Rose Cottage

° Fully modernised ancient cottage, part of a 17th Century traditional Suffolk longhouse

° Sleeps 4 in two attic bedrooms

° Welcome hamper included

° Original features include oak beams, wattle & daub walls and remains of a well

° Pretty village setting in an area designated as of Outstanding Natural Beauty

° One mile from market town of Halesworth

° Short drive to beaches of Southwold, Walberswick and Aldeburgh

° Unequalled country walks on your doorstep

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About Rose Cottage

Rose Cottage is part of an old Suffolk longhouse. Oak framed, with exposed beams and wattle and daub walls, it was built in 1676. The upstairs was added one or two centuries later. In much more recent times the cottage has been extensively modernised with every convenience, while retaining the original features. The remains of an old well can be seen in the back garden along with the pump handle.

The village of Holton lies in a conservation area and boasts St Peter’s church with its round tower and double roof. There are pubs and a farm shop close by, and the house is about 100 feet from the old fan-tailed post mill which gives the village its emblem. The mill was probably built in its current form in the 17th century and is a remarkable local landmark.

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Accommodation

Ground Floor

Sitting/dining room - Exposed oak beams and inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove. TV with DVD and Freeview box.

Kitchen - Cooker, washer/dryer, fridge and utensils all new in 2008.

Bathroom - with shower over bath.

First Floor

Master bedroom - Sloping ceiling. Double bed with duvet, linen and towels - all brand new in 2008. Fitted wardrobe with drawers. View of Holton post mill.

Bed 2 - Sloping ceiling. Two standard single beds with duvet, linen and towels included - all brand new in 2008. Fitted wardrobe with drawers.

Outside

Courtyard garden at rear and small front garden. Plants and garden layout are by the garden designer, Pauline Mordue. There is a seating area at the back with garden table and chairs which are stored in the rooms at the back in autumn and winter months.

Facilities

Parking - in the layby across the street

Heating - Electric storage heater and wood burning stove. Logs are included in the price.

Welcome hamper - included in the price

In the vicinity - You will be only a quarter of an hour from the famous beaches at the resorts of Southwold, and Walberswick with its world crab fishing contest, and less than half an hour from the RSPB sanctuary of Minsmere. Snape Maltings and Aldeburgh are within easy reach.

The village of Holton lies at the head of the Blyth Valley which is designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. The river has sea trout and bass lower down, also otters. In the estuaries and marshland can be found marsh harriers, avocets, oyster catchers and birds which can rarely be seen anywhere else in Britain. In the walks round the back of the cottage are lakes and sand martins.

Less than a mile away the quiet market town of Halesworth is ideal for supplies, takeaways and restaurants; and boasts a theatre/arts centre - The New Cut. There is also a local golf course. The wider area is perfect for the classic seaside holiday, walking, cycling, bird watching, fishing and the various music festivals.

Guest Comments

"I couldn't believe how friendly everyone was" - P.M.

Lovely cottage and walks" - R.B.

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For further details about the cottage, availability and weekly/short break rates please contact Trish Gower.

Suffolk Coastal Cottages
personally managed by Trish Gower, The Old Hall, Wenhaston, Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 9DG 01502 478078 Click to email