15th Century Period Cottage In Saffron Walden, Essex England - Saffron Walden

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 481 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Saffron Walden, ENG

Market Square5 min walk
Saffron Walden Museum14 min walk
Audley End House3 min drive
London (STN-Stansted)20 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

15th Century Period Cottage In Saffron Walden, Essex, England

Chocolate box cottage in the heart of the market town of Saffron Walden and yet situated in a quiet back street and only 0.2 miles from the Market Square passing by an artisan bakery and interesting shops and restaurants along the way.

The cottage has undergone extensive renovation to include kitchen, bathroom and en-suite yet retains all of its historic character. The cottage is heavily beamed with a large inglenook fireplace to two rooms, oak floors to the downstairs. It has a small and very private courtyard garden. The property has on road parking available outside. Ideally situated to explore Saffron Walden and Cambridge and London is easily accessed by the local station Audley End which is a 5 minute drive away from the cottage. It is just perfect for two - four guests and idyllic for two.
Drake Cottage received the ROSE award from Visit England in 2022 in recognition of service excellence - only 100 hospitality venues receive the award in any year.

Property manager

Deborah Wheatley

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Highchair , travel cot and stair gate available

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed outside on the patio .

Due to the age of the house absolutely no candles or naked flames can be used in the cottage but we do provide LED flickering candles for your use

Bookings only accepted one year in advance.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saffron Walden

Located in Saffron Walden, this cottage is in the city centre. Audley End House and Walden Castle Keep are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chilford Hall Vineyard and Gog Magog Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Bridge End Gardens and Whoosh Explore. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Saffron Walden, ENG

What's nearby

Bridge End Gardens - 2 min walk
Market Square - 5 min walk
Saffron Walden Museum - 14 min walk
Old Sun Inn - 14 min walk
Audley End House - 3 min drive

Getting around

Audley End Station - 5 min drive
London (STN-Stansted) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

Deja Vu - 18 min walk
The Temeraire - 4 min walk
The Duke of York - 7 min walk
The Kings Arms - 4 min walk
Bicicletta - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 15th Century Period Cottage In Saffron Walden, Essex, England pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 15th Century Period Cottage In Saffron Walden, Essex, England?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 15th Century Period Cottage In Saffron Walden, Essex, England?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 15th Century Period Cottage In Saffron Walden, Essex, England located?

This family-friendly cottage is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Fry Art Gallery and Audley End House. Bridge End Gardens and Market Square are also within 5 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Clare D.

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gem of a cottage

This cottage is set in walking distance of the town but in a quiet backstreet among other period houses. Plenty of space for two independent adults and much hilarity with the stairs - do as we did and decant suitcase contents downstairs! Communication before and during the stay was excellent and loved all the homely touches of the cottage. 100% recommend staying here for a real Saffron Walden experience! Thank you Deb, will look forward to a return visit

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney J.

19 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS - 5 STARS!

We absolutely LOVED our stay at Deb's house! After our move from Australia, we based ourselves in Saffron Walden at Deb's cottage for 2 months while we found our feet. It was instantly our home away from home and we loved every minute. Lucy, who looks after the property, is such a beautiful lady who was always beyond helpful and so, so lovely. The town itself is quaint and cute, with the cottage being centrally located. Do yourself a favour and book Deb's place!

Stayed 54 nights in Feb 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William M.

24 Oct 2017

cottage Saffron Walden

We enjoyed the whole Saffron Walden experience - the cottage and the town. The cottage has character and is comfortable and well equipped with quality furniture and appliances with instruction books (thankyou). The bed rooms are attractively decorated with good linen and towels. We always had plenty of hot water for showers. After a day's outing, we always found a parking space outside the cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

29 July 2014

Drake cottage

We just had the most remarkable two weeks in Drake Cottage,our dream of an old English cottage came true at long last,the cottage is to die for all mod-cons and every thing to detail, We would recommend it to every one we meet who wants to spend time in that part of the world ,the town has every thing you need ,great eating places and great shopping,no need to go any where ,but we traveled every day to somewhere new and wonderful, We were lucky the English weather was kind also, Lucy the wonderful lady that treats you with such kindness,and willingness to please could not have done more ,she is to be commend We loving call it Charlie Drake Cottage

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B., Niskayuna, NY

10 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Cottage

The cottage has all modern conveniences and is tastefully decorated. Everything was comfortable. The stairs are a bit challenging. The cottage is easy walking distance to town. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Deborah Wheatley

This cottage was bought to be our personal bolt hole when visiting England and also a home to share with our friends and family as we currently live in Fort Lauderdale Florida. We have dual British and American citizenship having moved to the USA 23 years ago.

The cottage is our personal pride and joy and it will be a pleasure for us to share this historic cottage with you.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the cottage in 2012 while visiting Saffron Walden; it was so pretty with roses around the door and only a 2 minute walk from the town's restaurants and shops. We had lived in Saffron Walden before moving to Chicago, USA in 1999 and now live in Fort Lauderdale , Florida. We are very happy to have bought the cottage so we get to spend time in England.
We love Saffron Walden with its historic centre and market place and the cottage's location, though in a very quiet street, is only a few minutes from the shops, market place, pubs and restaurants making it unnecessary to drive anywhere when in town. The cottage is only 25 minutes drive from the centre of Cambridge and a 45 minute train ride to the London Underground.

What makes this property unique

If you are looking for a romantic period cottage to spend a week or weekend this cottage is a perfect match. 15th century charm with up to date plumbing, kitchen and bathrooms.

It's location between Cambridge and London make it an ideal base for visiting the UK as the Audley End train station with its regular service to both cities is a 10 minute drive away making it unnecessary to drive into the cities. It is also perfectly situated for touring the East Anglia area including Suffolk and Norfolk.

The cottage oozes character from every beam and has a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Audley End Park is only a 5 minute walk away from the cottage meaning you can enjoy the English countryside as well as all that the town itself offers.