Cobbs Cottage - Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk, England

The entrance is through a convenient utility room with a fridge, freezer, washing and drying machine, cool larder, butler sink and toilet and plenty of space for coats and boots. This leads through into a very pretty sitting room with a large inglenook fireplace and a gas real flame effect wood-burner - The thatch precludes the use of a log fire but this works really well and gives the cosy atmosphere.

The beautifully beamed living room has a large comfortable sofa and easy chairs to relax into and enjoy the charms of an unspoilt 17th Century beamed and thatched cottage.

You walk through the living room into the farmhouse kitchen with its hand made oak dressers and settles; this is the heart of the house and discreetly houses a modern electric cooker and hob, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and the usual appliances of modern life.

A step down the corridor from the kitchen brings you to a lovely bathroom with a hip bath and shower. ‘Suffolk White’ bricks with under floor heating add a touch of luxury here. Opposite the bathroom is the characterful wood panelled ‘Captains Cabin’ bedroom, which sleeps one lucky person and looks out over the large back garden and down into the Box river valley. The small winding staircase leading up from the kitchen takes you to the 2 other bedrooms; the master double and the twin. The cottage sleeps 5 comfortably in the 3 bedrooms and there is ample space for a travel cot. Beautiful Persian carpets and rugs show off the charm of the original features in this lovingly restored cottage.

Outside there is a large private back garden sloping down towards the valley. The garden is enclosed but not dog-proofed.

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.

Cobbs Cottage lies on the side of a steep river valley between Polstead and Stoke by Nayland (Suffolk) close to the Pilgrims Way but only 90 mins from London - it's a great weekend escape cottage. it is just outside Stoke-by-Nayland down a tiny single track lane. At the bottom of the hill is a green lane with a wooden footbridge across the ford from where you can walk up to the picturesque village of Polstead. Only 90 mins from London - it's a great weekend escape cottage.

Travel: Stansted Airport

Good places to visit: Ipswich, Constable Country, Suffolk and Essex coast for walks, Sutton Hoo, sailing and fishing.

Annual Events:

Good places to eat: Various local pubs and restaurants - too many to mention.

Local Sports: Cycling; Bikes are provided on-site and The South Suffolk Cycle Route runs past the cottage, walking and enjoying peaceful Suffolk countryside and villages.

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