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About this property

Historic Setting: The Dovecote in Saffron Walden offers a unique holiday home experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy a tranquil garden and terrace with garden views. Modern Amenities: The property features free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a cosy fireplace. Additional amenities include a dining area, work desk, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Located 17 km from London Stansted Airport, The Dovecote is near Audley End House (11 km) and Stansted Mountfitchet Station (15 km). Other attractions include the University of Cambridge (29 km) and Knebworth House (44 km). Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the quietness of the area and the comfortable accommodations.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful converted barn in the Essex countryside. It was the perfect escape after our wedding. We were high on adrenaline from the big day, and the calm surroundings really helped us to unplug and relax.
  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We loved our stay at The Dovecote. Great location, quiet, and made a a nice change from the busy town It was very clean, supa comfortable bed and pillows, loved the shower. The extras really made it, a bottle of bubbly, eggs, butter and milk all...
  • Pauline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is beautiful and very peaceful. Full cooking facilities are provided. Parking is available right next to the property.
  • Pam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the Dovecote. Beautiful property, clean, fully equipped and the host was very receptive
  • Chastine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, bed very comfortable with lovely bed linen, excellent renovation with lots of detail, the wildlife, and especially, the honey! Stunning intimate accomodation full of character (hit very lucky with the weather too!)
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A fascinating building and a lovely place for a quiet break, with everything needed for two people. Comfortable bed and thoughtful provisions in the fridge
  • Norman
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Welcoming Goody bag and drink, very quiet and peaceful location
  • Belinda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, location peaceful surroundings & we loved everything about The Dovecote…wished we booked another night.
  • Kathy
    Australia Australia
    This is the perfect couples retreat. The facilities were excellent and we couldn’t fault it. It was very quiet but not far from pubs and Saffron Walden.
  • Mariusz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful and very romantic place. Amazing host easy to communicate.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.7
Host review score
Recently renovated to a genuinely high spec, the Dovecote is a Grade II listed barn on a working arable farm in a lovely remote setting in the Essex countryside. Situated next to a small duck pond, overlooking the farmyard and the local church, this is a two-storey brick and oak framed building finished to a truly high standard. Inside, there is a 'one-up, one-down' layout which is the perfect space for a rural getaway. Enter via the original barn doorway to the ground floor laid with reclaimed bricks and consisting of a living room area with cosy log burner, a dining area and a well equipped kitchenette made from potato boxes! Oak stairs lead 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 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! Peaceful & remote with its own courtyard, the Dovecote has an elevated location in the otherwise undeveloped yard
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £429 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £429 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.