Beautiful House for 8 set in idyllic Audley End - with hot tub and cosy fire

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Private kitchen
Living area

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Audley End, England
  • Place, Audley End House
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bridge End Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the area

Saffron Walden

With a stay at this hotel in Saffron Walden, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Imperial War Museum Duxford and Audley End House. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Fry Art Gallery and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Market Square.

What's nearby

  • Audley End House - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Common - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Market Square - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bridge End Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Fry Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Audley End Station - 6 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪the Railway Arms - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Cross Keys Hotel - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Curious Goat - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Waffle and Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Eight Bells - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Beautiful House for 8 set in idyllic Audley End - with hot tub and cosy fire

Stay in a beautifully restored Georgian cottage with a private hot tub, set opposite historic Audley End House and just moments from the medieval market town of Saffron Walden.

Lion House is a unique and characterful gatehouse, sleeping up to 8 guests across four bedrooms. Recently renovated in 2026, it blends original period features with calm, modern interiors designed for relaxed, comfortable group stays.


Highlights

- Private covered courtyard with electric hot tub
- Sleeps 8 across 4 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms (1 with bath and shower, plus additional WC)
- Fully equipped kitchen with separate pantry
- Outdoor dining area
- Private parking for 2 cars + EV charger
- High-speed WiFi
- Pet-friendly
- Next door to Audley End Enchanted Railway (discount available)
- Next door to English Heritage Audley End House & Gardens - free family access provided during your stay (when open)
- Walk to Saffron Walden
- Under 1 hour by train to London, 20 minutes to Cambridge
The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please leave the keys back in the lockbox

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

Property is also known as

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