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Romantic* Castle on the Hill Cottage *Framlingham

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6753.5 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Framlingham, England
  • Place, Framlingham Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shawsgate Vineyard
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Southwold Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Romantic* Castle on the Hill Cottage *Framlingham

Castle Hill Cottage is a beautiful romantic period cottage set in the heart of the Medieval Town of Framlingham best known for Ed Sheeran's Castle on the Hill. The cottage dates to 1600’s and has been tastefully renovated over two floors. It sleeps 6 people in comfort and offers the perfect cosy retreat for couples and families seeking a relaxing holiday or a romantic break.This hideaway is ideal for short breaks and is perfect as a base for touring the picturesque Suffolk Countryside and Coast.

Property type: Cottage
Accommodates: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Beds: 4
Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 10:00 AM
Early check in or late check out available by request (additional fee applicable).

The cottage is situated in the heart of Framlingham just one street from the Market Square (25 yards). Framlingham is a small market town and home to the magnificent twelfth century castle belonging to the Earls and Dukes of Norfolk through the centuries. It is said that Mary I spent time here in 1553, before going to London to reclaim her throne from Lady Jane Grey.

Visit Saint Michael’s church where you can see the tomb of Henry Fitzroy - the illegitimate son of Henry VIII. You’ll notice the tomb is decorated with heraldic iconography, showing how important he was to his father.

Famously the multi-award winning singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran grew up in Framlingham and began writing songs inspired by the local area. His 2017 single ‘Castle on the Hill’ was inspired by the castle in his hometown.

Framlingham is the perfect town for a stroll, shop and glimpse of history – there’s even a Town Trail marking all the primary sites of historic interest. Market Hill is the Town’s centre and still hosts markets on Saturday and Tuesday offering great local produce together with trinkets and collectibles. There are excellent shops too, for gifts, food, fashions and antiques and mouth-watering selection of cafés, tea shops, pubs and restaurants.

Wickham Market: 5 mins.

Woodbridge: 10 mins.

Halesworth: 15 mins.

Saxmundham: 15 mins.

Snape Maltings: 20 mins.

Thorpeness: 20 mins.

Aldeburgh: 25 mins.

Walberswick: 25 mins.

Southwold: 30 mins.

Other things to note:

Please note that as with many cottages built in this era 1600's, the steps to the 1st floor are quite steep, care needs to be taken. The bathroom/toilet is downstairs. The three bedrooms are interconnecting (there is no separate hallway). The stairs lead directly into the master bedroom. There is a door to the small middle room which then leads to the second double bedroom. Please check the photographs before booking.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Our rates are based on occupancy so please make sure to make the reservation for the exact number of guests(including infants)staying at the property.
The fireplace has a log burner. We can provide a welcome basket of logs and kindling (additional fee applicable).
The steps to the 1st floor are quite steep. The bathroom/toilet is downstairs. The three bedrooms are interconnecting (there is no separate hallway).

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Framlingham

Located in Woodbridge, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Shawsgate Vineyard and Ufford Park Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lonely Farm Country Park and Suffolk Coast and Heaths. Easton Farm Park and Carters Teapots are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Framlingham, England

What's nearby

  • Framlingham Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shawsgate Vineyard - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 30 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Southwold Beach - 30 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Norfolk Broads - 33 min drive - 40.1 km

Getting around

  • Wickham Market Station - 11 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Farmcafe & Foodmarket, Marlesford, Suffolk - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪221B Artisan Bakery & Bistro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Neathouse Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crown Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Greyhound Inn - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic* Castle on the Hill Cottage *Framlingham pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Romantic* Castle on the Hill Cottage *Framlingham?

As of 9 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Romantic* Castle on the Hill Cottage *Framlingham on 16 Apr, 2026 start from S$290, 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.

What time is check-in at Romantic* Castle on the Hill Cottage *Framlingham?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic* Castle on the Hill Cottage *Framlingham?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Romantic* Castle on the Hill Cottage *Framlingham located?

Situated in Woodbridge, this golf cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Framlingham Castle and Shawsgate Vineyard. Easton Farm Park and Parham Airfield Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Wonderful

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Lovely country town cottage

Communication from owner was clear, friendly and helpful. Property is fairly quiet, with lovely sitting room and log burner. Master bedroom was nice with plenty of space around the bed and openable windows to get the temperature right.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

michael k.

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

lovely little gotage it was wonderful and very nice

we really enjoyed staying the property but cleaning charges so high and to expensive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2022
Michael and his family were lovely guests during their one night stay. Thank you for looking after Castle Hill Cottage so well and we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes, Tim and Lucy - Framlingham Luxury Cottages

About the host

Hosted by Tim and Lucy

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Suffolk Heritage Coast, United Kingdom
Members since 2015

Hello,

We are Tim and Lucy and we live on the stunning Suffolk Heritage Coast with our son Jack and our daughter Emily. We have been successfully letting our cottages: Arwen cottage in Aldeburgh, Thimble cottage in Southwold, Albion House and Stable cottage in Saxmundham and Castle Hill Cottage in Framlingham via our companies Aldeburgh Seaside Cottages, Southwold Seaside Cottages and Seaside Luxury Cottages. Our properties are self-catering and advertise on AirBnb. We are thrilled to have met such interesting people and received such lovely feedback for it.

Tim was born and bred in beautiful Suffolk and I was born in Lima-Peru and brought up in Milan-Italy. I speak Spanish, Italian, French, German and English. As my husband’s family is from Suffolk we have strong ties with this beautiful part of the world. Having travelled extensively we have been inspired by the good things we have come across in properties we have stayed in. As you can tell, we are passionate about providing somewhere special that our guests will love, enjoy and return to.

We feel incredibly lucky to be able to live in this part of the world and are loving sharing our cottages with some amazing people from the Owners Direct community. If we had a motto to live by it would have to be Maya Angelou's: “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour and some style...”

Why they chose this property

Within easy reach of the A12 and serviced by local buses and trains, Framlingham is conveniently located for days out to all places of interest in the Suffolk Heritage Coastal area and to other major attractions of East Anglia.

Beautiful countryside and villages surround the town. Art and music festivals are held throughout the year. The Framlingham Tourist Office is the best source for information.

All the main services and attractions in Framlingham are only a short walk away. There are local buses from the Market Square, including to Campsea Ashe railway station.

Aldeburgh is a short drive away, and many people delight in walking there along the shingle beach, admiring Maggi Hambling's famous scallop sculpture on the way.

For an evening stroll or Sunday walk, Framlingham Castle's parkland and surroundings are the perfect place for it. From the market town, you can take a bus or taxi for the short journey into Aldeburgh - for an evening at the cinema, theatre or a concert; or a train to the cinema in Woodbridge, or the Arts Centre in Halesworth.

What makes this property unique

HOUSE RULES:

Welcome to Castle Hill Cottage!

Castle Hill Cottage is our much loved family cottage which we're delighted to share with like-minded guests. We expect our guests to treat it as their own home; with care and love and most of all enjoyment!

* Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this time.

* The cottage is a no smoking area.

* Unfortunately the cottage it's not suitable for children under 4 years old. This is due to the cottage's original Victorian steep stairs. But we are happy to make an exception providing the parents assume full responsibility and bring their own baby equipment.

* There is an additional guest fee for infants. At the moment of making the reservation please add the infant as an extra guest.

* There are no disabled facilities.

* The cottage accommodates six guests maximum (including infants). If this house rule is transgressed the reservation will be cancelled and you will be reported to the booking agency.

* Our rates are based on occupancy so please make sure to make the reservation for the exact number of guests staying at the property. Please confirm the maximum number of guests who will be staying in our Romantic Castle on the Hill Cottage before your arrival so we can prepare the beds accordingly. If more guests have stayed you will be reported to the booking agency and we will claim the expenses on your damage deposit.

* Check-in and Check-out times are strict.
* Early check in or late check out available by request (additional fee applicable).

Other things to note:

Please note that as with many cottages built in this era 1600's, the steps to the 1st floor are quite steep, care needs to be taken. The bathroom/toilet is downstairs. The three bedrooms are interconnecting (there is no separate hallway). The stairs lead directly into the master bedroom. There is a door to the small middle room which then leads to the second double bedroom. Please check the photographs before booking.
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