Title: Downton Abbey - A Sayles Ranch Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Downton Abbey - A Sayles Ranch Home Holiday home in Abilene with kitchen ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102020000/102017300/102017242/aec4443d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102020000/102017300/102017242/fdbbf5df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102020000/102017300/102017242/e347fe09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102020000/102017300/102017242/ba6fff9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102020000/102017300/102017242/e60c0880.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the timeless allure of Downton Abbey, where antique furniture, elegant chandeliers, and oriental rugs create an atmosphere of sophistication. Discover a sanctuary in the master bedroom upstairs with a leather King size bed or unwind in front of either 60-inch flat screen TV. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Downton Abbey - A Sayles Ranch Home Our exquisite Edwardian English Library-style residence that transports you to the refined elegance of a bygone era. Adorned with the backs of 3,000 vintage law books from the esteemed library of a century-old local law firm, every wall tells a story, maintaining an English Library aesthetic infused with the DNA of Abilene. Step into a fantasy of opulence, where antique furniture, elegant chandeliers, and oriental rugs grace every corner, creating an atmosphere of timeless sophistication. The master bedroom upstairs is a sanctuary of luxury, featuring an upholstered leather King size bed and a private en suite bathroom. On the lower level, another bedroom awaits with a stunning iron Queen size bed, complemented by a hall bathroom that serves both the bedroom and the gracefully appointed living areas. A fully equipped kitchen stands ready for culinary endeavors, while the living/dining spaces beckon for gatherings and moments of leisure. Entertainment is elevated with a 60-inch flat screen TV in the living room, accompanied by another TV in the master bedroom for your viewing pleasure. Downton Abbey's strategic location places it just a short distance from downtown, the Taylor County Expo Center, the Abilene Zoo, and Abilene Christian University. Embark on a retreat to the charm of Downton Abbey, where the timeless allure of Edwardian elegance meets modern convenience. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Water park ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102040000/102035100/102035032/85c6a116.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mad Men - A Sayles Ranch Home Abilene - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews £284 includes taxes & fees 8 Dec - 9 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=102035032&PinnedHotelID=102035032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95480000/95475900/95475891/w2400h1798x8y0-3298f0c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Retreat in Abilene, TX: Comfortable Convenience Abilene - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 48 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=95475891&PinnedHotelID=95475891&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101970000/101964200/101964131/570a87c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hayloft - A Sayles Ranch Home Downtown Abilene - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 8 reviews £236 includes taxes & fees 2 Dec - 3 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=101964131&PinnedHotelID=101964131&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105540000/105533000/105532935/9f34a8d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Royal Estate Manor de Luxe #2 Over Place Area - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews £205 includes taxes & fees 18 Nov - 19 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=105532935&PinnedHotelID=105532935&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105530000/105525100/105525015/8ae2dbaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Royal Estate Manor de Luxe Over Place Area - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 12 reviews £203 includes taxes & fees 18 Nov - 19 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=105525015&PinnedHotelID=105525015&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120400000/120396500/120396464/745f013c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mulberry Cottage - Downtown; Convention Center Abilene - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning £232 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=120396464&PinnedHotelID=120396464&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119210000/119203900/119203864/f4a4d2a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b68b27x ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.44348%2C-99.69863&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7EM8uXesUg4PC95PCPPFcfVDsMc=) Abilene, TX #### What's nearby - Abilene Zoo - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Taylor County Expo Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Camp Barkeley Dog Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Abilene Christian University - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles - Dyess Air Force Base - 14 min drive - 15.6 miles #### Getting around - Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Braum's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Lytle Land & Cattle Co. - ‬18 min walk - ‪Rosa's Cafe and Tortilla Factory - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Downton Abbey - A Sayles Ranch Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Downton Abbey - A Sayles Ranch Home? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Downton Abbey - A Sayles Ranch Home? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Downton Abbey - A Sayles Ranch Home located? > Situated in Abilene, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Taylor County Expo Center, Camp Barkeley Dog Park and Abilene Zoo. Frontier Texas and Abilene Christian University are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Downton Abbey - A Sayles Ranch Home Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin C. 27 Jul 2025 #### Clean, comfortable and very cozy Enjoyed the backyard in the evening and all the history we were surrounded by. Our visit was an experience of downtown abby!!!! ##### Martin C. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard A. 11 May 2025 #### Wonderful Decorations We loved the Downton Abbey decorations. It made for a wonderful diversion to a normally bland stay at a hotel. The neighborhood was quiet and the house was conveniently located near ACU where we attended graduation ceremonies. ##### Richard A. ### 8/10 Good #### Brian C. 26 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed stay - wife not so much! I enjoyed staying at this property. The decor is very unique although may not be for everyone. According to my wife the appearance is a cross between a gothic escape house and Harry Potter. It's dark and some of the lighting was glitchy. It is a duplex. The neighborhood was fine and the location was convenient. The downstairs toilet wasn't working - and owners were not able to get it fixed during our stay. Also the furniture in the living area is very formal - not really amenable to lounging.The beds are comfortable and the water pressure is excellent in the showers - two things on the top of my list!The stairs to the upstairs bedroom suite are wood and pretty steep. ##### Brian C. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah A. 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun step back in time. It was a fun little family trip. The details are amazing and outside of the box. ##### Hannah A. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl P. 18 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Secret hideaway in Abilene The place looks like any other Texas duplex, but when you walk in to the high ceilings in the entrance with the place decorated just as the pictures show, it was very impressive. They provided all expected amenities like washer/dryer and dishwasher. The beds were comfortable and the place was very quiet and comfortable. The host was very receptive to questions before and during the stay. Location was quite convenient with lots of options for food, gas, and travel. ##### Cheryl P. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah S. 9 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Trip Did not want to stay in hotel so opted to find Vrbo and found one that was very unique and fitted our needs. Located in a very well kept and quiet residential area that was very near our activities in the Taylor County arena. Very unique walls covered in books and lovely decorations throughout the house. Will definitely book again if Abilene. Our house was very accommodating as we arrived earlier than expected and she allowed us an earlier check in!! ##### Sarah S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chrissie C. 24 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious property The house is well laid out with comfortable beds. We felt it was in a safe neighborhood. ##### Chrissie C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashton B. 19 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Very cool place to stay, very quiet and clean. ##### Ashton B. 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