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Storybook Cottage on the Hudson is a unique bed and breakfast hotel and wedding venue in Stillwater, NY. Located on the Hudson River, it offers a truly enchanting setting for intimate and romantic celebrations with a maximum capacity of 24 guests. Couples and their guests will be treated to a truly unforgettable event with exceptional hospitality delivered by the owners, Kathleen and Jack Stell.

Multiple Wedding Venues - Indoors and Outdoors

Offering intimate and comfortable indoor event and living spaces, the bed and breakfast provides a number of lovely venues for couples to hold their ceremony with their close friends and family. Gorgeous river views and beautifully kept gardens are the ideal setting for ceremonies in the fresh air or receptions as the sun sets behind the trees.

Guest Accommodations

Storybook Cottage boasts beautifully appointed guest rooms designed to provide ultimate comfort for the newlyweds and their entourage. Each room is equipped with premium bamboo blend linens and Saatva mattresses, ensuite bathrooms, luxurious robes, multiple USB charging ports, and high-end guest toiletries. Breakfast is served is each morning, with mouthwatering homemade offerings to please even the most discerning guests. There are many local attractions in the area, with Saratoga Springs just a short scenic drive away. The newlyweds and their guests can enjoy kayaking on the river and visit the world-famous Saratoga Springs race track and arts center throughout their stay. Many historical sites and charming villages are also located nearby, guaranteeing something for everyone to enjoy.

Multiple Wedding Packages Available

We offer everything from the all inclusive 3-day destination wedding package for 20 to the last-minute elopement package for two with no guests - and everything in between.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Catering Services

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Park
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Server(s)

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

Reviews of Storybook Cottage on the Hudson

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Elizabeth Sent on 07/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Micro Mini Wedding

My small wedding at Storybook Cottage was everything I could have dreamed. The cottage is beautiful and the Gathering Room served as a perfect location for both the ceremony and reception for our 16 guests. Kathleen and Jack are great to work with and Jack, as our celebrant, tailored the ceremony to fit us perfectly. This was the perfect spot for our micro mini wedding.
Raven
Raven Sent on 10/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Made our Ceremony Vision a Beautiful Reality

Storybook Cottage helped us with our dream wedding!! For $2225, Kathleen allowed us to use her bed and breakfast for our commitment ceremony and it was better than we ever could have imagined! Kathleen was absolutely amazing with helping to guide me and my wife through the planning process. Kathleen was extremely accommodating and very flexible and one of the most gracious people I have ever met! Extremely professional, wonderful attitude when it came to helping me and my wife plan our ceremony! Very lgbtqia friendly and was definitely well within our budget! Storybook Cottage help to bring our ceremony Vision to life and I would absolutely recommend this venue for anyone having a small wedding/ commitment ceremony! You're going to get the absolute best care and treatment!
D
Dshumpert Sent on 06/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Baby Shower!

We had a baby shower in their lovely cottage. There was plenty of space for all of our activities and lunch.
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Storybook Cottage on the Hudson frequently asked questions

Storybook Cottage on the Hudson includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
  • Catering Services
Storybook Cottage on the Hudson includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The space offered by Storybook Cottage on the Hudson for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Inn/B&B
  • Park
  • Waterfront
Storybook Cottage on the Hudson offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Storybook Cottage on the Hudson offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Storybook Cottage on the Hudson offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Storybook Cottage on the Hudson offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Storybook Cottage on the Hudson is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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