The Cock Inn Sheering – Eat – Drink – Stay

  We live near Liverpool but we’re flying out of Stansted on holiday and needed somewhere to stay overnight. How lucky were we to come across this gem of a... read more village pub just 15 minutes from the airport? Amiable hosts, comfy rooms and good food, what more could you want? Great value for money goes without saying.
We might not fly from Stansted again but would come back here for a longer stay another time.

  Lovely old pub with accomodation. - My wife and I were attending a family party in Sawbridgeworth, and wanted a place to stay rather than face a long late night journey home.
As the description says,... read more this is a family run pub/hotel.
Accomodation is in an adjoining building to the old pub. We had Room 1 , a family room with a double bed plus a single. The room had plenty of space to move around in, bed was comfortable with extra pillows provided. The bathroom came with a bath with shower over, there was plenty of hot water.
The 17th century pub has plenty of character, with a good choice of local beers. In the morning your breakfast is taken in the bar area. Breakfast was the usual choices you would find in England, using good quality local produce. Staff were pleasant and professional.
Price wise [ we stayed at a Bank Hoiday weekend] the cost was about two thirds of the price the nearest Premier Inn was asking, and we considered it good value.
Nothing is perfect, I personally felt the bathroom paint might need a freshen up and there was a cracked wall tile, but overall we were very happy with our choice and would use it again and recommend it to others.

  A very pleasant and relaxing short stay - My wife and I stayed at The Cock Inn en route from northeast Suffolk to a short break in Devon. We were delayed on our journey and the staff were... read more relaxed and understanding when we needed to check in later than the usual cutoff time. We had friendly service at the bar when we arrived and at breakfast the following morning. Our room was clean and comfortable and we felt that the B & B rate represented good value for money, both for the quality of our experience and compared with other nearby B & Bs we considered. It was also a good jumping-off point for the M25 and, had we needed it, probably also for Stansted Airport.

  Excellent hotel/pub - We stayed here for one night after dropping our grandson off at stansted airport. The bedroom was a good and immaculate. The pub had loads of character, the staff were... read more very friendly and helpful and the food was excellent. We will certainly stay there again.

  Characterfull pub with hotel attached. Clean, comfortable, efficient and frienly staff and good food. Recommended. - A one night stop, prior to an early appointment in Bishops Stortford the next day. Proved to be a great place to stay.
the room was clean, well equipped... read more and with plenty of space to move around and a very comfortable bed (slept well) . Bathroom likewise with good towels and toiletries supplied.
Restaurant area comfortable. Staff efficient and friendly, food and service extremely good. Breakfast, taken in the restaurant, very good.
All in all a very relaxing and enjoyable stay. Everyone very friendly and helpfull.
Hotel rooms are adjoined to the pub so no noise. It does, however, have direct access to the bar and restaurant, so no dodging the rain to get a drink or something to eat.
Would thoroughly recommend. We shall certainly be using The Cock again.

  My daughter and I visited for a drink on Saturday and, tempted by the Sunday Lunch menu (and the lovely atmosphere of the pub) returned the next day for lunch.... read more We were not disappointed. The service was great, and the food superb. Totally fresh and home cooked. Nothing frozen/re-heated. Very tasty and good sized portions, so much so we didn't need to eat for the rest of the day. Couldn't fault it. Will definitely be back. The cauliflower cheese is to die for.

  Fantastic little Gem! - Spent a lovely night here. Was welcomed and treated wonderfully. The afternoon staff, night staff and morning staff were so friendly and welcoming. The food was lovely. Never seen so... read more much steak in a Steak and Ale pie! Great selection of drinks and food. Clean, cosy welcoming and lots of attention to detail was noticed.
Our room was perfect. Spotless, fresh and modern with everything you need, and was very quiet for a good nights sleep. The full English breakfast, included in the price, was tasty and staff from the whole stay couldn’t be more polite and helpful. We cannot wait to go back in August for a night on our way to Stansted! Highly recommend. Thank you for a great stay.

  Very friendly welcome when I checked in, and the pub has a lovely warm atmosphere. Room was big and very clean. The food was fantastic too.
I will definitely... read more stay again and would recommend as great value for money. Exceptionally personable landlady and great staff too.

  Still haunted by a dreadful stay here
Very rude landlord... Nothings changed there then. You feel like you are doing HIM a favor paying to stay. Shabby outdated rooms. Pub... read more full of condescending locals.
Seriously cheap but NOT cheerful
Didn't dare attempt food here after others told us horror stories... Instead went to The Thatchers nearby... Everything this pub with rooms is not. - classy, welcoming and friendly.
That surly old landlord needs to go hes been terrorizing guests for years!