Title: Perfect Countryside Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Perfect Countryside Cottage ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112080000/112073000/112072922/acaf791a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112080000/112073000/112072922/8e528034.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112080000/112073000/112072922/a23aff02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112080000/112073000/112072922/1023bd9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112080000/112073000/112072922/cbebdfca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Perfect Countryside Cottage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 6.0 ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### 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. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area 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 Harlow Falconry are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ongar travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ongar.dx553248634478467174) [View more Cottages in Ongar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ongar-Cottages.d553248634478467174-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.736458,0.269424&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DsxzH%7Brs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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JQj7LJ-NMl0jh5Hz3Zp_VU0cFy0=) Fyfield ### What's nearby - Hylands House and Park - 18 min drive - 13.9 miles - Epping Forest - 22 min drive - 16.2 miles - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - 34 min drive - 24.5 miles - ExCeL Exhibition Centre - 37 min drive - 27.5 miles - O2 Arena - 41 min drive - 30.0 miles ### Getting around - Ongar Station - 4 min drive - London (STN-Stansted) - 31 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Smith’s Ongar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Ethos Brothers - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Foresters - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Cock Tavern - ‬5 min drive - ‪Green Man Toot Hill - ‬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. ### Where is Perfect Countryside Cottage located? > Situated in Ongar, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Saint Nicholas Church, Moreton, Great Stony Park and Love Lane Park. Chipping Ongar Library and Budworth Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Perfect Countryside Cottage Reviews 6.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela P. 26 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming house 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. ##### Angela P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ruined trip 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. 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