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!

🚗 Take Your Sunday Drive to the Flint Hills! 🌾There’s nothing quite like a Sunday drive through the beautiful Flint Hill...
08/30/2026

🚗 Take Your Sunday Drive to the Flint Hills! 🌾

There’s nothing quite like a Sunday drive through the beautiful Flint Hills of Kansas. Make your way to Council Grove and stay a few days exploring the history, scenery, shops, great food, and stories of the Santa Fe Trail.

🏨 Make The Cottage House your home while you explore. Step back in time, slow down, and enjoy everything our historic little town has to offer.

Come for the drive… stay for the history! ❤️

📍 Council Grove, Kansas
🏨 The Cottage House • Est. 1867

🍗 Staying at The Cottage House? Don’t forget to eat at the Hays House! 🍗While you’re enjoying your stay in historic Coun...
08/30/2026

🍗 Staying at The Cottage House? Don’t forget to eat at the Hays House! 🍗

While you’re enjoying your stay in historic Council Grove, make sure you stop by the Hays House 1857 for an amazing meal!

Known as the oldest continuously operating restaurant west of the Mississippi River, the Hays House is filled with history, tradition, and some seriously good food. ❤️

Stay in the history at The Cottage House Est. 1867, then walk downtown and eat in the history at the Hays House!

History, hospitality, and great food—it’s all waiting for you in Council Grove! 🤠

🤠🐴 SADDLE UP FOR THE ANNUAL RANCH RODEO! 🐴🤠Looking for a great western night out in the Flint Hills? Head to Strong City...
08/29/2026

🤠🐴 SADDLE UP FOR THE ANNUAL RANCH RODEO! 🐴🤠

Looking for a great western night out in the Flint Hills? Head to Strong City, Kansas for the Flint Hills Rodeo Association Annual Ranch Rodeo!

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ Rodeo starts at 7:00 PM
⭐ Rules at 6:00 PM
📍 Strong City, KS

Come watch real ranch skills in action with team sorting, doctoring & branding, stray gathering, and trailer loading! 🐂🐎

🎟 Spectators: $5
👧 Children 8 & under: FREE

Make an evening of it and experience a little authentic Flint Hills cowboy culture! 🌾🤎

☀️ Good Saturday Morning! Welcome! ☀️We hope your weekend starts with a little relaxation, a little history, and plenty ...
08/29/2026

☀️ Good Saturday Morning! Welcome! ☀️

We hope your weekend starts with a little relaxation, a little history, and plenty of small-town charm. 💚

Come stay awhile at The Cottage House Hotel — Est. 1867 and enjoy beautiful Council Grove and the Flint Hills.

Have a wonderful Saturday! 🌻

⛳️ IT’S GOLF WEEKEND IN COUNCIL GROVE! 🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️The Bolton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Covered Wagon Classic Golf Tournamen...
08/29/2026

⛳️ IT’S GOLF WEEKEND IN COUNCIL GROVE! 🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️

The Bolton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Covered Wagon Classic Golf Tournament is happening THIS WEEKEND, August 28–30, at the Council Grove Country Club!

It’s going to be a fun weekend of golf, great food, special events, and Dueling Pianos Saturday night! 🎹🎶

Welcome to all the golfers, families, and visitors coming to Council Grove this weekend! We hope you have a fantastic time and enjoy everything our community has to offer. ❤️

⛳️ Good luck to everyone hitting the course!

📣 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!Planning is already underway for Washunga Days 2027, and they need YOU! 🪶🎉If you love Council G...
08/28/2026

📣 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!

Planning is already underway for Washunga Days 2027, and they need YOU! 🪶🎉

If you love Council Grove, enjoy being involved in the community, and want to help make Washunga Days another amazing celebration, come to the Volunteer Committee Meeting!

📅 September 23rd
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Council Grove City Hall

It takes a community to make a great event happen! Bring your ideas, your energy, and your love for Council Grove. ❤️

Let’s make Washunga Days 2027 one to remember!

🎤🌙 ONE LAST KARAOKE NIGHT OF THE SEASON! 🌙🎤Don’t miss the final night of karaoke with Lizard Skin at the Council Grove M...
08/28/2026

🎤🌙 ONE LAST KARAOKE NIGHT OF THE SEASON! 🌙🎤

Don’t miss the final night of karaoke with Lizard Skin at the Council Grove Marina! 🎶🦎

📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 6 PM–10 PM

Come out, grab your friends, enjoy an evening by the water, and sing one last song under the moon! 🌕🎵

It’s the perfect way to celebrate the end of another great summer season in Council Grove. ❤️

📍 Council Grove Marina

🧹✨ WE’RE LOOKING FOR HOUSEKEEPERS! ✨🧹Do you like to clean and take pride in a job well done? The Cottage House is lookin...
08/28/2026

🧹✨ WE’RE LOOKING FOR HOUSEKEEPERS! ✨🧹

Do you like to clean and take pride in a job well done? The Cottage House is looking for a friendly, self-motivated team player to join our team!

We are looking for someone who is:
🧹 Friendly & hardworking
✨ Self-motivated
🤝 A team player
⭐ Reliable & responsible
🧼 Detail-oriented

This is the perfect job for someone who would like to work mornings to mid-afternoon!

📍 Please apply IN PERSON at The Cottage House.

Have questions? Please call our office during office hours:
☎️ (620) 767-6828
🕘 9:00 AM–7:00 PM

Come be part of our Cottage House family and help us give our guests a clean, comfortable and welcoming place to stay! ❤️

👻🎃 Halloween plans are officially made! 🎃👻Get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Night in historic downtown Council Grov...
08/27/2026

👻🎃 Halloween plans are officially made! 🎃👻

Get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Night in historic downtown Council Grove! 🕷️🦇

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
🎃 Family Costume Contest & Photos — 5:00 PM
👻 Kids Costume Parade — 6:00 PM
📍 Lineup begins at 5:30 PM at the Guardian of the Grove Statue
🍬 Trick-or-Treating immediately following the parade!

Make a weekend of it! Come enjoy Halloween in Council Grove, explore our historic downtown, and stay the night with us at The Cottage House! 🏡🧡

Rooms can fill quickly during special events, so make your reservations early!

📞 (620) 767-6828
💻 cottagehousecgks.com

Halloween + Historic Council Grove = the perfect fall getaway! 🍂🎃

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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