Title: Perfect Countryside Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Perfect Countryside Cottage Cottage in Ongar with kitchen and patio ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112080000/112073000/112072922/acaf791a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&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) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112080000/112073000/112072922/8e528034.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 - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home 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 transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - 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 - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32780000/32774500/32774406/85db470d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mulberry House Ongar - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available 9.2 Wonderful 229 reviews CA $131 CA $157 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=32774406&PinnedHotelID=32774406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116232300/116232293/2396520c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury House Brentwood, 4 Bedroom, 4 en-suites, Garden/ BBQ/Free parking Brentwood - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=116232293&PinnedHotelID=116232293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91120000/91118800/91118747/d41f007f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 Bed House - Sleeps 8 - Garden - Parking - Wifi Chelmsford - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=91118747&PinnedHotelID=91118747&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71540000/71537000/71536943/w1625h1080x154y0-66abbf0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Butterfly Barn - Large Essex Barn STEBBING - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=71536943&PinnedHotelID=71536943&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114780000/114772300/114772291/aad2899a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5 Bedroom Modern and Spacious House in London Fairlop - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=114772291&PinnedHotelID=114772291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101460000/101458800/101458743/512368c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elegant Central Brentwood Flat Brentwood Town Centre - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=101458743&PinnedHotelID=101458743&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98360000/98359200/98359194/c7f3f3e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Awarded 'Best Boutique Stay' w/hot tub, bar and karaoke room Essex - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer CA $2,968 CA $3,965 total includes taxes & fees Nov 24 - Nov 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=98359194&PinnedHotelID=98359194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116910000/116909200/116909181/3c9fb280.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Magnolia Cottage, your cosy Getaway! 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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 ![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 - Great Stony Park - 3 min drive - 3.6 km - Love Lane Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km - Budworth Hall - 5 min drive - 4.6 km - Chipping Ongar Library - 5 min drive - 4.6 km - Saint Nicholas Church, Moreton - 5 min drive - 5.7 km #### Getting around - Ongar Station - 4 min drive - Stansted Airport (STN) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Smith’s Ongar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Ethos Brothers - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Cock Tavern - ‬5 min drive - ‪Bricklayers Arms - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Foresters - ‬5 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 50 lbs per pet. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### Where is Perfect Countryside Cottage located? > Situated in Ongar, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Saint Nicholas Church, Moreton, Great Stony Park, and Love Lane Park. Chipping Ongar Library and Budworth Hall are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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