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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Exterior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 481 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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 manager

Deborah Wheatley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

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

  • Laundromat nearby
  • 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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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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
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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Saffron Walden, ENG

What's nearby

  • Fry Art Gallery - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bridge End Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Market Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Saffron Walden Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Audley End House - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of York - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Temeraire - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Waffle and Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪the Railway Arms - ‬11 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?

Located in the heart of Saffron Walden, this family-friendly cottage is steps away from Fry Art Gallery, Bridge End Gardens and Church of St. Mary. Market Square and The Common are also within 10 minutes.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Drake Cottage is a delightful place to stay. It’s (really) old and beautifully renovated with lots of great touches for guests. It’s very close to the centre of Saffron Walden but quiet.would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
We stayed for a few nights birthday surprise for my best friend.The cottage was perfect.Proximity to the town fantastic,no traffic noise ect..but the best part of all is the added touches that meke you feel welcome and special...all toiletries,hairdryers,milk,tea,coffee,an amnesty basket incase you have forgotten anything and then the towelling robes to sit in the gorgeous lounge watching a film with hot chocolate in hand.Id like to say thankyou for allowing us the privilege to stay in your beautiful grade 1 listed building,if those walls could talk im sure they would be happy with the loving way its been renovated. We will definitely return one day.xx
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning period cottage in Saffron Walden
Full of character and beautifully presented property. Comfortable, cozy, extremely well equipped. Location couldn’t be better, quiet, but short walk to all local amenities. Saffron Walden is a quintessential English town, with so much to see and explore. Would definitely return to both Drake Cottage and Saffron Walden.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Heritage Cottage
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our week's stay at Drake Cottage. The location is perfect; close enough to town to walk to the shops, cafes and restaurants, but off the main road for peace and quiet. The cottage was spotless and beautifully decorated, everything you need is provided. Deb and Lucy answered our questions quickly and efficiently. We would highly recommend a visit to this wonderful cottage in Saffron Walden!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B., Niskayuna, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Clare D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Russell P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Drake Cottage
Drake Cottage 13- 20 October Sorry for delay in responding. This in no way reflects our enjoyment of our stay in Drake Cottage. A message was left in the Cottage visitor book. We found the cottage to be everything we required in comfort and modern convenience while retaining the feeling of old-world charm. It was beautifully appointed for self-catering and was spotlessly clean. The beds, pillows and the bedding were luxurious and more comfortable than any we have ever experienced over many years of both hotel and self-catering holidays. The location of the cottage was superb for access to the town centre. it made for a most interesting and relaxing holiday venue.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
Cozy cottage with full of character, made great by the owners attention to detail. No complaints at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rainer A.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the oldest houses in Saffron Walden!
A most delightful and original cottage- very lovingly arranged for holidaymakers. Superbly equipped - nothing wanting at all!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter H., Calgary, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Excellent
This is the place where we always try to stay when in Saffron Walden. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky but beautiful cottage
Ideally situated this property is what my 6 year old would describe as a "wonky donkey " house! It is beautiful but you have to be very aware upstairs if you are tall (there are warnings in the guest book etc). The only slight frustration and not one the owners can control is the parking. Despite signs saying the parking outside was for Drake Cottage people parked there regardless and so we had to unload and put our car in the local public car park but realistically that is a first world problem!!! All in all a fabulous stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super spot in Saffron Walden
Charming and comfortable cottage to stay in the heart of the medieval market town. Has everything you need: very well equipped kitchen, cosy living room, comfortable beds, with lovely linens, good shower with powerful spray and plenty of hot water, big tub if you want a soak. Little outside garden area for fine weather. Walking distance from center of SF, Saffron Hall for concerts, Audley End. Only downside, which I think would not be an issue for most is the narrow, turning staircase with low overhead beams to access the upstairs. We are in our late 60s and could manage it fine, but if you were very tall, or not terribly mobile, this might be an issue. We loved the cottage and would certainly return.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
review
A very cosy cottage with all that you need. A well stocked kitchen and comfortable berooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cozy and beautiful! After weeks on the road the Bosch washer/dryer was most welcome. The private patio was a perfect hideaway for morning coffee, afternoon tea, evening wine: flowers blooming, birds singing. We were greeted with a generous welcome tray: coffee, tea, shortbread biscuits, and milk in the frig. Audley End House and Garden are within walking distance. Closer is Bridge End Garden, a lovely surprise. Lunch at The Eight Bells-within a grade II listed building- was delectable and also an easily walkable distance. We had items to ship home and found everything we needed to do so (including a UPS shipment desk at a local business) in walking distance. Housekeeper Lucy is commendable. The cottage was spotless, everything was in good working order. Lucy also quickly responded to our questions. We stayed for 4 nights and I wish we'd planned for longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous cottage and host
We had a lovely few days in Drake Cottage. As stated by everyone else, it was super clean and all communication with the host and manager was very prompt. It is in a great location and extremely cosy and comfortable. Would not hesitate to recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and convenient
Very convenient to downtown S. Walden. Wonderful kitchen and cozy Living room. Very easy process to check in. Deb and Lucy were fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Super house in the middle of town. Cozy and spotlessly tidy. Easy communication with host and property manager. There was even a Christmas tree! I would 100% recommend and hope to stay again sometime :-)
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elise R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place. Location, decor, equipment, beds - loved it all.
Communication was excellent right from the start so we had no qualms about staying at Drake Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, lovely town
Mind your head! Some of the doorways are low and the stairs are steep but the house is immensely characterful. It was also spotlessly clean and as COVID secure as possible. Quiet location yet very close to the town centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Hannah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage right in the middle of Saffron Walden
My parents stayed in the cottage whilst visiting me in Saffron Walden and had a lovely time, it was a minutes walk from my house and from the centre of town, so the location could not have been better. It was very clean and well maintained, with everything they needed for the whole stay. Lovely beds and bed linen and towels and all the kitchen appliances needed. They had a great time. They did struggle with the low beams and stairs as they are both in their 70's, but this was made very clear in the ad, so we can't complain! Thanks for a lovely stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect short break
Drake Cottage was a fabulous place to stay. Its obviously a beautiful, old, cosy cottage. But its also modern and comfortable. The kitchen in particular was excellent. It has everything you need for a proper cook. Being so close to the centre of town was a bonus. There's plenty to do in the area. We'd never thought of staying in Saffron Walden before. It's a lovely place and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Val T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hosts thought of every possible need
Quality, sympathetic modernisation in perfect surroundings
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Max H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Watch your head, if you are 6feet tall, like me !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T., Canmore, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay at a lovely cottage.
We were delighted with our week's stay at Drake Cottage. We were blessed with pretty decent weather and managed perfectly well without a car. The cottage is as described, and completely charming and incredibly well located. Thank you Deb and also Lucy for all your help.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021