The Abbey Cottage in Suffolk | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About The Abbey Cottage

Discover the enchanting Abbey Cottage, a 17th-century thatched gem nestled in the rural village of Windsor Green. This exquisite property promises an unforgettable escape for up to eight guests, blending historical charm with modern comforts.

Indulge in the luxury of a private hot tub, perfect for unwinding under the stars.

The cottage offers off-road parking and boasts an acre of splendid gardens, providing a serene backdrop for your stay.

Accommodation includes three tastefully appointed bedrooms with Smart TVs, ensuring a restful night's sleep. The ground-floor bedroom features an en-suite for added convenience.

The property also hosts a shepherd's hut in the garden, offering an alternative sleeping arrangement.

Inside, you'll find a fully equipped kitchen, a cosy sitting room with an electric fireplace, and a conservatory that opens up to the beautiful outdoors. The Abbey Cottage is pet-friendly, welcoming your furry friends to join in the adventure.

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Need To Know

✓Gas Central Heating
✓ Electric range oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, coffee machines
✓ 4 x Smart TV, games, WiFi, table tennis, pool table, and dart board
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Bedding for the cot and the toddler bed are not provided
✓ Highchair, travel cot, and toddler floor bed available on request
✓ Off-road parking for 4 cars
✓ Enclosed rear garden with lawn, gravelled area, furniture, and hot tub
✓ Three well-behaved dogs welcome
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop 1 mile, pub 1.4 miles
✓ Note: The first floor has wonky floors and there are some low, sloped ceilings throughout so please be careful
✓ Note: Due to the thatched roof we are not permitted to allow fires, fire pits etc of any kind in or around the house, the fireplace in the lounge has a flame-effect electric fire

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests adored the Abbey Cottage for its cosy and well-equipped interiors, the relaxing hot tub, and the comfortable beds. The property's beautiful surroundings and quiet location, with a pub within walking distance, were also highly appreciated. The addition of a games room and the secure garden for pets added to the delightful experience.

Getting there

To get to the Abbey Cottage, if travelling by car, take the A14 and exit towards the A1141 or A134, depending on your direction. For rail travellers, the nearest train station is in Bury St Edmunds, from which you can take a taxi or bus to the cottage.

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	2.5 miles	IP30 9UQ
Train station	7.9 miles	IP32 6AD
Pub	1.4 miles	IP30 0LW
Dog walk	0.5 miles	local footpaths
Supermarket	2.3 miles	IP30 9UH
Indian takeaway (Spice Garden)	2.5 miles	IP30 9UQ
Chinese takeaway (Ming's Garden)	2.5 miles	IP30 9UQ
Italian takeaway (Pizza Town)	2.5 miles	IP30 9UQ

For families with Kids

This destination is ideal for families, with a secure garden and a playhouse that will keep the children entertained. The nearby village and countryside offer ample opportunities for family walks and exploration. The games room and summerhouse provide additional spaces for play and relaxation, making it a perfect setting for a family break.

Is The Abbey Cottage A good location for couples?

For couples seeking a romantic retreat, this location offers tranquil gardens and cosy corners for intimate moments. Nearby, the historic village of Lavenham and the charming town of Bury St Edmunds provide romantic day out options, with their medieval architecture and cosy inns.

Dining and Cafes

The closest dining option is The Manger, a country pub offering delightful meals and entertainment. For a variety of culinary experiences, Bury St Edmunds, just a short drive away, hosts numerous restaurants and cafes to suit all tastes.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find a local pub, offering a quintessential British experience, and scenic village walks to enjoy the Suffolk countryside.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation have a hot tub?

Yes, the accommodation features a luxurious hot tub, providing guests with the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind in a private outdoor setting.

Is this property pet-friendly?

Indeed, the property welcomes pets, allowing guests to bring their well-behaved dogs along to enjoy the spacious and secure garden.

How many bedrooms does the accommodation have?

The accommodation boasts three beautifully furnished bedrooms, each equipped with Smart TVs, ensuring comfort and entertainment for all guests.

Is there off-road parking available?

Guests will benefit from the convenience of off-road parking, with space for up to four cars, ensuring easy access to the property.

Are there any additional sleeping options?

Aside from the main bedrooms, there is a traditional shepherd's hut in the garden, offering an enchanting alternative sleeping arrangement with a king-sized bed.

Does the property have a games room?

Yes, the property includes an external games room, providing entertainment with activities such as pool and table tennis for guests of all ages.

The Abbey Cottage Reviews

Jennifer

Beautiful old cottage, peaceful location, garden was great, good sized kitchen, ... Beautiful old cottage, peaceful location, garden was great, good sized kitchen, great that it had two fridges and everything that you would need for a week away, even with a mind your head sign, my husband managed to hit his head most days

Great size gardens and well fenced in for the dogs. Could do with some outside sun lounges and the conservatory window opener was missing meaning thousands of flies trapped inside. We were constantly killing and hoovering. I did message the owner about this with no positive response. The hot tub maybe needs some chemical attention part way through our week. At other places we had ours cleaned or maintained every day. Maybe include an air frier but we did take our own and the freezer is a bit small for 6 people for a week but we did take food for the entire week. The house is set away from other houses so it feels quiet and peaceful. Loads of outdoor facilities. The garden is in need of maintenance. The grass is fine but the shrubs are unattended to especially around the small pond areas. Overall a nice place to have a family gathering but a bit expensive at 2k for 7 days.

Elizabeth

We stayes in the property for a week in May. 6 people, four adults and two kids 4 and 2. Lovely property. Really well appointed and clean. Plenty of space for the kids and dogs to run around in the garden, which was really safe and well fenced to stop small people getting to the ponds. Great location and easy to get to most places we wanted without too much of a drive. Lovely comfy beds, everyone slept well. would love to return and stay again. 1010

Patricia

Lovely Cottage, kitchen well equipped. The family enjoyed our time there.

Eleanor

Loved it! Thank you

Elizabeth

We had a wonderful time, the cottage was very cosy and very well equipped, we just wish we had booked for longer!

Very nice property, lovely old cottage very comfortable and everything you need.

We all found the beds and bedding to be extremely comfortable. The cottage had everything that we needed. Lovely quiet surroundings with a pub within walking distance. The hot tub was so relaxing. We also enjoyed a walk around the village. The only criticism was that the conservatory could have been cleaner. We would love to visit this cottage again.

Incredible place, out of this world. Mix of kids ages all had fun thanks to hot tub, games room. Just amazing

We first visited The Abbey Cottage in July 2022. We enjoyed our stay so much we came back again this year and stayed for two weeks! The Abbey Cottage is a stunning property in a beautiful location. The restoration is exceptional and the garden is superb. We had an amazing holiday and I am pretty sure we will be back again.

Richard

A lovely 16th century cottage with some modern developments. Great facilities including a hottub, games room, summerhouse, conservatory and gas BBQ. We had a great time at the cottage and personally my favourite room was the kitchen as my own is currently being renovated . Plenty of places to visit locally too. Would highly recommend for large families.

The Abbey Cottage was the perfect venue for our family reunion and our three generations found it charming, comfortable and fun. It was a great base to explore the area and with so much to do nearby, a week wasn't enough!

Steven

Smashing cottage and very well equipped. Both the owner and Sykes Cottages staff helped to resolve a problem and provide accommodation we will look to use again.

The place is quite and amazing old style. Ceiling quite low and need extra careful with the passing the wood beams. Property is clean with all house stuff. The garden was in good condition. Only one thing that I can tell to the owner that jacuzzi need more attention as looks like the filler are broken or no filler at all. After one time used the water looks not great.

A beautiful house and a wonderful location for a family birthday party.

Jennifer

We had a wonderful stay at the Abbey cottage for my 60th birthday, the cottage itself was beautiful and cosy and warm. The facilities were very good. And the garden was beautiful and very safe for our dogs. Id highly recommend this cottage .

A wonderful week in a beautiful setting. The hot tub provided the opportunity for quality time with my daughter watching the stars and looking for constellations. Surrounding area provided excellent walks with superb scenery. Made good use of the croquet and table tennis. My daughter LOVED the shepherd's hut! Would highly recommend.

What a wonderful find The Abbey Cottage was. Perfect setting for celebrating my BIG birthday with my children and partners. So much space and character. The hot tub was a great bonus and used . even in March !! Highly recommend the property and would love to return . Lavenham was a beautiful village and worth a visit .

Samantha

We had a fabulous long weekend at Abbey Cottage. Such a beautiful quirky building the grounds are lovely and it so peaceful. So much to do there wish we were there for a week to make the most of everything. The kids had a blast as there was lots for them to do and explore. The fact the gardens are all fenced off it meant the dogs could also have a good run. Beautiful Kitchen with everything you could possibly need. Enough space for everyone without getting under each others feet there was 8 of us & 2 dogs. I will say the beds are some of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept on. Would definitely stay again.

Andrew

Excellent cottage and we had a great time. Even though it was cold outside it was lovely and warm in the cottage. One low beam that I banged my head on my fault and some interesting floors upstairs but a quirky, well presented cottage that was clean with a modern kitchen. Owners were helpful when asked questions and immediately supplied a hairdryer when we couldn't find one. We really enjoyed out stay.

Fantastic property, lovely location, we spent two nights to celebrate my wifes 60th birthday, guests were family of eight, excellent kitchen facilities, accommodation excellent, hot tub was excellent spent quite a few hours in hot tub In December minus two degrees was lovely, accommodation in the shepherds hut was snug and warm. Would recommend this property without hesitation. Good communication with host.

George

Wonderful place, full of character.

Beautiful cottage with very comfortable beds and great facilities. It was also nice seeing the albums left of the refurb. Would love to return.

Property was lovely, has an interesting history and has some old features retained which give it a cosy and authentic feel. We had a great stay over the weekend and I would thoroughly recommend. We will be booking a summer weekend getaway here next year, or maybe even a whole week.

Jessica

A beautiful cottage with absolutely every amenity you could think of! We really appreciated and loved the welcome basket, it was so thoughtful! The hosts were so accommodating as well and very quick to respond to any questions we had. A perfect weekend away, would 100 recommend.

Carole

A wonderful property that has been lovingly restored. Plenty of space for everyone in our party with The Shepherd's Hut providing extra space. A good selection of quality pots and pans and a decent set of knives which is always a bonus. The outdoor area was spacious with lots to do and even though we went in October we were able to use the majority of it. The hot tub was a plus. Easy to use and enjoyed both during the day and watching the night sky. Everything was spotlessly clean. We were sorry to leave after a week.

An absolutely beautiful thatched cottage with extensive grounds and something for everyone. It was a delight to stay here we loved the table tennis and the hot tub, and everything about it.

Richard

Great holiday cottage. The house was ideal for what we needed. Hot tub was so relaxing, games room provides loads of entertainment and the whole garden was dog friendly. If you are wanting to visit Suffolk on your holidays this is the place to stay.

Beautiful property. Spotlessly clean. Welcoming host. Everything that was promised and more.

A wonderful seventeen century cottages with all the amenities of modern living! A fabulous atmosphere. Clean and well looked after. Well recommended for a wonderful holiday!! Miriam

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Attractions Near The Abbey Cottage

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an The Abbey Cottage 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.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Ickworth House, Park & Gardens - IP29 5QE

about 6 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

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary - IP28 6HX

about 15 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.

National Horse Racing Museum - CB8 8JL

about 16 Miles

This is a museum with a difference and a must see if you are into horse racing. You can take guided tours around the museum or choose to wander round yourself admiring the exhibits. New for 2010 is a Junior Fun Tour which is ideal for children. Simply ask the gallery staff for a Fun Tour pack when you enter the museum and kids can answer questions and spot clues and tips on the way round. One of the most popular recent exhibitions is the Thoroughbred: State of the Art exhibition in Gallery 5 on until 31st October. Check out their websites for the latest exhibitions.

Colchester Zoo - CO3 0SL

about 20 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.

Banham Zoo - NR16 2HE

about 22 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.

Great Notley Park - CM77 7FS

about 23 Miles

This attraction is currently under construction but we are looking forward to it opening in early 2011. The philosophy of the Discovery Centre is 'healthy body, healthy mind, healthy planet and aims to change people's attitudes and actions towards our planet. Educational as well as fun there are plenty of activities such as outdoor sport pitches, cycle and walking trails and indoor activity rooms. This is a unique attraction for the whole family.

Melsop Farm Park - NR20 3DT

about 28 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.