Guests say
Blackberry Cottage receives high praise for its cleanliness, peaceful setting, and suitability for couples and dog owners. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, secure garden, and thoughtful touches such as welcome packs. The cottage is ideally located for exploring Suffolk, though a car is recommended due to its rural position and lack of nearby amenities. Some minor issues are noted, including occasional road noise, sloping ceilings, and comfort of the bed or sofa. Overall, guests find it a cosy, comfortable base for a countryside break.
Cleanliness is consistently highlighted as a strong point, with many guests describing the cottage as very clean, tidy, and well-kept. Only one review mentions a minor issue with limescale in the shower.
The location is praised for its peacefulness and convenience for exploring Suffolk. Some guests note the cottage is on a country lane with occasional traffic noise and that a car is necessary due to the lack of nearby shops or pubs.
Most guests find the cottage comfortable and cosy, with particular mention of warmth and suitability for pets. However, a few mention an uncomfortable mattress, sofa, and issues with sloping ceilings in the bedroom.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, especially the kitchen and enclosed garden. Minor suggestions for improvement include more cooking utensils, outdoor furniture maintenance, and additional privacy features.
Many guests appreciate the welcome packs with milk, bread, tea, coffee, and biscuits, as well as helpful information provided. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
What a lovely bolt hole! Lovingly furnished and full of charm, a great place from which to explore the great local area. A wonderful choice for a couples retreat.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, French Doors Leading To Courtyard
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Blackberry Cottage offers the perfect retreat for couples seeking somewhere lovely to relax and unwind. This charming semi-detached cottage boasts a light and spacious open plan living space, alongside a comfortable double bedroom snuggled within the eaves.
The nearby market town of Stowmarket has lots of great places to eat, drink and shop and is also home to the Museum of East Anglian Life, which is well worth a visit. Venture a little further however and you will find that you are in the perfect position to explore Suffolk, or alternatively hop on a train to the medieval city of Norwich, bursting with interesting spots to visit and sure to impress the history buff in the family. The much celebrated and photographed villages of Lavenham and Long Melford are close by, as are Ipswich, with its picturesque quay, Bury St Edmunds, with its famous abbey and amazing Christmas market, and Newmarket, where you can enjoy horse races and more.
Nature lovers should take the time to visit Thetford Forest, where the more adventurous can also experience Go Ape. Coastal lovers can explore the Suffolk Heritage Coast, starting with Aldeburgh and then traveling to Southwold with its pier and painted beach huts. After a busy day, you can return to Blackberry Cottage where you can be sure of a good night’s sleep.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 6 guests.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (31)
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Confirmed Guest
A cosy pet friendly cottage equipped with everything you need and ideally situated close to Stowmarket.
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Confirmed Guest
Ideal weekend cottage . We were visiting friends in the area & added on a few excursions. Jimmys Farm was great especially as dog friendly. Cottage was sleek & ideal for muddy paws in winter. I’m short but managed to walk into the sloping ceilings in the bedroom, so beware. We had a very pleasant weekend there.
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Confirmed Guest
Very convenient for things I had planned in Suffolk.More traffic noise than I had anticipated.Bit disappointed at lack of curtains across patio doors.Otherwise we'll kept and very pleasant host / owner.