Simple, cosy cottage in beautiful Suffolk countryside, near Washbrook, Ipswich

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A living room with two blue armchairs, a fireplace, and two floor lamps.
A traditional brick building with arched windows and a bench outside.
garden in summer
A garden with a tree and a field of white flowers.
A compact kitchen with yellow walls, a red table, and a black refrigerator.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Washbrook, ENG
  • Place, Chantry Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Portman Road
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Jimmy's Farm
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Ipswich

Located in Ipswich, this cottage is in a rural area. Ipswich Waterfront and Jean Ingelow House and Archway are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve and Suffolk Coast and Heaths. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Portman Road or Crown Pools. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Washbrook, ENG

What's nearby

  • Chantry Park - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Portman Road - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Jimmy's Farm - 14 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 15 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Ipswich Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪East Cottage - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ellenbrook Fish Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Simple, cosy cottage in beautiful Suffolk countryside, near Washbrook, Ipswich pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Simple, cosy cottage in beautiful Suffolk countryside, near Washbrook, Ipswich ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Simple, cosy cottage in beautiful Suffolk countryside, near Washbrook, Ipswich located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Chantry Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve and Portman Road. New Wolsey Theatre and The Willis Building are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderfully relaxing time in this rural hideaway
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Church Cottage is a timeless, beautiful treasure - untouched by progress. With endless views. You must explore the Church - long, uncut grass and the difficult-to-open door - but do persevere because it's well worth it. The house has everything, and we ate most meals outside on the lovely big table. We didn't even think of TV, and no WiFi did not deter our visit one bit. 4 days were not enough - even with Katy letting us stay the whole last day, which was such a bonus! We rode our bikes everywhere and also walked everywhere, including the Brook Inn. The OS maps were a delight to discover. One day that hit 32.5C we drove 45 minutes to the beautiful, untouched Naze which was a great place to be on a really hot day! We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A solid 8 out of 10

First the pros. Reasonably priced cottage. The biggest selling points for me was the absence of TV and internet, absolute bliss. Excellent location. Cottage was very clean and the beds comfortable. Although we didn't use them a washing machine and tumble drier were available. The cons. Water is sourced from a well through a pump and filtration system. I think this should have been mentioned in the listing. I may be a bit paranoid but I didn't trust drinking the water without boiling it first. The kettle was in desperate need of de-scaling. The electric shower was an experience. The on/off button on the shower unit itself was faulty and the shower had to be operated with the isolator switch outside the bathroom. To be fair this was explained in the information pack. Parking is a bit of an issue, the only space being a verge by the side of a narrow lane. The only other thing worth mentioning is not about the property but about the directions to the local pub. There is a route via footpaths. However the route goes through a field populated by bullocks. These animals can be quite temperamental so take care. All things considered, I would recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

The neighboor has big loud dogs who wake you up

The house was not clean,it was very cold on arrival and the heating starts working after 24 hours. Very cold first night. Neighboor likes his music till late and has big dogs who wake you up with barking.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Does what it says on the tin

Simple, cosy cottage in beautiful Suffolk countryside, near Washbrook. Nice, quiet location, short walk across the fields to the local pub The Brook which has good food. All in all, a great rest
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet hide away

A quiet relaxing rural cottage with all the basics you need for a relaxing holiday. Friendly family owner. Lovely country walking paths accessible directly from the cottage. Local church a treasure.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful staycation...

The property was ideal. Clean, comfortable, and with everything you need - including no WiFi or TV - and the kids survived. Located in a lovely quiet area, yet with easy access to several attractions. Thank you also to Katy, who was particularly good with keeping us informed and answering our questions. Would we want to return for another staycation at this lovely cottage? The answer is Yes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Excellent Property

Enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil, Idyllic

The property is a quaint period cottage, with a rural setting with easy access to historic towns. Great getaway from hustle and bustle of London. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant

Homely
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful country stay

This is a peaceful, comfortable and cosy place to stay surrounded by history.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely country cottage

Was a lovely cottage to stay in and was very relaxing. Location is beautiful and peaceful. Would recommend Wifi to save on phone data. Also, the grass was very long and felt we couldn’t make much use of the garden because of it. The hedge was very over grown and couldn’t use much of the path. Would love to stay again and would highly recommend, especially for couples! Thank you for a lovely stay ☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peaceful location

This is a peaceful retreat, thoughtfully equipped with necessities and comfortable beds. The garden is lovely and very relaxing, and it was good to be without wifi and leave the modern world behind for a little while (mobile connection is good if you actually need it).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely spot

Feels a million miles from anywhere but actually only a short drive from everything you need. Good base for exploring, loads to do...or sit in the garden and snuggle up in front of the woodburner for the evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful cottage in peaceful green setting.

Carefully renovated cottage with classily stylish interior, bursting with character, cosy wood-burner, serene bedrooms and sun-filled garden. A cosy launch pad for walking, cycling and day trips to nearby charming villages. Good pubs nearby. It'll be hard to leave.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very relaxing stay at Washbrook

We very much enjoyed our week at Washbrook. The house is well located on a quiet lane and the garden is perfect for eating outside or a game of badminton over the washing line! We visited Sutton Hoo, the sandy beach at Southwold, the beautiful Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich and many other local attractions. We did not miss the telly or wifi for one minute. Suffolk has a lot to offer and people were all very welcoming. Mrs Byrne the owner was extremely helpful and communication was excellent. We recommend this property to families who want to spend quality time away from the the big city.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Refreshing

Comfortable & peaceful. Gateway could be altered to make space for a car.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful countryside get away

An amazingly quiet cottage, close enough to towns not to feel isolated, yet in a location that makes you feel like nobody else is around. Took two young children and was great to play games at the table and run around in the garden without them worrying about whats on the tv. Loads of footpaths next to the cottage and a wonderful church also. A really great stay at a great price.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gezellig rustiek huisje, mooi landschap en dichtbij prachtige historische Engelse stadjes

Eenvoudig en comfortabel. Goed fietsen en wandelen in de omgeving.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

week long stay to see our son in hospital.

Lovely secluded spot with well equipped kitchen, living room and upstairs great bathroom and comfortable bed. Will definitely wish to stop there next time we are down to see our son.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely old fashioned cottage in great location

Wonderful time visiting family, friends and the site, including really enjoyable visits to Sutton Hoo and Flatford Mill
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very cosy and quiet cottage

We had a great weekend at Katy s cottage. It was as described very clean and cosy. It is quite small but very pleasant and was perfect for the 4 of us. The kitchen contains everything we needed. The wood burner was a great plus during a rainy weekend. Communication with Katy was excellent, she is very helpful and replies to queries quickly. The children made friends with the neighbours. They had a great time and can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nice stay at Church Cottage

The cottage is quaint and functional, nice bathroom, nice views. Perfect if you want to get away from it all.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great little cottage

We had a lovely stay, the cottage was very cosy and suited our needs. Lots of long walks and a lovely wood fire burner to come home and sit by with a good book.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cozy quiet charming!

Stayed with my husband and my mom. Was near to my sister which was perfect! So quiet and restful and had everything we needed for a wonderful 5 night stay. Hope to come back to the cottage at the end of the trip for a couple nights. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Thanks for that Tara. I've emailed you to confirm the other couple of nights. Hope the rest of your trip goes well. Katy
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