Orchard Cottage - Lavenham, Suffolk, England

The large room with its Inglenook fireplace has a spacious dining alcove that seats 7 and an attractive farmhouse kitchen area, hand-made from reclaimed oak and tile with original cupboards. Twin comfy sofas, a quirky reading chair and an antique Kelim provide perfect relaxation in front of the fire. The floor is original medieval brick. The walls are old soft red brick and exposed beams or limewashed with distressed blue / green pigments. Beautiful large antique pine dining table with handcrafted built-in oak benches. In the kitchen you’ll find a Belfast sink, refrigerator, microwave and oven. The cottage comes complete with TV & DVD player, CD / radio / cassette sound system, selection of CDs and DVD’s as well as books and games.

The floor upstairs is highly polished old wood with Kelim rugs. The two bedrooms have high vaulted wooden ceilings showing all the original beams. The bedrooms are really large with a double brass bed in each and an additional full sized single brass bed in the second bedroom. Old pigeon loft entrances were turned into tiny windows, which catch the full impact of the sun in their coloured glass. On the spacious, bright landing there is a divan, which can be made up into an extra bed in emergencies. The bathroom is host to a big spacious shower and a lovely old sink. The Cottage opens straight out onto the sunny Orchard which is ideal for lounging around or having breakfast in, you can walk straight out into the open countryside from the Orchard.

Please visit http://grove-cottages.co.uk/Orchard%20Cottage/ to find out more about the holiday cottage, amenities, surrounding area and places to visit in Suffolk.

We are in the prettiest area of Suffolk, famous for its medieval villages and hamlets, the countryside is criss crossed with lovely walks and tiny lanes which are great for cycling, Gainsborough and CONSTABLE BOTH LIVED AND WORKED IN THIS AREA. Only 90 mins from London - it's a great weekend escape cottage.

Nearest Train Station or Airport: Stansted Airport and Railway, Harwich Ferries, Colchester Railway.

Recommended Places to Visit: It's impossible to have a dull moment in Suffolk. The countryside and villages are pleasing to the eye, full of ancient and listed buildings, tons of history, characterful pubs with welcoming fires and real ale, incredibly well-preserved medieval villages like Lavenham, the towns and villages linked associated with English landscape painter John Constable.

Annual Events: Guests are provided with an events calendar that lists all the annual local events including medieval re-enactments and banquets.

Recommended Places to Eat Out: Many excellent pubs and restaurants both locally and in surrounding villages.

Local Sports: Walking, cycling, canoeing; we have 2 large professional Canadian canoes for hire, which are fully equipped and licensed for exploring the river Stour, which is navigable from nearby Sudbury all the way to the sea.

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