Charming cottage in beautiful private countryside with a boating lake - The Calf Pens

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A view from a room with a large window, revealing a well-manicured garden with hedges and a clear sky.
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a bottle of wine, with a view of the outdoors.
A dining room with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by upholstered chairs. There are two wall-mounted lamps, a framed painting, and a vase with flowers on the table.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a red armchair, a sofa, and a bookshelf.
A lush green landscape with a clear path, dense trees, and a calm body of water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Terrace
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Ipswich, Suffolk
  • Place, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Dedham Vale
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Suffolk Distillery
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

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About the area

Ipswich

Located in Ipswich, this cottage is in a rural area. Dedham Vale and Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lavenham Falconry and Assington Barn. Brantham Leisure Centre and Green Island Gardens Ardleigh are also worth visiting.
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Ipswich, Suffolk

What's nearby

  • Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Dedham Vale - 12 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Suffolk Distillery - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Lavenham Falconry - 18 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Flatford Mill - 19 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Manningtree Station - 20 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪White Hart - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fields Farm Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Jubilee Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage in beautiful private countryside with a boating lake - The Calf Pens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming cottage in beautiful private countryside with a boating lake - The Calf Pens?

As of 31 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming cottage in beautiful private countryside with a boating lake - The Calf Pens on 5 Jul, 2027 start from S$1,462, 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 Charming cottage in beautiful private countryside with a boating lake - The Calf Pens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage in beautiful private countryside with a boating lake - The Calf Pens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage in beautiful private countryside with a boating lake - The Calf Pens located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Dedham Vale and within 6 miles (10 km) of Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve and Suffolk Distillery. Bridge Cottage and Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable stay in quiet location

We had a lovely stay at the cottage. It is comfortable and very well equipped. We appreciated the welcome pack and wouldn’t hesitate to visit again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ideal base for exploring Constable Country and the Wool Towns

So cosy and comfortable. Lovely quiet spot in pretty countryside. Close to Hadleigh and Constable Country.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved Tge Calf Pens

We can highly recommend The Calf Pens. Very peaceful and magnificent walks directly from the door. Property was very clean and comfortable and everything was to our taste.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Autumn break with friends

The approach and the parking area was slightly disappointing but it is a farmyard. The cottage , garden and the grounds are beautiful. Having the lake and a boat was a bonus
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely 4 nights for 2 couples

Beautiful location and surrounding area, we cycled everywhere and it was a very safe place to leave our bikes. Comfortable house with all amenities plus lovely to have a welcome basket of tea, coffee, butter, bread, wine etc. Garden wasn't actually as private as had been indicated however it had a lovely table and chairs to sit out on and a walk to a beautiful pond nearby.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Calf Pens

What a lovely cottage! It was comfortable and clean. The hosts were very helpful and accessible which made everything go smoothly. The location was central but quiet and having horses near was an added bonus. The local pub, The Queens Head, was delightful and the publican Steve made us feel like locals.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A very comfortable home from home

My party found The Calf Pens very comfortable, spacious, nicely furnished, and well-equipped. It has lovely grounds with outside seating and a very short walk to a lake. The owner was very friendly and helpful and provided a folder with lots of useful information. It's important to have a car but it is well situated for the shops and pubs/restaurants in Hadleigh and in striking distance of all the sights Suffolk has to offer. It's a short walk from the Queen's Head in Lower Layham with its friendly landlord and great food. We had a lovely stay and would recommend it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Calf Pens

The Calf Pens were a real pleasure for us to stay in-between moving house. It provided us with everything we needed to function; a well equipped kitchen, lovely bedlinen and towels. The rooms are well proportioned and the open plan living/dining room lovely and spacious. The owners have thoughtfully used genuine antiques, paintings and artifacts within the accommodation, making The Calf Pens feel very special and in keeping with the tranquil, understated gardens which surround the property. A perfect place to unwind and enjoy Suffolk.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for peace and quiet and for exploring

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Calf Pens. The local area is very quiet and peaceful, and the accommodation is perfect for one or two couples - with a bathroom each ‑ clean, spacious, comfortable and with all mod cons. The three provided fans, all on standards, were a godsend in enabling us to ride the heatwave into the upper 30s C ‑ as was the superb shower. The two folders of information were particularly helpful and well‑presented: one for the accommodation; and the other for the wider locality. We also appreciated the wine and grocery essentials, in the kitchen and fridge when we arrived. 
 The estate includes a 1.5 mile walk, kept mown around the field edges, which is great for an early morning or late evening amble serenaded with birdsong. 
We spent most of our time exploring the attractive wool towns and nearby villages, as well as the multiplicity of easy‑going footpaths through the glorious countryside. 
 We struck up a happy relationship with the owners, living in the adjoining main house, but that was as much at our instigation as theirs. We never felt our privacy was compromised and our entrance and parking were entirely private. The lawn is overlooked by the main house, so is not so private, but is in a lovely setting facing south west. 
 Hadleigh is the nearest sizeable town for food shopping, boasting a Co‑op and a Morrisons, less than a 10 minute drive away. 
 In summary, we recommend The Calf Pens (converted!) highly.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tranquil

We had a really wonderful stay at The Calf Pens. There was so much attention to detail that we wanted for nothing. It was clean, comfortable, extremely well laid out and had plenty of books and board games to entertain us. The owners had carefully and thoughtfully put together interesting places to visit and provided information for local pubs/restaurants. All these touches enabled us to have a relaxing stay. We loved our evening strolls around the adjoining farmland and lakes, just beyond the garden. We were lucky to see so many bats and dragonflies, plus many varieties of birds in the woods and farmland; listen out for the barking deer too! There was an array of butterflies on the buddleas in the garden with a large lawn to sit outside, or play games, or just sit, unwind and watch the sun go down. The let was tranquil and slightly off the beaten track - just what we’d been looking for, but it was close enough to Hadleigh for shopping. It was also well situated for visiting the many tourist attractions that are all over Suffolk/Essex - far too many to visit in just one week. The owners were very friendly but made every effort to ensure we had our privacy. We were so happy with our stay that we are already making plans for our return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Quiet, peaceful and relaxing break

We had an amazing week and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Calf Pens. Honestly couldn’t fault facilities! Delightful cottage with comfortable beds, a well equipped kitchen, really comfortable living area, set in lovely grounds in a delightful area. We found it reassuring that Allison and Huge left a welcome letter and contact number and that we were able to contact them if we needed to.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Calf Pens Suffolk

A beautiful, warm and well appointed home I would recommend to anybody especially for cyclists looking for quiet roads.
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