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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 dogs permitted  May be suitable for those with mobility problems: Please call for details

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Checklist

	Open Christmas / New Year		Central heating		Television		Telephone
	Garden-unfenced		Barbeque		DVD player		Cooker and hob
	Off road parking		1 bathroom		CD player		Washing facilities
	Secure storage for bikes		Shower		Bed linen provided		Clothes drying facilities
	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
	Open fire		Iron and Board		Internet Access

 

Rose Cottage was once part of the early 1700’s dairy here at The Old Grove Farm. Eventually converted into a cosy cottage it retains lots of character from its past, with it’s high vaulted wooden ceilings, low limewashed walls, exposed beams and lovely open log fire.

The front of the building is built in the unique ‘soldier’ style of bricking and forms part of the enclosed design that makes up the large double-quadrangle that is the old Grove Farm.

Rose Cottage is single storey with lots of light and enjoys a small sunny herb garden & breakfast patio, as well as leading directly out to the orchard gardens.

Rose Cottage is one of the six cottages that make up the Old Grove Farm which dates back to the 1720's.


 The Herb Garden Photo taken in December 

Living area

• Furnished with contempory and period antique farmhouse furniture. The thick walls have an old mottled lime wash mix of pink and ochre pigments. The floor is highly polished old wood.
• Cosy period sofa and easy chair with antique Persian rug in front of the raised open log fire.
• Original pine farmhouse kitchen table and chairs with charming old lace tablecloth.
• TV & DVD player, CD / radio / cassette sound system, selection of CDs as well as books and games.

Kitchen

• The kitchen is hand made from reclaimed oak, with original cupboards, it has a Belfast sink, gas hobs and a microwave oven. It has a large sunny window overlooking the herb garden

Bathroom

• The bathroom is newly made with a very spacious open shower and period sink.

Bedroom

• The bedroom has a pretty white iron bed with orthepedic mattress, duvet and linen.

General Features

• Rose cottage is completely self contained with its own central heating. It looks out through French doors onto a private sunny herb garden at the back, where you can have a quiet breakfast. The front garden leads round to the Orchard, where you can lounge about or make a BBQ.
• We provide quality mattresses, duvets, linen and towels. Highchair, baby-cot, TV and DVD player. CD's and some DVDs are available on request.
• One big basket of firewood and coal free and firelighters.
• BBQ’s and picnic table are free.
• Bikes are provided for guest’s.
• 2 ‘top of the range’ 3 seater aluminium, ‘Canadian Canoes’ with all accessories are sometimes available for hire.
• Rose Cottage includes everything you would expect from its 4-star English Tourist Council rating.

In addition we provide a complimentary full English Breakfast Pack to make you feel more welcome: fresh roast & ground coffee, instant coffee, tea, milk, sugar, organic eggs, bacon, butter, Lavenham bread, tomatoes plus olive oil & vinegar, pepper & salt & fresh herbs from the garden.

This is a very warm and cosy little romantic getaway, excellent for recharging the batteries.

We now have a very large private car park.


All prices include vat, towels, soap, linen, heating, a 'Proper English Breakfast' welcome pack, a bucket of coal, basket of logs and packet of firelighters.

Please use the Availability Calendar to contact me with any further questions or booking enquiries.

All cottages are complete little homes and facilities include modern central heating, TV DVD/Video players, CD players and CDs, DVDs tapes, books, games and a fully equipped kitchen including gas cooking and microwaves. Cots and high chairs are available on request.

               
Photo taken in Snow Cottage

We can now offer you the hedonistic enjoyment of a really            If you are in luck then there will be a stock of honey for sale 
 lovely massage in this cottage, please click this link for               from my own bees and we always try to give guests our 
more information.  Click for Massage info                                         own lovely Bantams eggs for their breakfast baskets.

           
While you are staying with us why not have a special                 Graeme Cavey is a local naturlist who would be very
treat and go Sailing for the day.                                                        happy to include you on his nature walks.
Click for days out sailing                                                                    Click for Guided Nature Walks

 

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

Above 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.


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, 16th of July, 2010, Martine and Jean Paul:
Lovely and romantic cottage. Nice treat about the breakfast basket. We loved your cat Maxy and made friends.

Monday, 12th of July, 2010, Malti:
Rose is a lovely little cottage, just right for two. A great romantic escape!

Thursday, 8th of July, 2010, Frank and Beryl:
Everything has been so carefully thought through that it has helped to make the past week little short of perfect.

Tuesday, 29th of June, 2010, Jodie:
Gorgeous cottage and location, great welcome basket. Shower top quality and kitchen had everything we needed. Haven't slept this well in ages! Thank you!

Thursday, 17th of June, 2010, Roger:
A cosy cottage with log fire, a much appreciated breakfast basket, a comfy bed and lovely hot shower. All this made our stay really enjoyable. A very well detailed book was provided with everything you needed to know about the area (what to do, what to see where to eat/drink) would highly recommend this!

Friday, 11th of June, 2010, Michael:
Rose Cottage is best place we have ever stayed. Pictures on website do not do it justice. Perfect.

Monday, 7th of June, 2010, Claire and Garry:
Once again we've has a peaceful and relaxing stay at Rose Cottage. A fantastic way to unwind!

Monday, 31st of May, 2010, Thomas and Dorothy:
A perfect retreat!!

Sunday, 23rd of May, 2010, Sue and Merv:
A wonderful perfect haven.

Sunday, 16th of May, 2010, Alexa and Al:
The most beautiful, cosy and luxurious cottage we've ever stayed in. Surpased all expectations. Perfectly equipped and in the most wonderful location.

Friday, 14th of May, 2010, Neil and Nichola:
Beautiful cottage, lovely location and we were plesantly suprised how quiet it is given the close proximity to other cottages.

Sunday, 9th of May, 2010, Ian and Anne:
Cute, warm and cosy cottage. Would love to have stayed longer, but other destinations booked ahead. Maxi the cat slept on my lap by the fire for an hour! Love those ducks peaking in the window! Will return if in the UK in future.

Friday, 30th of April, 2010, Jon and Catherine:
Thankyou for providing everything we needed, a wonderful, stress free bolt-hole from London in the beautiful Suffolk countryside.

Sunday, 25th of April, 2010, Clare and mark:
Another relaxing stay at The Grove, we can't stay away! Starry skies, log fires, hot showers, pub lunches, long walks, fresh eggs and Lavenham bread - Just what we needed to get London out of our systems, Thank you!

Friday, 9th of April, 2010, Chirag:
Our first ever break as a new family and we loved it (especially our 3 month old son!)

Friday, 9th of April, 2010, Dave and Sharon:
Lovely cottage. Vrery comfortable and in a lovely area. The 'Welcome' tour and breakfast pack were a delight.

Sunday, 4th of April, 2010, Wayde:
Fabulous short break. Rose cottage and the surrounding area is brilliant to visit and unwind no matter what the crazy English weather does.

Tuesday, 30th of March, 2010, Emma:
Wonderful time, and wonderfully peaceful.

Sunday, 28th of March, 2010, Peter:
Fabulous romantic getaway - lovely location with lots of things to do. Thanks !

Monday, 22nd of March, 2010, Michael and Glynis:
Lovely cottage in a wonderful area.

Friday, 19th of March, 2010, David and Anne:
Wonderfully relaxing - as always.

Sunday, 14th of March, 2010, Amber and David:
A warm welcome from Millie and Mark - loved the welcome basket, a really nice touch. We recommend the local 'White Horse' pub - a short walk across the fields and their own microbrewery - perfect! Enjoyed the folk night.(every 2nd Wed)

Saturday, 6th of March, 2010, Michael and Emilie:
The perfect weekend retreat!

Friday, 5th of March, 2010, Susie:
Rose cottage is a beautiful place to stay, lovely open fire. It has a really cosy feeling to it. We enjoyed the lovely countryside and local pubs. Really recommend anyone who needs a break.

Sunday, 28th of February, 2010, Beatriz:
The perfect romantic break!

Sunday, 21st of February, 2010, Carrie and David:
Cosy and comfy - didn't feel the need to venture out, just enjoyed log fire and bottle of wine! A perfect romantic break.

Monday, 15th of February, 2010, Tom and Joanna:
Beautiful quaint and cosy cottage. Perfect winter getaway from big city lights.

Monday, 15th of February, 2010, Stuart and Amy:
What a lovely place to stay. Relaxing and comfortable. Log fire and warmth makes this a perfect getaway! The area is full of interesting sights and the people are very friendly. We will miss Max the cat.

Friday, 5th of February, 2010, Ben and Becky:
Rose cottage has been the perfect romantic getaway. We love the cottage so much that we only left once for a bike ride to get some ketchup! The pictures don't do it justice!!

Friday, 8th of January, 2010, Claire:
Beautiful cottage, great welcome, excellent information packs inside cottage. Didn't venture out because of the snow, but had a great relaxing weekend doing nothing in the gorgeous Rose Cottage infront of a warm fire. We'll definately be back to explore ! Thank you.

Monday, 4th of January, 2010, Andrew and gail:
We loved our stay in Rose Cottage over the New Year, walking our dogs in the glorious snow-covered countryside and returning to the joy of an open fire. The local villages and small towns of kersey, Polstead, long Melford and Lavenham must be amongst the most beautiful in the whole country. Do not miss!

Monday, 21st of December, 2009, Shona and Gabriel:
Rose Cottage exceeded our expectations. A wonderful, cosy cottage with everything you need for a relaxing, romantic get away.

Sunday, 29th of November, 2009, Kerry:
A wonderful, peaceful and relaxing weekend. The perfect place to recuperate after my operation. Thank you. Will definately come here again.

Monday, 23rd of November, 2009, Denise and Peter:
Although we are retired, we don't seem to have much time to relax at home - it was lovely to come to Rose Cottage and chill out.

Saturday, 21st of November, 2009, David and Anne:
Just absolutely enjoyable !

Sunday, 8th of November, 2009, Marina and Steven:
With no doubt, this was the best weekend for us. The cottage is just like a dream, the area's so green and peaceful. We will definately come back.

Friday, 6th of November, 2009, Arunan:
Nice accomodation, welcome breakfast basket was a nice gesture. We found the information provided and maps very useful.

Friday, 30th of October, 2009, Paul and Lynn:
A great place for a short break - if only we could have stayed longer !

Friday, 30th of October, 2009, Murray and Liz:
Rose cottage lived up to all our expectations - we had the most relaxing and cosy short break ever. Many thanks.

Sunday, 25th of October, 2009, Claire:
The welcome basket was amazing, thank you. For a complete rest both physically and mentally, this place is second to none.

Monday, 19th of October, 2009, Elaine and Daniel:
A perfect, idyllic haven. The most amazing setting to re-charge the batteries (even with a 5 month old baby in toe). A truely memorable place, it mustn't be missed.

Friday, 16th of October, 2009, Janine and Alex:
This beautiful cottage feels like home. A wonderful place to relax and enjoy the Suffolk countryside...and lovely pubs! x

Sunday, 4th of October, 2009, Jason and Sam:
Cosy, welcoming. A true gem tucked away in the Suffolk countryside. Perfect for a relaxing weekend. The only trouble is choosing which cottage to stay in next time !

Monday, 14th of September, 2009, Elisabeth:
We had a very nice stay in this wonderful cottage. We loved the herb garden outside the cottage and the friendly atmosphere in the orchard. the region is very nice to cycle and to wonder around the little villages!

Friday, 11th of September, 2009, Kristine and Nick:
Cottage was perfect. Only sorry it wasn't the weather to use the fireplace. Skipper (the dog) has never had so many long walks! We will be back.

Monday, 7th of September, 2009, Donna:
Lovely, lovely, lovely, what more can we say, we've had a wonderful time and will definately return!

Friday, 28th of August, 2009, Gary:
Truely a jewel in the very heart of Suffolk - but don't tell anyone. Cottage perfect, setting perfect and an unbelievable helpful attentive owner and his team. Thank you.

Friday, 7th of August, 2009, Russell:
Perfect weekend break. Quiet with beautiful scenery.

Friday, 7th of August, 2009, Steve and Emma:
Had high expectations after reading previews, guest comments and viewing website. Infact exceeded expectations and we had a wonderful peaceful 7 night holiday in a most charming and romantic cottage. Perfect. looking forward to returning...

Sunday, 19th of July, 2009, Martin and Olga:
Fantastic weekend break- lovely walk to the Bell in Kersey

Friday, 17th of July, 2009, Steve:
Perfect as usual, never disappointed when we stay at your cottages.

Sunday, 5th of July, 2009, Derek and Jenny:
An utterly charming cottage. If, like us, you crave a slice of Olde England, look no further. Peace, comfort and tranquility with just the amount of 'mod cons'. Full marks to all who have made this possible. What a find!! Just don't tell everybody. We want to come back.

Sunday, 5th of July, 2009, Bryn and Julia:
There can't be many places where you can have a relaxing holiday with a lively 11 month old, but the pretty, peaceful cottages, and the attention to detail here, have helped to relax-although the baby is still lively!

Friday, 15th of May, 2009, Len and Margaret:
This is our third visit to Grove Cottages. Rose cottage is comfortable, Grove Cottage team are very helpful, and the whole experience is great value for money.

Sunday, 19th of April, 2009, Kath:
This short stay surpassed all expectations. Living and working in London takes it's toll on your stress levels, and these levels have all been reset to zero! Such an amazing long weekend, and we'll be recommending Rose cottage to all our friends!

Tuesday, 14th of April, 2009, Linda and Richard:
As you drive into the car park a peace descends. You can go out, or stay in, and be just as content. Ah lovely!

Sunday, 1st of March, 2009, Les & Sue:
This cottage is such a tonic - it's our little battery charger

Friday, 13th of February, 2009, Cheryl & Thomas:
Very relaxing and sweet cottage - LOVE the fire! Perfect for a cosy long weekend with a good book and DVDs!

Tuesday, 3rd of February, 2009, Toni & Dave:
One of the loveliest weeks ever - everything was lovely! The feel of the cottage is wonderful; decoration is gorgeous and comfortable. Maxi the cat is the best!

Monday, 2nd of February, 2009, Jennifer & Tom:
A lovely cottage with comfortable furnishings. As soon as we arrived, we immediately felt at home and did not want to leave at the end of the weekend!

Monday, 12th of January, 2009, Alice & Alan:
Our short break felt like weeks longer; we were so relaxed & happy! Rose Cottage is lovely and Mark's maps on the surrounding area were excellent. We also enjoyed the company of Maxi the cat! We will return!

Sunday, 28th of December, 2008, Saff & Matt:
We had a lovely week in Rose Cottage over Christmas; warm and cosy and great to find a Christmas Tree on arrival. The cottage is in a great location for country walks, visiting cute Suffolk villages and eating out in local pubs. Thanks for a great week.

Friday, 12th of December, 2008, Alan & Vanessa:
A lovely cottage to rest and recharge your batteries. Everything felt comfortable, home from home, we couldn't have wanted anything else. Nice treat from our children - well chosen!

Friday, 5th of December, 2008, Gillian & John:
Lovely, cosy cottage; we especially loved the log fire and our little friend Maxi the cat! An excellent place to stay to explore this part of Suffolk

Thursday, 27th of November, 2008, Joanna & Jamie:
Lovely, relaxing break - perfect way to recover from getting married! Felt lovely and secluded and hidden away despite not being the only people here!

Monday, 24th of November, 2008, Kate & Riaan:
Wonderful place - exactly matched the pictures, the descriptions - and our expectations! Attention to detail was fantastic, from the breakfast basket to fresh coffee, fruit, coal, wood & firelighters. We really enjoyed our relaxing weekend away and will be back!!

Friday, 21st of November, 2008, Amy & Nathan:
We looked high and low for our dream cottage and Rose Cottage was it.

Friday, 14th of November, 2008, Alastair, Melini & Chester the dog:
If you want a relaxing holiday in a great location, this is the place to come!! The cottages are very cosy and Mark is very welcoming when you arrive. Great pubs, walks and shops. We will be back soon for another fantastic holiday!

Sunday, 26th of October, 2008, Keith & Sarah:
The Cottage was a perfect setting for a surprise romantic weekend away for my partner; we would love to return! The whole package offered was well above our expectations, it was delightful experience and would recommend Grove Cottages to anyone looking to get away from day to day life.

Friday, 24th of October, 2008, Yvonne & Carl:
We came here to get away from the stress of work, work, work and we found peace at this beautiful Rose Cottage. How lovely to wake-up to the sounds of ducks outside your door. Sheer Bliss! Thank You!

Monday, 13th of October, 2008, Barry:
Our first wedding anniversary could not have been spent anywhere nicer! Perfect!

Monday, 29th of September, 2008, Gemma & Jamie:
A lovely relaxing place for us to spend our first holiday with our new baby. We found the ordnance survey map, with hand written pub locations, very useful! Would love to come back soon.

Friday, 19th of September, 2008, Martin & Dagmar (Germany):
Lovely cottage and nice atmosphere; great hospitality; thank you for a wonderful holiday. Well signposted bicycle tours!

Friday, 22nd of August, 2008, Gemma & Lee:
We have had a fantastic honeymoon here at Rose Cottage – the surroundings are truly beautiful. Our first time to the area and everything was fantastic. Welcome Basket and provisions are a lovely touch. Don’t change anything! Thank you.

Friday, 8th of August, 2008, Peter & Marion:
Rose Cottage is so peaceful, romantic and relaxing - it is often too much trouble to venture outside. If you do mange to tear yourself away - the Suffolk countryside and picture perfect towns are sure to inspire. I've never seen such pretty cottages before. Warm, friendly atmosphere - just what's needed to unwind and relax ! We've never felt so relaxed and tranquil for ages

Thursday, 7th of August, 2008, Tim & Paula:
Absolute tranquility in one of the loveliest corners of the UK! This is the best cottage we have ever stayed in. A real 'cottage' not a holiday home. The dogs also loved it here!!

Tuesday, 15th of July, 2008, Rhiannon & Robert:
The cottage exceeded our expectations, you cant show it in a picture as they do not do it justice ! The romantic, comfy, cosy atmosphere of the cottage is amazing & would have been happy not to venture out of the cottage! Perfect- don't change a thing..

Monday, 7th of July, 2008, Rhiannon & Robert:
Thank you so much for providing excellent accommodation; it exceeded all our expectations. The pictures on the Internet make it look good but really didn't do it justice. The comfy, cosy and romantic atmosphere of Rose Cottage was outstanding & fits in perfectly with its surroundings. Lots to do in the area, kept us busy for a week!

Monday, 30th of June, 2008, Rachael:
Lovely setting, so very peaceful away from the hustle & bustle of it all. Beautiful cottage-very rustic and romantic. A very special place!

Sunday, 15th of June, 2008, Mr & Mrs Rainbow:
Apart from having longer we couldn’t have bettered it! Thanks to all those in the Grove Cottages team for giving us such a lovely time to remember. We shall return!

Friday, 6th of June, 2008, Avril & Chris:
Paradise in Suffolk, its like discovering a whole new world.

Friday, 6th of June, 2008, Louise:
We started relaxing the moment we entered the warm, cosy cottage, and had a great break from the London Rat Race. Hospitality was warm and unobtrusive. We were impressed with the quality of restaurants & pubs in the area

Wednesday, 4th of June, 2008, Graham, Fiona & baby Jack:
After just a few hours, you feel like you're living in your own country cottage. Everything you could possibly want is provided with the cottage, or available from Mark. All this makes a trip to The Grove Cottages a 'No Effort' break. Thank you!

Wednesday, 4th of June, 2008, Angela & Clive:
We travelled a long way, from South Wales, it was well worth it! A tranquil base from which to explore a beautiful county.

Friday, 16th of May, 2008, Angela & Clive:
We travelled a long way, from South Wales, it was well worth it! A tranquil base from which to explore a beautiful county.

Sunday, 3rd of February, 2008, Avril & Chris:
Paradise in Suffolk, its like discovering a whole new world.

Friday, 25th of January, 2008, Lesley:
Wonderfully warm and loads of hot water and a lovely spacious shower, just what you need after a walk in January – the fields were a bit soggy but that was our choice!

Monday, 21st of January, 2008, Carol:
Warm and cosy cottage in beautiful countryside, that not even a wet English January could spoil.

Monday, 14th of January, 2008, Mark & Holly:
Fantastic cottage and area. For one being a clean freak, the cleanliness was excellent. We will be back in the summer.

Monday, 14th of January, 2008, Simon & Naomi:
We came here for a nice romantic getaway over New Year and that is exactly what we got !! This place is special to both of us now, as we got engaged in the lounge by firelight on New Years Eve !!

Saturday, 29th of December, 2007, Simon & Naomi:
Lovely cottage in amazingly tranquil & pretty place. We were well set-up by Mark. Ideal for a romantic getaway – this place is special to both of us now, as we got engaged in the lounge by the firelight on New Years Eve!! See you soon.

Friday, 14th of December, 2007, Michael:
Suffolk’s tranquil beauty, combined with Grove Cottages warm welcome, and in particular Rose Cottage’s cosy but unfussy charm, have made my stay here the most relaxing holiday I can remember.

Friday, 23rd of November, 2007, Wendy:
Lovely cottage, very relaxing, like stepping back in time. An excellent alternative to a health spa to make you de-stress. Loved Suffolk!

Friday, 16th of November, 2007, Pam & Tony:
Interesting adaptation of the building – very ingenious lighting! Excellent shower (unusual these days!)

Tuesday, 21st of August, 2007, Beth:
Lovely cottage, lovely countryside, lovely holiday!!

Monday, 2nd of July, 2007, Vicki:
Pure escapism!!- What a wonderful place, exactly what we needed. The old jazz, the lights dimmed and a friendly face was a lovely welcome after a long journey. We shall be back for another dose.

Monday, 14th of May, 2007, Peter & Elizabeth:
Quiet, comfortable, warm & rustic. A beautiful place with wonderful rambling countryside. Also made by The Welcome Pack and BIG Warm Towels!!

Wednesday, 30th of March, 2005, Chris & Gillian:
Peace and quiet. “Just what the Doctor ordered”.

Friday, 7th of January, 2005, Steve & Claire:
We had a very relaxing stay in the beautiful Rose Cottage. The welcome was first class, and the facilities excellent. We will definitely be back – Thank you.

Thursday, 16th of December, 2004, Dave & Patricia:
Our only complaint is that 3 days is not enough! Relaxed, easy going, peaceful atmosphere and mercifully free of “boutique hotel” attitude (we’ve had bad experiences!). Charm and luxury without fuss.

Tuesday, 12th of October, 2004, Steve & Liz:
Squashy bed and sofa, open fire, quiet roads, deer roaming the fields, great pubs serving real ale. Can’t wait to come back – we’ve had a fabulous time!

Sunday, 22nd of August, 2004, Lizzy:
We had a fantastic weekend and can’t wait to come back again. Rose Cottage was perfect; a true fairytale cottage!

Saturday, 14th of August, 2004, Matt & Emma-Jane:
The beautifully simplistic interior and the exquisitely tranquil exterior, come together in such a way, that can only inspire you to want to live the rest of your life as Tom and Barbara, rather than Margot & Jerry!!

Friday, 9th of July, 2004, Paul & Berit:
We were looking for something special – and we found it! Thank you very much.

Sunday, 4th of July, 2004, Rob & Jessica:
With excellent local information and mountain bikes to use, we had great fun exploring the area, before returning to our cosy cottage to relax in front of the fire.

Friday, 14th of May, 2004, Liz & Dewole:
We had a lovely time, the surroundings were beautiful, calm and relaxing, we could have stayed forever. Mark made it really easy for us to find things to do and visit nice places. Although the cottage was so nice, sometimes we just stayed in bed! We had a wonderful honeymoon!! We had a great time, hopefully, we will come back once the baby is born!

Sunday, 28th of March, 2004, Jonathan & Catriona:
The perfect romantic hideaway and a great place to spend one of our last weekends alone together before our first baby arrives!

Saturday, 13th of March, 2004, Caroline & Tuula:
Everything was absolutely perfect and exceeded our expectations. A dream come true!

Monday, 8th of March, 2004, Bill & Marie:
Our long weekend at Rose Cottage enabled us to walk in Constable country, visit a market in Bury St Edmunds and a recital at the fabulous Cathedral, returning always to a lovely log fire – perfect!!

Friday, 13th of February, 2004, Canon MacRae & Ruth:
There’s no better place to be warm and snug on a winters weekend. It must be amazing in the summer!

Sunday, 25th of January, 2004, Kate & Ian:
Having just been proposed to I didn’t think the weekend could get much better. This cottage was a fabulous surprise - It is beautifully renovated in a rustic style but with all the mod-cons you need for amazing comfort. The surrounding area has beautiful walks and amazing country pubs - couldn’t get much better for a romantic weekend away from London. I highly recommend the place to anyone - you won’t be disappointed. Kate.

Sunday, 14th of September, 2003, Ian & Celia:
We cannot remember a better holiday and will be returning every year. Need we say more?

Monday, 31st of March, 2003, Andrew & Theresa:
We have enjoyed ourselves immensely. We have escaped many times from London but the attention to detail here makes this the best short break we have ever taken.

Wednesday, 1st of January, 2003, Charlie & Simon:
Hello Mark, Thanks for your newsletter with regards to your winter offers ...Unfortunately we probably wont be staying with you this year because, after we had such a wonderful time here early last year, we have moved here! In fact, we are sort-of neighbours; we live on school corner, the other side of grove field to you. So, this is really just to say hi. Regards Charlie & Simon

Saturday, 7th of December, 2002, Michael & Wendy:
Warm, Welcoming & Wonderful Walks ! So good to find somewhere that well behaved dogs are welcomed – even encouraged. A truly relaxing Winter weekend !

Sunday, 17th of November, 2002, Deborah:
The weekend was everything I had hoped it would be and more. I hated to leave and have found myself sitting at my desk daydreaming about being back! Beautiful surroundings, so peaceful after the noise of London - just a wonderful place to be! I am coming back again soon!

Monday, 21st of October, 2002, Paula & Kelly:
Stylish. Cosy. Comfortable. Unique. Beautiful Surroundings... are just a few words that we can think of to describe this gorgeous cottage. We will be back !!

Monday, 14th of October, 2002, Bridget & David:
I don’t know what was more heavenly: stretching out on the leather sofa watching lazy Sunday afternoon movies in Snow Cottage or burning up in front of the log fire in Rose Cottage. These Cottages have serious style (and bed linen and showers to die for). ‘Hip Hotels’ eat your heart out………. We’ll be back… Thank you.