10/10 Excellent
Ian M.
4 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ian M.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
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15th Century Period Cottage In Saffron Walden, Essex, England
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 481.3 sq m
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Explore the area
Saffron Walden, ENG
- Bridge End Gardens2 min walk
- Market Square3 min walk
- Audley End House3 min drive
- London (STN-Stansted)21 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.
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
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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 .
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.
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 Old Sun Inn 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 - 0.2 km
- Market Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Saffron Walden Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Audley End House - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
- Imperial War Museum Duxford - 11 min drive - 14.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Duke of York - 7 min walk
- The Temeraire - 4 min walk
- Waffle and Coffee - 5 min walk
- The Cross Keys Hotel
- the Railway Arms - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Karen L.
16 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karen L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cherrilyn S.
18 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cherrilyn S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
June W.
17 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Drake Cottage
June W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Françoise B.
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in a marvellous cottage in a beautiful little town
Françoise B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly A.
1 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Cottage
Kelly A.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Helen H.
25 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Helen H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dominic N., Cambridgeshire
21 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay. A beautiful cottage in a perfect location.
Dominic N.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joseph P.
2 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
Joseph P.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ann T.
29 September 2018
Very characterful cottage
Ann T.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Helen C.
29 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely short break
Helen C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne T.
6 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning period cottage in Saffron Walden
Suzanne T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Connie B.
30 May 2018
Charming!
Connie B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Antony H.
17 June 2016
Luxury in quiet cul-de-sac in charming town
Antony H.
10/10 Excellent
Neil D.
3 July 2018
Lovely old period cottage in beautiful town
Neil D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Rainer A.
28 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the oldest houses in Saffron Walden!
Rainer A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Vicki B., Niskayuna, NY
10 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Cottage
Vicki B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peter H., Calgary, Canada
20 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Excellent
Peter H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Catherine C.
13 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Heritage Cottage
Catherine C.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pauline B.
7 November 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful quirky cottage
Pauline B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sharon W.
22 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Sharon W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Clare D.
26 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A gem of a cottage
Clare D.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris H.
30 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect short break
Chris H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Maryam O.
8 July 2018
Beautiful cottage in a beautiful town!
Maryam O.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Nicola H.
15 February 2019
A relaxing, hidden gem
Nicola H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
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.
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.
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.
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.
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