Cosy, self-contained country cottage Garden Room

One of our 2 boutique, self-contained rooms set in the grounds of a Grade II listed cottage in the heart of Ashdon village, 10 mins away from Saffron Walden and 30 mins from Cambridge. Surrounded by beautiful countryside with lovely local walks & places of interest. A warm welcome at the village pub. We provide a continental breakfast with homemade sourdough, yoghurt and fruit compote. See airbnb.co.uk/h/appletreeview for a slightly larger room with easy chairs. Option to configure as twin. The space The listed cottage dates back to the 19th century and is set in large, well maintained gardens. Ashdon is a small village in North Essex, with the lovely market town of Saffron Walden on the doorstep and lots of small villages, country pubs and sights to see and explore in the area. The Garden Room is your own private space with a very comfy double bed (with an ortho-2000 mattress and memory foam topper) and access to your own modern bathroom with sink, walk-in shower and toilet. It overlooks a beautiful kitchen garden. Breakfast is taken in the room or sitting outside on the decking. Our local pub, The Rose and Crown (5 mins walk) has a delicious menu. Serving food from Wednesday - Sunday. In the next village of Bartlow, the award winning pub The Three Hill offers a fabulous country welcome with a high end menu and a great beer garden. Cambridge is a short drive away and it's also a great place to stay if you have an early start at Stansted airport - it's only 40 mins drive from Ashdon. There are several National Trust and English Heritage properties within easy reach, a local vineyard offering tours and tastings, and art galleries and places of interest all around. The Garden Room is completely self-contained, with its own entrance, bedroom and bathroom. There are no inside shared spaces, making it an ideal getaway. We have a large garden and there are plenty of walks in the area, please do take advantage of these green spaces. Guest access A continental breakfast will be provided with home-made bread and jams, muesli, fresh milk, bread and fruit compote. Tea and coffee is provided in the room with a kettle, fridge and toaster. You can take a wander around the gardens and we can show you a short walk up to the local windmill. If the weather is good you can take your tea up to the hidden treehouse. You are free to come and go as you please - you have your own key,. There is free parking in the drive outside. Other things to note At present, pets are not allowed in the property. The property is strictly non-smoking. We also have electric car charging facilities available - charged separately. Please contact us for details. For larger groups or booking for local weddings and parties, please note we have a second room on the same property suitable for 2 additional guests. Please find details of this room here: airbnb.co.uk/h/appletreeview Our rooms are ideal for short stays. If you are interested in a longer stay we are happy to provide access to a small kitchenette (microwave, hob, washing up facilities). We are also able to offer an evening meal for a small additional cost. Rosie has worked as a chef for many years so meal options are tasty, healthy and varied. Vegetarians/vegans can be catered for. Please make enquires when booking.