Accommodating 8 guests, this cottage features 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes a patio for outdoor enjoyment. The property is pet-friendly, allowing your furry companions to join you. Explore Great Stony Park and Love Lane Park, both offering various recreational activities.
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Barbecue
Dog-friendly
Internet
Patio
Onsite parking available
Laundry room
Explore the area
Fyfield
Chipping Ongar Leisure Centre
Place, Chipping Ongar Leisure Centre
4 min drive
Love Lane Park
Place, Love Lane Park
5 min drive
Budworth Hall
Place, Budworth Hall
7 min drive
London (STN-Stansted)
Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
33 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
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
Property # 11737723
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
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. The Gibberd Garden and Epping Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
Chipping Ongar Leisure Centre - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Great Stony Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Love Lane Park - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Budworth Hall - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
Getting around
Ongar Station - 4 min drive
London (STN-Stansted) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Deli'mores Cafe - 5 min drive
The King's Head - 5 min drive
The King's Head - 9 min drive
The Royal Oak - 5 min drive
Ethos Brothers - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Perfect Countryside Cottage pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Perfect Countryside Cottage?
As of 1 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect Countryside Cottage on 3 Jan 2027 start from AU$1,622, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Perfect Countryside Cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Perfect Countryside Cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Perfect Countryside Cottage?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Perfect Countryside Cottage located?
Situated in Ongar, this cottage is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Love Lane Park and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Budworth Hall. St. Andrews Church and Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Good
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Spring cottage was the perfect location and size for us to host our daughter and her 5 bridesmaids for her wedding at Gaynes Park. The girls loved being together in the older half of the cottage and we loved our suite in the new part of the cottageWe stayed at the hottest part of the year with extreme temperatures but the older parts of the property downstairs kept remarkably coolThank you for a comfortable and relaxing stay.Alison and Francis
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2026
Thank you Alison
You and your family were the perfect guests.
You looked after our cottage so beautifully and left it all in excellent condition & cleanliness.
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you so much for leaving the flowers and a really kind note.
Much appreciated.
Loraine & Simon
Our family of 5 adults, 2 children and our cockapoo stayed at Spring Cottage for 2 nights. The house is delightful with low beams and ceilings and nicely furnished. Communication with Loraine was excellent. Lovely enclosed garden. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Thank you Angela, it was a pleasure to host you and your family. Welcome back anytime.
Not very good at all. The house is advertised as 5 bedrooms, it isn’t. It is a 3 bedroom house that has single beds placed in rooms off the bedrooms ( totally impractical if you are not all family) and even then not ideal. I chose the property based on location and primary information given. Internet was useless, absolutely zero phone signal. Do not book if you actually looking for more than 3 bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
A very unfortunate guest. Unspeakably rude and left our beautiful cottage in an appalling and disrespectful state. Very upsetting.