quiet cottage, near yoxford, Suffolk
A peaceful detached cottage that's perfect for lounging
quiet cottage, near yoxford, Suffolk
A peaceful detached cottage that's perfect for lounging
Location
Quiet Cottage is fully detached, has two en-suite bedrooms, and occupies a wonderfully secluded position in Sibton, about a mile equidistant from both 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 12 miles to the east and bustling Woodbridge, on the river Deben, is a 30-minute drive. 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 four dining chairs are 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.
There is an outside hose for washing down muddy dogs and some doggie towels that we will launder: just leave them on a tiled floor. 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
- Because of the unprotected water outside, and steep staircase to the second bedroom, children under 13 years old are not permitted
- The headline rates quoted are for two people. There is a modest extra charge if 3 or 4 people stay
- 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 baby Baron Bigod cheese and a tub of yoghurt, salami, a Black Dog sourdough, semi-skimmed milk, spreadable butter, a bottle of white wine, apples and and a tub of chocolate and hazelnut biscuits. Loose breakfast tea, Yorkshire tea bags and Nespresso lungo and espresso pods are also supplied.
GROUND FLOOR
Living areas
You walk in 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. Up to four people can eat at the antique cherrywood table in front of a cast-iron wood-burning stove, kindling and logs for which are provided. (You will need to brush up your scout/girl guide skills to light the fire.) 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. An espresso machine with 12 ESE Illy coffee bags is provided (more available at cost), an electric kettle and electric toaster. The kitchen is well-equipped for making breakfast or light meals – a list of good nearby pubs and restaurants will be 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 details.
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.