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

Family-friendly cottage in Saffron Walden

Nestled in the heart of Saffron Walden, Drake Cottage is a charming retreat with historic character. With its large inglenook fireplace, oak floors and heavily beamed ceilings, this cottage exudes warmth and coziness. Unwind in the private courtyard garden or explore the nearby Market Square with artisan bakery and interesting shops.

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 481 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 amenities

Internet

Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car recommended
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Fan
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside on the patio .

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In the city centre

Things to do

Golf
Golfing nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher

General

Garden
Unit size: 875 square feet

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Lock the doors and return the keys

Please return keys to lock box on departure .

Please strip beds of duvet cover, pillow cases and sheet if time allows.

Please place all towels in the bathtub.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Highchair , travel cot and stair gate available

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed outside on the patio .

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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About the area

Saffron Walden, ENG

What's nearby

Bridge End Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Market Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Fry Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Audley End House - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Imperial War Museum Duxford - 11 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Temeraire - ‬4 min walk
‪Zafferano Lounge - ‬6 min walk
‪the Railway Arms - ‬11 min walk
‪The Cross Keys Hotel - ‬3 min walk
‪The Curious Goat - ‬4 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 Church of St. Mary are just steps away.