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Unique self-contained 1bed Grade II Listed Dovecote/Farm Barn
Holiday home in Saffron Walden with kitchen and patio
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
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Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Unique self-contained 1bed Grade II Listed Dovecote/Farm Barn
Newly renovated barn to a genuinely high spec - Grade II listed 'Dovecote' located on a working arable farm in a lovely remote setting in the Essex countryside.
Situated next to a small duck pond, overlooking the farmyard/old stables/etc as well as the local church, The Dovecote is a two-storey brick and oak framed building finished to an incredibly high standard. Peaceful & remote with its own courtyard, the Dovecote has an elevated location in the otherwise undeveloped yard.
The Dovecote has a 'one-up, one-down' layout which has been uniquely transformed into the perfect space for a rural getaway.
Enter via the original barn doorway through oak framed glass doors onto the ground floor laid with reclaimed brick flooring and consisting of a living room area with cosy log burner, a dining area and a well equipped bespoke kitchenette made from potato boxes!
Oak stairs lead up to the first floor revealing the full effect of the beautifully exposed original oak beamed roof, under which is a luxury kingsize bed. An oak chest and a clothes stand/rail provide plenty of storage and there is a discreet TV upstairs too.
An original sliding barn door leads through to the en-suite shower/bathroom with a fantastic partial-glass wall and bespoke sink cabinet made from old farm tools and a slice of elm tree!
Dedicated on-site WIFI.
Kitchen includes:
Fan Oven
Gas Hob
Microwave
Fridge
Toaster
Kettle
Radio
Heating:
Underfloor heating throughout
Plus Log Burner during Winter
Outside:
Shingle Courtyard with seating
( outside space is still a 'work in progress' so will be constantly evolving over the summer, please do ask any questions and/or we'll happily share an update/photos of current progress of the outside)
Located in Langley, Essex, the Dovecote is in walking distance (less than half a mile) from the local pub The Bull, and is only 3 miles from Clavering where there is a local shop along with Clavering Lakes (bistro restaurant & fishing lakes), The Fox & Hounds, and the well-known Cricketers gastro pub.
Langley and the surrounding villages have several public footpaths easily accessible from here.
Newport railway station is under a 10min drive away, and Audley End station approx 10mins, both of which offer trains direct to Cambridge and to central London.
Stansted Airport is a 20min drive away, or 10min direct train journey from Audley End railway station.
Saffron Walden is the nearest town, roughly 15min drive away, and Cambridge is approx 35mins drive.
Audley End House & Estate (English Heritage) is approx 10mins drive and there are plenty of National Trust destinations dotted around the local South East area.
NB: Due to the remote location a car will be needed to access The Dovecote.
Also worth bearing in mind that due to this being a working farm there may be periods during the year that we have more activity going on than normal, most notably during harvest! Accommodation is still of course completely accessible, etc.
Situated next to a small duck pond, overlooking the farmyard/old stables/etc as well as the local church, The Dovecote is a two-storey brick and oak framed building finished to an incredibly high standard. Peaceful & remote with its own courtyard, the Dovecote has an elevated location in the otherwise undeveloped yard.
The Dovecote has a 'one-up, one-down' layout which has been uniquely transformed into the perfect space for a rural getaway.
Enter via the original barn doorway through oak framed glass doors onto the ground floor laid with reclaimed brick flooring and consisting of a living room area with cosy log burner, a dining area and a well equipped bespoke kitchenette made from potato boxes!
Oak stairs lead up to the first floor revealing the full effect of the beautifully exposed original oak beamed roof, under which is a luxury kingsize bed. An oak chest and a clothes stand/rail provide plenty of storage and there is a discreet TV upstairs too.
An original sliding barn door leads through to the en-suite shower/bathroom with a fantastic partial-glass wall and bespoke sink cabinet made from old farm tools and a slice of elm tree!
Dedicated on-site WIFI.
Kitchen includes:
Fan Oven
Gas Hob
Microwave
Fridge
Toaster
Kettle
Radio
Heating:
Underfloor heating throughout
Plus Log Burner during Winter
Outside:
Shingle Courtyard with seating
( outside space is still a 'work in progress' so will be constantly evolving over the summer, please do ask any questions and/or we'll happily share an update/photos of current progress of the outside)
Located in Langley, Essex, the Dovecote is in walking distance (less than half a mile) from the local pub The Bull, and is only 3 miles from Clavering where there is a local shop along with Clavering Lakes (bistro restaurant & fishing lakes), The Fox & Hounds, and the well-known Cricketers gastro pub.
Langley and the surrounding villages have several public footpaths easily accessible from here.
Newport railway station is under a 10min drive away, and Audley End station approx 10mins, both of which offer trains direct to Cambridge and to central London.
Stansted Airport is a 20min drive away, or 10min direct train journey from Audley End railway station.
Saffron Walden is the nearest town, roughly 15min drive away, and Cambridge is approx 35mins drive.
Audley End House & Estate (English Heritage) is approx 10mins drive and there are plenty of National Trust destinations dotted around the local South East area.
NB: Due to the remote location a car will be needed to access The Dovecote.
Also worth bearing in mind that due to this being a working farm there may be periods during the year that we have more activity going on than normal, most notably during harvest! Accommodation is still of course completely accessible, etc.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Saffron Walden
Located in Saffron Walden, this holiday home is in a rural area. Royston Golf Club and Bishop's Stortford Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Red White and Blue Country Park and RSPB Fowlmere Nature Reserve. Bridge End Gardens and Whoosh Explore are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Saffron Walden, England
What's nearby
- Audley End House - 11 min drive - 14.5 km
- Bridge End Gardens - 14 min drive - 17.1 km
- Imperial War Museum Duxford - 15 min drive - 19.7 km
- Mountfitchet Castle - 18 min drive - 26.4 km
- Addenbrooke's Hospital - 25 min drive - 31.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Black Bull - 18 min drive
- The Bell - 8 min drive
- The Temeraire - 12 min drive
- The Catherine Wheel - 20 min drive
- The Cricketers Arms - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Mel
Why they chose this property
The Dovecote is a barn on the family farm. Until this renovation it was falling into disrepair so by creating a 1bed outhouse we're trying to give it a new life.
This is the first renovation our family has ever done so we may have got a little carried away, a lot of attention to detail and personal ideals have gone into creating a cosy, fun and inviting space for guests to enjoy.
This is the first renovation our family has ever done so we may have got a little carried away, a lot of attention to detail and personal ideals have gone into creating a cosy, fun and inviting space for guests to enjoy.
What makes this property unique
Such a unique property, the Dovecote has a barrel load of one-off characteristics;
* Original oak beams throughout
* Kitchen custom made from old potato boxes from the farm
* All internal doors are made from reclaimed barn doors/wood from the farm
* Wine glasses hang from a rake in the kitchen
* Bathroom walls are partially made of glass to maintain the stunning view of the original oak beamed ceiling
* Bathroom cabinet is made from a huge slice of elm tree and old farm tools
* Peaceful remote location
* Original oak beams throughout
* Kitchen custom made from old potato boxes from the farm
* All internal doors are made from reclaimed barn doors/wood from the farm
* Wine glasses hang from a rake in the kitchen
* Bathroom walls are partially made of glass to maintain the stunning view of the original oak beamed ceiling
* Bathroom cabinet is made from a huge slice of elm tree and old farm tools
* Peaceful remote location
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English
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