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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 £170 to £251 for 2 nights break Children allowed: None Babies allowed: One, sleeping in travel cot Dogs Welcome: No dogs accepted  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 with ipod docking.		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

Snow Cottage is one of the 6 cottages that form part of the double quadrangle that makes up the Old Grove Farm.

It benefits from the surrounding gardens and orchards with ample off road parking.

The Cottage is ideal for those who need single storey accomodation.

Although not rated for the disabled it does have the advantage of being on one floor with easy access from the coutyard, parking can be arranged actually in the quadrangle forecourt for those who would need it, and Snow Cottage also has an oversized shower which is easy to get into.

There are bicycles freely available to guests and you can even hire one of my Canoes to explore the lovely river Stour where Constable painted 'The Haywain' 

Guests to Snow Cottage, Rose Cottage and Dons Barn walk through a small small sunny herb garden to reach their front doors.  We have put a breakfast table there for these guests to use and the herbs are also there to be used.


 The Herb Garden Photo taken in December 


It has lime washed or old soft redbrick walls with lots of beams exposed in the high wooden vaulted ceiling. The side of the building is built in the unique ‘soldier’ style of bricking and creates the large double-quadrangle that is the old Grove Farm.

 

Living area

• Generous, comfortable sitting area with large sofa plus armchair and one of Castiglioni's famous "Great Arc" lamps. The floor is made of highly polished old wood, the thick walls are painted with a lime-wash mix of ‘white chocolate’ or feature original soft red bricks & beams.
• Original pine farmhouse kitchen table and chairs with charming old lace tablecloth.
• TV DVD & Video player, CD / radio / cassette sound system, selection of CDs and DVD's as well as books and games.

Kitchen

• The kitchen is hand made from reclaimed oak and tile, with original cupboards, it has a Belfast sink, gas hobs, an electric oven and a microwave. 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 brass double bed with quality mattress, duvet and linen, a high beamed ceiling and large hand-built wardrobe made from reclaimed panelling.

General Features

• Snow cottage is completely self contained with its own central heating. It looks out onto a private sunny herb garden at the front, where you can have a quiet breakfast and has access to the Orchard gardens, where you can lounge about or make a BBQ.
• We provide quality mattresses, duvets, linen and towels. Highchair, baby-cot, TV and DVD / video player. Music tapes, CD's , DVD's and some children's videotapes are available on request. 
• BBQ’s and picnic table are provided.
• Bikes are free for guest’s.
• 2 ‘top of the range’ 3 seater aluminium, ‘Canadian Canoes’ with all accessories are sometimes available for hire.
• Snow 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, our own organic eggs, bacon, butter, Lavenham bread, tomatoes plus olive oil & vinegar, pepper & salt & fresh herbs from the garden.

Along with 'The Old Forge'  this is our most affordable getaway where you can stay in style and enjoy Suffolks hidden treasures.

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, 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



 

Saturday, 24th of July, 2010, Aly and Maria:
This was our third stay in one of the Grove Cottages and we loved it! Each time a different cottage, but all equally beautiful.

Friday, 16th of July, 2010, Margaret:
A real home of a country cottage, welcoming, informal and friendly. Attention to the small details to make your stay so happy and relaxing as possible, loosing yourself in the sweeping beauty of the Suffolk countryside around Grove Cottages.

Friday, 9th of July, 2010, Edward and Dominique:
Repeat visits only make the experience even more enjoyable.

Friday, 2nd of July, 2010, Andrew and Beverley:
I loved the vintage reclaimed and imaginative interior in the cottage with the lovely herb garden to relax in - Glorious setting and lots of great extras e.g deck chairs to sit and chill in the orchard, even the artwork encouraged us to relax and let go of our daily worries! The cycle routes were fab - landscape and countryside was so much more enjoyable on 2 wheels.

Sunday, 20th of June, 2010, Sarah:
Lovely cottage in a lovely setting!

Friday, 21st of May, 2010, Ken and Sue:
Idyllic location, the land time forgot - yet only 60 miles from our home! My only worry is that I feel so relaxed here that I fall asleep without effort.

Wednesday, 12th of May, 2010, Paul and Philly:
What a lovely relaxing break! The cottage was very cosy and just perfect for us to get away from it all, and the personal touch was carried through by staff from beginning to end. Thoroughly recommended as a country escape and we intend to return.

Friday, 7th of May, 2010, Michele and Stuart:
Smashing. We are connoisseurs of 'Long Weekends' and this was up there with the best we have experienced - home and abroad. Outstanding on all fronts - despite awful weather!!

Friday, 7th of May, 2010, Judy and Chris:
So near to the M25...so far from the pressures of daily life. A great place to unwind.

Sunday, 25th of April, 2010, Craig:
Lovely peaceful setting. Great cottage.

Friday, 23rd of April, 2010, Matt and Charlotte:
We have had a fantastic honeymoon at Snow Cottage. The cottage is gorgeous, the weather perfect, Suffolk very relaxing. Our new friends Maxi the cat and the crowd of ducks have been a welcome addition.

Friday, 16th of April, 2010, Keith:
A very enjoyable stay. A nice, friendly environment in a special "life style".

Sunday, 11th of April, 2010, Steve and Pauline:
A beautiful cottage in a fabulous setting. Thank you.

Monday, 5th of April, 2010, Tracey:
Thankyou for a wonderful break - the cottage and location are beautiful !!

Monday, 5th of April, 2010, Chris and Sarah:
Great cottage, perfect location, so much to do, not enough time! We'll definately be back !!

Saturday, 27th of March, 2010, Melissa:
Fantastic stay. Already planning on bringing friends later in the year.

Friday, 26th of March, 2010, Laura and Marc:
The perfect getaway - relaxing and peaceful. We will definately be returning to Snow Cottage.

Sunday, 14th of March, 2010, Amy and Sylvain:
We had just two days to escape from the city for our 1st anniversary - and we chose the right place! Gorgeous romantic cottage, so relaxing. Lovely welcome pack with the most delicious bread and butter. Yum! Beautifully renovated building. When can we move in?

Friday, 5th of March, 2010, Nick:
Great selection of pubs with great food within easy cycle distance. Grove cottages really know how to look after you.

Monday, 15th of February, 2010, Charli:
Rustic yet chic, cosy yet perfectly spacious enough for two - Snow Cottage is an ideal hideaway for a couple. Absolutely perfect setting for our Valentines break.

Monday, 15th of February, 2010, Hilary:
Welcome basket lovely Thanks!!! Very cosy and relaxing and peaceful and good walking from cottage.

Friday, 12th of February, 2010, Pam and Tony:
Simple, stylish and elegant cottage.

Sunday, 7th of February, 2010, Teresa:
A gorgeous delightful cottage - pure bliss, just to get away from the noise and hassle of our normal lives. Thank you.

Monday, 25th of January, 2010, Tim:
A most enjoyable stay, very comfortable, staff very helpful. Would defiantely return !!

Monday, 18th of January, 2010, Ivor:
Beautiful cottage, perfect for us and Hatton the ginger Lab.

Sunday, 10th of January, 2010, Kelly and Nick:
Lovely and relaxing, great welcome basket. We will definately come back, when the weather is better !

Monday, 4th of January, 2010, Alastair:
Thank you for a fantastic week in Snow Cottage; we had a very relaxing time.

Monday, 28th of December, 2009, Laura and Liam:
A wonderful retreat for a peaceful and relaxing christmas - perfect ! We will be back as soon as we can.

Saturday, 19th of December, 2009, Rita and Richard:
Like Suffolk beer Snow Cottage is full of character, well balanced and best enjoyed in a great swig of beauty, a sup of frothy joy, savour it slowly, to the great satisfaction it brings to all who intoxicate it !

Friday, 20th of November, 2009, Diane:
Just what the doctor ordered, It's the perfect retreat ! Within a 2 hour drive of London, beautiful walks, and pub, food to die for. All within walking distance of the Snow Cottages front door. I'm so glad we found the Grove Cottages or we would be missing out on one of lifes pleasures. See you soon. Alex, Di, Roxy "The Bichon" and Archie "The Springer"

Monday, 16th of November, 2009, Jane and Malcolm:
Fantastic, thanks ! Great walks, lovely cottage.

Thursday, 12th of November, 2009, Nancy:
Who would have thought a holiday in England, in November could be so great. I really looked forward to returning, after a days expolring, to my cosy, warm and comfortable cottage for a glass of wine, local organic food and a good book. Absolute bliss!

Friday, 6th of November, 2009, David:
We didn't think this attention to detail existed anymore. We will be returning.

Sunday, 1st of November, 2009, Laura and Jon:
Lovely cosy cottage, great dog walks in surrounding area and amazing farmshops!

Friday, 30th of October, 2009, Gillian:
Cosy and comfortable. Quiet and relaxing. Well equiped. A little gem ! Thank you so much.

Monday, 19th of October, 2009, Edward:
Excellent interior design, the guidebook recommendation were extremely helpfull. In all we had a very relaxing time here.

Friday, 16th of October, 2009, Deborah:
Very comfortable and very peaceful - just what I wanted. The welcome basket was excellent and I enjoyed Maxi's visit

Sunday, 4th of October, 2009, Tom:
Great way to escape London for a weekend - makes me resent my life of the tube and office even more ! P.s. Max the cat is awesome.

Monday, 28th of September, 2009, Lee:
Glorious autumn sunshine for a relaxing, cosy break. Welcome basket for humans and welcome bonio for canines - a very nice touch ! Thank you for sending us the link to the rowing boats, great fun !

Friday, 18th of September, 2009, Ian and Yvonne:
Found this cottage just by chance, how lucky we were. Fab cottage and location, just a few miles from home but feels like a different country. Snow cottage is comfy, cosy and quirky and very dog friendly, but we are not sure the chickens enjoyed meeting him when he escaped!! We would like a return visit to Grove Cottages.

Friday, 11th of September, 2009, Anthony and Marsha:
A delightful stay in a delightful cottage in delightful Suffolk - very many thanks.

Monday, 31st of August, 2009, Philippa and Bruce:
We've had the most lovely time in south Suffolk, exploring all the nooks and crannies of medieval England at it's best. Grove Cottages is a fantastic haven in which to start and end your days.

Sunday, 30th of August, 2009, Kitty and Sean Bradley:
I came here with my bridesmaids to get ready, then came back with my husband. What a beautiful place to put the perfect end to the perfect day.

Monday, 24th of August, 2009, Chris and Ella:
Snow cottage is a great base from which to explore Suffolk and North Essex. It was always a comfortable sight to come home to after a busy day sight seeing. Top of the list if we ever venture to Suffolk in the future.

Friday, 21st of August, 2009, Gemma and Stephen:
Beautiful cottage and location. Perfect for exploring Suffolk and having a relaxing holiday. Thank you.

Friday, 14th of August, 2009, Al and Gonny:
Snow cottage was lovely and cosy. We found being here really peaceful and relaxing. There are loads of great places to visit and walk nearby. 'Tranquil' is the word that comes to mind.

Friday, 7th of August, 2009, Hayley and Matt:
Snow cottage has been an ideal country retreat, perfect for exploring the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Our stay has been everything we hoped for.

Friday, 31st of July, 2009, Helen and Russell:
Had a fantastic time at Grove Cottages, will definately come back soon!

Friday, 24th of July, 2009, Roz and les:
Excellent accommodation and lovely, peaceful, rural setting. We were really able to unwind and relax - local wildlife very entertaining - ducks, birds and cat! Thank you for a lovely holiday.

Sunday, 12th of July, 2009, Jane:
This is a lovely quiet place to spend time relaxing.

Thursday, 9th of July, 2009, Patricia:
We stay in Snow cottage every time we come from the states. We love this little cottage, perfect for two, nicely decorated, bright and airy with high beamed ceilings throughout.

Sunday, 28th of June, 2009, Rosie and Oliver:
Beautiful place which exceeded our expectations, lovely atmosphere - quiet, peaceful but more than enough to do. We have loved our stay with Grove Cottages.

Friday, 19th of June, 2009, Snow cottage visitor:
We wanted to explore a part of England we had not experienced before and enjoy it with our dog. Snow cottage was just the answer and we have really been suprised by Suffolk. You gave us a really good welcome and the country has so much to offer. Lovely countryside, lots of good country pubs and wonderful for dog walking. Open footpaths everywhere. We will be back again.

Sunday, 24th of May, 2009, Emma and Andrew:
Yet again we have had a fantastic stay at the cottages, it's been truely lovely and we cannot wait to come again!

Saturday, 9th of May, 2009, Gavin and Karen:
Everything we were looking for to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Good price, good local food, lovely walks, felt so relaxed after being here. Thank you.

Friday, 24th of April, 2009, Anna:
We have had a great time at the Snow cottage, after one day there we were already talking about coming back. We've been looking for a place to get away from our hectic jobs and this is a perfect country retreat. See you soon x

Monday, 16th of February, 2009, Stephanie & Isaac:
We had a blissful time, staying in Snow Cottage. It was very cosy, even without an open fire. We're planning to come back for part of our honeymoon later this year!

Saturday, 7th of February, 2009, Patricia & Zoe:
A true home from home. Every little details attended to. Absolute rustic charm. Great guides to local area. Very friendly welcome.

Sunday, 14th of December, 2008, Stephen & Sandra:
3 wonderful weeks of peace and comfort in Snow Cottage. Location superb with everything you need in the cottage to make your stay enjoyable.

Friday, 5th of December, 2008, Simon & Mark:
Fabulous accommodation in rural Suffolk. Everything you could possibly wish for. Excellent facilities and the warmest & friendliest welcome you could want. Many Many Thanks!

Sunday, 16th of November, 2008, Justin & Sally:
Grove Cottages is a fantastic place to come for a relaxing time. You are made very welcome on arrival. We cannot think of a better place to stay than Grove Cottages, to discover this beautiful part of Suffolk.

Sunday, 16th of November, 2008, Steve & Sandie:
A very enjoyable 2 weeks. Very cosy cottage with everything you could want to make a pleasant stay. Maxi made our stay a joy - what a gorgeous cat!

Sunday, 26th of October, 2008, Melanie & Kevin:
A lovely cottage, reminded us of Wind In The Willows! Cosy, private - a great chilled out break. Our dog Roxy loved the walks and the pubs were dog-friendly! Each village was quaint and pretty. WE will definitely come back!

Sunday, 5th of October, 2008, Carmelle & Leonardo:
It was perfect...for a weary Londoner...a little slice of heaven indeed!

Friday, 3rd of October, 2008, Rachael:
We have had a truly wonderful holiday. This was our first break away with our 11 month old baby. The cottage was really cosy and we’ll definitely be returning. Our expectations were more than fulfilled – we really have had an excellent break!

Sunday, 21st of September, 2008, Andrea & Axel:
Snow Cottage is a very homely, cosy cottage situated within easy reach of many beautiful, historical villages. The ideal place for a very relaxing holiday.

Sunday, 7th of September, 2008, Rachael & John:
A fantastic weekend break  like home from home  but better !

Friday, 15th of August, 2008, Richard & Linda:
This area has it all – good walks; countryside and coastal, pubs that provide good food, farm shops and local produce, and all from a base that is welcoming, comfortable and a real home from home. Everything has been thought of before you realise you need it! Great!

Friday, 8th of August, 2008, Clive & Amanda:
Excellent welcome  best welcome basket  delicious ! Well prepared local maps. Friendly area with lots of local produce. Comfortable and well maintained cottage with a continental feel Bikes are a great idea and central to plenty of great places to visit.

Monday, 16th of June, 2008, Joanne & Vin:
A beautiful cottage  you relax the moment you step in! Great location for exploring the local area & lots of fantastic doggie walks! One of the few places we have visited that we would genuinely recommend to anyone!

Sunday, 8th of June, 2008, Michael & Marian:
Grove Cottages are quiet, comfortable and well-placed for exploring beautiful Suffolk

Friday, 6th of June, 2008, Lara:
Grove Cottages offers the perfect escape  only 2 hours from London and you feel like you are in another world! Marks passion for his special place and surroundings is truly contagious! But best of all  Grove Cottages offer the best of both worlds  the chance to do nothing or activities in the English countryside

Friday, 6th of June, 2008, Edward & Dominique:
A warm welcome and a beautiful cottage, sent us into relax mode within fifteen minutes of arriving. Come rain or shine this is the perfect antidote to real life. Well be back.

Wednesday, 4th of June, 2008, Anna & Russell:
We arrived as two frazzled teachers from London and left as two relaxed and happy people. We cycled, walked, fed the ducks and stroked the cat, it was magic. We were made to feel very welcome upon our arrival. We fell in love with the cottage immediately.

Friday, 28th of March, 2008, Jen:
Idyllic setting. Mark and staff are very welcoming. Wonderfully quiet with interesting and convivial resident fauna.

Friday, 14th of March, 2008, Kate & John:
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay – Snow Cottage is a beautifully decorated, cosy, home – from – home. In fact it is nicer than our home – can we move in please?!

Monday, 14th of January, 2008, Irene & Tom:
A perfect bolt hole in a beautiful cottage for us and our pets. Lovely surroundings and a very welcoming host. All put together with flair and imagination

Monday, 14th of January, 2008, Jelte:
Perfect weekend away from London! Everything we expected and more, totally recommend it!!!

Monday, 14th of January, 2008, Irene & Tom:
A perfect bolt hole in a beautiful cottage for us and our pets. Lovely surroundings and very welcoming host. All put together with flair and imagination

Monday, 26th of November, 2007, Penny:
The holiday can be complete simply enjoying the beautiful accommodation and surrounding countryside for walking and cycling. Throw away the car keys for the duration!!

Thursday, 9th of August, 2007, Jo:
Stylish rusticity in the heart of beautiful Suffolk, combined with a genuine welcome for dogs – that is something rare and special.

Sunday, 18th of March, 2007, Gill:
We wish we could have stayed longer than a weekend ! The whole thing was pretty inspirational really. Mark has created an idyllic little getaway and the Welcome we got was ideal and actually pretty integral to the whole experience. Lovely furnishings, candles etc - very well tailored to what we were after.

Sunday, 17th of September, 2006, Michael & Heather:
Hi Mark, Thank you for continuing to send us your newsletters about the cottages - I forward them onto colleagues of mine looking for great short breaks! When I booked the last break we had, for Valentines week, my name was Heather Lay - you may remember me as the lady who burned the kettle! On Valentines day itself, Michael got down on one knee and proposed - so the picture of Snow Cottage brings back lovely memories. Since then, we have married & living in wedded bliss. So thank you for that - thanks to you we have some very special memories of those wonderful few days

Friday, 26th of May, 2006, Andre & Lisa:
It was awesome !

Monday, 17th of April, 2006, Terry & Sheila:
No other word but FABULOUS!

Friday, 12th of August, 2005, Andy & Mary:
We have felt that The Grove team have made it a matter of personal pride to provide a beautiful, spotlessly clean cottage, and warm and informative welcome. They have gone on to respond to any concerns during the week speedily, but without any fuss. We could not have been more delighted.

Sunday, 19th of June, 2005, Simeon & Willmeijn:
I have never seen something more beautiful than this. All the cottages are decorated with love and care, for every single detail.

Monday, 20th of December, 2004, Sarah & Lee:
Believe the comments & pictures on the website - Its great here - very relaxing & cosy, plus it comes with a free cat!!

Friday, 3rd of December, 2004, Leslie:
What a great surprise the Welcome Pack was, we have been self catering 30 years and this is the first Welcome Pack we’ve had. Great little Cottage - tranquil surroundings and the flowers were lovely. Thanks.

Monday, 15th of November, 2004, Craig:
Idyllic cottage in a beautiful part of the world. Thanks for the warm welcome and directions to so many stunning villages…and pubs! Our first time in Suffolk and we will certainly be back.

Friday, 29th of October, 2004, Avril & Alison:
Bliss – Perfect - No Hassle - Every need provided for.

Friday, 24th of September, 2004, Bill:
First Class Accommodation. Everything we needed was provided – it lived up to the website description ! We are keen walkers and were amazed at how attractive this area is with its rolling hills and rivers. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay made doubly so by your excellent facilities.

Friday, 6th of August, 2004, Steve & Phillippa:
What a marvellous area this is! It has to be one of the most beautiful areas in Great Britain and there is so much to do. The accommodation and the site are excellent. It is great to have such a good central location.

Sunday, 11th of July, 2004, Sue:
What a delightful place! The pillows and bed were so comfortable and snug, almost a shame to get up! A most beautiful piece of England and so peaceful. Thank you for the hamper!

Friday, 9th of April, 2004, Darren & Kate:
Wonderfully relaxing environment. What every townie longs for (whether they know it or not) and what every local takes for granted. These three days of peace will see me through the next three months of London’s drudge. We look and feel human again after three day’s.

Sunday, 14th of March, 2004, Sam:
Thank you for providing such a lovely accommodation in beautiful surroundings. It’s the perfect ‘get away from it all’ place. Fantastically well equipped compared to other cottages we have stayed in, the welcome basket & map with walks marked were especially appreciated.

Monday, 24th of November, 2003, James & Jackie:
Mark, you have found the famous formula of location, amenity and friendliness that everyone who wants to get away should be looking for! Three weeks of bliss, thank you.

Friday, 25th of October, 2002, Rae & John:
In all our travels around the UK, we have never found a more beautiful spot. Little hamlets & thatched cottages throughout the area. And the ambience of The Grove Cottages! just what we like. Great local pubs with excellent food, favourite place Lavenham & further afield, Orford for the oysters. Wish we had another week!