Mint Cottage - Lavenham, Suffolk, England

Mint Cottage has many period features – beautiful broad oak floor boards, ancient beamed arched rooms and old brickwork. The bright sitting room features a big open log fire to enjoy while you relax in the comfy sofa. The small kitchen dining area contains all of the modern conveniences including dishwasher, refrigerator and washing machine. You can walk straight out from the kitchen onto to a sunny patio which has panoramic over this tiny village and onto the surrounding countryside. Steps leading down from the patio bring you into a large mature garden, which is shared with Penny Cottage next door; which is also part of our small group of holiday cottages. The magnificent bedroom has a high vaulted ceiling with a wealth of ancient oak beams, historic broad Elm Floor boards and a wonderful luxurious four poster bed. The windows, some of them showing their original ‘Mullions’ have lovely views out across the garden and onto the countryside along the river valley. The bathroom is en suite and has a modern bath and shower. There is full central heating throughout the cottage. This cottage is 5 Star rated because of the very high quality of furnishings and equipment, because of this we are unable to offer this lovely cottage to guests with pets or to smokers.

Lavenham contains The Great House which is an excellent French Restaurant and rated as one of the best in England. The Market Place which is 80 yards away also features the wonderful Guildhall which is owned by the National Trust and was the backdrop for the 1960's cult film “Witchfinder General”, The Guildhall now houses a fascinating local history Museum, there are many fine pubs, restaurants, tea rooms, beauty salons, and lovely old fashioned village shops nearby. Lavenham although really tiny was once England's 13th most prosperous town - in the 16th Century ! Its importance stems from its wool and weaving activities which is attested to by its wonderful historic buildings, Guildhall and Church. It is a short stroll to the edge of the village and there are marked circular walks one of which will take you down the disused railway line to Long Melford where the TV series Lovejoy’ was filmed and back. This is a beautiful and romantic Historic Cottage in an outstanding location. Please go to my home website to find out more about these lovely cottages and to check availability and special deals.

Please visit http://www.grove-cottages.co.uk to find out more about the holiday cottage, amenities, surrounding area and places to visit in Suffolk.

This is England's best preserved Medieval Village, where the cult 60's film Witchfinder General was shot, it is a beautiful place to visit and set in lovely countryside with many walks like the one to Long Melford where the TV series 'Lovejoy' was filmed and is also very picturesque. Only 90 mins from London - it's a great weekend escape cottage.

Travel: Ipswich - London Stansted

Good places to visit: Bury St Edmunds, a beautiful Historic Market Town where Magna Carta was hatched. Thetford Forest. Cambridge is 50 mins away Constables Flatford Mill where he painted The Haywain is 25 mins away. Long Melford : an Antique Hunters dream, is 12 mins away. The prettiest of Suffolks tiny medieval hamlets like Kersey are scattered all around this special area.

Annual Events: There are regular Carnival, French Market, Vintage Car Rallies and musical event that take place throughout the year

Good places to eat: The Great House has frequent reviews in National Newspapers and is a highly regarded French Restaurant, and just 80 yards away ! Claudia Schiffer stayed at The White Swan when she got married and it has an excellent Restaurant.

Local Sports: Horse Riding, Walking, Fishing, Cycle Route

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