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Country house in the walled garden of historic West Stow Hall

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Dining
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
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  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor space
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Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
  • Popular LocationLarkwood Trout Fishery1 min walk
  • Popular LocationWest Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village13 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Apex10 min drive
  • AirportLondon (STN-Stansted)57 min drive

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About the area

Bury St Edmunds

In Bury St Edmunds .You'll be steps from Larkwood Trout Fishery and within a 15-minute walk of Fuller's Mill Garden. West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village and Lackford Lakes are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Larkwood Trout Fishery - 1 min walk
  • West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village - 13 min walk
  • Lackford Lakes - 4 min drive
  • The Apex - 10 min drive
  • Ickworth House - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Bury St Edmunds Station - 11 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Beerhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Greengage - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bushel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tollgate - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Country house in the walled garden of historic West Stow Hall

Offering total privacy in the unique setting of the old walled garden of West Stow Hall, Gardener's Cottage is a charming base from which to explore the beautiful towns and countryside of Suffolk. With six acres of gardens, woods and paddocks of the Hall to explore and within walking distance of the king's Forest it is ideal for those wishing to ride, walk, fish, golf and enjoy the many country pursuits offered locally while Bury St Edmunds, Lavenham , Long Melford, Newmarket and Cambridge are all within easy reach as are Aldburgh and Southwold making day trips to the coast an easy option. Local pubs offer good food whilst Bury St. Edmunds, a 15min drive, has a wide variety of restaurants.

Recently renovated to a high standard the cottage offers two double bedrooms, one with a king size bed, the other with twin, zip and link, beds. There is a family bathroom with shower over, a well equipped, eat- in kitchen with views over a paddock, and a large open plan living dinning room with French windows on to the sun trap garden.. As well as oil central heating and modern cooker, there is a solid fuel Rayburn in the kitchen and a wood burning stove in the sitting room. Comfortable settees and good quality furnishings make the cottage a very cosy home from home in all weathers and at all times of the year.

Larger groups of up to 10, could also be easily accommodated by booking Orchard Cottage, which sleeps 4, as well.

Dogs are welcome but please note that, as we are surrounded by fields occupied by mares and foals, they must remain on leads at all times when in the grounds. The cottage garden is secure, so it is fine for dogs to roam at will there.


Please be assured that we are following the guidelines re cleaning and sanitising and all surfaces will have been disinfected. Weather permitting the cottage will also have been aired for at least three hours before your arrival.

Property manager

Eileen Gilbert

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs on a lead outside of the cottage & £25charge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No fireworks or Chinese lanterns are permitted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: No fireworks or Chinese lanterns are permitted For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Country Cottage Walled Garden Historic West Stow Hall
Country Walled Garden Historic West Stow Hall Bury St. Edmunds
Country Walled Garden Historic West Stow Hall
Walled Historic West Stow Hall

Country house in the walled garden of historic West Stow Hall Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 54 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and Cozy in West Suffolk
The cottage was everything I would expect in a historical English cottage with vibrant walled gardens and cozy accommodations. (The living room furniture could have been more comfortable). It was a perfect location to visit the many small towns, parks, cathedrals and castles. Our hostess, Eileen was very accommodating and even gave us a tour of the old (originally built in 1530) West Stow Hall. I would definitely stay again. I even got to get her raspberries and rhubarb from the garden and put cut flowers in the cottage!
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette G., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in lovely private garden
The house is spacious, very well equipped and with a lovely country-house style decor. Fabulous setting in the grounds of a beautiful Elizabethan manor house. The cottage has its own enclosed and spacious garden. A very special experience. We really loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful cottage
Peaceful, well appointed, comfortable house and delightful considerate owners. Perfect for our dog who loved it all. Thank you - we hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon J.

Total tranquility
A beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. We needed a quiet place to reflect, and this was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

nel m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very lovely and relaxing
Very well appointed property in great area, with the King's Forest almost on the doorstep
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Mike W., Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
If you are looking to stay in a quintessential Suffolk cottage in a very quiet country setting, this will take some beating. It was bitterly cold during our stay and it was fairly difficult to keep warm in the cottage. Staying during a warmer month of the year would have made our time more comfortable, but it's a lovely place to feel at home in. Eileen is a great host, who is extremely attentive, friendy and helpful.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home!
Our third visit, we love Gardener’s Cottage, it really is a home from home, and it is dog friendly with enclosed garden so perfect for our dogs. Thanks Eileen and Andrew, we’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at Gardener's Cottage
We had a lovely stay at Gardener's Cottage and Eileen greeted us with a warm and friendly welcome. The enclosed garden was great for our dog and walks in the King's Forest were a real delight. The cottage was very well-equipped and had an excellent layout making for a cosy and relaxing short break. We definitely hope to return again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic Country Cottage
My family had a delightful 3 night stay in Gardeners Cottage in early August 2022. The cottage and grounds are maintained to a high standard and fit our family of four perfectly with plenty of space. The house is well-stocked with any kitchen appliance you need to cook a meal. The most wonderful thing about the cottage is its setting on the grounds of West Stow Hall. The grounds and Hall exterior are beautiful and really set the stage for our outings into the East Anglia countryside. Our family greatly enjoyed our time there and would gladly visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roy n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
2nd visit to this lovely cottage, so quite and peaceful, excellent for pets as the garden is fully enclosed and private. Every thing is catered, there are lovely walks, we will be returning again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022