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15th Century Period Cottage In Saffron Walden, Essex England

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Take advantage of golfing on site, a garden, and laundry facilities at 15th Century Period Cottage In Saffron Walden, Essex England. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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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.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Saffron Walden, this cottage is in the city center. Walden Castle Ruins and Audley End House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chilford Hall Vineyard and Gog Magog Golf Club. Traveling with kids? Consider Bridge End Gardens and Saffron Walden Amazes. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Saffron Walden travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A garden with a statue, a brick wall, and lush greenery.
    Bridge End Gardens
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A garden path leading to a brick wall with a wheelbarrow of vegetables.
    Audley End House
    3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Market Square
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fry Art Gallery
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Common
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Crown
    4 min drive
  • The Bell Inn
    5 min drive
  • The Cross Keys Hotel
    3 min walk
  • The Curious Goat
    4 min walk
  • the Railway Arms
    11 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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?

Check-out 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 from Fry Art Gallery, Bridge End Gardens, and Church of St. Mary. Saffron Walden Amazes and Market Square are also within 5 minutes.

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

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10

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9.8

Location

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Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The cottage was lovely, it had absolutely everything you could want and was warm and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW! What can I say? This place was amazing. Great town. Great people. Easy to navigate to London. The local town is full of history and is beautiful. Thank you very allowing us to stay in your home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This cottage is perfect - it is spotlessly clean and every convenience has been thought of and provided. The location is perfect for exploring the town and the local countryside and we were extremely comfortable. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful character property in great location. Fantastic communication from start to finish
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Drake Cottage

Beautiful cottage in a stunning location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay in your cottage, it was spotlessly clean,very cosy and comfortable.We love that it was right in the centre of town so was so easy to walk everywhere.Thank you so much Sherry,Pete,Dianne and Gordon
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Cottage

The cottage was exactly as described. The stairs are very tricky, but we expected that. For American visitors, the appliances were tricky to operate and Google was our friend for temperatures and instructions. Saffron Walden has way more restaurants and shops than you expect, so wandering down every alley is a must. Gardens and Church are a must for striking, as well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location, very high spec property, great amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A wonderful stay. A beautiful cottage in a perfect location.

A wonderful stay. A beautiful cottage in a perfect location.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is lovely! Well-appointed, spotless, cozy and quiet. Well-situated and an easy and quick walk to town for food, shopping and a museum! The hosts responded quickly and friendly to questions and concerns. Highly recommended and we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful cottage, well furnished and supplied with all essentials (including non-essentials like a charcoal BBQ with implements- buy your own charcoal). I thoroughly enjoyed my stay there.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very characterful cottage

Very cosy quirky cottage. Had a great time in a home from home with everything you could want.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely short break

Clean, comfortable and quirky property which was actually better than we expected as the photos don’t do it justice! Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Everything was thought of. There was even umbrellas available.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A lovely, charming cottage very close to everything we needed for our trip. It is full of character and it is obvious that someone has thought about all the details. We enjoyed our time immensely.Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charming!

Such an amazing location. Right in town and close to everything. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Luxury in quiet cul-de-sac in charming town

Modernised to the highest standards, this property was ideal for our family of five plus dog. It is close to many places of interest and even the cold wet weather didn't dampen our enjoyment.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely house

A lovely old house in Saffron Walden. A beautiful village, close to Cambridge.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024