16th Century timber framed cottage attached to a working small holding with livestock in quiet rural location. Sleeps 5. 2 bedrooms, both en suite, with views over the countryside. Double sofa bed in lounge. Gas fired central heating. Wood burner in inglenook. Off street parking and large garden. Use of owners heated indoor pool. Ideal base to explore Suffolk quaint pubs & medieval churches, Sutton Hoo ship burial, castles at Framlingham, Eye, Orford & Bungay. Woodbridge tide mill, Saxstead post mill, Snape Maltings, Minsmere Bird Sanctuary. Adnams brewery and gin distillery at Southwold. Stairs to the upper floors are steep and not suitable for those with significant mobility problems (see photo). 1 week minimum booking in high season (15th June to 31st August 2019) and Christmas.
Located in Stowmarket, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Suffolk Coast and Heaths and Blakenham Woodland Garden, while Woodbridge Museum and Parham Airfield Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Helmingham Hall, or check out an event or a game at Northgate Sports Centre. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Not only the North Norfolk Coast with its vast beaches like Holkham, and salt marshes at Blakeney and Cley, the East of England offers historic Cambridge, Ely Cathedral, the calm beauty of the Broads, pretty villages of Suffolk and a variety of wildlife. It's no surprise it appeals to artists, photographers, cyclists and bird watchers.