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Saffron Walden, Essex, England


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About The Cottage

A 16th Century cottage situated along a quiet street in the heart of the ancient market town of Saffron Walden. The cottage has all the modern comforts necessary to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

In the town there is a museum, an enormous church and a market. It is a 15 minute walk across open park land to Audley End House (with its regular events, summer concerts and famous organic vegetable garden).

English Tourist Board Rating of 4 stars.


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