A former sheep shearing shed, Shearers Cottage provides guests with not only a stylish interior, but also a spacious well equipped open plan living area and two beautiful en-suite bedrooms. The cottage offers guests a tranquil base to explore the Suffolk heritage coast and surrounding countryside. The exterior of the cottage is wooden clad in traditional Suffolk style and guests can enjoy watching the wildlife through the large tri-fold patio doors to the front of the Cottage. There is small enclosed garden attached to the cottage but guests are welcome to use the owners large, fenced front garden for ball games etc. and to enjoy the trampoline and swings. On the farm there is also a meadow for more adventurous play, all the owners ask is that you suppervise your children at all times.
Luxury Single Storey Wooden Clad Colonial Style Cottage In Countryside Setting.
- Bungalow376 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Half Baths: 1
- Min Stay: 3 nights
House in Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England - Set In Owners Large Garden On Their Small Farm. Close To Woodland Areas, River Walks And The Coast.
Bedrooms
Property Manager
Helen Shand
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Dec 8, 2018
About Helen Shand
My name is Helen Shand and I and my husband Garrow bought Castle Farm in 1987. We are from suffolk farming stock and wanted our four children to have plenty of space to play in safety. Shearers cottage was at that time an old sheep shearing shed in our front garden and we felt it would make an ideal holiday cottage. That was 24 years ago and now Shearers Cottage has been extended and re-furbished to a very high standard. We are therefore on hand if our guests need anything.
Helen Shand purchased this Bungalow in 1980
Why Helen Shand chose Woodbridge
We bought Castle Farm, a 50 acre farm, to have more space for Garrow's contracting business and for our children to have plenty of space for horses, cars, bikes and loads of fun! We love this part of Suffolk as there is so much to do, the varied countryside, with woods, beautiful coastline and wide open spaces to explore, has something for everyone.
What makes this Bungalow unique
Shearers Cottage has plenty of living space and beautiful surroundings while being close to lots of Suffolk's best amenities.
Amenities
- Heater
- Children Welcome
- TV
- Internet
- Parking
- Accessible
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower
- Shower room 1toilet, shower
- Toilet 1toilet
- En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1. En-suite shower room to bedroom 2. Separate wc and basin off hallway.
Location Type
- Near The Ocean
- Rural
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- TelephoneThere is a telephone connection but no telephone. If this is a problem please let me know. Our mobile single is quite good.
- HeatingThe cottage is heated by night storage radiators with additional heat provided by electric fan heaters if necessary.
- Linens ProvidedThe beds are made up for your arrival and if you are staying for more than 1 week, we change them at the end of the week.
- Washing MachineFull sized automatic washing machine in utility area.
- ParkingArea immediately outside cottage has parking for upto 3 cars. Additional parking is nearby.
- InternetUnlimited broadband, however our download speeds are quite slow and require your patience.
- Towels ProvidedA bath sheet and bath towel are provided for each person, with hand towel and bath mat on each bathroom. A hand towel is also provided in the separate toilet.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living RoomLarge open plan living/dining room with 3 seater sofa and armchair, pine table, chairs, 37" flat screen TV with freeview, surround sound DVD, iPod docking station, day bed with full sized under bed to form a superking sized double or 2 3ft. singles.
Kitchen
- Microwave
- DishwasherSmeg 12 setting dishwasher.
- FreezerFreezer contains 4 drawers that provide 84 litres of capacity.
- Stove4 ring ceramic electric hob.
- OvenSingle door standard sized oven with integrated grill.
- RefrigeratorThere is a single under worktop fridge with ice box and a free standing large fridge/freezer. This gives our guests plenty of fridge and freezer space.
- Coffee MakerCafetiere.
- Toaster2 slice electric toaster.
- Pantry ItemsSmall amount of tea, coffee, sugar, in welcome pack. Also basic cooking essentials e.g. Cooking oil, salt, pepper and some fresh herbs in the garden.
- Dishes & UtensilsPlenty of crockery, cutlery and dishes for upto 8 people.
- KitchenStylish shaker style fitted kitchen with electric fan oven, 4 ring halogen hob, fridge with freezer compartment, full sized dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster. Fully equipped for your culinary needs.
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- DiningThe dining area is part of the living room and offers seating for upto 6 people at a round pine table with pine chairs.
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- Television37 inch Panasonic flat screen free view television.
- StereoiPod docking station.
- DVD PlayerSurround sound DVD player.
- BooksSmall amount of paper backs provided.
- GamesA small amount of board games provided.
- ToysOut side there is a 12ft trampoline and swings and see-saw.
- Video LibraryA small amount of DVD's provided.
Outside
- Lawn / GardenSmall enclosed garden attached to the cottage, but use of our field for ball games and riding bikes is also available.
- BicyclesWe have 2 bicycles for guests use, please ask at the time of booking so we can ensure they are ready for you.
- Outdoor Grill
- TennisTennis courts in Melton which is 1.5 miles away.
- GolfWoodbridge golf course is across the road from the cottage and has 9 and 18 hole courses. Also within 3 miles are Ufford Park Golf course which has an American Golf Shop, and Seckford Hall which both have 9 and 18 hole courses, and a 9 hole course at St. Audreys, Melton.
Suitability
- wheelchair accessibleThe property is single storey and approached by a paved pathway. The large tri-fold patio doors open out onto the paved patio. The doorways between rooms are of normal width.
- suitable for elderly or infirm
Notes
- Notes on accommodation: The front door leads into a large entrance hall with space for coats and shoes. A cloakroom off the hall provides a WC, hand basin and utility area where the washing machine is housed. Within the large open plan living area there is plenty of comfortable seating where you can enjoy the woodland view or watch your favorite DVD on the surround cinema system. We provide some DVD's, books and board games. The dining area has a solid oak floor and round table and chairs for 6 people. In this area the day bed is at one end providing extra comfortable seating and beds for 2 people. The bedrooms have luxury beds with pocket sprung, memory foam matteress, and luxury en-suites to both bedrooms. There are double wardrobes and dressing tables in both bedrooms giving plentry of room for your belongings. Please note smoking is not allowed in the cottage. Outside: The cottage has a small fenced garden with patio, small lawned area, and herb garden. There is a garden table and six chairs, bar-be-que and sun lounger for guests use. At the front of the cottage is a gravelled parking area for 3 cars. The owners allow the use of their large fenced front garden which contains a trampoline and swings. These are used at guests own risk and children must be supervised at all times. Within the owners back garden is an unfenced pond which is approximately 4ft deep in the centre. Therefore please suppervise children who wish to go pond dipping! The cottage is on the owners small farm which is home to the Sutton Hoo Free Range Chickens. Guests are welcome to explore and make use of the large grassed field for ball games, riding bikes etc. However please do not climb on the machinery or allow your children to enter the barns unattended. From the farm you can walk to river Deben and enjoy watching the boats, and wildlife. Utility Room: Automatic washing machine, iron, ironing board, clothes airer, pegs and linen basket, vaccum cleaner, mop, bucket, brush and dustpan and broom. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: All bed linen and towels are provided and these are changed once a week. If you require more frequent changes then this can be provided at an extra cost. The property is also cleaned once a week on a Saturday, further cleaning would incur an extra cost. Other: Hallway for coats etc.
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
22 Reviews
A lovely cosy cottage in a nice woodland setting with easy access from Woodbridge and the A12
The weather for the time of the year was fair Windy & cold at times but returning to the cottage each day it was warm and felt like home. Hopefully we will be returning next year as we have more to see in the area. We were made very welcome by Helen who came to see us shortly after we arrived.
So glad you enjoyed your stay, we hope to see you again one day
Clean, cosy, homely & well equipped in beautiful surroundings.
Lovely cottage with excellent facilities couldn't have asked for better. Surroundings super; the boys loved the swings and trampoline. Host very helpful and actually changed our booking dates when we asked, due to a change of half term dates by our local school, without issue. Highly recommend to all. We are hoping to return.
pet friendly, spacious and well equipped
No complaints. We arrived on a chilly day to a warm, comfortable cottage. The accommodation is spacious and well equipped and the en-suits were proper sized bathrooms which was a pleasant surprise. We'll definitely stay again.
Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again at Christmas!
Lovely cosy, modern well equipped cottage.
Perfect for a short break, everything you need and in a good location.
Thank you James for your kind words and I hope you visit us again
Lovely cottage with great facilities
A really lovely place to stay for a long weekend. Good facilities although the kettle could do with replacing. Close to woodbridge town which was a nice day out. Only reason I gave 4* is because there should be clearer directions getting to the property as your sat nav can take you further to where the cottage is. Other than that, a lovely stay. Thanks for your hospitality Helen and the milk and wine was a very nice touch.
Thank you for your kind words and I will try and attach directions to the welcome email for future guests. I hope you visit us again.
Very Relaxing wonderful place to stay
What a great place to stay loads of room great facilities lovely location what a wonderful location. Very sunny and friendly. Great for kids with a trampoline and swings and with lots of walking very close by!
So glad you had a lovely time, and thank you for your kind words. Hopefully you will come and stay again!
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Special interest holidays:
Just over 1 hour by train to London.
Coast/Beach:
The nearest beach is shingle street which is 7 miles away. There are no facilities here but it is very quiet. 12 miles away is Aldeburgh which has a shingle beach and lovely shops and excellent fish and chips. Next to Aldeburgh is Thorepness with a large boating mere and shingle beach. Southwold with pier, beach huts and sandy/shingle beach is 20 miles away.
Travel:
Stanstead airport is 1.5 hours away by car. The nearest channel crossing is Dover or the channel tunnel, both of which are 2.5 hours away by car. Our nearest station is Melton which is 1 mile away and connects to the mainline at Ipswich from which London can be reached in 70 minutes. A car is advisible but not essential as there is a limited bus service from the road outside the cottage. Also Suffolk is reasonably flat so cycling is very popular!
Distances:
Woodbridge is 2 miles away and has doctors, dentists, banks, supermarkets, cinema, theatre, restaurants and parks, and the river Deben for boating, sailig and birdwatching. The closest shop for newspapers is at Melton which is 1 mile away. The closest pub is Wilford Bridge which is approximately 1/2 mile away and does all day food. There are excellent eating pubs within 1-2 miles from the cottage. Snape Maltings concert hall is 5 miles away. Minsmere bird sanctuary is 15 miles away.
Further Details:
Rendlesham forest is only 3 miles away for woodland walks and the summer open air theatre. Orford Castle and Orford Ness famlous for the WW11 early warning system are only 10 miles away. Framlingham castle is also only 8 miles away and is well worth a visit. Further afield is Pleasure Wood Hills a family amusement park, which is approximately 1 hour by car. The beautiful North Norfolk Coast is only 2 hours away. Snape Maltings with its concert hall is only 15 minutes away by car and hosts the summer proms. each year.
Rates & Availability
Booking Notes: Please email me for a booking form and on receipt of this and a 25% non-refundable deposit I will confirm your booking. The balance for your holiday will be due 6 weeks before the arrival. Changeover Day: Saturday is the prefered day. But other days off peak are available on request.