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Suffolk country cottage. `Snug, modest not deluxe.

Cottage in Ipswich with kitchen and fireplace

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Escape to a tranquil haven at this riverside country cottage in Suffolk, surrounded by an Outstanding Natural Beauty area. Unwind with glorious walks along the Orwell River and tidal estuary, then enjoy excellent local restaurants and pubs nearby. With its traditional charm and modern amenities, including a cozy Aga stove for winter warmth.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Suffolk country cottage. `Snug, modest not deluxe.

Glorious river side location in area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Right by salt water marshes, masses of migrating birds and waders.
Orwell River / tidal estuary at the bottom of our garden.
Traditional Country Cottage with modern amenities.
Upper garden and lower 2 acre field with pond full of fruit trees, wild life, flowers and migrating birds.
Glorious walks and excellent restaurants and pubs in nearby villages.
Winter heating and cooking by Aga type stove, fuel at cost.
The space
River side country cottage 1 hour from London, near Ipswich Suffolk.
Fabulous scenery and quiet flowing river Orwell estuary.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
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What's nearby

  • Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Jimmy's Farm - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 19 min drive - 14.8 km
  • University of Essex - 37 min drive - 46.1 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 39 min drive - 51.8 km

Getting around

  • Ipswich Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shipwreck - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Swallow - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Suffolk country cottage. `Snug, modest not deluxe. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Suffolk country cottage. `Snug, modest not deluxe.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Suffolk country cottage. `Snug, modest not deluxe.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Suffolk country cottage. `Snug, modest not deluxe.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Suffolk country cottage. `Snug, modest not deluxe. located?

Situated in Ipswich, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Pear Tree Paws and within 9 miles (15 km) of Suffolk Coast and Heaths and Alton Water. Suffolk Leisure Park and Wherstead Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Suffolk country cottage. `Snug, modest not deluxe. Reviews

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

7.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard g.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's not the Ritz but it's a comfortable well equipped house in a unique location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem

Stunning views of the river, with boats sailing by. Large garden which goes down to the river with lovely walks. House basic but spacious, with a conservatory. Acess to the house on a rural track. We enjoyed lots of nearby outings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A basic but beautiful stay

This property was basic but perfectly comfortable and in a stunning location! The lane to the property was very over geown and unfortunately my husbands car (which has low clearance) was unable to get down it. But the owner soon dorted an alternative for us. The neighbours ford focus had bo problems so i would say this wont be a problem for most! Access down to views over the estuary and walks from the house was great. No wifi but perfectly good signal for 4g - or a good excuse to go off grid. The host was wonderful and communication was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Janet S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Terrible

The property was very very basic. There was a hornet nest outside the bathroom window and hornets managed to get into the cottage, the hot water had been turned off and even when turned on only enough hot water for one bath which is not ideal for a family of 4.and we saw and we saw at least 2 mice.we went home early.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tom F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Sweet rural cottage- but information/write-up is out-dated

This is a sweet semi-detached cottage, but is in need of some updating. The house owner and local greeter were both very responsive and helpful with any issues/queries. When we first arrived we were a little saddened that the cottage did not look exactly as it does in the photos. The garden was very overgrown and where in the photos there had been 2 sofas in the sitting room there was just now one sofa. This was not ideal for a family of 5! The write-up also says there was a shower, but this was in-fact a showerhead on a bathtub. It’s also worth taking care if you have a large car. We have a fairly large family car and although we could make it down to the house down the bumpy farm track we realised the vegetation had scratched our car. Having said that the owner was extremely kind and accommodating, allowing us to take our two dogs, and when we raised the state of the garden and the issue with our car he got the grass mowed the same day and helped us get parking at the top of the lane so we didn’t need to drive down it every time we went out. The location being rural was perfect to allow the kids to roam, and is great for walks along the estuary. It’s worth taking note that the garden is not secure and next door and the track is openly accessible- so not suitable for small kids or dogs that wander. In terms of safety, we did notice that there was only one smoke alarm on the ground floor but not one on the upstairs landing, and there was no carbon monoxide detector.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jörg H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

abgelegen, aber hervorragend

Ein wunderbares Haus mit viel Garten und Grün drumherum, das zum Entspannen und Wandern einlädt. Die praktische Ausstattung des Hauses lässt nichts vermissen und die wlan-freie Zeit kann man gut genießen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023