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Rural cottage, log fire, indoor heated pool. A mile from cosy village pub

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Otley Road, Cretingham, Suffolk
  • Place, Otley Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Helmingham Hall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Easton Farm Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rural cottage, log fire, indoor heated pool. A mile from cosy village pub

Yew Tree Cottage is a 16th Century timber framed cottage attached to a working small holding with sheep and chickens in quiet rural location.
Sleeps five in two bedrooms, both en-suite, with views over the countryside. There is also a fold out double sofa bed in lounge for those who cannot manage steep stairs. There is a cot that can be erected in either bedroom. The cottage has central heating, with a wood burner in the lounge too. You also have use of the owners heated indoor pool.
Dogs are welcomed, provided you can keep to some rules; which are to protect our animals, ensure your dog is safe and you can enjoy your stay. We ask that your dog is kept on a lead when outside as we have sheep, cats and chickens, and the garden is not fully enclosed. Your furry friend must sleep on their own bed downstairs, and must not be allowed on the furniture or upstairs.
The cottage is an ideal base to explore medieval churches, Framlingham Castle, Woodbridge Tide Mill, Saxstead Mill, Snape Maltings, Minsmere Bird Sanctuary and much more. The seaside resorts of Southwold, Dunwich, Thorpeness, Aldeburgh and Felixstowe are all within 1-1.5 hour journey plus many local attractions such as Fynn Valley Golf Course at Witnesham, Easton Farm Park and Stonham Barns which has an Owl Sanctuary, Golf Course, Teapot manufacturer, shops, garden centre and cafe.

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About the area

Stowmarket

Located in Stowmarket, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Suffolk Coast and Heaths and Blakenham Woodland Garden, while Woodbridge Museum and Parham Airfield Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Helmingham Hall, or check out an event or a game at Northgate Sports Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Otley Road, Cretingham, Suffolk

What's nearby

  • Otley Hall - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Helmingham Hall - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Carters Teapots - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Easton Farm Park - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Framlingham Castle - 13 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Melton Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 24 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Grundisburgh Dog - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Moon & Mushroom - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪First. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Dog House Coffee Shop - ‬8 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

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Could not fault the house or our hosts for their hospitality.Will definitely be going back to the peace and tranquility. Thoroughly enjoyed our stayThank youFionaSteveLaura
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allan s.

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We loved our stay at Yew Tree cottage. It is so quiet and peaceful and the owners are lovely and friendly. Our children loved the pool and the sheep and chickens. We would love to come back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila J.

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Yew Tree Cottage was living 'Escape to the Country'. The accommodation was warm, comfortable and well equipped. Pauline and Norman are gracious hosts, and the use of the immaculate indoor pool is a marvelous bonus. Also, lovely countryside, plenty to do within a 30-to-45-minute drive, and a great pub with excellent food a mile away.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

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Such a beautiful cottage with amazing and friendly hosts! Highly recommend this cottage and stay
View of cottage from road
The local neighbours - out every morning and watching you swim
View from master bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Caroline G.

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Quaint cottage
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

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We have just had the best long weekend at Yew tree cottage!! Absolutely stunning location, gorgeous cottage that is well equipped with everything you could possibly need but what makes this stunning place is the hosts Pauline and Norman! Such lovely people that go above and beyond to make your stay memorable! We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

nigel b.

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it was perfectly situated for what we required, we enjoyed the stay the pool looked great although we never found the time to use it, but would go back there again, the only thing that was difficult was the stairway configuration to the upper floors, especially to the top one where my 88 year old mother in law slept, but it was only three nights so we managed it, the hosts are very freindly and reading through the visitors book gave us joy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melina R.

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Amazing host! We had a lovely time and having access to the pool was a fantastic added bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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This trip away was so incredible relaxing asthe house was very warm and cosy with peaceful surrounding full of nature....we enjoyed an evening in by the fire and evening out at the local pub down the road which served great food. The host Pauline and Norman where so welcoming and helpfully in every way. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alyson M.

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Absolutely wonderful place to stay! Pauline and Norman were fantastic hosts too.The place was idyllic and extremely peaceful which is what we wanted. Lots of beautiful little villages, pubs and places to visit.Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annie E.

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We had such a wonderful stay at Pauline and Norman’s gorgeous cottage. The countryside setting is absolutely beautiful, with a lovely garden all around that made it feel so peaceful and relaxing.Our boys especially loved feeding the chickens each morning and playing on the swing in the garden. It was also such a treat watching the sheep grazing in the field each day. Pauline and Norman were fantastic hosts, they showed us around when we arrived and made us feel so welcome straight away.The private pool was a huge hit with the kids (especially with the inflatables we brought along!), and the house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We enjoyed cooking in the evenings and spending time together playing board games.It’s a great base for exploring too, we loved visiting Southwold and Framlingham, including the castle.All in all, it was a really lovely, wholesome weekend and we’ve already booked to come back. We’re looking forward to it already!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2026
Thanks for your kinde comments about YTC. we enjoyed your compant too.
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10/10 Excellent

natalie w.

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Just back from a 3 night stay at this beautiful cottage that I’m told dates back to the 15th century. Pauline and Norman are lovely hosts and have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable. Pauline had kindly left a pint of milk in the fridge along with some freshly laid eggs when we arrived. The property is stunning along with the grounds and the views on a sunny day are wonderful. Plenty to see and do within 20-30mins drive. It’s so peaceful at night, you can hear a pin drop, apart from the odd hooting owl. The use of the owners indoor pool is a plus and is kept exceptionally clean. Highly recommended for a short break.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

bob adams

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Cold December weekend break, fireplace was ideal. Well looked after. Fresh eggs on site! Very comfortable stay, lovely host. Visited Sutton Hoo and local villages. Way too many nice pubs nearby. Excellent scenic location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Claudia W.

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Very nice cottage. A few things to mention though. We had to wash anything we took from the kitchen cupboards. Weak pressure for shower top floor (great shower next to swimming pool). Restrictions on dogs could be mentioned up front. And our final evening was spoiled by a dog in the main house that barked non-stop for two hours. Once again however, a charming cottage in a good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2026
Thank you for leaving a review and I am glad you enjoyed most of your stay. I am sorry about the items in the kitchen, we'll ensure the cleaner checks through cupboards thoroughly. I have since updated the website in relation to dogs and any rules, thank you for the feedback. My sincere apologies about the dog barking, he was staying as a one off for the evening and we had gone out. I will bear this in mind if he is ever with us again.
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10/10 Excellent

James A.

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We had a lovely stay here in August. The cottage was lovely and the surrounding area very peaceful. The pool was an excellent addition which we all enjoyed. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

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Everything about the experience was wonderful — the location, the property, and our superb hosts. Pauline and Norman made our trip extra special with their kindness, warmth, and the lovely moments we shared over a glass (or two!). We’ll definitely be returning. If you’re looking for peace, tranquility, and cozy evenings by the fire, we can’t recommend this place highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

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The fire was lovely very warm, the pool was clean and well looked after. The host was kind and friendly and we met her sheep, chickens and cats and daughters dog. She made us feel welcome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Conrad A.

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Very quiet with a beautiful garden setting. The cottage was very charming. My wife and I stayed here for three nights while visiting ancestral sites in the vicinity. Pauline and Norman were very kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Suzanne J.

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Week Stay

Enjoyed our stay at Yew Tree Cottage. We were made to feel very welcome
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

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Lovely break

Great property, lovely hosts and a peaceful location. Brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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Lovely stay

Lovely house, friendly hosts, charming property with the gardens and farm animals
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian W.

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Brilliant place to stay

Probably the best place we've stayed at. Quirky, comfortable and well positioned for exploring Suffolk. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

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Perfect getaway.

An all round excellent experience from booking to accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

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Lovely stay at Yew Tree Cottage

The cottage was lovely and set in beautiful gardens. It had everything you could want and more.Pauline and Norman were great hosts and made us very welcome.I would highly recommend staying here.Thank you for a lovely break.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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Yew Tree Cottage

Absolutely beautiful place to stay to enjoy Suffolk. Hosts so welcoming, grounds and gardens so English. Loved and enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
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