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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

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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About the area

Saffron Walden

Located in Saffron Walden, this cottage is in a rural area. Ashdon Village Museum and Great Bardfield Cottage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Audley End House and Prior's Hall Barn. Lord Butler Fitness & Leisure Centre and Bridge End Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Wimbish

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
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Gebhard H.

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