Maltings Farm Cottage
About the home
This 4 star cottage is an ideal rural retreat, ideally situated for walkers, tennis enthusiasts, cyclists or anyone wishing to relax. Our visitors love the quietness of Shimpling and the variety of walks on our doorstep.
There is a local pub serving good food and the spectacular villages of Lavenham and Long Melford are close by. These villages have a lot to offer the visitor whether you are interested in historic buildings, antiques, life-style shopping, good food or the latest fashions.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 2, 1 bedroom |
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| Nearest beach: | Aldeburgh, 90km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 500m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for over 5s only Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Table tennis, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Shared tennis court on site |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Parking space |
Further details indoors:
This cosy cottage is decorated to a very high standard including a welcome pack above the norm! Freshly made scones, bread milk and a bottle of chilled wine are all provided on arrival. Beautiful Shaker kitchen with hardwood worktops. Separate dining room/ living room with comfortable sofa and chairs, extensive bookshelves and comprehensive information pack about the area.
Further details outdoors:
Lovely patio area for breakfast outside and use of owners extensive grounds. The garden furniture is always out on the south facing patio for your use, ideal for an alfresco meal or just somewhere to sit , read a book and listen to the birds singing. New hard tennis court added this year (2009).
Conditions
Half rental payable as non returnable deposit on booking, the balance 2 months before the date of the booking.
Payments by cheque or direct credit transfer.
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The East Anglia / Suffolk region


Suffolk was once one of the richest parts of the country, due to the regions' economic boom as a wool trading centre - well into the 16th century. This legacy has left the county with its magnificently endowed 'wool' churches, many built to support much larger populations than live here now.
The county's landscape is serenely beautiful, the border with Essex is the Stour Valley, made famous by the painters Thomas Gainsborough and John Constable. Constable enthused about the county's 'gentle declivities, its luxuriant meadow flats sprinkled with flocks and herds, its well cultivated uplands, its woods and rivers, with numerous scattered villages and churches, farms and picturesque cottages'.
The Bury St Edmunds / Shimpling area
Bury St Edmunds is the most attractive large town in Suffolk. It is situated on the rivers Lask and Linnet amid gently rolling farmland. The town is Georgian in flavour, with street upon street of handsome, 18th century facades.
Busy market days are Wednesday and Saturday and Greene King, the famous Suffolk brewer is based here. Bury is a convenient place from which to explore west Suffolk. The ruined abbey is set in a beautiful garden and guided tours of the brewery are recommended.
The Village of Shimpling is an old Suffolk village with a mixture of old thatched cottages and some more recent development. The village church was the setting for the marriage of Claudia Schiffer in May 2002 to Matthew Vaughn.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Stansted: 65 km |
| Railway: | Sudbury, Suffolk.: 11 km |
| Ferry: | Harwich: 100 km |
*Directions to Maltings Farm Cottage will be sent out on booking.
*The cottage is equi-distant between Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury, Suffolk.
*We are less than 1 hours drive away from Stansted Airport in Essex.
Activities near Bury St Edmunds
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for Maltings Farm Cottage
"Thank you for your hospitality and the warm culinary welcome - much appreciated! We have stayed in many, many, cottages over the years and can honestly say this is one of the best." Colin & Jane Hagger, Malvern, Worcs.
"This cottage is pure peace. We have enjoyed our stay. Thank you for the welcoming wine and provisions. We love the open Suffolk countryside and the ancient & beautiful villages. Thank you again." Mike & Diana Smith, Marsden, Yorks.
"Great location, lovely cottage- lots of extras we have learnt NOT to expect. Definitely to be recommended! Mr & Mrs Brazier - October 2006.
This wonderful quietness, we slept like in the arms of Morpheus, many thanks. Mr & Mrs K - September 2006.
Back for a second time to Maltings, and as before, have enjoyed a week of peace, comfort and generous hospitality. Thank you again for making our stay so pleasant. Mr & Mrs L - August 2006.
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 14 May 11 | 29 May 11 | £ 391 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 May 11 | 5 Jun 11 | £ 470 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 5 Jun 11 | 17 Jul 11 | £ 391 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 17 Jul 11 | 22 Oct 11 | £ 360 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Oct 11 | 18 Dec 11 | £ 313 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 18 Dec 11 | 25 Dec 11 | £ 360 | - | - | 1 Week | |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Short weekend breaks or longer term lettings (upto 1 month) available - Contact owner
Weekly changeovers are on a Saturday
Towels and Linen included
NB. If a week does not appear above it usually means a higher bank holiday rate.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Christine And David Mapus-Smith
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