The Gate Cottage

Location was great, right in the middle of Thaxted.

Steep stairs to sitting room.

Hot water lasted around 4 minutes before turning ice cold. Cutlery was dirty and is very outdated what there is of it, the bed frame itself (a metal 4 poster) makes a constant squeaking noise with the slightest deep breath, the mattress has completely collapsed either side with a hump in the middle, damp in the corner which can’t be helped due to the age of a listed property but it’s soaked into the carpet which could be rectified, the bathroom sink is blocked and backs up, and the sofa is small, uncomfortable with stains on it and shredded on the arms from what I imagine was cats.

Katherine & Ben were excellent hosts only a phone call away. The Gate Cottage was well situated, close to restaurants and two lovely pubs also a very nice convince store. The Cottage was exceptionally clean throughout. We would highly recommend this property.

The cottage is incredibly charming, and has everything you could need for a stay in Thaxted. The bed is large and comfortable, the kitchenette surprisingly spacious and well appointed and the lounge area very comfortable. The location, right opposite the church, is the perfect place to stay.

Nothing really, although the stairs to the lounge could be a challenge if you have accessibility issues (but was fine for us)

The layout was unique the position in the town was spot on the shower was invigorating the homemade cakes

Cooking facilities if you can't cook a breakfast why not stay in a hotel the sofa was the second most uncomfortable ever out of about70 and including the 10 year old one my mum gave us when we had no money

Excellent location.