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UK47693 - Piglet Cottage

Saffron Walden accommodation with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Wimbish
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Bridge End Gardens
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Audley End House
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Saffron Walden

In Saffron Walden .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Saffron Walden cottage, you'll find Lord Butler Fitness & Leisure Centre and Thaxted Parish Church. The Common and Market Square are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • The Common - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Market Square - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Bridge End Gardens - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Fry Art Gallery - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Audley End House - 11 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Newport Station - 13 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beefeater - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fleur De Lys - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waffle and Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Plough - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪the Railway Arms - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

UK47693 - Piglet Cottage

A cosy bolthole in the Essex countryside - a luxury barn conversion with a private fire pit, outdoor copper tub, and nothing but farmland views to wake up to.. 1 step to entrance.

All on the Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: Smart TV, Netflix, Woodburner, Bi-Fold Doors Leading To Garden

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer, Coffee Machine

Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Oil and underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Enclosed back garden with patio, sitting-out area, garden furniture, firepit and barbecue (gas). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Piglet Cottage - your own little corner of the countryside

One-bedroom luxury barn conversion, private copper tub, fire pit, open farmland on your doorstep.

There’s a particular kind of happiness that comes from having nowhere to be. Piglet Cottage was made for exactly that.

Set on a working farm in the peaceful Essex hamlet of Wimbish, this characterful barn conversion wraps you in warmth the moment you arrive. Outside, open farmland rolls quietly to the horizon. Inside, everything has been chosen with care - and with you in mind. Saffron Walden’s medieval market town is just minutes away, and Cambridge a mere half an hour, but once you’re here, you may find leaving is the last thing you want to do.

Inside: The heart of Piglet Cottage is its open-plan living space - high vaulted ceilings drawing the eye upward, quality fittings throughout, and a wood burner that earns its place on even a mild evening. The sofa is the kind you genuinely sink into. The flat-screen TV is there if you want a lazy night in, though the fire tends to win.

The kitchen is fully equipped for serious cooking - induction hob, oven, coffee machine, and Quooker tap - with generous worktop space.

The Bedroom: Soft, considered, and genuinely restful. The king-size bed is dressed in quality linens, the lighting is warm and unhurried, and robes and slippers are there for the taking. The bathroom - bath with shower over - is clean and well-appointed.

The Garden: Push open the bi-fold doors and the outside becomes yours. At the centre of the private garden, a copper tub sits beneath a pergola, open to the sky and to the sound of the surrounding farmland settling into evening. Fill it, sink in, and let everything go. Few things recalibrate the mind quite like warm water, cold air, and a view of open fields above the steam. Afterwards, pull on your robe and take a seat by the fire pit. Top up your drink. There is genuinely nothing on the agenda.

The Area: Wimbish is quiet in the best possible way - footpaths leading off into open countryside, minimal traffic, maximum sky. Saffron Walden is only a few minutes’ drive, offering independent shops, cafés, a weekly market, and the lovely Bridge End Gardens. Cambridge - with its museums, colleges, and river punting - is under 20 minutes away and well worth a day of your time.

Travelling as a Foursome? Piglet Cottage can be booked alongside Wiggles Cottage (ref. UK47692) - the two sit side by side on the farm, giving two couples their own front door, their own copper tub, and their own fire pit, while sharing the space together.

Free WiFi



There is open water in the property grounds.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

su-UK47693-UK47693

Frequently asked questions

How close is UK47693 - Piglet Cottage to the airport?

This cottage is 11.3 mi (29-min drive) away from the Stansted Airport (STN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does UK47693 - Piglet Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does UK47693 - Piglet Cottage offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at UK47693 - Piglet Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at UK47693 - Piglet Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at UK47693 - Piglet Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does UK47693 - Piglet Cottage have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does UK47693 - Piglet Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is UK47693 - Piglet Cottage to downtown Saffron Walden?

This cottage is 1.4 mi away from Wimbish.

UK47693 - Piglet Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maurice Mills

We had a lovely time at Piglet cottage while waiting for our house renovations to be completed.

We had a lovely time at Piglet cottage while waiting for our house renovations to be completed. It was easy to locate, super clean and Caz and the landlord were quick to respond to any questions. Brand new property in a lovely area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Birgit Wierk

Perfect 😊Modern , clean cottage with all modern interior/equipment.

Perfect 😊Modern , clean cottage with all modern interior/equipment. Warm inside, welcome pack great, with all you need at arrival. Tranquil surrounding. Lovely garden area.Thank you very much, would like to stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gebhard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025