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Goddards Mead

Thaxted, near Dunmow, Essex
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Working farm
Hot Tub
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Romantic couples holiday cottage with hot tub, close to the pretty village of Thaxted
  • Great for walkers with a multitude of local footpaths to explore including Turpins Trail leading to the birth place of Dick Turpin
  • Saffron Walden is close by, with its independent shops and restaurants or visit  Audley End House and Gardens with Audley End Miniature Railway
Property code: OC-51222

This lovingly restored former brew house is located on a farm next to the owner’s home and within walking distance of the pretty village of Thaxted, a picture-perfect Essex village, with a windmill and local museum, ancient guildhall, and a selection of shops, restaurants and cafes. Just a short drive away is the market town of Saffron Walden with its wide selection of independent shops, Audley End House and Gardens with its miniature railway is a great family day out and a little further afield is the beautiful city of Cambridge famed for its architecture and majestic college buildings. For those who like the great outdoors, there are some great local walks which can be finished with a stop at the local pub, which is the birthplace of Dick Turpin, for a spot of refreshment.

Enter via the front door into a spacious glass lobby area where there is space for dropping off shoes and hanging coats. The open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner is full of character and charm with exposed beams and original brickwork. The lounge area has a comfy sofa – which can be made into a sofa bed on request, a reclining armchair with footstool, wood burner, Smart TV, DVD and a CD player. The kitchen/diner area is fully-equipped with an electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee machine and a dining table and chairs for four. There is a sumptuous king-size bedroom and a bathroom with a shower, slipper bath, WC and heated towel rail.

Outside, there is a hot tub; perfect for relaxing, a patio table and chairs for four, patio heater, a charcoal BBQ and hot and cold water taps, useful for muddy paws after a long walk. Enclosed rear patio garden.

  • 1 Bedroom - king-size
  • 1 bathroom
  • Kitchen with electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge/ freezer, washing machine and coffee machine
  • Hot tub
  • Charcoal BBQ
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Under floor heating
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Off road parking for 2 cars
  • Regret no smoking
  • Shop, pub, restaurant within walking distance
  • The cottage is located approx. 7miles from Stansted Airport
  • Sleeps 2+1 - small double sofa bed in the lounge 
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Carol Thompson

This property is personally managed by Carol.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 40 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Colleen 31st May 2026

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Wonderful stay! Lovely and secluded.

Reviewed by Neal 23rd May 2026

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Great cottage very quiet loved sitting in the hot tub without the jets on and listening to the birds song and the jets were actually fun to see as well. Thoughly recommended.

Reviewed by Susan 10th May 2026

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Such a lovely barn conversion, in a beautiful setting, well equipped and such a fabulous hot tub! The owners were around for anything but our accommodation was very private. Wonderful walks into Thaxted, we loved our week very much.

Reviewed by Paul 18th April 2026

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What a beautiful find! Sharon and her husband are friendly and welcoming. Hot tub is amazing! Thaxted is really beautiful. Thank you for a very comfortable stay!

Reviewed by Laura 9th April 2026

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Was a beautiful stay. Idyllic location. Sharon made us feel very comfortable.

Reviewed by James 4th January 2026

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This cottage is such a great find. Beautiful location, sympathetically renovated and has everything you need. The hot tub is perfect for star gazing on a clear night and also plane spotting. The sound of planes landing could not be heard in the cottage, I only ever noticed them in the hot tub. Well located for going to local towns and villages. WouRead moreld definitely return. Hide

Reviewed by Rosie 1st December 2025

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Beautiful accommodation, really well equipped. Warm and cosy, the underfloor heating was a real treat! Lovely location with lots of walks. Our toddler was delighted he got to see horses, dogs and tractors everyday. The hosts were very kind and helpful

Reviewed by Faye 14th November 2025

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All was fantastic, hot tub was brilliant. Bed was comfy. It had it all.

Reviewed by Andrew 7th November 2025

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A perfect place to get away. Especially if you have a dog (or two as we do!).

Reviewed by Diane 20th October 2025

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Reviewed by Ellisia 26th September 2025

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Wonderful location. Gives the option of hiding away quietly in the hot tub or using the local walkways across the fields. Whilst also being close to beautiful villages and tourist attractions. The log burner was wonderful for cosy evenings as the evening chill set in. The facilities were wonderful and the countryside was so relaxing. Loved by humanRead mores and dogs. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 22nd September 2025

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The cottage is absolutely stunning both inside and out. Lovely secluded and peaceful location with everything you need for a perfect break.

Reviewed by Natalie 15th September 2025

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I can hand on heart say this cottage was beautiful inside and out, in fact the pictures do this cottage no justice and is definitely a must stay to see how good it actually is, I wanted to write pros and cons but couldnt think of any cons to write about, so the pros are the hot tub, which was used extensively and cleaned everyday., the garden was lRead moreovely and the way they placed the plants made the hot tub very secluded which was great. Hide

Reviewed by Roger 29th August 2025

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Reviewed by Carol 22nd August 2025

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About our fifth year of coming here and never fails to impress. lovely cottage and area, secure for the dog and great long walks and chilling in the hot tub. Really is home for home, and host are so helpful and there if you need anything. thanks again.

Reviewed by Anthony 15th August 2025

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Absolutely marvellous stay,third time and a perfect stay as always Stunning countryside beautiful cottage and I left totally relaxed The hosts are lovely.prople and very friendly Be back for stay number 4 soon

Reviewed by Janet 12th August 2025

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Beautiful cottage. Everything we needed. Comfortable bed. Hot shower. Friendly, helpful hosts. We had 2 long walks into Thaxted and went to the pubs for dinner/lunch. We drove to Braintree shopping centre which is a half an hour drive away.

Reviewed by Glyn 20th June 2025

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Brilliant cottage well looked after no problem's with the cottage at all.

Reviewed by Lucy 31st May 2025

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Perfect place to stay., we all enjoyed the stay including Pablo the dog who was made very welcome by property owners. The property had everything you would possibly need and more. Our trip was wonderful. Would definitely recommend and stay again.

Reviewed by Laura 20th May 2025

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Lovely place to visit , lovely cottage , long dog walks , relaxing hot tub and nice cosy fire at the end of the day ! Perfect

Reviewed by Beth 16th May 2025

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This cottage is a snacking find. Its beautiful look and style was excellent and even though it was on a working farm you hear nothing. The big garden was amazing got out dog and we enjoyed the hot tub. Would recommend this to anyone looking for some relaxing peace.

Reviewed by Lorraine 11th April 2025

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Reviewed by John 4th April 2025

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The let was ample for two and a dog. The hot tub was a plus. enjoyed by us both. Inside everything was there that we needed. However, if the weather lets you down, a little more entertainment could be a benefit. A few books board games etc. Maybe a free bar with drinks served by a tattooed lady. (Just a thought Robert)

Reviewed by Darren 21st March 2025

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A great cottage in a beautiful setting, would definitely stay here again if the opportunity arises.

Reviewed by Norman 17th March 2025

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We really enjoyed our stay, the property was ideal for our four night stay. The enclosed garden area was suitable for our greyhound and we enjoyed the hot tub.

Reviewed by Charlie 7th February 2025

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It was a lovely, clean cottage. Had an amazing time and will definitely go back.

Reviewed by Avril 3rd February 2025

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The barn conversion is really lovely, with lots of quirky touches and different timbers. . and the underfloor heating makes everything warm and draught - free. A delight!

Reviewed by Cathryn 17th January 2025

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This a cosy, clean and comfortable cottage with delightful touches such as the super soft sheets, heated floors, log burner, floor to ceiling windows and beautiful character of the building. The kitchen is well stocked with equipment and the bathroom has a powerful shower and slipper bath though with the hot tub outside we had no need to use it. ThRead moree outside area was great for the dogs, and the location is brilliant on a working farm with country walks and only a short hop to Thaxted! Hide

Reviewed by Paul 10th January 2025

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Perfect get away , peaceful & beautiful, amazing cottage and hot tub, been 3 times , can not fault any part

Reviewed by Amanda 3rd January 2025

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The cottage had everything you could possibly need, with some lovely touches (dog treats were especially welcomed by our dogs). The hot tub is fantastic just what you need to relax after some lovely long walks in the surrounding, glorious Essex countryside. Cannot recommend this highly enough!

Reviewed by Anna 29th December 2024

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Reviewed by Maggie 15th November 2024

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Such a beautiful place to stay, so relaxing and peaceful. The hot tub was amazing, log burner was lovely, thank you so much

Reviewed by Lorraine 18th October 2024

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Reviewed by Rhiannon 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Anthony 30th August 2024

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It's gorgeous and tranquil,we've been twice this year and will be returning, it's like home but more peaceful The owners Robert and Sharon are lovely people and we have never known better We recommend them to friends, family and anyone reading this Cheers

Reviewed by Katharine 16th August 2024

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Warm hosts, lovely property, perfect location, super all round!

Reviewed by David George 12th August 2024

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Absolutely lovely couple (Rob & Sharon) and place.

Reviewed by Glenys 19th July 2024

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A lovely private cottage on a farm a short drive from Thaxted village. The cottage was our base for 16 days whilst we visited our family in the surrounding counties. Good space for two people and plenty of kitchen utensils, pot & pans etc. Great hosts and their friendly dog would greet us on our return home each day. Beautiful countryside to explorRead moree and a Tesco and Aldi about a 10 min drive away. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 12th July 2024

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The barn conversion was amazing to be in. Loved the peace and quiet[you get used to the planes]

Reviewed by Anthony 21st June 2024

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Lovely cottage,very nice owners. Lovely location loads of places to visit easily in reach Motorways not too far away Village pubs and eateries are fine We recommend Tony n Fran

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