quiet cottage, near yoxford, Suffolk
A peaceful detached cottage offering superb comfort
Location
Quiet Cottage is fully detached, has one groundfloor en-suite bedroom, and occupies a wonderfully secluded position in Sibton, about a mile equidistant from Yoxford and Peasenhall. The latter village has a post office shop, Emmetts (famous for its ham and bacon), and a busy tea room; Yoxford has a Black Dog deli, large antique centre and a well-stocked village shop; and Sibton has the popular White Horse pub.
The smart seaside town of Aldeburgh is just 14 miles to the east and Southwold a mere 11 miles. The thriving market town of Framlingham, where you will find our highly rated Italian restaurant, Watson and Walpole, is a pleasant 20 minute drive to the west.
The surroundings
Built in the C18th century, Quiet Cottage is located on a short private track off a little-used lane. The cottage is surrounded on all sides by an attractive garden with mature hedges, many trees, one small pond and one large natural pond often visited by wild ducks. A large teak garden table with chairs is provided in the secluded back garden.
A two-bay natural car parking area is sited near the path to the stable-style front door. An extra charge is made for the electric car charging facility provided on the adjacent wall.
Dogs
One well-behaved, quiet, clean dog is permitted on specific request and at an extra charge of £10 per night. Your darling will find some treats on arrival but no bed, food or toys as we know these are personal to each dog. We prefer that dogs don't go on the furniture or bed but please, please use the protective throw provided if they do.
Extra bits
- The cottage offers WiFi and fast fibre broadband as well as a smart Wifi tv
- Electric car charging is available
- Your welcome package includes a fresh-that-day Black Dog sourdough loaf, orange juice, semi-skimmed milk, butter, a jar of Tiptree jam, bananas and a tub of good biscuits. Breakfast tea and Nespresso lungo and espresso pods are also supplied.
LONG AGO
This is how the cottage used to look back in the early C19th. Not sure anyone would want to stay there now... but while being updated to modern living standards, it has kept all traditional charm.
GROUND FLOOR
You enter through the stable-style door – perfect to have half-open on warm days – and find yourself in the sunny, beamed dining parlour with its traditional Suffolk red-brick floor. There is an antique cherrywood table in front of a cast-iron bioethanol fire (fuel provided). Please note the restricted head height of 6’ 6” to the beams in the Parlour. Anyone over 6' will want to duck. Elsewhere ceiling heights are normal.
One door leads into a small but modern, well-fitted kitchen with views over a large natural pond. The kitchen has a tall fridge-freezer, slimline dishwasher, ceramic hob, integrated oven and inset stainless steel bowl with a pull-out hose mixer tap. A Nespresso machine with 12 pods is provided (more available at cost), an electric kettle, small microwave and Dualit toaster. The kitchen is well-equipped for making breakfast or light meals – a list of good nearby pubs and restaurants is provided.
Another door leads into the light cosy sitting room with views over the front garden. Furnishings comprise a 3-seater sofa, two Danish-style upholstered side chairs, coffee tables and both wall lights and table lamps. There is also a Sony Bravia 48-inch smart tv where guests can enjoy terrestrial channels free or satellite apps by logging into their own accounts.
Glazed doors lead from the sitting room into the double-glazed conservatory with all-round natural views, and French doors to the garden. Two cantilevered armchairs, two side chairs and two large metal coffee tables make this a perfect place to have a drink or read on a summer's day.
UPSTAIRS STUDY
This quiet room, acccessed up a narrow cottage staircase, has an eaved ceiling on on both sides, a redundant Victorian grate and lovely views over the natural pond. It is furnished with a small oak desk, adjustable upholstered office chair with arms and a small oak bench seat – a perfect place to write, work or study. There is also a wash-hand basin in the adjoining lobby and a bathroom with double-ended bath and close-coupled toilet.
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