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Cottage |1 bedroom |Sleeps 2

Stanton in Bury St Edmunds

From £209 per week |  From £50 per night

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Choose from 3-night, 4 night or 7 night stays. No increase for Olympics dates - less than two hours from London Stratford train station.

This VisitBritain 3-star rated property is peacefully situated within its own private garden, set in Suffolk countryside. Guests also have the use of the larger two acre garden which has been created from pasture land over the past fifteen years.

The cottage dates back to the 17th century and the owners have blended the character one would expect, with all the facilities needed for the perfect getaway. The high-ceiling bedroom has a light and airy atmosphere with double bed and ample storage space. The conservatory sitting room gives window views to the attractive garden and the kitchen is well equipped to be fully self-catering, including both a conventional oven and microwave oven. Lovely patio area for outdoor dining, with gas bbq available on request.

Within walking distance, Stanton village is well served with local shops, including general store, bakers, newsagent, and farm shop full of local fruit, vegetables, meats and handmade pies etc.. The nearby village of Walsham le Willows, is home to Suffolks best butchers.

Within a short distance lies the cathedral town of Bury St. Edmunds which is well preserved with many places of interest, plus amentiites such as a theatre, restaurants and cinema. A visit to the local market town of Diss, built around the mere, is also a must. Further afield yet within an hour or so's drive you will find the historic villages of Lavenham, Clare and Long Melford, Suffolk's heritage coast, the Norfolk Broads, Cambridge and Newmarket.

*** WI-FI and ipod dock/player now available ***

Facilities

Further details indoors:
* All the equipment needed for eating in (not just hobs!) including kettle, toaster, fridge, microwave etc.
* Fresh linen and towels provided
* Synthetic pillows for allergy sufferers
* Full size en-suite shower room
* Comfortable sitting room with TV, radio, CD player and asstd CDs.
* Local tourist information and books of local interest
* Bedside radio / alarm / ipod player & charger

Further details outdoors:
* Own private garden with patio chairs and table
* Gas bbq available on request
* Bikes available for exploring the local countryside
* Use of large two acre garden to sit in and enjoy
* Off-road parking

Further details

* Welcome pack available on arrival, (tea, coffee, bottled water, and fresh local produce)

* Although this is a two person accommodation, there is space for a baby in cot (not provided) at no extra charge

* Local pick-up from Bury St Edmunds or Diss railway stations can be arranged

Conditions

* 10% refundable booking fee required to secure booking
* Remaining 90% due four weeks prior to arrival
* Payments can be by cheque, postal order, Paypal, or direct bank transfer

Photos

 

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Front view of Cottage Farm (annexe is at rear)

 

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The bedroom with high ceiling and exposed timbers

 

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The Kitchen is well equipped for two

 

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Pleasant conservatory with secluded garden

The East Anglia / Suffolk region

East Anglia, is famous for its thatched cottages, wide skies, and unspoilt coastlines. Many areas, unchanged for centuries, provide a unique appeal to those seeking peace and quiet, and an 'away from it all' holiday. Oxburgh Hall, Framlingham Castle, (English Heritage) and Long Melford Hall (National Trust) are just some of the historic houses open to the public.

Constable Country, the Norfolk Broads and Thetford Forest more than satisfy the thirst for natural landscapes, and for garden lovers, there Is Beth Chatto's Garden, Otley Hall, and Cambridge Botanic Gardens to name a few. For shopping, Cambridge and Norwich are regional centres with the usual big names and local specialists too.

For naturalists, Suffolk Wildlife Trust has nearby sites at Ixworth, Lackford and Redgrave, and Minsmere (RSPB) on the coast is internationally important. East Anglia traditionally is both the sunniest and driest part of England.

The Bury St Edmunds / Stanton area

Within a 30 minute drive of Stanton you will find Wyken Hall Vineyard, Ickworth House and gardens, Bressingham Gardens and Steam Museum, the Greene King Brewery (with tours), Wattisfield Potteries and Euston Hall.

For the more active, Thetford Forest offers miles of off-road walking and cycling (cycle hire available), the Norfolk Broads offer endless boating (day hire available), and there is horse riding not far away. There is a good choice of local golf courses with "pay and play" available. Newmarket races gives an exciting day out, where the National Horseracing museum can also be found. At the National Air Museum at Duxford there are also regular display days.

The charming market town of Bury St. Edmunds has an annual Arts Festival every May and a varied programme at the delightful Theatre Royal. The very popular Christmas Market with over 100 stalls, takes place over the last weekend of November (check St.Edmundsbury website www.burystedmundstourism.co.uk for details). For a real insight into the local history, then you can do no better than visit the Museum of East Anglian Life at Stowmarket.

Nearby attractions include;
Bressingham Steam Museum and Dad's Army Museum (www.bressingham.co.uk/default.aspx)
Bressingham Gardens
West Stow Country Park (www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/weststow/)
Ickworth House and gardens (http://beta.nationaltrust.org.uk/ickworth/)
Wyken Hall Vineyard, Stanton (www.wykenvineyards.co.uk/)
Henry Watsons Suffolk Pottery (www.henrywatson.com/)
Newmarket Racecourse (www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk/)
High Lodge Forest Centre (www.forestry.gov.uk/highlodge)

How to get there

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*20 mins. to Railway Stn - Stowmarket - to London Stratford / Liverpool St. appx 90 mins

* By road, just 1 mile off the A143 main road, between Bury St. Edmunds & Diss

* By air only 80km from London Stansted (1 hrs drive) and 75km Norwich (1 hrs drive)

* Nearest railway stations, Bury St. Edmunds, Stowmarket and Diss, car pick-up can be arranged.

* Hourly bus service from Bury St. Edmunds & Diss

* For Stansted try Ryanair at www.ryanair.co.uk & Easyjet at www.easyjet.co.uk

* For Norwich airport try Flybe www.flybe.com

Activities near Bury St Edmunds

Guestbook for Cottage Farm Annexe

"Wonderfully quiet, well equipped, peaceful!" Tessa, Nottingham, England. August 2011

"Accomodation is superb! The gardens are peaceful and alive with nature. It has been a very enjoyable week with lots to see and do around Suffolk and Norfolk". Rob and Denise, Crawley, England. July 2011

"A lovely little hideaway with a super garden, nice friendly village and lovely area." Joan and Terry, Montblanc, France. Jan 2011

"Just the snuggest little hobbit hole for two that you could possibly imagine. A perfect base camp for exploring Suffolk." Kevin and sarah, Sheffield, England. Oct. 09

"Quiet, peaceful, and better than most hotels" Gary and Melanie, Brighton, England. May 09

"What a wonderful home away from home" G. & E. Drover, Perth, Ontario. March 09

"The Annexe has been fabulous accommodation and the area is beautiful" M. & J. Hensley, Sydney, Australia. Nov. 08

"Wonderful stay, great gardens and perfect accommodation" Mike & Sue Kirby E.Yorks.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low	10 Feb 12	30 Mar 12	209£ 209	5050	6565	3 Nights
Mid Season	30 Mar 12	18 May 12	259£ 259	5050	6565	3 Nights
High Season	18 May 12	14 Sep 12	355£ 355	5050	6565	3 Nights
Mid Season	14 Sep 12	2 Nov 12	259£ 259	5050	6565	3 Nights
Low	2 Nov 12	29 Mar 13	209£ 209	5050	6565	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

* Bookings can be for;

3 nights starting Fridays or

4 nights starting Mondays or

7 nights starting Mondays or Fridays

Longer stays are available at special rates - please enquire.

* Prices include heating, bed linen, and towels

* Payments can be made by cheque, bank transfer, or Paypal

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Availability notes:

Looking for a low-cost low-season stay? Discounts apply to bookings of 2 weeks or more from November to February inclusive. Please email for further details.

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3 years listed You are contacting Ian Shilling Landline +44 01359 250939 Mobile n/a Payment accepted Credit cards accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews.