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Debenham Mill

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4.9
out of 5
Suffolk » Debenham
Sleeps 2
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 1

Imagine a tranquil retreat nestled in the picturesque Suffolk countryside, where the historic Debenham Mill stands as a testament to a bygone era, now transformed into a luxurious sanctuary for two. This unique mill conversion offers a seamless blend of traditional charm and modern comfort, making it an unbeatable year-round holiday home.

Step inside to discover a cosy lounge with a wood burner, perfect for snuggling up on cooler evenings, and a sunroom that bathes you in natural light as you dine with a view.

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About Debenham Mill

Imagine a tranquil retreat nestled in the picturesque Suffolk countryside, where the historic Debenham Mill stands as a testament to a bygone era, now transformed into a luxurious sanctuary for two. This unique mill conversion offers a seamless blend of traditional charm and modern comfort, making it an unbeatable year-round holiday home.

Step inside to discover a cosy lounge with a wood burner, perfect for snuggling up on cooler evenings, and a sunroom that bathes you in natural light as you dine with a view.

The stylish kitchen is equipped for all your culinary needs, while the king-size bedroom promises restful nights under a canopy of stars visible through the skylight.

Outside, your private garden awaits, complete with an enclosed patio, garden furniture, and a gas BBQ for al fresco dining. The highlight, a secluded hot tub, invites you to unwind and soak up the serene landscape.

This accommodation is pet-friendly, ensuring your furry friend can join in the adventure.

Whether seeking a romantic getaway or a peaceful escape, this exceptional mill conversion, complete with a hot tub, offers a unique stay that will linger in your memories long after you've returned home.

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests adored the unique experience of staying in a beautifully converted mill, praising the blend of traditional character and modern amenities. The hot tub was a highlight, offering relaxation under the stars, while the cosy wood burner and sunroom provided comfort and stunning views. The proximity to Debenham village and the warm hospitality from the hosts also received high acclaim.

Getting there

To get to Debenham Mill, if driving, take the A14 and exit towards the A1120, following the tourist route signs. For rail travellers, the nearest station is Stowmarket, from where you can take a taxi to the mill.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.
Service Distance (miles) Postcode
Pharmacy 0.5 milesIP14 6QU
Train station (Stowmarket) 7.5 milesIP14 1RQ
Pub (The Woolpack) 0.4 milesIP14 6QN
Dog walk Debenham footpaths0.5 miles
Supermarket (Co-op) 0.5 milesIP14 6RN
Indian takeaway (The Tandoori) 0.5 milesIP14 6RN
Chinese takeaway (Lucky House) 0.5 milesIP14 6RN
Italian takeaway (Olivia's) 0.5 milesIP14 6RN

For families with Kids

With its spacious garden and proximity to nature, this property is a delightful destination for families. Children will enjoy the wildlife and the outdoor space for play, making it an enjoyable stay for the entire family.

Is Debenham Mill A good location for couples?

This serene setting is ideal for couples seeking a romantic retreat. Enjoy intimate hot tub evenings under the stars and explore nearby picturesque villages or coastal towns for romantic days out.

Dining and Cafes

Nearby, enjoy The Woolpack (IP14 6QN) for traditional pub fare or visit The Angel (IP14 6QU) for a cosy dining experience. For a quick bite, the River Green Café (IP14 6QH) offers delightful snacks and coffee.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find the charming village of Debenham, offering local shops, inns, and pubs, perfect for experiencing Suffolk's hospitality and charm.

Quickfire FAQs

Does the accommodation include a hot tub?

Yes, the property boasts a private hot tub, offering guests a luxurious spot to relax and enjoy the surrounding countryside views or gaze at the stars in the evening.

Is the property pet-friendly?

Yes, the property welcomes one dog, allowing pet owners to enjoy their holiday with their furry companion by their side. A small additional charge applies for the pet stay.

What type of parking is available at the accommodation?

The property provides off-road parking for one car, conveniently located adjacent to the mill, ensuring easy access for guests during their stay.

Are there any dining facilities on-site?

While the property does not have an on-site restaurant, it features a fully equipped kitchen and a dining area in the sunroom, as well as an outdoor patio with a gas BBQ for guests to prepare and enjoy their meals.

Can I access the internet during my stay?

Yes, guests can stay connected as the property offers internet access, allowing for both leisure and work-related online activities.

What is the check-in and check-out time for the accommodation?

Guests can check in from 14:30 onwards, and the check-out time is before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in the arrival details provided upon booking confirmation.

Debenham Mill Reviews

Mick
Debenham Mill is just the most beautiful, idyllic, and peaceful place to relax, unwind and find yourself. The hosts could not have been more obliging or helpful. Ideal location whatever the season. Samantha and I had the most amazing time just enjoying ourselves and the log burner certainly helped on those chilly November evenings. Mick Nunney
Jaime
Fantastic property , beautiful location , lovely village , and if anyone is at The Mill on November 5th you also have the bonus of seeing one of the best firework displays you could ever wish for totally free!
Joanne
The perfect place to relax and unwind in the countryside. A charming refurbished windmill, this place has charm and character whilst having all mod cons for an easy stay.. With everything you need for a romantic getaway, hot tub was superb. Hosts close by if needed but not intrusive at all. Debenham is walkable where youll find a nice cafe serving Read morebreakfast lunch and snacks, co-op, coffee house and butchers, home ware store and church. Would love to go back again x Hide
Alison
The Mill has been beautifully renovated and provides the perfect accomodation for a weeks holiday in Suffolk. Its spacious and the quality of furniture and fittings are excellent. Its also very well equipped. Joe and Sandra were excellent hosts with some very useful local knowledge, when needed. Great dog walks on the doorstep. Many thanks
Catherine
Great location for visiting Suffolk. Shop within walking distance. Loclvely surroundings.
Becky
Beautiful mill, so peaceful in location! It had everything we needed for the weekend! Hot tub was perfect to relax in! Dogs loved it too! Thanks to Joe and Sandra, great hosts!
Peter
A beautiful location, a charming and very comfortable property and very welcoming host
Caroline
The owners were great and the unusual mill is in a beautiful setting. It was lovely and peaceful and a short walk into the pretty village.
Deborah
A beautiful place to stay, get away and relax. The Mill has everything you need and the hot tub is a lovely treat. The Mill is very spacious and the furnishings are just like you would have at home. The views are lovely and it was a joy to watch all the wildlife. We would definitely recommend you give The Mill a try, you wont be disappointed.
Ross
Lovely break in lovely property in greta location
Teresa
Absolutely brilliant mill conversion and renovation. Such a unique & wonderful place to stay, we enjoyed it all. The surroundings are very peaceful and relaxing, surrounded by a huge variety of bird life and the Suffolk countryside. We enjoyed the hot tub too, such a great addition. The owners are lovely and have provided everything you could possiRead morebly need during your stay. We would love to go back! Hide
David
Very spacious and comfortable accommodation. Location was excellent with dog friendly eateries in the village and surrounding area. Plenty of places to visit and on rainy days just chill out in the mill.
Michael
By far the best one bedroom cottage we have stayed in. Fantastic facilities and amenities with a lovely welcome pack from the owners Sandra and Jo. Throughly enjoyed the hot tub with additional robes and towels to use just remember your swimming costumes! Debenham is a lovely village with very good facilities including a good fish and chip shop, 2 Read morepubs, Bakery and cafe plus a good size Co-Op supermarket. Ideally located for exploring Suffolk and Norfolk. Hide
Jane
Beautiful, unique property in a lovely setting, surrounded by wildlife. Everything you need for a relaxing holiday. The property was clean and well equipped. It was great to be able to relax in the hot tub, whilst watching the rabbits playing in the field. Joe and Sandra are excellent hosts and made us feel very welcome. Debenham village is just a Read moreshort walk away, it is very pretty and has some lovely little shops, cafe and a couple of pubs. We highly recommend staying at Debenham Mill. Hide
Mike
Fantastic building combining the best of a historic building with modern design and comfort. Truly a grand design. Location is perfect for long walks, interesting local history, good food.. at the Lion and the River Green Cafe. Very peaceful and romantic.
Catherine
Lovely converted windmill, our second time, very happy With everything description accurate,
Steve
Thoroughly enjoyed our week here. An excellent job has been done of converting The Mill to a comfortable and interesting holiday accommodation. Very warm and cosy, especially with the wood burner and nice to have the sunroom to enjoy sunny days and the views. Really enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub looking at the stars. Lots of walking options from Read morethe accommodation and Debenham village, 5 minutes walk away, provides 2 pubs, an amazing butcher, greengrocer, Co-Op and independent stores. Hide
Gary
Well it was quite eventful. We live in Colchester, so no too far from Debenhambut the floods were a surprise and it was cut off. Great help from Joe, pictures of the flooding made us feel that the holiday was over before it began. We had a call first thing Saturday from Joe, the water had all but gone, and a route to the Mill. Great stay as ever a Read morelovely break and great family to stay with. Hide
Paul
A wonderful property in a great location, ideal for visiting Suffolk coast and countryside. Joe and Sandra were amazing hosts. They provided us with a lovely welcome pack. The walking books in the property Were very helpful. We will be back.
Linda
Great place. Couldnt have asked for more
Jan
It was a lovely place to stay, very clean and welcoming. The surroundings was so peaceful with lovely countryside for nice walks. The holiday home was superb with everything we needed, so spacious and calming.
Martin
The property is described as private,but the owner is passing directly in front of the property several times a day to work at the end of the field and even had a bonfire on one day,so made it undesirable to use the outside space on that afternoon. The property was very comfortable,with everything you need and a nice welcome pack of bread,butter,ja m and apple juice. When paying that price for privacy,we felt slightly let down,but overall it was good to experience this unique property.
Christian
Immaculate acclimation, well equipped and positioned perfectly on the outskirts of a quant village. Lovely views surrounded by wildlife and a relaxing hot tub .
Nina
The mill was amazing and perfect
Jenny
Cottage was very comfortable and roomy. Everything flowed nicely in the kitchen, which had all you needed to hand.
Angela
We had a great week at this location. The owners are great hosts and very friendly. Very peaceful and really relaxing which was just what we needed.
Silma
Had a relaxing week at the Mill. Supplies that were gifted were very welcome, bread,butter,apple juice,milk.marmalade, yummy. Our Scottie loved the extensive field, and trying to chase the hares. Nice pub in the village about 10 mins walk. The Mill was clean and tidy with everything we needed on hand. Sandra and Joe great hosts so thanks for having us.
Carolyn
This was our second visit to this lovely property. The mill has been beautifully renovated and has everything you could possibly need. We loved watching the wildlife, especially the birds, bunnies and occassional deer.Joe and Sandra are friendly and approachable, but not intrusive. An ideal base for exploring the local area, Debenham has a good ran ge of amenities . Framlingham is worth a visit and he coast is not too far to travel. Hope to visit again next year.
Marilyn
Beautiful building, very spacious fantastic hot tub . Lovely owners Sandra and Joe made us feel very welcome ,definitely planning a return as have a lot of previous holiday makers.
katie
Had a lovely, relaxing 4 night stay with our dog. Great location with lots of wildlife on doorstep. Mill has everything you need for a wonderful break. Lots of places to visit including Southwold, Framlingham etc. Took advantage of the very local takeaway.....twice! Hot tub was a treat and hosts were lovely and enjoyed welcome treats.
Ryan
We had a wonderful stay at the Mill. It was wonderfully quiet and isolated, sitting out on the deck or in the sunroom provided a lovely view of the fields and the rabbits hopping around. The owners are welcoming, on hand if you need them, but leave you to enjoy the tranquility. The location was perfect for exploring Suffolk, we found some beautiful places to walk and explore. A walk round Debenham is a must, especially to the River Green Caf for breakfast.
Ann
This is very well equipped cottage is in a great location for visiting Suffolk. with plenty of space for two people. We didn't even use the lounge as the sun room was so delightful. - sitting watching the rabbits and the birds. And of course the hot tub was wonderful.
Gary
This is our second stay, we visited last year and have another booked for this October. We love the village a short walk away.pretty much all you need, butchers, Co-op, bakers, fish and chips etc. We enjoyed Southwold, Aldeburgh, Snape Maltings and just relaxed at the Mill, enjoying the wildlife. Its a gem
Jeremy
beautiful setting and accommodation...we felt right at home as soon as we arrived..home from home...our dog enjoyed exploring outside, first time in suffolk and very impressed,
Peter
Wonderful property with excellent facilities throughout. A luxury property in a great setting. We'll be sure to return for more relaxing breaks.
Lucy
Absolutely loved our stay here, such a quirky beautiful building. We felt welcomed and comfortable as soon as we arrived; so much attention to detail, beautiful decor, comfortable bed and sofas, well stocked kitchen with everything thought of. We loved sitting in the hot tub watching the birds, bunnies, muntjac and the sun setting with a well deser ved glass of Prosecco! The sun room is lovely in the morning coming to with a coffee and delicious toast and marmalade left for us - thank you.
Daniel
A beauty of a holiday home with everything you could possibly need in one place. Different enough to make it special yet filled with homely comforts. The Mill is in a beautiful setting and within reach of numerous walks and village pubs. We quickly settled into rhythm of morning walks, pub visit and relaxing at the Mill with drinks and hot tub. It was exactly the holiday we wanted, and couldn't have hoped for a better place to stay.
Catherine
Such a lovely holiday let, the wildlife was fantastic, and so quiet, Sandra & Jo were extremely helpful friendly and unobtrusive, nothing to much trouble, will definitely be back.
Alexandra
Lovely place, I felt the pictures were a little misrepresentative of location as it was so close to the other house, not as rural as expected. Bed was very noisy. Shower a little small. Apart from that really lovely place!!
Rob
Second stay here at this windmill - every bit as good as the first. Fantastic!
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Attractions Near Debenham Mill

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Debenham Mill itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Suffolk has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Suffolk Owl Sanctuary - IP28 6HX
about 2 Miles
This amazing owl sanctuary located in the Stowmarket area of Suffolk should be high on your list of places to visit in the area.  The attraction is also a registered charity and carries out important work in the care & rehabilitation of owls from the region.  The sanctuary also raises awareness of owl conservation throughout the UK.  Between April and the end of September there are two superb flying displays each day so you should try and make your visit coincide with one of these displays if you can.
Banham Zoo - NR16 2HE
about 16 Miles
This award winning wildlife attraction has much to offer both families and couples looking for a fun and educational day out.  You can discover a whole wild world of animals with over 1000 different animals from around the world. You will probably want to try and spend the whole day here so you don's miss out on anything.  Highlights include the amazing animals presentation, the birds of prey display and the feeding talks, all of which take place at set times of the day.  This attraction is fantastic value for money and highly recommended.  Their latest event is the Snow Leopard Club Naming Auction and there has recently been a baby giraffe born at the zoo.
Ickworth House, Park & Gardens - IP29 5QE
about 21 Miles
The National Trust Ickworth House, Park & Gardens is a Beautiful 1800 acre country estate with many attractions including a fantastic adventure playground for the children and a range of nature trails which the whole family will enjoy. The site also has a family friendly cycle route a gift shop and a small café
Melsop Farm Park - NR20 3DT
about 25 Miles
We love this attraction in Scoulton, Norfolk with a great collection of animals.  Children and adults alike have the chance to get hands on with the animals in the special handling areas.  On rainy days there is always the indoor play area for the little ones and when it's time for a bite to eat the cafe on the farm is open all day selling drinks and snacks.  Hot food is available over lunch times.
Africa Alive - NR33 7TF
about 26 Miles
Africa Alive is one of Suffolk's largest attractions and one of the most popular in the whole of the UK.  The Africa themed park is very unique and gives visitors the chance to see some amazing creatures in a habitat which is as close to nature as possible. The park can be explored by car and on foot and Hyenas and Giraffes are just some of the animals you will encounter as you make your way around the park. Watch out for the lightning fast Cheetahs and keep your eyes peeled to spot the more reclusive creatures. During a day at Africa Alive there will be plenty of shows and educational talks taking place and if the weather turns then the indoor Adventure Play Ground comes in very handy. The site also has a well stocked Gift Shop and a Discovery Centre.  
Colchester Zoo - CO3 0SL
about 28 Miles
Colchester Zoo is a fantastic place to visit with something for all the family.  Wander around and see the array of animals in excellent habitats.  Don't forget to visit the Leopards at Ussuri Falls, this new expansion can be located opposte the White Tiger Valley and the Medellin Momkeys.  Other popular areas of the zoo include Tiger Taiga, Chimp World and Wallaby Walkabout.   Look out for special events throughout the year such as Shriek Week on Halloween.  If you book tickets online you can obtain a discount of 10% and are also fast tracked on entry to the zoo - a great idea in the school holidays.