The Cottage House

The Cottage House Historic hotel in the heart of the Flint Hills of Kansas. Established in 1871 and welcoming guests to beautiful Council Grove ever since.
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Stay where history lives. The Cottage House has a long and colorful history of serving travelers. The hotel began as a three-room cottage, built in 1867. Today we have 26 rooms in our historic hotel, 10 rooms in our motel unit, a Honeymoon Cottage and Hardaway Hideaway. The Cottage House is nestled in the Flint Hills. We have warm hospitality and victorian charm. We are 1 block north of Main Stre

et with many retail stores and restaurants in walking distance including Riverbank Brewing. As always, you are welcome to bring your own favorite snacks & beverages for your stay. Council Grove Marina Cove is 2-3 miles away where pontoons, canoes can be rented along with great fishing spots too!

📚✨ Do you love history?Visit the Morris County Historical Society and discover the stories, people, and events that shap...
08/24/2026

📚✨ Do you love history?

Visit the Morris County Historical Society and discover the stories, people, and events that shaped Morris County and Council Grove! 🌾

The Historical Society’s archives are a wonderful place to research all things Morris County history—whether you’re tracing family roots, researching a historic property, or simply curious about our area’s incredible past.

📍 Morris County Historical Society Archives & Office
Lower level of the Carnegie Library
303 W. Main Street | Council Grove, KS

🕐 Open Wednesdays from 1:00–4:00 PM

When you stay at The Cottage House, take some time to dig a little deeper into the history that surrounds us. Then come back and stay in a piece of that history yourself! 🏡❤️

The Cottage House • Est. 1867
Step back in time. Stay in history.

☀️🌻 Summer is almost over… but there’s still time for one more getaway!Come slow down, relax, and enjoy the beauty, hist...
08/23/2026

☀️🌻 Summer is almost over… but there’s still time for one more getaway!

Come slow down, relax, and enjoy the beauty, history, and small-town charm of Council Grove and the Flint Hills. ❤️

Spend your morning rocking on the porch, explore the historic Santa Fe Trail, enjoy our local shops and restaurants, and end the day with a comfortable stay at The Cottage House.

Summer may be winding down, but the memories don’t have to. 🌾

🏡 Come stay a while at The Cottage House — Est. 1867.
✨ Step back in time. Stay in history.

📲 Book your stay today at cottagehousecgks.com
📞 620-767-6828

☀️ Good Sunday morning from Council Grove! ☕️🍳There’s nothing better than starting your Sunday with a hot cup of coffee ...
08/23/2026

☀️ Good Sunday morning from Council Grove! ☕️🍳

There’s nothing better than starting your Sunday with a hot cup of coffee and a great homestyle breakfast! 😋

Stop by Saddlerock Café and fill up on all your breakfast favorites. Small-town hospitality and a delicious meal are the perfect way to start the day! ❤️

Staying with us at The Cottage House? Saddlerock Café is a great local spot to add to your morning plans!

☕️ Good coffee.
🍳 Great breakfast.
❤️ Small-town Council Grove hospitality.

📣 WE’RE HIRING AT THE COTTAGE HOUSE! 📣We’re looking for a dependable ADULT who is interested in working YEAR-ROUND and b...
08/23/2026

📣 WE’RE HIRING AT THE COTTAGE HOUSE! 📣

We’re looking for a dependable ADULT who is interested in working YEAR-ROUND and becoming part of our Cottage House team!

🏡 Housekeeper / Front Desk Multitasker

We’re looking for someone who is:

✨ Self-motivated
💪 Hardworking & dependable
😊 Friendly and great with guests
🤝 A team player
🧹 Willing to help with housekeeping AND front desk duties
📅 Available to work year-round

This is a great position for someone who enjoys staying busy, meeting new people, and taking pride in keeping our historic hotel beautiful and welcoming.

⏰ Primarily mornings to early afternoons
💰 Pay starts at $18/hour
📍 Please apply IN PERSON at The Cottage House

Come join our team and be part of the history of Council Grove! ❤️

The Cottage House • Est. 1867
We are not your regular chain hotel. We are HISTORY!

🌻✨ Looking for a fun fall day trip while staying at The Cottage House? ✨🌻Follow the yellow brick road to OZtoberFest in ...
08/22/2026

🌻✨ Looking for a fun fall day trip while staying at The Cottage House? ✨🌻

Follow the yellow brick road to OZtoberFest in Wamego, Kansas! 🌈👠

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026

This is such a FUN fall event for the whole family! Enjoy food, entertainment, a car show, Oz-themed fun and so much more. 💚

Make a weekend of it! Stay with us at The Cottage House in Council Grove, enjoy a beautiful drive through the Flint Hills to Wamego for OZtoberFest, then come back and relax in the history and charm of Council Grove.

🏡 The Cottage House • Est. 1867
📞 (620) 767-6828
💻 cottagehousecgks.com

Come stay a while and enjoy fall in the Flint Hills! 🍂

💦 WHO’S READY TO GET MUDDY?! 💦The Alta Vista Mud Run is coming Saturday, September 26th! Bring the family, grab your law...
08/22/2026

💦 WHO’S READY TO GET MUDDY?! 💦

The Alta Vista Mud Run is coming Saturday, September 26th! Bring the family, grab your lawn chairs and coolers, and head to Alta Vista for a day full of muddy fun! 🚙💨

🏁 Trucks • UTVs • ATVs • Power Wheels
⏰ Gates open at 9:00 AM
📋 Rules meeting at Noon
💦 Mud flies at 1:00 PM
🍔 Concessions available
🎟️ $15 per person | Ages 10 & under FREE

📍 Corner of Hwy 4 & Main St., Alta Vista, KS

Make a day of it and come enjoy another great event right here in our Flint Hills communities! 🤎

🤠📸 WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY IN THE FLINT HILLS! 📸🤠Calling all photographers and lovers of the western way of life! Don’t...
08/21/2026

🤠📸 WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY IN THE FLINT HILLS! 📸🤠

Calling all photographers and lovers of the western way of life! Don’t miss the Fall Ranchin’ Photography Workshop, September 11–12, 2026!

Spend two days capturing authentic cowboys, cowgirls, horses, cattle and the breathtaking Flint Hills of Kansas. 🌾🐴🐂

There are only 10 spots available, so don’t wait if this sounds like your kind of adventure!

📸 Hosted by Crystal Socha Photography & Flint Hills Ranchin Adventures

Address

25 N Neosho
Council Grove, KS
66846

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm

Telephone

+16207676828

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