Pound Cottage - Sleeps 4
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About the cottage
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The cottage which dates back to the 16th Century, as can be seen by the wealth of ancient timbers.
There are 2 lovely bedrooms, one double and one twin, the bathroom is modern and spacious and has a shower and a bath, there is central heating throughout and a cosy wood burning stove to enjoy in the sunny sitting room.
The kitchen is fully equipped and has a fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, gas hob, electric oven and microwave. There is a pretty patio garden which catches the sun all day and has BBQ facilities.
The cottage has a Sony Bravo wide screen TV with DVD and bikes are provided for guests, as are a cot and highchair, upon request.
Pound cottage is a short stroll from the village centre where 'Witch Finder General' was filmed in front of the imposing Guildhall which now houses an excellent local history museum, and there are some lovely old fashioned local shops, pubs and famous restaurants scattered around the main square and high street. Being a tiny village it is also just a short stroll to open countryside.
The official South Suffolk Cycle route goes through Lavenham and will take you to some of the other prettiest Suffolk Villages and there is one lovely walk along the disused railway line to historic Long Melford where the TV series Lovejoy was filmed. and which is now an antique hunters dream.
Pound cottage is 5 star because of the space provided and the extremely high quality of furnishings and modern conveniences. Unfortunately, no pets accepted in this cottage.
This is a very pretty cottage with a light and airy contemporary atmosphere in an outstanding and Historic location.
Please use the Availability Calendar to contact me with any further questions or to make a booking enquiry.
About Local Area
About Suffolk
In Charles Dickens's days, boys living in Scotland and here in East Anglia would be allowed to leave boarding school a day early because it took so long to get back home to those places.
Even though we are just 60 miles from London, this area was always very inaccessible and remained so until very recent times.
Now the local mainline train journey to London is a mere 45 minutes and a car journey takes about an hour and a half.
But still Suffolk has retained an unusually strong independent rural atmosphere and one of the great joys of the area are the beautiful little hamlets that even locals get lost getting to though the meandering 'spiders web' of tiny lanes and byroads. Many of these villages are wonderfully preserved in their medieval origins, our local village of Lavenham being a fantastic example.
The area is very rich in History from the Saxon treasure of Sutton Hoo and the rebel Queen Boadicea who defeated the Romans, right up to the many expeditions of Settlers leaving for America - in fact the First Governor of Massachusetts came from this tiny hamlet of Edwardstone when I am based at The Old Grove Farm.
The landscape and the Architectural beauty of the area has long inspired Artists to work and move here. The greatest English landscape painter John Constable painted all his famous masterpieces along the Stour which is just 5 miles from The Grove Cottages. His work undoubtedly created this landscape as the quintessential English Landscape, which is one reason why visitors to the area feel so at home.
Flatford Mill where many of Constables most well known works of art such as 'The Haywain' were painted is now a National Trust area devoted to this artist and preserving his memory and the area he made so famous.
The Great Portrait painter Thomas Gainsborough lived in Sudbury which is the closest town to us and it is a real pleasure to visit his home which is now a very interesting museum and exciting showplace for local artists and events, it also has a wonderful print making workshop where courses on all kinds of printmaking are constantly held and very much sought after.
The great artist Sir Alfred Munnings, famous for his portraits of Rural Suffolk Life lived and had his studio close to the river Stour at Dedham and these are now an interesting museum devoted to him and his works of art.
For more information, please visit: my 'What to Do' Web Pages where I have an extensive insiders guide to South Suffolk
Here are a few photos I took around the area of Lavenham, Long Melford and Polsted - The seaside is at Aldeburgh which is a totally unspoilt seaside village, famous for its Arts events and good food - it is about 50 minutes from Lavenham.
What did the guests say:
A fantastic cottage with everything thought out. Service from Denise was outstanding as was the owners hospitality and the cottage itself. We Are Now Regulars!!
On Friday, 05 of December, 2008 Hannah, Stewart, Jackie & Richard:
We all had a wonderful winter break - the cottage is beautifully decorated & warm. We felt at home immediately thanks to little details like the welcome basket. We look forward to returning again!!
On Monday, 24 of November, 2008 David:
Superb! Delightful! and so welcoming! Thank You
On Monday, 24 of November, 2008 Grahame:
The cottage far exceeds any expectations! The attention to detail is outstanding - superb accommodation!!
On Sunday, 09 of November, 2008 Richard & Jane:
Idyllic location and fabulous cottage - very clean, tastefully furnished and lovely decor. Really do not want to leave! Thank You!
On Monday, 27 of October, 2008 Mike:
A lovely, cosy cottage equipped with all that one expects from 5 star accommodation, with additional extras that you don't!
On Friday, 17 of October, 2008 Kevin:
We don't think you can improve on perfection!
On Friday, 03 of October, 2008 John:
A cosy, comfortable and thoughtfully set-up gem of a cottage. "You'll have to wake me up in the morning...my bed is too easy to sleep in" Jem, aged 8 !
On Monday, 25 of August, 2008 Mr & Mrs Key:
Excellent accommodation which is very well presented in an exceptionally attractive village.
On Tuesday, 15 of July, 2008 Julia, Barry & families:
We had a fantastic time. Not a word we use lightly; but it was truly perfect !!
On Tuesday, 15 of July, 2008 Carol:
When can I move in ?!!
On Monday, 07 of July, 2008 Sugedur & Dora (Iceland):
Excellent cottage, very relaxing stay, beautiful surroundings.
On Monday, 16 of June, 2008 Rick & Vanessa:
Pound Cottage is a stunning, traditional cottage you would expect in this historic village. Comfortable and very tastefully designed. The cottage offers all the amenities you may need with lovely added touches such as fresh flowers. An excellent location for exploring the region.
On Monday, 16 of June, 2008 Clare:
You have such an attention to detail and to thoughtfulness, we felt specially cared for. Thank you.
On Tuesday, 03 of June, 2008 Matthew:
Hard to fault! The quality and comfort of the cottage speaks for itself, additional touches were much appreciated. Thank you!
On Tuesday, 03 of June, 2008 Simon & Rebecca:
The cottage is fantastic, very comfortable and also a quiet street yet only a short distance to the amazing market square of Lavenham the perfect location! We have stayed at a few cottages in our time and this was by far the best! Will definitely be recommending to our friends.
On Tuesday, 03 of June, 2008 Susanne:
5 Star all the way! A lovely cottage and fabulous holiday. Thank you to all who have provided such a first class service
On Tuesday, 03 of June, 2008 Sandra:
We had an excellent stay. We never experienced something like this before! Pound Cottage Jewel Cottage! And Lavenham is wonderful. For sure we will be back.
On Friday, 18 of April, 2008 Matthew:
Hard to fault! The quality and comfort of the cottage speaks for itself, additional touches were much appreciated. Thank you!
On Friday, 22 of February, 2008 Ann & Terry:
Not only the best cottage weve stayed in Lavenham - weve stayed in a few probably the best in the country! Thanks to the owners for welcoming us warmly and allowing us to stay in such a charming cottage.
On Friday, 15 of February, 2008 Ann and Paul :
We really enjoyed ourselves at Pound Cottage. It combines the benefits of an excellent location with a thoroughly modern and tastefully decorated cottage that still retains the original character of the building. This was our second visit to Suffolk and it confirms that we love the area, the way of life and the friendliness of the people. We are very envious of the people who live in the rural areas in and around Lavenham. Perhaps I should apply for a job at the Suffolk tourist board after these glowing recommendations? We look forward to visiting Pound Cottage again Kindest Regards Ann and Paul
The Grove Cottages holiday cottages have many unique original features like 18th Century Bake ovens and working kitchen ranges, traditional Suffolk Brick floors, wattle and daub walls, 16th Century thatched roofs, massive Inglenook fireplaces, log fires, millstones and exposed beams galore and they are all lovingly restored and period furnished so that they are a joy just to be in.
The Grove Cottages holiday homes are situated in South Suffolk / East Anglia which is less than 2 hours for London or an hour from Cambridge and where the famous English Landscape painter John Constable was born and created such masterpieces as 'The Haywain'.
The Grove Cottages are available all year for weekend and midweek short breaks as well as weekly holidays and the accommodation sleeps from 2 to 6.
We are 4 star rated and provide bikes for our guests to explore the beautiful English countryside.
Please look through our site and you will find out why our guests love it so much here.
Thank you and Happy Hols !
Mark
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