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Details Sleeps: 2 Changeover: Monday, Friday & Sunday Rooms: 1 double Length of stays: 2,3,4,5 or 7 nights Price: from £195 to £269 for 2 nights break Children allowed: None Babies allowed: One, sleeping in travel cot Dogs Welcome: No

Checklist

	Open Christmas / New Year		Central heating		Television		Telephone
	Courtyard Garden		Barbeque		DVD player		Cooker and hob - Normal size oven
	Off road parking		1 bathroom		CD player		Washing machine
	Secure storage for bikes		Shower		Bed linen provided		Clothes dryer
	Bikes provided		Microwave		Towels provided		Clothes airer / washing line
	Ground floor bedroom		Fridge		Breakfast basket provided
	Ground floor bathrooom		Freezer / compartment		Basics of tea, coffee, sugar provided
	Wood Burner		Iron and Board		Internet Access-WiFi

This tiny cottage is situated in the picturesque medieval Hamlet of Kersey in Suffolk.

The cottage has a wood burner in the snug dining-lounge through which you acces the well appointed kitchen.

The kitchen has all the mod cons of washer/dryer, dishwasher etc cunningly disguised by clean lines of the kitchen cupboards and it also has underfloor heating.

The kitchen leads out into the small sunny courtyard garden. This quiet spot catches the sun for most of the day and well into the evening, the perfect place to enjoy a book and a glass of wine in private amongst the honeysuckle, wisteria and clematis.

The steep stairs lead you up into a fully carpeted double bedroom through which you find the en-suite underfloor heated bathroom with separate shower and bath.

The Cottage is very charming and has been renovated to a very high standard in a contemporary way but retaining much of the historic character of its 16th Century origins

There is off road parking in the quiet drive behind the Cottage.

Primrose Cottage is a great place to stay in if you want to enjoy the English Rural idyll: beautiful walks straight from your cottage, fairytale hamlet, wonderful pub and historic tiny villages all the way up and down the river valleys. This cottage is close to 'The Splash' where the stream runs over 'The Street', on the other side is one of our favourite Pubs: The Bell, always a great place to visit if you want to enjoy a big log fire, a good pint and some decent uncomplicated food.

Change-over days are Friday, Sunday and Monday's.

All prices include vat, towels, soap, linen, heating, a 'Proper English Breakfast' welcome pack and a supply of breakfast basics like real coffee and tea etc.

The cottage is a complete little home and facilities include modern night storage heating with electric booster heaters, TV, Freeview, mp3 input, DVD player, CD, radio, books, games and a fully equipped kitchen.

A travel cot is provided for babies (please bring your own bedding)

This is a very romantic little cottage in a very special location, ideal for walking, cycling or just cuddling up on the sofa and staring into the fire.  Size doesn't always matter.


                           
Photo taken in Snow Cottage

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Kersey is Suffolks most famous tiny hamlet, it is completely unspoilt and nestles in a steep little river valley with beautiful walks along Kersey Vale in both directions. You can throw a ball into open fields from any position in Kersey, it is that small !

 

And it has a smashing village pub with good food and a roaring log fire in the winter.

 

Above are some photos I took Late July 2008

About Suffolk

 These are some images of the countryside and tiny unspoilt vilages around Lavenham.

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 Bodicea 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

Above are a few photos I took around the area of Lavenham, Long Melford and Polsted - The seaside is at Aldeburgh which is a totaly unspoilt seaside village, famous for its Arts events and good food - it is about 50 minutes from Lavenham.

 Kentwell Hall is just 7 minutes away and open to visitors, it is famous for it's Medieval Re-enactments 

There are lovely walks around the little lanes and tracks that criss cross the countryside.

There are 2 lovely hamlets close to Lavenham, Polstead and Chelsworth.


Below is a recent article about the Suffolk Coast

Joanna Symons, Telegraph Travel Newspaper January 2nd 2010.

'Popular though the Lake District and West Country are as tourist destinations, they can be rather damp. If you want to reduce the risk of a rainy holiday, statistics show that you should head east.

Suffolk for instance, had only about a third as much rainfall as the Lake District last summer. It also happens to have one of the loveliest stretches of coastline in Britain.



The Met office regional statistics per annum.

                        The Lake District             Suffolk

Rain fall         2300 - 3900mm          600 - 660 mm


 

Friday, 23rd of July, 2010, Shirley and Ray:
The thought, care and taste applied to both the renovation of this beeautiful cottage and to guests' comfort and convenience, guarantee a wonderful stay. Though the owners live next door they somehow never intrude, but are very helpful. For instance we arrived a little early but were shown around without a wait. Many features and furnishings in the cottage are so inventive of or such quality that I felt quite inspired about my own DIY! Margaret's bread and jam is to die for.

Sunday, 18th of July, 2010, Jill:
Fabtastic location and lovely cottage.

Sunday, 11th of July, 2010, Stephen and Sandy:
Highly recommended. A lovely cottage, a quiet, pretty village and well placed to visit the various Suffolk attractions.

Sunday, 4th of July, 2010, David and Pamela:
Lovely cottage in a pretty village. Couldn't fault it.

Monday, 14th of June, 2010, Ann and Les:
You cannot improve on perfection !

Saturday, 12th of June, 2010, Sally and Tim:
Beautiful spot to relax - plenty to see and do or do nothing if that's what's needed. We enjoyed our weekend thoroughly and have recharged our somewhat flagging batteries!

Monday, 31st of May, 2010, Jill:
A perfect cosy cottage in a very pretty hideaway setting. Perfect for a "get away from it all - relaxing & restorative break"

Saturday, 29th of May, 2010, Michelle:
Lovely cottage, everything you need, very well equipt. Very relaxing for recharging your batteries!

Friday, 21st of May, 2010, Mick:
Another great weekend at another great Grove Cottage! - Our 3rd - Wall to wall sunshine did help.

Thursday, 20th of May, 2010, Clive and June:
We have had a lovely holiday surrounded by beautiful countryside in a perfect little cottage.

Monday, 10th of May, 2010, Gordon and Mary:
The cottage is beautifully furnished, well cared for and extremely well equipped. Lots of extra touches are really appreciated.

Monday, 3rd of May, 2010, David and Dianne:
Another lovely cottage in the same beautiful countryside. Usual helpful and efficient organisation and friendly welcome.

Thursday, 22nd of April, 2010, Peter:
You can't find a more picturesque place in Suffolk than Kersey and the jewel in the crown is Primrose Cottage ran by Colin and Margaret. Keep this secret tip for yourself.

Friday, 16th of April, 2010, Steve and Marion:
A perfect week in a perfect cottage. Colin and Margaret have thought of everything to make a holiday just that bit more special.

Friday, 9th of April, 2010, John:
1st time in Suffolk - no better place to stay. Superb location, very welcoming hosts. Couldn't want for anything better.

Friday, 2nd of April, 2010, Clare:
Had an absolutely fantastic stay. The most ideal setting for a relaxing 3 day break. Couldn't have asked for more.

Sunday, 28th of March, 2010, Christine:
Lovely, homely, comfortable, spotless, excellent cottage. Every attention to detail to make it home from home.

Sunday, 14th of March, 2010, Augustias:
Cottage is excellent, Margaret and Colin's attention to detail in setting up this cottage and preparing for the stay are faultless. Homemade bread, eggs and bacon are a lovely touch and make it impossible to resist a fry up. Also the informationon on walk and maps, local pubs and places to eat provided is incredibly useful and comprehensive.

Friday, 5th of March, 2010, Richard:
A lovely quaint cottage in the lovely village of Kersey.

Friday, 12th of February, 2010, Patrick and Sheila:
Lovely relaxing week in this beautiful, cosy cottage. Wonderful attention to detail.

Friday, 5th of February, 2010, Debby and John:
A wonderful week in a beautiful cottage, no better cure for the aftermath of Christmas and the misfortunes of having a January birthday !

Sunday, 31st of January, 2010, Bill:
A lovely, cosy cottage in a beautiful village. Colin and Margaret very friendly.

Friday, 8th of January, 2010, BArry and Lorraine:
Can't wait to come back again !

Friday, 8th of January, 2010, Cassie:
A wonderful cottage with everything you need. A great place to be showed in. The real fire was so cosy. Thank you.

Monday, 28th of December, 2009, Ross and Elizabeth:
A delightful stay in a cosy cottage. Wonderful.

Monday, 28th of December, 2009, Sandra:
Beautiful cottage, Margaret and Colin had thought of everything including the xmas decorations and lovely tree !

Friday, 18th of December, 2009, Jackie and Louis:
Delightful accomodation, a warm welcome, every need provided for, from local maps, information to kitchen basics and a delicious breakfast hamper.

Sunday, 6th of December, 2009, Naccari:
We loved staying at the cottage. It is very cosy and has been refurbished with taste. Everything you need is provided. The owners are lovely and helpful people. Also, it is located in a very pretty village.

Monday, 30th of November, 2009, Alice:
We had a fantastic stay at Primrose Cottage. All the rest, relaxation and countryside we so desperately needed. Thank you.

Friday, 20th of November, 2009, Liz and Sian:
Absolutely fantastic short break. The cottage was wonderful, the location ideal! You've made this a wonderful getaway, and we wish we could stay. Thank you !

Monday, 16th of November, 2009, Laura:
Fantastic cottage. Perfect break away. The attention to detail, and little touches set this cottage apart, and Colins' homemade bread, made the breakfast.

Sunday, 1st of November, 2009, adrian:
A beautifully presented, cosy and very well equipped cottage, in a peaceful and picturesque location. Wonderfully accomodating, the owners couldn't be more helpful.