UK47692 - Wiggles Cottage

ID: S1317794

  • Bedrooms 1
  • ・ Sleeps 2
  • ・ Pets No

Guests say

Wiggles Cottage receives glowing praise for its beautiful decor, peaceful rural setting, and well-equipped, modern facilities. Guests particularly enjoyed the outdoor copper bath, spacious garden, and thoughtful touches throughout. The property is described as spotlessly clean, comfortable, and perfect for a relaxing getaway, with friendly and responsive hosts. Minor issues, such as missing kitchen items or EV charger problems, were rare and did not detract from overwhelmingly positive experiences. The cottage is ideally located for exploring Saffron Walden, Cambridge, and the surrounding countryside, making it a highly recommended retreat.

Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotlessly clean and beautifully maintained, with no significant complaints about cleanliness.

Guests appreciate the peaceful, rural location close to Saffron Walden and Cambridge, with lovely countryside walks and easy access to local amenities.

The cottage is frequently described as comfortable, cosy, and relaxing, with high-quality bedding, furnishings, and a tranquil atmosphere.

Facilities are praised for being modern, well-equipped, and thoughtfully designed, including the outdoor bath, fire pit, and garden. A few minor issues with kitchen items and EV chargers were noted but did not significantly impact overall satisfaction.

Guests mention welcome packs and responsive, helpful hosts, which added to their positive experience. Please note that gifts such as welcome packs are not guaranteed for every stay.

About this property

Luxury barn conversion with vaulted ceilings and premium fittings, set on a working farm with sweeping countryside views. Features a private garden, fire pit, and outdoor copper soaking tub under a pergola for relaxation.. 1 step to entrance.

All on the

Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

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

Dining area.

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

Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.

Oil 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, barbecue (gas) and outdoor copper bath. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Wiggles Cottage boasts a countryside escape like no other.

Offering a one-bedroom luxury barn conversion with private copper tub, fire pit and farmland views.

Some places simply make you exhale. Wiggles Cottage is one of them.

Tucked away on a working farm in the quiet Essex hamlet of Wimbish, this beautifully restored barn conversion is the kind of retreat that reminds you what slowing down actually feels like. Rolling farmland stretches out in every direction, the nights are properly dark, and the only soundtrack is birdsong. Just minutes from the medieval market town of Saffron Walden - and less than half an hour from Cambridge - you’re blissfully removed from the world without being cut off from it.

Step inside and the barn announces itself immediately. Soaring vaulted ceilings flood the open-plan living space with light and air, while the warm palette of carefully chosen materials - quality fittings, rich textures, considered design - strikes that rare balance between rustic soul and contemporary comfort.

Sink into the deep sofa, light the wood burner, and let the evening take its time. The flat-screen TV is there if you want it, but you may find you don’t.

The kitchen has been fitted for those who take cooking seriously - induction hob, oven, Quooker tap, and a proper coffee machine, all set against elegant countertops with plenty of room to move. Prepare a long, leisurely dinner and bring it to the dining table as the fire crackles beside you.

The bedroom is unhurried and deeply comfortable. A king-size bed dressed in hotel-quality linens sits at its centre, soft lighting wraps the room in warmth, and robes and slippers are waiting for you. The en-suite bathroom offers a full bath with shower over - everything you need, nothing superfluous.

The Garden is where the magic happens. Throw open the bi-fold doors and step into one of the most memorable outdoor spaces in the region.

At the heart of the private garden, beneath a timber pagoda and open to the stars, sits a hand-beaten copper tub - filled, hot, and yours. There is genuinely nothing quite like lowering yourself into warm water as the farmland air settles around you and the sky darkens above. It is not a feature. It is an experience.

When you’re ready, wrap yourself in your robe and pull a chair up to the fire pit. Watch the flames. Refill your glass. There is nowhere else you need to be.

The garden itself is beautifully kept - manicured lawn, well-tended beds, and the kind of green quiet that city life rarely offers.

Wimbish sits at the edge of some of Essex’s most unspoilt countryside, with footpaths and quiet lanes ideal for morning walks or afternoon cycles. Saffron Walden - with its timber-framed streets, independent cafés, weekly market, and the remarkable Bridge End Gardens - is only minutes away. Cambridge is a leisurely 25-minute drive; spend a morning in the museums and a lazy afternoon punting on the Cam.

A Note on Larger Groups: Wiggles Cottage can be booked alongside Piglet Cottage (ref. UK47693) to welcome up to four guests in total - ideal for two couples seeking a shared escape with their own private space.

Whether it’s a romantic anniversary, a long-overdue reset, or simply a weekend spent doing exactly as you please - Wiggles Cottage delivers it with quiet confidence.

Free WiFi

Nearby points of interest

  • Great Notley Discovery Centre And Park

Reviews (26)

  • Confirmed Guest

    We had a wonderful in Wiggles cottage. We really enjoyed the spacious garden and outdoor bathtub. Lovely walks in the area.

  • Cathleen

    I stayed here for a private reading holiday and this place was perfect. Calm, beautiful and serene. The place was absolutely stunning, the vibes were on point and it was such a relaxing weekend. We will 100% be coming back

  • Kirsty

    Beautiful cottage! Nice and quiet area. Interior and exterior was amazing and modern. Spotlesly clean. The view and the outdoor bath was spectacular. Everything as described. Would definitely return!

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