Unique Cottage on Historic Church Grounds

Delightful Grade II Listed cottage with lots of period character and modern charm, set within the historic church grounds of Waltham Abbey & next to its market square. 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 boating & countryside. Great walks await you from the front door. Located within easy reach of London, this unique and magical place is a perfect getaway. A 15th century timber frame cottage of local historic importance. The main living space looks onto the church grounds and Abbey Gardens. 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, with a corner desk as well as a cosy reading corner, and en-suite bathroom with copper nickel bath. Steep stairs wrap around the chimney tower. The house being set between the church grounds and 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. Superfast fibre optic broadband, large smart TV, electric sockets with USB ports throughout. The cottage is in the centre of town, all amenities are nearby, independent cafes, and the picture book pub next door. 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 accommodation, bikes can be kept in the main living space when not in use. The property has a small patio directly outside it, only separated from the grounds by bamboo plants. We have a bistro set you can use to sit outside. The cottage is situated in a pedestrian area in the town centre, with all amenities within a short walking distance. Plenty of nearby parking - both long-stay and short-stay car parks are both 0.1mile from the property, there is also limited free on-street parking during the week and free parking on Sundays. Property within easy reach of London public transport system with TFL buses and Overground line to Cheshunt, Theobald's Grove & Waltham Cross. Bicycles can be brought in to the property. 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. Set within the grounds of the 12th century church and near King Harold’s resting place, next to Abbey Gardens and its orchard, within a short walking distance of the LeeValley Regional Park, the nearest entrance being its dragonfly sanctuary Cornmill Meadow. One side of the house is on Market Square just near pedestrian-only Sun Street, with its independent shops and cafes and small supermarket. Lots of walking routes and cycle paths we can recommend. The house is next door to the 15th century Welsh Harp pub, where you will get a warm welcome. Ideal for dog walkers, bird watchers, nature lovers and cyclists, and historians. You will hear the chatter of people on the grounds and the square, as well as the church bells and the comings and goings of market days and the pub. In the past few months it was used as a writer’s retreat. From London trains or overground from Liverpool St to Waltham Cross, or Cheshunt, 279 or 219 TFL buses Waltham Cross. Bike National Cycle Route 1, cycle from central London mostly off road, make it a weekend getaway cottage you can cycle to - bikes can be kept in the house. By car, Waltham Abbey is just off the M25. The house is in a pedestrian zone, but you can off-load next to it. Long-stay car park just around the corner (£6/day on weekdays, £1 Saturdays, free Sundays), free nearby on-street parking. Bike hire available in Broxbourne, local buses timetable timetable provided. Pet owners: please note only one dog allowed per booking. The house is on park grounds, there is no enclosed garden - 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. 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. Next door is the 15th-century Welsh Harp pub, where you will get a warm welcome. 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 and the pub. 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.