Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, The Dovecote - unique self-contained 1bed renovated barn is situated in Saffron Walden, 15 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station and 29 km from University of Cambridge. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 11 km from Audley End House. The holiday home has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Saffron Walden, like hiking. Knebworth House is 44 km from The Dovecote - unique self-contained 1bed renovated barn, while Hatfield House is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 17 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Saffron Walden
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  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was welcoming, beautifully renovated with lovely views. Just what we expected. It was a peaceful, relaxing property with a very comfortable bed.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful renovated property In beautiful surroundings
  • Marybeth117
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our stay at The Dovecote was perfect. The location is quiet and peaceful yet fairly near to Saffron Walden and Cambridge. The Dovecote is clean and comfortable and has a great shower. Good place for a couple to stay. Parking is just outside the...
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

9.4
9.4
Host review score
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

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Dovecote - unique self-contained 1bed renovated barn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

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 room.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 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

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Dovecote - unique self-contained 1bed renovated barn

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Dovecote - unique self-contained 1bed renovated barn on this page.

  • The Dovecote - unique self-contained 1bed renovated barn is 6.2 miles from the centre of Saffron Walden. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, The Dovecote - unique self-contained 1bed renovated barn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Dovecote - unique self-contained 1bed renovated barn can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Dovecote - unique self-contained 1bed renovated barn has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at The Dovecote - unique self-contained 1bed renovated barn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Dovecote - unique self-contained 1bed renovated barn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing

  • The prices at The Dovecote - unique self-contained 1bed renovated barn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.