Great Sampford B&B
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- Peaceful self-catering unit near Saffron Walden in rural north Essex
- A 35-minute drive to IWM Duxford, and 40 minutes to Cambridge
- Converted stable with kitchen, living space and private courtyard
A family-run bed-and-breakfast in a quiet rural corner of North Essex near the lovely market town of Saffron Walden, Great Sampford B&B is found up a small country lane on a former working farm – in fact, the bijou glamping accommodation here is in smartly refurbished stables.
With its own kitchen, a powerful rainforest shower in the bathroom and a cosy bedroom with a double bed, the unit is completely accessible for anyone with limited mobility. For lazy days, there’s also a roomy lounge area and flat screen TV. Secure parking comes as part of the package, along with a small gravelled courtyard for catching vivid sunsets on clear evenings.
A welcome package awaits, containing pretty much everything you need for a continental breakfast feast, but otherwise, you’re left to your own devices in the catering department. Perhaps you'd like to pick up foodie treats in Saffron Walden (20 minutes’ drive) to fix up a feast and enjoy a TV supper, or do a crawl of several pubs within 20 minutes’ drive.
Great Sampford B&B is a handy overnighter if you’ve got an early (or late) flight from Stansted Airport (30 minutes’ drive), and it’s also easy to get there from London by train if you fancy a last-minute country getaway. For guests keen on hiking, Turpin’s Trail – named after the infamous highwayman – is five minutes’ drive away.
Campground type
3Open all year
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
No.2 1 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/site 1 bedroomArrival daysFrom £117.60 (£117.60)
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No.3 1 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site 1 bedroomArrival daysFrom £117.60 (£117.60)
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1 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow
3 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site 1 bedroomArrival daysFrom £138 (£138)
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Features
No dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Peaceful Remote locationUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Location
Great Sampford B&B
Sorrells Farm
Howe Lane
Great Sampford
Saffron Walden
Essex
England
CB10 2NY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.00661°N
0.40075°E
Nearest transport
Bus10 mi Coach Station
10 mi Coach Station
10 mi Coach Station
Rail8.1 mi Newport (Essex) Rail Station
8.3 mi Audley End Rail Station
9.5 mi Elsenham Rail Station
Ferry
Airport10 mi London Stansted Airport
17 mi Cambridge Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Staying at Great Sampford B&B puts you within easy reach of a couple of delightful towns. First of all, the hallowed university colleges and chapels, art galleries and indie shops of Cambridge (40 minutes’ drive) beckon, while medieval Saffron Walden (20 minutes) has a castle, museums and a mix of architectural styles from Tudor to Georgian.
Fans of military history will probably want to spend time in hangars full of vintage planes and army vehicles at IWM Duxford (35 minutes), which started life as a base for Spitfire and Hurricane pilots in World War II. Train fanatics can get their fix while pottering around the Victorian station amid restored trains at East Anglian Railway Museum (45 minutes).
If you love nothing better than touring other people’s grand houses, a clutch of stately mansions to poke around include Audley End House and Gardens (25 minutes), Hedingham Castle with its medieval watchtower and water gardens, and the recreated Norman village at Mountfitchet Castle (both half an hour).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Mersea | 27.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Brightlingsea | 29.5 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Audley End House and Gardens 7.7 mi
Imperial War Museum Duxford 13.1 mi
The National Stud 15.5 mi
Newmarket Racecourses 15.5 mi
East Anglian Railway Museum 16.1 mi
National Trust
Melford Hall 14.6 mi
Paycocke's 15.2 mi
Coggeshall Grange Barn 15.5 mi
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 17.3 mi
Lavenham Guildhall 18.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
SPAINS HALL 2.8 mi
Finchingfield - Howe Woods - Little London - Howe Street 3.4 mi
Castle Camps - Camps End - Shudy Camps - Castle Camps 4 mi
Thaxted - Great Easton - Tilty - River Chelmer - Thaxted 4.4 mi
Ashdon 5.1 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- Does Great Sampford B&B have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Great Sampford B&B dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Great Sampford B&B? Staying at Great Sampford B&B puts you within easy reach of a couple of delightful towns. First of all, the hallowed university colleges and chapels, art galleries and indie shops of Cambridge … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Great Sampford B&B?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Great Sampford B&B? From $158.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.