Title: Sampford Hideaway Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Sampford Hideaway Retreat Holiday home in Saffron Walden with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Sampford Hideaway Retreat ![Interior - Sampford Hideaway Retreat (Little Sampford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116520000/116514200/116514152/d955bdbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Sampford Hideaway Retreat (Little Sampford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116520000/116514200/116514152/b7770a82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub - Sampford Hideaway Retreat (Little Sampford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116520000/116514200/116514152/315bdbee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sampford Hideaway Retreat (Little Sampford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116520000/116514200/116514152/65287e11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access - Sampford Hideaway Retreat (Little Sampford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116520000/116514200/116514152/4cd133cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Sampford Hideaway Retreat provides amenities, such as a garden and a hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2153 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Sampford Hideaway Retreat This Great Manor House once formed the Central estate of the great Hawkes Farm that was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1066\. Cinema Room, Games Room, Hot Tub, Pool Table there is great times to be had for the whole family. On a protected lane of outstanding beauty set within the grounds of ye old territory of Spains Hall, now owned by Jamie Oliver (yes he'll be your neighbour) is this exclusive detached home with secluded gardens and far reaching country views that will take your breath away. This is a place of peace rather than party. Please respect our quiet hours of 10pm to 7am. This means no garden noise as sound travels. If all windows are doors are closed, then normal sound levels inside the house are fine and will not disturb our neighbours. PRIVATE, DETACHED & SECLUDED, have your very own little forest setting all to yourself. You will not find a more private, peaceful, or relaxing setting than this, whilst still being within walking distance to a 5 star Italian restaurant and less than an hour from London and 30 minutes from Cambridge. With treasured public footpaths and country walks galore, right on your doorstep, this is the perfect house for a family break, an easy few days away from the city or a get together for friends and loved ones. Wifi and fully loaded Sky TV with Sky Movies, Sky Kids, Sky Sports and a 75" cinema screen. This is a quiet Hamlet that consists of just four properties. To assist in preserving the calmness, we kindly request that you check in between 3pm and 6pm. You can self check in using a code. The Famous Essex Highwayman: - 0.5 acres of secluded gardens. Country walks. Public footpaths. The famous walk way used regularly by the infamous Dick Turpin and still sign posted to this day, leading you directly to lavishly preserved Blue Bell Inn once used as a hideout by Dick himself and today standing strong as a cherished local pub and exemplary restaurant The Sampfords are widely known as Essex best kept secret. You are surrounded by nature, beauty and quite a few famous neighbours. This is not a party town and although your neighbours are only few and not very close by, this is a place of rest and relaxation. Peace and not party. Please come and enjoy. After booking you will have the option to choose further, non compulsory, creature comforts to further enhance your stay, that may come at a small cost such as pre heating the hot tub for you, additional coffee beans, food supplies, extra toilet rolls, ect. We would also appreciate it if you could send us through a photo of your photo ID so that if someone needs to meet you at the property for any reason, they know who they are meeting. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,153 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 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 ### Rules Infants allowed ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 9281503 ## About the area Saffron Walden is home to this holiday home. Great Bardfield Cottage Museum and Ashdon Village Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Market Square and Braintree Village. Bridge End Gardens and Cheeky Chimps Funhouse are also worth visiting. 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