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Contented Cottage

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Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

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Buckhurst Hill, ENG
  • Popular LocationEpping Forest6 min drive
  • Popular LocationTottenham Hotspur Stadium15 min drive
  • Popular LocationWestfield Stratford City16 min drive
  • AirportLondon (STN-Stansted)45 min drive

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Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 4
Bedroom 1
    1 double bed
Bedroom 2
    1 bunk bed

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Contented Cottage

Charming, modern (recently refurbished), clean and fresh, two bedroom single storey cottage built circa 1840 situated on the edge of Epping Forest, and next door to a secure Children's Playground. Less then a minute's walk in the other direction takes you to Queens Road which has the quaint village feel with an array of cafes, restaurants and boutiques along with Waitrose and Costa Coffee. Buckhurst Hill Station (Central Line Zone 5) is under a 2 min walk away and will have you in Central London in 20 minutes.
The modern kitchen with granite surfaces is extremely well equipped with everything you should need along with an integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There is also a washing machine and microwave for use. There are many kitchen staples provided, tea/coffee (Dulce Gusto coffee machine with coffee pods) tea's, sugar, salt, pepper, cooking oils, etc.
The living room has a smart tv with Netflix set up for your use.
Master bedroom has beautiful French doors which lead you into the south facing ivy clad courtyard which is a delight in the summer.
The second bedroom has bunk beds and a dedicated work space area.
Family bathroom contains a bath and a separate shower to enjoy. Towels, soap, shampoo and conditioner provided.
Parking outside the property is residents only so there is always plenty of space and a visitors parking permit will be provided for your stay should you require one.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Home From Home Characterful
Home from Home Characterful Cottage Buckhurst Hill
Home from Home Characterful Cottage Private vacation home

About the area

Buckhurst Hill

This cottage is located in Buckhurst Hill. Alexandra Palace and Barbican Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Sky Garden and London Eye. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at ExCeL Exhibition Centre or O2 Arena.

What's nearby

  • Epping Forest - 6 min drive
  • Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - 15 min drive
  • Westfield Stratford City - 16 min drive
  • ExCeL Exhibition Centre - 23 min drive
  • O2 Arena - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Chingford Station - 6 min drive
  • Buckhurst Hill Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Green Owl Cafe & Deli - 3 min walk
  • Railway Tavern - 4 min drive
  • Travellers Friend - 3 min drive
  • Monkhams - 14 min walk
  • Il Bacio - 7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Contented Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Contented Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Contented Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Contented Cottage located?

Situated in Buckhurst Hill, this cottage is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Epping Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Westfield Stratford City and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Victoria Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). Buckhurst Hill Underground Station is 6 minutes by foot and Roding Valley Underground Station is 16 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely base for the weekend
The cottage was just what we needed, spotlessly clean, very comfy and communication from the host was fab.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cottage
Just had a few days here so we could get into London easily. We recieved excellent instructions to gain entry, which perfectly explained everything. The property itself was clean and fresh and could not be more welcoming. The location is amazing, just a short walk from the tube station, and had parking right outside the front door. Overall we loved the property and would have been happy living there a lot longer than the days we booked! If we could give more than 5 stars we would. The hosts are not only a credit to the property but to the whole short term letting system. 100% will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fr. Graham B.

A well appointed and located cottage.
The cottage is in an excellant location, well equipped and very well maintained. Kirsty's weclcome was warm and generous - nothing was too much trouble. It is ideally located with easy access to central London or walks in the forest. The proximity of shops is a bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Welcoming & Adorable Little Cottage
Three of us recently stayed at this adorable little cottage in Buckhurst Hill. The home was clean, well equipped with amenities, it smelled amazing, and we couldn't ask for anything more. Buckhurst Hill is outside the city of London but a very easy trip on the tube to get into central London. The tube station is a short walk from the cottage. There is a park behind the cottage and a great restaurant/bar literally feet from your doorstep. There is also a market for groceries very close by. After a long flight from New York to London, Kirsty the owner, kept in great contact with us to arrange our arrival. She is a lovely woman and I hope we remain in touch. London was a stop on this trip as part of my 40th birthday and Kirsty went over the top to remember that bit of information only given to her at the beginning of our communication. Definitely the best host I've had the pleasure of meeting this far. If you are looking to visit London but want to get away from the hustle & bustle I highly recommend this home. If we ever come back to the UK, I would stay here again no question.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful cottage
Made to feel really welcome by the owner Kirsty on arrival. The cottage had a cosy friendly feel and was immaculate with all modern amenities and the back courtyard was lovely. It was an ideal location, close to a lovely pub with excellent food and welcoming to children. Lovely shops and high street 2 minutes away and 5 minutes to the tube station. We loved our stay and our daughter is counting down the days for our return. Thanks to Kirsty and Tom for a great experience.

10/10 Excellent

Olyn B.

Perfectly Beautiful!
WOW WOW WOW! from receiving the keys, to looking around to spending the weekend just wonderful, I can honestly say i could not have asked for more. Just a Beautiful warm lovely Cottage Dont know why i had never booked a home from home before now. I fully intend to go back to this Cottage over and over again, my 2 children were more than catered for. 10 OUT OF 10 ???No........more like 100 out of 10 Very happy.

8/10 Good

Dawn L.

The property was great in a fantastic location
The cottage was bigger than I expected. Very clean and the beds were very comfortable. In a great location just a tube ride to London attractions. Kirsty was very welcoming and helpful all the way through our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Beautifully presented cosy cottage.
We spent 2 nights and didn't want to leave. The cottage has everything that you would need and really is a home from home.

10/10 Excellent

Klaudia C., Zellerndorf

Lovely Cottage
The cottage is really very beautiful and cozy. And it is very nicely decorated. It has everything what is needed. The beds, pillows and duvets are perfect. Very comfortable. Highly recommended. Unfortunately we couldn't take the cottage with us. :-) The only missing thing is a hand shower. Showering would be much easier. Kirsty, thank you very much for late check out. We appreciate it very much!

10/10 Excellent

Tristan M.

Lovely cottage, great place & would stay again.
Lovely cottage with excellent facilities. Beautiful nature walk and park on your doorstop. Ideal 10min walk to train station. Owner was very helpful and had good communication.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017