This traditional Inn offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, 15 minutes’ drive from Stansted Airport. Rooms are separate from but next to the pub, and are 5 minutes’ walk from Bishop's Stortford’s town centre. The family-run Jolly Brewers Free House Inn offers bright rooms, each with a private bathroom, TV and free tea and coffee. Hairdryers and ironing facilities can be provided on request. Guests have free parking, and can arrange for long-stay parking. Bishop’s Stortford Rail Station is 10 minutes’ walk away, and provides 10-minute links to the airport. Cambridge and London are both 40 minutes’ drive via the M11. A home-made lunch menu is provided in the Jolly Brewers pub, which also serves a range of real ales and wine. There are several restaurants and cafés within a 5-minute walk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Free private parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
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2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
7.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Zanet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, clean room. Adequate for our stay. On the main road but not too noisy from cars. Would stay again.
  • Tina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ideal for one night before early flight at stansted
  • Margaret
    Australia Australia
    Parking, own front door, ease of access all made this accomodation easy.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and tidy, easy to enter and a short walk from the train station
  • Jackie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location. Motel-like. Clean. Toiletries, tea and coffee provided.
  • M
    Maggie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was great value for money, it was fairly clean & the gentleman that welcomes us was fantastic
  • Peter
    Canada Canada
    Reasonable value...close to the rail line to the airport.
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    No breakfast eaten there. Staff member Adam was so helpful.
  • Eddie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Close to town centre. Great for a pre flight stay. Was allowed to leave car in carpark after checkout for couple of hours, thank you!!. Very friendly check in at 4pm and a clean room.
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The accommodation kept i touch with all the necessary detail. The price was good with free parking. Pincode for the door so no need to ask for a key. Close to Stansted Airport.

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi,how much you charge if I leave my car parked for 5 days after my stay? thanks

    Hi, It is £4.00 per night for every night you are not staying here
    Answered on 20 December 2021
  • we are looking at booking for 1 night but need to leave the car for another night is it possible

    You can leave your car here with an additional charge
    Answered on 30 May 2022
  • Is there free parking on site.!?

    We have 2 car parks. ! at the front of the pub in front of the rooms and another car park at the rear
    Answered on 19 October 2021
  • Hi how far is it to walk to the train station? Thanks

    We are a 5-10 minute walk away from the station
    Answered on 24 March 2022
  • My wife as restricted mobility would a ground floor room be available or a room with not to many stairs to get to. Thanks Ken

    All rooms are ground floor with a small single step into each room. There is also a step into the shower cubicle
    Answered on 9 February 2023
  • Hello, is it possible to arrange late check in? Flight lands at midnight so it would likely be around 1am. How do we also arrange long stay parking?

    Room access details can be sent to you on the day of arrival
    Answered on 22 June 2022
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Jolly Brewers Free House Inn

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Evening entertainment
  • Darts
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests can leave their cars at the Jolly Brewers Free House Inn for a period longer than their stay. This service is available on request and by arrangement. Guests wishing to take advantage of this service should contact the hotel directly before arrival in order to arrange parking. The price is GBP 3 per car per day.

Please note that this property does not accept American Express cards.

FAQs about Jolly Brewers Free House Inn

  • The prices at Jolly Brewers Free House Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Jolly Brewers Free House Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Live music/performance
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Room options at Jolly Brewers Free House Inn include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
  • Jolly Brewers Free House Inn is 500 yards from the centre of Bishops Stortford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Jolly Brewers Free House Inn is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.