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Romantic 16th Century Cottage on Historical Church Grounds Waltham Abbey Epping

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8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Waltham Abbey
  • Waltham Abbey Church
    2 min walk
  • Lee Valley White Water Centre
    8 min walk
  • Capel Manor College and Gardens
    13 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City)
    39 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Waltham Abbey

With a stay at this cottage in Waltham Abbey, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Lee Valley White Water Centre. .This cottage is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Finsbury Park and 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Liverpool Street.

What's nearby

  • Waltham Abbey Church - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lee Valley White Water Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Capel Manor College and Gardens - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Epping Forest - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - 14 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Waltham Cross Station - 2 min drive
  • Enfield Town Overground Station - 9 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Queen’s Head - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tony's Pie-N-Mash - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Crown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Angel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Romantic 16th Century Cottage on Historical Church Grounds Waltham Abbey Epping

Delightful 16th century timber frame cottage with lots of period character & modern charm, set within the historic church grounds of Waltham Abbey and next to its market square. Set on two levels, ground floor and first floor. Please note that the pub next door is currently closed.

It provides a generous, well-equipped living space with pretty views & a great base to explore the Lee Valley Regional Park, Epping Forest and surrounding waterways & countryside. Great walks await you from the front door.

Located within easy reach of London, this unique landmark and magical place is a perfect getaway. A Grade II listed cottage of local historic importance and known as a local landmark, nestled on the church grounds, a few yards from the burial place of the last Saxon king of England, King Harold.

The main living space looks onto the church grounds and Abbey Gardens, which are part of the Lee Valley Regional Park. This space has a large dining table to hang out at and sofa corner with big smart TV.

Upstairs you have a master bedroom with a super king size bed, restful green views of Waltham Abbey Gardens, with a corner desk as well as a cosy reading corner, and en-suite bathroom with copper nickel boat bath.

PLEASE BE AWARE OF STEEP STAIRCASE - stairs wrap around the chimney tower - please have a look at the two photos of the narrow staircase, especially if you have mobility issues.

The house being set on the church grounds and right next to the town square, means you get to hear the heavenly chatter and activity coming from both, which is part of its uniqueness and charm, as well as something to bear in mind.

The house was built on the 15th and 16th century as a priest's house, on the grounds. It is located a few yards from the resting place of King Harold, the last Saxon king killed in 1066 at the Battle of Hastings. Composer Thomas Tallis whom revolutionised English choral music is said to have lived in the house.

Please note the pub next door to the house on Market Square has now closed down.

Superfast fibre optic broadband, large smart TV, electric sockets with USB ports throughout, great for remote working.

The cottage is in the centre of town, all amenities are nearby, independent cafes and some cosy pubs. You will hear church bells, people’s chatter on the square or in the gardens and the comings and goings of market days.

Cycle-friendly, bikes can be kept in the main living space when not in use.

Near Epping Forest, canal and boat ways, and Forty Hall Vineyard.

The property has a small patio directly outside it, only separated from the grounds by railings. We have a bistro table and chairs set you can use to sit outside.

Guest access
The cottage will be all yours. It is situated in a pedestrian area of Waltham Abbey town centre, with all amenities within a short walking distance.

The property is in a semi-pedestrian zone, you can park by the house on Market Sqyare to unload, but you can't leave your car there. However, there is plenty of nearby parking - both long-stay and short-stay car parks are both 0.1 mile from the property, free on-street parking in nearby streets.

Property within easy reach of London public transport system with TFL buses and Overground line to Cheshunt, Theobald's Grove & Waltham Cross.

Other things to note: Pet owners: please note only one dog allowed per booking. The house is on park grounds - the dog will have direct access to the church grounds from the front door. They love trotting off but have to be kept under control. The dog can not be left alone in the property, hence a dog needs to be accompanied by two owners.
Due to allergy, we can not accommodate cats.

Cycle-friendly accommodation; bikes can be stored indoors.

Please be aware of the steep staircase and freestanding boat bath, especially if you have mobility issues - please see photos.

Market days are Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Set within the grounds of the 12th-century church and near King Harold’s final resting place, next to Abbey Gardens and its orchard, within a short walking distance of the Lee Valley Regional Park, the nearest entrance being the Cornmill Meadow Dragonfly Sanctuary.

We can recommend lots of walking routes and cycle paths. One side of the house is on Market Square just near pedestrian-only Sun Street, with its independent shops and cafes, and small supermarket.

Ideal for dog walkers, bird watchers, nature lovers, cyclists and historians.
You will hear the chatter of people in the grounds and the square, as well as the church bells and the comings and goings of market days.

In the past few months the cottage was used as a writer’s retreat.

Getting around Easy access from London and within the TFL system, nearby stations Waltham Cross, or Cheshunt, 279 or 219 TFL buses Waltham Cross. Bike National Cycle Route 1, cycling from central London is mostly off road and flat.
Waltham Abbey is just off the M25.

The cottage is self-check-in and we won’t be there during your stay. We are available via phone or messaging should you need anything. An information booklet will be provided, digitally and physically in the house.
Do get in touch if you have any questions at all - we look forward to welcoming you soon.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free cottage features books and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Marie R

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Romantic 16th Century Cottage on Historical Church Grounds Waltham Abbey Epping Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcus A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great central location.
We are in our early 60’s and stayed for 4 nights at the end of May 2024. Great central location, out of the door and into the massive park, brilliant for dogs. This is a very old building, quaint inside, nicely updated to fit in well with the property’s age. Bedroom is big and comfy, loved the green leather seat looking out of the window. The bath / shower are a bit of an adventure, looks great but we could not live with it if we were living there all the time. Word of warning, 100% not suitable if you are at all disabled. The staircase is very steep, narrow and goes around a corner. The Coop is 1 minutes walk away so no need to bring bags of food Etc. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend for couples our age or younger if you are looking for a base to explore the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lychgate: an historic house next door to Waltham Abbey
We loved Lychgate's location next to the church, churchyard and open green. The tower bells, village activities, friendly neighbors walking dogs and strolling babies charmed us. The house is all we had hoped for: comfortable & well supplied kitchen, gorgeous bath & laundry, and dreamy king-sized bed. Everything we needed was near at hand: grocery store, Post Office, museum, various restaurants and shops. We loved our week in Waltham Abbey! Thank you, Marie.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waltham Abbey
A beautiful old English cottage, lots of character with all the comforts we need. Location is perfect. Easy to walk to restaurants and out to the Lee Valley. Would stay here again
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
The property is very old and there was just one downside - the staircase. If you have mobility problems so wouldn't recommend it. Apart from that it was warm, convenient, very well stocked with everything you need and on a great location, especially if you have a dog. There is a smashing little cafe across the road, The Gatehouse cafe for a snack or lunch which we used twice whilst we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely House
Marie has a lovely house - it's really tastefully decorated, great facilities like fast wi-fi, a great well equipped kitchen, smart TV, comfy bed - all in all lovely. The only negative is the pub next door which on our stay (Friday night) had music pumping out until 12:45am. Marie assured us this isn't normal, so perhaps we were just unlucky. Other than that this a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023