[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Butterfly Barn - Large Essex Barn Vacation home in Dunmow with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71540000/71537000/71536943/w1625h1080x154y0-66abbf0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71540000/71537000/71536943/w1616h1080x152y0-9a48554b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71540000/71537000/71536943/w1613h1080x153y0-f3d2e3ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71540000/71537000/71536943/w1614h1080x153y0-eda7d536.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71540000/71537000/71536943/w1613h1080x154y0-fbdc433a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Essex, Butterfly Barn offers a unique retreat with high vaulted ceilings, oak beams and AGA-equipped kitchen. Enjoy socializing in the spacious living areas or unwind by the woodburner on chilly evenings. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### Butterfly Barn - Large Essex Barn Butterfly Barn is believed to date back to the 16th or early 17th-century, constructed with traditional oak beams it has high vaulted ceilings in the main living areas and is heavily beamed throughout. The barn was fully renovated in 2008 from a derelict outbuilding to a stunning family residence. The barn is on three levels; From the entrance hall there are two large ensuite bedrooms, along with a utility room and separate toilet. Going up half a flight of stairs takes you to the large living and socialising areas, off of which you will find an additional double bedroom. Travelling up the last half flight of stairs takes you to a further two large ensuite bedrooms. The living areas comprise of a magnificent fully equipped kitchen with a vaulted ceiling and AGA; leading through to another large stunning living room and dining room providing a wonderful space for socialising, with a fireplace and woodburner and doors leading out to the enclosed garden. To the front of the property there is a block paved area for five to six vehicles. The back garden is fully fenced, has access from the barn and via a pedestrian gate, providing a paved area, a decked area with the rest laid to lawn and is surrounded by mature trees and hedging. The barn and its private garden are in the owner’s grounds, which provides views to the front of an area of lawn with fruit trees and paddocks that are occupied by horses and a pony through the spring and summer months. The other views are of the barn garden and the surrounding beautiful Essex countryside. For your use is the accommodation of the barn, the front paved garden and fenced back garden. Vehicular access is given by a shared drive which aso provides access to the local foortpaths. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Fully-fenced - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109610000/109609500/109609469/d71bcfb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning large house in Green Dunmow Felsted - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=109609469&PinnedHotelID=109609469&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90700000/90694800/90694723/w1280h850x0y3-cc3515ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Grade 2 Listed Large Tudor Manor in Essex Essex - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.6 Excellent 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=90694723&PinnedHotelID=90694723&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112080000/112073000/112072922/acaf791a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect Countryside Cottage Fyfield - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 6.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=112072922&PinnedHotelID=112072922&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114950000/114943900/114943897/bee7520a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bakers Cottage, Blackmore End Gosfield - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 4.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=114943897&PinnedHotelID=114943897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119160000/119150200/119150154/6789c845.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 11 bedroom accommodation in Stebbing Stebbing - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=119150154&PinnedHotelID=119150154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77150000/77144300/77144293/b887017a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Off Grid private parties camping only no bed! per person kids u16 free. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## 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%7C51.87320%2C0.37962&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=m6_9EPc5H982-D_Xdy3B0mGoTLM=) STEBBING, Essex #### What's nearby - Hatfield Forest Country Park - 9 min drive - 12.4 km - Leez Priory - 9 min drive - 11.8 km - Chelmsford City Racecourse - 11 min drive - 16.0 km - Mountfitchet Castle - 14 min drive - 20.7 km - Audley End House - 24 min drive - 38.9 km #### Getting around - Cressing Station - 12 min drive - Stansted Airport (STN) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Chequers - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Swan at Felsted - ‬5 min drive - ‪Little Monsters House of Fun - ‬6 min walk - ‪Edwards Fish & Chips - ‬14 min walk - ‪Jalsa Ghar - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Butterfly Barn - Large Essex Barn pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Butterfly Barn - Large Essex Barn? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Butterfly Barn - Large Essex Barn? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Butterfly Barn - Large Essex Barn located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Flitch Way Country Park and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Crazy Dog Field. Leez Priory and Hatfield Forest Country Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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