Holiday cottages and self-catering holidays near Stansted Essex

Find self-catering cottages and holiday lets for your visit to Stansted, Essex, England. Just north of Bishop's Stortford is Stansted Mountfichet, and to the east on the other side of the M11 Motorway is Stansted Airport. Stansted Mountfichet is an ancient village with evidence of a community since the Stone Age. There are ruins of a 12th Century motte and bailey built by Richard de Montfichet, a Norman knight. In common with many other villages in north Essex, there are numerous well-preserved medieval buildings, a 17th century windmill that is open to the public, and many other interesting historical gems waiting to be rediscovered.

Hints and Tips on Cottage Holidays in Stansted

Stansted International Airport is the most pleasant of the London airports to fly from; it's far less busy than others, the approach and parking arrangements are clearly marked, and the terminal building is spacious, light and airy. A train station is incorporated into the terminal with regular fast trains to London Liverpool Street. There is also a bus station.

A list of self-catering cottage accommodation within 20 miles of Stansted:

Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Stansted, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Essex.