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Five Star style with beautiful views of idyllic Countryside: The Old Steam Mill

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A spacious living room with a large sofa, a smaller armchair, and a coffee table. There is a staircase with a wooden railing leading to an upper level.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.
A patio with wicker furniture and a view of the countryside.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, a television, and artwork on the walls.
A wooden sign reading "The Old Steammill" mounted on a brick wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Hartest, Suffolk
  • Place, Giffords Hall Vineyard
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Melford Hall
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Holy Trinity Church
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bury St Edmunds

Located in Bury St Edmunds, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Cornard Country Park and Bradfield Woods, while Long Melford Heritage Centre and Sudbury Heritage Centre and Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider St Peter's Cultural Venue and Kingfisher Leisure Centre. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Map
Hartest, Suffolk

What's nearby

  • Giffords Hall Vineyard - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Melford Hall - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Holy Trinity Church - 13 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Long Melford Heritage Centre - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Gainsborough's House - 20 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Bury St Edmunds Station - 23 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wongs @ The Cherry Tree - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SmallTown - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Swan - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Cavendish Tea Rooms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Roughacre Brewery - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Five Star style with beautiful views of idyllic Countryside: The Old Steam Mill pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Five Star style with beautiful views of idyllic Countryside: The Old Steam Mill?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Five Star style with beautiful views of idyllic Countryside: The Old Steam Mill on 4 Dec 2026 start from £594, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Five Star style with beautiful views of idyllic Countryside: The Old Steam Mill?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Five Star style with beautiful views of idyllic Countryside: The Old Steam Mill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Five Star style with beautiful views of idyllic Countryside: The Old Steam Mill?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Five Star style with beautiful views of idyllic Countryside: The Old Steam Mill located?

This family-friendly Bury St Edmunds cottage is located in a rural location, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Giffords Hall Vineyard, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Long Melford Heritage Centre and Holy Trinity Church. Melford Hall and Kentwell Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax in comfort

We booked for weekend , we dont live to far away it was a break. Really nice stay for family or couples, we are looking to book with friends next time. Lovely village pub down the road its really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2024
Hi Andrew, I am so glad you enjoyed your stay with us, it was great hosting you and we look forward to seeing you again. Best Wishes Mark and The Grove Cottages team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect countryside retreat

Lovely weekend stay at this super comfortable cottage with beautiful views, responsive hosts and access to tennis courts and bikes. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Dear Jessica Thank you for taking the time to write a review for The Old Steam Mill I have passed it onto the owners and I know they will be thrilled. I hope you managed to do the walk to The Queens Head Hawkedon as its such a beautiful track and the pub does outstanding Sunday Lunches :) Best Wishes Mark and the Grove Cottages team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect rural location as it was described. Easy secure parking. Layout of propery was just right with large bedrooms one with a large bath to relax in after taking advantage of the local senic walks. The lounge log burner provides the finishing touch for a cosy evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2026
Dear Mike Thank you for your kind review, we really appreciate it. I hope you find the time to be able to visit us agin. Best wishes Mark and The Grove Cottages team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay at Old Steam Mill

The house is beautiful, and everything was neat, clean, and even better than the pictures. The setting is gorgeous, and we especially enjoyed sitting outside soaking in the great views. There are some great notebooks that contain all the information you will need for the stay - so organized! We wish we had planned our trip to spend more time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property and facilities for a relaxing family break

Our whole family enjoyed our four days at the Old Steam Mill. The property is very spacious and well equipped. The location backs onto some lovely walks and we enjoyed the hospitality of the local pubs recommended on the information we received. The hosts had arranged bikes for our two 16 year olds and allowed the family access to their private tennis court which was great fun. Big thank you from all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Dear Alex Thank you so much for taking the time to write a lovely review. It really is appreciated and I have passed it on to Celina Best Wishes Mark
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idylic setting.

Homely house. They need to keep on top of the cleaning. Some kitchen cookware needed to be replaced, which they did asap.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
Hi Alan Please dont worry about the dog sick patches. We had the carpet cleaners round today and it looks like they should come out fine. I hope you doggie is better now. I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciate our fast response to your requests. Kind regards Mark and The Grove Cottages team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quintessential English Countryside Home

My family and I stayed at this property during a 2 week visit to the UK, that started in London, and ended in the Scottish Highlands. This was our favorite property, by far! It was clean, cozy, and the grounds were beautiful! We had our nephew, and his family, over for dinner, and they couldn’t believe how picturesque everything was. We visited the Kentwell Estate nearby, my husband played golf, and we all enjoyed relaxing, and playing games together on the balcony upstairs. It was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2025
Dear Nikki I am so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and thank you so much for your lovely review, Celina the owner will be thrilled. I do hope you get the chance to visit us again. Best wishes Mark and The Grove Cottages team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely remote cottage

We had a lovely stay. The property was furbished to a high standard. Lots of walks are easily accessible straight from the back door and you can walk to the pub in Hartest in less than 20 mins. Do bring your own condiments and cooking oils etc. as not always enough there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Dear Henry Thank you for taking the time to write us a review - it really helps. W are very happy that you enjoyed yourself, if you come again try the walk to the Hartest Crown, its a lovely walk and the pub does renowned Sunday Lunches. I will pass on your review to the owners and I am sure they will be happy - and make sure there are enough condiments next time . Best Wishes Mark grove-cottages co uk
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2025
Hi Ian I am so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Steam Mill. I hope you find the time to visit us again. Best wishes Mark and The Grove Cottages team.
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