8 Hill Cottages Bramfield

8 Hill Cottages is a traditional timber framed cottage built circa 1750 and extended between the wars. It retains many original features including oak beams, wattle and daub walls and a bread oven. Situated in the village of Bramfield with its unusual church with separate round tower, an award winning pub, an outstanding family butchers and a local shop all in easy walking distance of the cottage. Available for weekly bookings and short breaks throughout the year.

Room By Room

Front porch:

You enter the cottage at the front where there is a porch, with space for boots and jackets. This leads to the living room.

Living room:

A pretty beamed room with solid wood flooring. There are two sofas arranged around a large open fireplace and a 26inch flat screen TV with DVD and DAB radio with iPod dock. To one side, there is a cosy dining area with table and chairs for four and a sideboard .

Kitchen:

Well equipped including a microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Worktops are solid wood and fitted units are complemented by attractive open shelving.

Back porch:

A handy utility and storage area that leads out to the rear garden.

Bedroom 1:

Lovely views from the front of the cottage over open fields. The beamed walls and ceiling are a real feature of this king-sized bed room. There is a chest of drawers, wardrobe, and bedside tables and lamps.

Bedroom 2:

Two single beds with a chest of drawers for storage. Again, lovely views out over the fields at the front of the cottage.

Bathroom:

A spacious room with vinyl flooring, WC, basin, bath and a separate shower unit.

Gardens:

An arched gateway leads into a pretty, fully enclosed ‘country cottage’ garden – a small gravel area with seating provides an ideal spot to take in the views. There is a small rear garden, also enclosed, with table and chairs to enjoy the wide open views stretching out over adjoining fields – the perfect place to watch the sun setting.

Outside storage:

There is a small shed in the parking area where visitors to 8 and 9 Hill Cottages may store bicycles securely. Here guests will also find a barbecue, deck chairs, wind break, buckets and spades, crabbing line and beach mats for use during their stay.

NOTE: This cottage can be rented with number 9 next door making an ideal property for a larger family group.

Photos

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Accommodation Features

Sleeps: 4
Number of Bedrooms: 2
No. of Ensuite Bathrooms: 0
No. of Family Bathrooms: 1
Bed Linen Supplied: True
Towels Supplied: True
Change Over Day: Friday
Short Breaks: True
Cot Available: True
High Chair: True
Open Fire: True
Wood Burning Stove: False
Washing Machine: True
Tumble Dryer: False
Washer Dryer Combo: False
Microwave: True
Fridge with Freezer Compartment: False
Fridge Freezer: False
Fridge: True
Freezer: True
Dishwasher: True
Iron and Ironing Board: True
Hair Dryer: True
TV With Freeview: True
DVD: True
Heating Configuration: Oil
Central Heating: True
WiFi: True
Dogs Allowed: True
Number of Dogs Allowed: 1
Parking: Off-Road
Garden Furniture: True
 Dog Friendly:
BBQ: Charcoal
Other:
  • Sitting room ceiling has a floor to ceiling height of 6'3", typical of this age and type of property.
  • Information folder provided  about the property and the area
  • One basket of logs provided for open fire

Guest reviews

  • We had a lovely week staying at Bramfield last week. We enjoyed our second visit to the cottage. We were very lucky with the weather and were able to visit lots of places to do walks. Thank you again. Kind regards, CS June 2017

    Very cosy comfortable cottage special thanks for the lovely cake. Sue and Martin, October 2016

  • Mum and I had a wonderful relaxing week. The cottage is quaint and had everything we needed. Lovely area and countryside. The stars sitting in the back garden are incredible, never seems so many stars before ! Wish we could stay longer. September 2016

  • Lovely characterful cottage - well equipped and homely with lots of nice touches, Thank you Jacqui for putting so much love into it. Ann and Jeff, September 2016

  • Wonderful fortnight here, we will have lots of fond memories and will recommend to friends and family. Very well equipped. Good pubs network of ancient roads and lanes a joy to explore on our bikes. August 2016

  • Had a great week here and I spent most of my time in the book cupboard. I love how the house has old and modern things and hope to stay again – Abbie aged 11, August 2016

Local Area

Pub: Bramfield Queens Head is a 5 minute walk away. There are pubs and restaurants in neighbouring villages and towns , all an easy drive.

Shop: Clarke's award-winning family butcher is 5 minutes walk away. Groceries and newspapers are on sale too.

Beach: Southwold and Walberswick are a 12 minute drive away, Aldeburgh and Thorpeness about twentyfive minutes away.

Other Local Attractions:

Bramfield is an ideal location for exploring the Suffolk Heritage Coast and is within easy reach of Southwold, Walberswick, Minsmere RSPB reserve and the National Trust at Dunwich.

Aldeburgh Snape and Orford are further south, about half an hour's drive.

 Horse riding golf clay pigeon shooting and fishing are all within 10 minutes drive from here.

For what’s on see www.suffolktouristguide.com

Booking Conditions

  1. A booking deposit of 25% of the rental fee is payable if the booking is made more than 6 weeks before the start of the rental. This deposit must be paid within 5 days of your booking. The balance of the rental cost is payable 6 weeks before the arrival date. For bookings made less than 6 weeks before the commencement date the full rental amount is required.
  2. All cancellations must be notified in writing. The agent will endeavor to re-let the cottage. If successful the client will be refunded, but if not all monies paid by the client shall be forfeited. We recommend cancellation insurance to cover this.
  3. Bookings run from 3pm on the day of arrival to 10am on the day of departure, unless stated differently on an individual property page. The client is responsible for leaving the accommodation in good order and in the same clean condition as they found it. The client undertakes to pay for any breakages or damage, requiring replacement or repair, and for any extra cleaning costs on departure.
  4. Only those named on the reservation form may use the accommodation. Subletting or assignment is not permitted.
  5. The owners cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage to client’s baggage or personal effects. We recommend insurance to cover this.
  6. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that equipment in the property is in working order, occasionally breakdowns occur. The client is requested to inform the owner should this happen, so repairs or remedial action can be initiated promptly.
  7. One well-behaved dog is allowed by prior arrangement with the agent, and the charge is £20 per week or short stay. A dog is not allowed on beds or furniture of a property and must not be left unattended at any time.
  8. Smoking is not permitted inside any property by law. 
  9. It is the client’s responsibility to supervise children at all times. The owners accept no responsibility for any accident, injury or sickness howsoever caused.