There is a large wrap around patio providing a soft seating area and dining area with bbq facilities. There is a log store to the right of the house providing firewood. (Note garage and store room are not accessible to guests).
In the village there are two pubs, one serving traditional pub food and the other a finer cuisine. A 5 minute drive brings you to the infamous ‘Smiths’ of Ongar, a firm favourite of Rod Stewart!
Within easy reach there is a plethora of excellent restaurants, pubs, farm shops, wedding venues, heritage spots and places of interest. Endless nature walks along the Essex Way, which can be reached from the village.
Travel Links
Stanstead airport - 15 miles
M11 - 5 miles
M25 - 10 miles
Epping tube station (central line) - 9 miles
Brentwood overground (Liverpool St) - 10 miles
Wedding / Event Venues
Down Hall Hotel
Mulberry House
Hylands House
Blake Hall
The Reid Rooms
That Amazing Place
Colville Hall
The Barns, Lodge Farm
Gaynes Park Manor
Nestled in 1/3 acre of undulating gardens, backing onto farmland lies Spring Cottage.
Dating back to the 1500’s, grade II listed, this house plays host to an abundance of period features while providing all the elements of modern comfort.
Ideally situated on the edge of a delightful village giving easy access to London by underground tube, overhead train or by road. Just 15 miles from Stanstead airport. Within easy reach of Epping and Chelmsford City.
The Space
Spring Cottage can comfortably accommodate 8 guests. With 3 large, spacious, beautifully furnished double bedrooms (2 with en suites) and 2 single bedrooms (accessible through double bedrooms). All beds have cotton bed linen and feather bedding.
Downstairs
Comprises of a spacious sitting room with an open fire in the inglenook fireplace, exposed oak beams, door to terrace and Smart TV. Second sitting room has exposed oak beams, sofa converts to a double bed if required. Dining room with wood burner in the inglenook fireplace, exposed oak beams and original brick floor, open plan to the contemporary country style kitchen with modern appliances, electric oven, hob and microwave, Smeg fridge/freezer. The kitchen is open plan to the light and airy garden room with its large kitchen table. 3 big opening windows to the rear of the garden room give glorious views of the gardens and stunning sunsets, double French doors to each side leading out onto the wrap around terrace.
Extending out from the kitchen on one side is an office with well stocked book shelves and an antique desk. To the other side is a utility room with washing machine and w/c.
The outside provides spacious 360 degree undulating gardens with a natural spring trickling gently all year. Scarcely overlooked so provides the perfect magical retreat with its secret passage, tree house and zip line tucked away at the back of the garden. There is a large wrap around patio providing a soft seating area and dining area with bbq facilities. There is a log store to the right of the house providing firewood. (Note garage and store room are not accessible to guests).
In the village there are two pubs, one serving traditional pub food and the other a finer cuisine. A 5 minute drive brings you to the infamous ‘Smiths’ of Ongar, a firm favourite of Rod Stewart!
Within easy reach there is a plethora of excellent restaurants, pubs, farm shops, wedding venues, heritage spots and places of interest. Endless nature walks along the Essex Way, which can be reached from the village.
Travel Links
Stanstead airport - 15 miles
M11 - 5 miles
M25 - 10 miles
Epping tube station (central line) - 9 miles
Brentwood overground (Liverpool St) - 10 miles
Wedding / Event Venues
Down Hall Hotel
Mulberry House
Hylands House
Blake Hall
The Reid Rooms
That Amazing Place
Colville Hall
The Barns, Lodge Farm
Gaynes Park Manor
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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- Dryer
House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Ongar
Ongar is home to this cottage. St. Andrews Church and Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Weald Country Park and Pishiobury Park. Chipping Ongar Leisure Centre and The Gibberd Garden are also worth visiting.
Fyfield
What's nearby
- Chipping Ongar Leisure Centre - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
- Great Stony Park - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
- Love Lane Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
- Chipping Ongar Library - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
- Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Smith’s Ongar - 3 min drive
- The Cock Tavern - 5 min drive
- Blackmore Tea Rooms - 9 min drive
- Fratelli - 5 min drive
- The Talbot - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
6.8
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
7.4/10
Communication
6.0/10
Location
6.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela P.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming house
Angela P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
20 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruined trip
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
About the host
Hosted by Loraine Evans
Languages:
English
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