Guests say
Ivy Todd Barn is highly praised for its peaceful, rural setting and comfortable accommodations. Guests appreciate the warm welcome from the friendly owners and the presence of animals on the working farm. The barn's underfloor heating, comfortable beds, and well-equipped kitchen are frequently mentioned, as are the beautiful views and the opportunity to relax by the fire. The property's remoteness is seen as a positive, offering a tranquil escape, though a car is necessary for exploring the area.
The barn is consistently described as clean upon arrival, with only one mention of cobwebs suggesting room for improvement. Overall, guests are satisfied with the cleanliness.
The location is appreciated for its tranquility and rural charm, with beautiful countryside and wildlife. It is remote, requiring a car for access, but this is seen as a benefit by those seeking a peaceful retreat.
Guests find the barn very comfortable, with special mentions of the underfloor heating, comfortable beds, and cosy atmosphere. The only minor issue raised was the temperature during a winter stay.
The barn is well-equipped for self-catering, with a good kitchen and comfortable layout. A few minor maintenance issues were noted, but they did not significantly impact the overall experience.
Guests mention receiving a warm welcome, including cakes and fresh farm produce. While these gestures are highly appreciated, it should be noted that such gifts are offered at the owners' discretion and may not be a consistent feature for all stays.
About this property
Ivy Todd Barn is perfect for couples and small families as a base to explore and relax..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 56" Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Galleried Area: Pull Out Bed (Single) Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Enclosed courtyard with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a pond in the grounds.. Ivy Todd Barn is a fabulous converted barn with exposed beams. Set in rural Essex on a livery, ideal for couples to use as a touring base with a small courtyard with stunning countryside views. The high ceilings give the barn a great light and airy feel with ground floor open plan living area. A downstairs double bedroom with exposed beams and en-suite shower room, there is also a shower room that leads off the dining area. Upstairs a further bedroom with zip and link beds, a window into the barn next door and en-suite shower with exposed beams. Above the kitchen area, a galleried level offering a day bed with trundle bed underneath.
Nearby attractions include Saffron Walden, this medieval market town is rich in history where a market has been held since 1141, now held on a Tuesday and Saturday. There are several garden and trails to follow. Audley End House and Gardens is a great day out, where you can explore the mansion house, visit the glorious gardens or discover life as a Victorian servant. Shop 5 miles, pub 1 mile and restaurant 2 miles.
Free WiFi
Reviews (17)
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Lisa Winterford
We had such a lovely weekend at Ivy Todd Barn. Everything was perfect! The Barn has everything you need, the beds we’re comfortable, and the entire barn was so warm as it has underfloor heating (too warm to use the log burner) it’s out of the way which may not suit some people (you need to drive to the local pub which offers a very nice Sunday roast) but for us it was perfect to get away from it all, yet only 30 minutes from Cambridge. It is a working farm so there are cows and horses. The owners were very friendly. Overall would highly recommend.
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Vickie Kemp
We had a friends reading retreat and it was perfect. Lovely house, beautiful surroundings, very relaxing for our days of reading by the fire.
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Confirmed Guest
we loved the barn, our hosts, the setting and the views and the banana loaf. it was a little tricky to find and we hadn't realised Essex had so much lovely countryside and narrow country lanes. it was lovely to be so quiet and to hear and see so many birds and deer and the friendly well behaved dogs and the horses.