About this property

Historic Setting: Ivy Todd cottage in Saffron Walden offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features family rooms with private bathrooms, including walk-in showers. Additional amenities include bathrobes, tea and coffee makers, and garden views. Convenient Facilities: Free on-site private parking is available, along with a terrace and kitchenette. Breakfast is served in the room, and menus cater to special diets. Nearby Attractions: Located 15 km from London Stansted Airport, the property is close to Audley End House (6 km) and Stansted Mountfitchet Station (13 km). Other attractions include Hedingham Castle and the University of Cambridge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Diane
France France
John and Joan are very welcoming. Tree Tops is lovely, renovated with taste. The breakfast was copious and the bed comfortable. Great pub at half a mile.
Cameron
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great, cosy room in a very beautiful part of the world. John is such a lovely, kind host. We were so well looked after.
Quinton
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I really enjoyed my stay here. The secure parking was a big plus, and the spacious, self-contained flat made it feel more like a home than a typical hotel or B&B. The bed was very comfortable, the shower was great, and the location was ideal for...
Frederik
Netherlands Netherlands
Lovely accomodation and very good food at the Plough nearby, prebooked by John and Joan
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A comfortable and cosy detached cottage serving as a superb B and B. Simply top of the range and our fourth visit at least.
Josephine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The breakfast was good with plenty of snacks but no marmalade. The hoast was very kind snd welcoming.
Daren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The hosts were delightful and comms were excellent. There was plenty of food in the fridge and even ice cream (a first). Bed was comfortable and the room accommodations were very pleasant
Viv
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful cottage with a lovely outdoor space to enjoy. Fabulous sunrise views and nice and quiet surroundings. Easy access to Saffron Walden and Cambridge and other local attractions. Breakfast provisions were very welcome and more than adequate.
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Breakfast was generous - particularly as we don’t eat meat and the host went the extra mile to ensure good options for us and also that we had to leave very early in the morning . Also we had a lovely pub meal and John collected us from the pub -...
Jonathan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Wonderful location in the country, within a beautiful garden. Cottage comfortably furnished and kitchen/sitting area full of treats to eat including fresh fruit in the bowl. Fridge also stocked with eggs, cold meat and cheese. Such kind and...

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:30 to 23:30
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per person, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events 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.