Farm Cottage is very, very cosy
With the advantage of a free second bedroom, this romantic little cottage has a very contented and peaceful atmosphere in a wonderful part of this pretty area of Suffolk.
A bright little period cottage with a roaring fire. Ideal for dog owners.Mark Scott
Award : 4 Star GOLD VisitEngland
Farm Cottage is a very cosy and romantic holiday cottage set in the countryside, and only 90 minutes from London, full of light and character. It is priced as a standard cottage for a couple but has the advantage of having a small second bedroom with a nice single bed.
Well behaved Dogs are always welcome, please refer to All About Bringing Pets for charges, rules and how this cottage may suit your pet.
All prices include VAT and everything listed below:
Kitchen: All cottages are complete little homes and facilities include modern central heating, refrigerator, hobs, oven and / or microwave, toaster, crockery & serving dishes, cutlery, many utensils, fire-extinguisher, lots of pots & pans, glasses & mugs, kettle, coffee maker, teapot, kitchen towels, oven gloves, olive oil & vinegar, salt & pepper, sugar, herbs, tea, fresh and instant coffee, washing up liquid, cloths, general cleaning materials, etc.
"Welcome Pack": Contains all the freshest ingredients for a 'Proper English breakfast': eggs, bacon, butter, some tomatoes, fruit, a lemon, a litre of milk and a loaf of fresh local bread.
Bathroom: Soap, fluffy cotton towels, bath mats, shaver point, toilet brush, toilet roll.
Bedroom: Cotton bed linen, wardrobe with coat hangers / chest of drawers, iron, ironing board, hairdryer.
Living room: If your cottage has an open fire or stove then a basket of firewood and a bucket of coal will be provided free, more will be available at cost - firelighters will be provided. TV, books, games, magazines, local brochures, OS and other maps, folder with our special 'What To Do' insiders guide to the local area.
Bikes: Please check with the owner that these are available before you arrive to avoid disappointment if they are in for maintenence
Washing: There is a washing machine and dryer in the walk-thru which is for the use of the 6 cottages on the old Grove Farm. There are also deck chairs and carpets for the garden.
Baby: Cot and high chair provided in cottages accepting babies (please bring babies bedding).
Dog: Water bowl and treat per dog is provided in cottages accepting pets.
Bikes are provided for you free of charge to explore the local lanes, please check with the owner your requirements.
Gainsborough Health Spa is offering 15% off all treatments and spa day packages and 33% off day passes.
Just Mention The Grove Cottages when you book.
Our "Welcome Pack": Contains all the freshest ingredients for a 'Proper English breakfast': eggs, bacon, butter, some tomatoes, fruit, a lemon, a litre of milk and a loaf of fresh local bread.
Cottages with open fires are supplied with a complimentary first load of fuel after which you can buy more using an honesty box.
Most cottages also supply Bikes free of charge unless it is stated that no bikes are available.
Enjoy the hedonistice pleasures of a Massage or Beauty Therapist treatment at your cottage to smooth away those stressed nerves.
Now every place we have reviewed will come up in order of distance from your cottage
Assington Mill runs some very interesting Rural Arts and Craft Courses from Gilding and Bee Keeping to Coracle and Straw Bale house building.
Important moments slip by so quickly. Capture them in a relaxed portraiture session in the comfort of your own holiday cottage.
While you are staying with us why not have a special treat and go Sailing for the day.
London Liverpool Street station - Colchester station = 47 mins
London Liverpool Street station - (change at Marks Tey) Sudbury station = 79 mins
Colchester - taxis at station - 30 mins to cottage
Sudbury - Sudbury Town Taxis 01787 377366 - 15 mins to cottage
Lovely, homely, comfortable cottage. Lots of useful information, surrounded by countryside and gardens, with the orchard for the dog to run in. The most dog friendly location we have ever stayed in - just like a home from home
Visit nine, still sublime. My rhyme isn't perfect - but the cottage is!
It's a very lovely cottage located in an enchanted area - I wish we could stay forever! The walks and bike rides are perfect for humans and dogs too! Such a lovely place to wake up to in the morning and such a warm place to go to bed at night after roasting chestnuts on the rustic, roaring fireplace!
As expected, Farm Cottage continues to show Grove Cottages high standards. Cosy, comfortable, well appointed and equipped. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Fantastic stay, wonderful as always
Fantastic stay as always, amazing nights sleep - even the baby! Thanks for putting us up at such short notice. Charming, relaxing cottage, with everything we need. We'll be back!!
We love it here! Eleven years since our last visit and we're delighted we decided to return. The cottage is so peaceful and cosy and we had the best nights sleep in the dark and quiet. Thank you for making us so welcome.
The welcome basket was great. There was lots of useful info on places to visit and maps provided. The cottage was very cosy with an open fire, when we had difficulty lighting the fire, owners were happy to assist. Would recommend for a peaceful, relaxing break where you can choose to do as little or more as you want to.
Fantastic homely cottage, in a gorgeous area. We loved the open fire & the cosiness the cottage brings.Really well equipped & good amenities. Lovely Welcome,; music already playing, lights and heating on etc.
Many congratulations to the team for gaining the Rose Award for going the Extra Mile for people staying with them. The service has always been exemplary β the cottage so warm and snug on a Winters Day. Settled in an armchair next to a log-fire cooking toast and chestnuts : perfect !! Back soon !
A haven!
We have loved it here ! I just written 3 pages in the guest book !!!! ο An exquisite little cottage, deeply peaceful & just so tasteful, wonderfully cosy & very, very clean. We have appreciated every detail. Stargazing in (our) Orchard an absolute highlight. Thank you XX
One of the best stays from our over 30 stays. Will be back in six weeks, can't get enough of your hospitality. Sudbury market is a joy this time of year, great fresh fruit and veg - John Colman's meat is the best I have ever tasted! Tastes as it should be and no plastic!!!
Fantastic little cottage. Very cosy. Beautiful countryside to explore & great local pubs. Mark is the consummate host !
Large bed very comfortable.
Perfectly cosy and comfortable in a tranquil location and super weather
Lovely Cottage in quiet location. Good facilities. Even though all the cottages are together have not been aware of other guests ! The cottage was absolutely spotless - the Welcome Breakfast pack V Welcome ! Much better than most cottages do now.
A really wonderful stay - a home frm home ! The little things on arrival were lovely, lights on, music playing - fantastic welcome basket. The cottage is so quaint and the surrounding countryside is fantastically tranquil. We will be back.
Charming cottage in beautiful surroundings with abundant wildlife. Well positioned to explore the county of Suffolk. Have had a really relaxing stay, just what the doctor ordered! Really useful map with outlined walks/cycle routes. Arrived later than supposed to - thank you for waiting up for us! Used the deck chairs to relax in the garden
We very much enjoyed our stay. A cosy cottage in the countryside with a lovely fire to gaze into in the evening
Thank you for letting us feed the Chickens ! Bronwen (8) & Ffion (5)
Cosy, peaceful weekend - just what we needed
Great way to pas a gloomy January weekend. Sitting next to a fire in one of Mark's fantastic cottages - Toasty!
Had the most relaxing time at Grove Cottages. Farm Cottage was warm and welcoming and had everything we needed. The breakfast basket was lovely! So much information on places to go and things to do. Can't wait to return.
Charming & rustic cottage in a lovely location with great places to eat and drink nearby. The fact that we can bring our dogs is the cherry on the top.
Visit number eight - still great!
Last came here 13 years ago and don't know Why we waited So long ! Great to see that the high standard has been maintained.
What a fabulous Cottage, lovely to arrive somewhere and feel you are welcome. Thank you for the hospitality - loved being here and already looking forward to our next stay :)
Lovely cottage, very welcoming. Lots to do in the area for couples, babies and dogs. Loved our stay!
We've had a lovely mini break away. The cottage is perfect and very cosy with the fire alight. The weekend was made even better when it snowed and we got to make snowmen with our son for the first time.
Enjoyed a 3 night stay as a birthday treat. We had the most wonderful time - roaring fires, delicious food and wine and luckily the weather even played ball. Such a lovely place - this is our second stay with Grove Cottages and we will definitely be back!
We were looking for a quiet time out from busy London life, and that's exactly what we got with our few nights stay at Farm Cottage. Time to ourselves, time in the outdoors and time to relax. Thanks for such a peaceful staycation in Suffolk.
Our first time at Grove Cottages and it won't be our last. We loved everything about it and so did our dog. It is a perfect retreat with lovely accommodation for humans and their 4 legged friends. The extra touches like the welcome basket and flowers, made it really special and the added bonus of a proper pub only a short walk away. Everything was just perfect!
Perfection as always. Just like coming home.
The most comprehensive information pack ever!
A peaceful, relaxing haven in fabulous countryside. Owners really helpful and welcoming. Extra touches and thought that has gone into providing everything you need(eg: bikes, helmets, BBQ's) and the fabulous Orchard for dog excercising makes it a wondeful stay. Would def' come again / x
Nice cottage to relax in and get some peace and quiet. Love all the gorgeous roses everywhere!
Had a lovely time, a lovely and cosy cottage!
Good tour of the facilities provided and the local information pack was very informative. The welcome pack was good - especially the bread. That said all the rest was good too!
Brilliantly based location for visiting loads of places without having to travel too far. Peaceful and pretty area. You've managed to retain a sense of 'own space' within a complex of several cottages. Many thanks for a nice stay
A cosy little cottage with beautiful dog walks right on the doorstep.
As always a lovely stay and excellent facilities, in particular the welcome basket, far superior to a lot we have had with other businesses. You can see lots of thoughtful touches, keep up the good work. Always recommend to others especially for dog owners to have somewhere nice to stay.
Really lovely cottage we had a great time. Did some walking and visited interesting villages. Would love to come back again. Thanks for the welcome basket - best bread ever!
Experience the peace of the countryside of Suffolk for yourself. Time slows down - an open fire, a cosy cottage, a wonderful welcome basket. This is Grove!
Farm Cottage was snug and I really enjoyed a relaxing stay. Even my two boys felt at home. Well done!
Our return to Farm Cottage for a weekend break was a perfect antidote to the January blues! Warm and very cosy - perfect battery charging for us and our two elderly dogs who love the fire. Thank you again for the most welcome welcome basket! We hope to be back soon.
Seventh visit - seventh heaven! Thanks.
You would think Mark, that after coming here for 14 years - 30 visits and counting I would have seen everything and done everything. Not a bit of it! There is always a new wonder, this time it was a herd of deer crossing the road on my way to Sudbury. A great seasonal experience. Till the next time Mark...........
Lovely cottage - we will be coming back!
A wonderful relaxing week!
Santa gave me an early Christmas present, a long weekend at The Grove, What a treat! The shops and markets were full of Christmas goodies - things that are so hard to get anywhere else. Laden with good things and home to comfy Grove Cottages with their great log fires. Thanks Santa x
We've absolutely loved our stay. The cottage is perfect and all the little touches made such a difference. Thank you.
Absolutely fabulous, so quiet and peaceful even slept through the wind and rain! Best cottage so far, will be back. Very cosy and comfortable
Eating chestnuts cooked on an open log fire - can't beat it! 30 visits plus and always something new to visit and see, then return to the comfort of Farm Cottage. Can't beat it
Having previously stayed at Grove Cottages, this visit was even more enjoyable and relaxing. A lovely, cosy, quiet country cottage with everything you need for a perfect weekend away.
This cottage is so cosy and cute. This meant in the day we went on long walks with nice local pubs and at night we sat by the fire. Such an enjoyable stay.
This was one of our most relaxing holidays, in a tastefully done environment. Plenty of good tourist information and well stocked cottages. Our nicest walk was to the local church through the fields, past some pheasant hutches and a delightful encounter with the horses. Thank you.
A little piece of heaven hidden away in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Everything about the cottages and area was perfect. Thank you for an amazingly relaxing holiday for the 3rd time. Just amazing.
Lovely stay. Great base to explore the surroundings or to stay in and relax!
We had a wonderfully relaxing stay in Farm Cottage; a truly charming cosy and rustic place to bolt up for a few days. We particularly appreciated the lovely whitewash interior and high quality linens. The welcome basket was also an added bonus. We had a great time relaxing in the cosy sitting room with wine and also using the complimentary bikes to see the gorgeous countryside.
Great many thanks for the surprise champagne welcome! We will be back in September. Great chill out!!
A superb part of Suffolk to visit ... and especially for those who have multiple dogs. So great to have a cottage of high standard that accommodates more than one dog and is so dog friendly. Thank you
Lovely cottage in excellent surroundings and a very warm welcome. Comfortable and lots of touches reminiscent of our childhood. We were very happy with the cottage and would definitely recommend - like to return ourselves in the future
Lovely little break. Beautiful little cottage with everything we needed. Lovely garden, good walks, we especially enjoyed the Bluebell Wood. Handy to have bikes to use.
Could not have asked for better, perfect. Absolutely lovely, so picturesque, we wanted for nothing.
A lovely stay, as always....
Another wonderful stay at Farm Cottage (our 6th).
This was our second visit to Grove Farm, so we knew we were in for a relaxing and cosy stay.
Really enjoyed the cottage - just wish we could have stayed for longer. Welcome basket was very much appreciated, an excellent weekend.
Delightful and comfortable cottage, full of rustic charm.
A lovely warm comfortable stay. A chance to get away from the day to day bustle of life. We were offered the opportunity to upgrade, which was appreciated. Thank you.
Lovely cottage, cosy and warm. Very peaceful stay, beautiful walks and views.
Still found plenty of new things to do, after visiting Suffolk often in the last few years.
Excellent cottage! Will be back again! Eddie particularly enjoyed collecting eggs - thank you!
What a delightful spot this is! Our first visit to Grove Cottages and Suffolk. On arrival we were given a warm welcome from Mark and a guided tour of the property and the cottage. A very generous welcome basket full of goodies (much appreciated) and masses of information, maps etc about the area. The cottage is warm, comfortable and cosy. A perfect retreat to return to after a day spent sightseeing, walking - or maybe just lazing in the lovely garden. We go home with many happy memories - many thanks, Barbara & Roy, Perth, W Australia.
Well equipped cottage which was cosy and warm. Lots of information on local interest/pubs etc. and the local annotated map was very useful.
A lovely long weekend in idyllic surroundings. Farm Cottage is beautiful, extremely cosy but with everything you could need. We have certainly enjoyed our stay and will be recommending Grove Cottages to friends and family, looking for a quiet retreat. Welcome basket was beauitiful.
Such a lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings. I'd really like to return and spend longer here to explore a bit more. The welcoming tour was great too - I felt very welcome, so thank you.
Astonishingly quiet, can only hear owls at night - the quietest cottage we've ever had! Our dog loved the orchard - as did we. The space, freedom and simplicity were just what we needed. The cottage is endearingly idiosyncratic and full of thoughtful touches. No general "English Country Cottages" regulation items, but everything well thought out.
Extremely relaxing weekend. Good homely feel and the White Horse pub is a must visit! We will be back to this little slice of heaven!
Wonderfully peaceful time. Beautiful setting, comfy beds and great customer service. Would have loved another night or two. Very restful.
We had a lovely stay in Farm Cottage. The gardens are beautiful and our son loved feeding the chickens! The breakfast basket was a lovely touch too.
A lovely cosy peaceful cottage, that was even better than we expected. It is in a beautiful setting and has lovely villages nearby. The welcome pack and detailed map provided, was very much appreciated. Thank you Mark, we will definitely visit Grove Cottages again.
What a wonderful quirky cottage, just perfect for R&R. Ruby the dog loved it, especially being able to join us for our meals out. Welcome basket amazing, so thoughtful.
The perfect country retreat! This cottage escape guarantees R&R in beautiful surroundings, to recharge batteries and appreciate nature.
A little piece of heaven in Suffolk. Beautiful cottage and lovely hosts. This is the second time we have stayed and it won't be the last.
Loved all the natural materials. Bedroom stunning, we had a wonderfully relaxing break.
Absolutely loved everything about Farm Cottage! Super cosy and romantic, the perfect weekend getaway. We especially loved the breakfast basket, so thoughtful and delicious! We will definitely be back.
Another great stay Mark - heading to our 30th visit with you!
Charming cottage for a romantic weekend break. Would definitely recommend it!
Perfect little place.
This is the second time we have stayed at Grove Cottages, and both times have found our stay extremely comfortable.
Lovely cottage; romantic, cosy place to have a perfect long weekend, without noise, just relax in peace. This is the best place ever, to have the first trip with my lovely boyfriend, he made me feel like a princess in a magic story :-). I will remember this place for ever. The welcome basket was amazing!! Every detail is thought about - thank you.
Sitting in front of a log fire with a glass of something chilled, all cosy on the sofa - what better way to get away from stresses and strains of 'normal life#. Lovely cottage, friendly and approachable hosts - thank you.
Our fifth stay in Farm Cottage has been perfect as usual!!
A fabulous weekend, in a cosy, warm cottage. Delightful area to visit and very relaxing.
Lovely weekend break after a busy Christmas and New Year. Cottage had everything we needed for some R&R - the fire was the perfect warming centre piece to come home to! Perfect- loved the long weekend.
A very relaxing stay in beautiful surroundings. We thoroughly enjoyed our home from home - lovely and cosy. The welcome basket was fantastic and the maps and info folders very helpful. Thank you.
Farm Cottage is the perfect home away from home. It couldn't be more cosy - just perfect!
We completely loved it here. What a wonderful cottage, like a dream home from home. The dogs loved it too. Thank you so much.
Lovely little cottage, beautiful countryside. Recommend taking the bikes out to explore.
Lovely little cottage, very homely feel to it. The attention to detail is second to none.
We really enjoyed the peace and tranquility of Suffolk.
Such a wonderful and cosy cottage! This was our first proper family holiday and we've had a fantastic time. Thank you from the bottom of our hears for your generosity and kindness. You've helped us make some very precious memories.
Grove Cottages are that "something special". Soothing and calm when you need a break, a romantic special hideaway. Tastefully furnished throughout to the highest standard. We often stay in country cottages and at the first chance of a break, this easily comes top of the list - a class of it's own!
Beautiful, tranquil, rustic, chic stay was all too short!
A thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing few days. Great accommodation and fantastic service. We loved feeding the chickens on Saturday morning!
Beautiful Cottage.
A beautiful peaceful weekend in your gorgeous cottage just what we needed.
Grove Cottages expect very high standards from the owners of cottages listed so you will not be disappointed with the cottage of your choice! They are so individual that choosing is very difficult!
Lovely spot peaceful! Welcome basket most welcome! A plus for us was the bikes made for a good trip on the quiet comfy loves.
It was a lovely, comfortable cottage perfect for the relaxing break we were after.
A very warm welcome on our arrival on a dark February evening. Cottage and it is location was all that we had hoped for.
Everything about the stay was fantastic from the welcome pack to the look and feel of both the cottage and Grove Farm.
An ideal place to listen inwards while walking or cycling among the flat green fields. Then very lovely to come back to the warm (heating is excellent), elaborately furnished and perfectly lit Rose Cottage. The old wooden floor, beautiful carpets, radio, candles and table lamps make the space very cosy. Ah and a great welcoming! Lovely place, lovely people.
Not sure if we want too many people discovering this absolute gem! Rural bliss for everyone, dog, children and adults, NOT to be missed. Blazing fires in picture perfect countryside... The welcome basket and supplies were exceptional. A generous and thoughtful touch to make you feel at home and connected to the country, also very practical as we could only bring so much in the way of supplies. Log fires were a high spot AND having country walks straight from the front door was ideal with 3 children and a dog. The cottage is very well thought out and your hospitality with the bikes, animals and local knowledge really takes Grove Cottages into a league of its own.
A relaxing, restorative New Year break after a tough year just what we needed!
Our second time staying here, we loved staying in The Bakery on our first visit, so thought we would bring the kids to stay for the Christmas season. Once again had a wonderful time, fire was going 10 minutes after arriving and didnt stop the whole time. Fab. Although the cottage was a little small, it is perfectly formed for a lovely cosy stay. Thanks again. See you in the summer.
Had a fantastic time. The Children liked the cats, fire place & winding country lanes the most.
Fantastic week-end. Welcome basket is a plus.... and the is bacon amazing. Peaceful and quiet.
A wonderfully warm and friendly welcome! We loved our stay at Grove Cottage so cosy and romantic. A very peaceful and relaxing week. Thank you.
Charming, well stocked cottage. Beautiful grounds and welcoming hosts. We will return for a longer stay next time!
Perfect for a short last-minute break. Everything has been thought of from the welcome basket of goodies and essentials, to user-friendly information and maps, use of bikes and fuel for the fire. So you can do as much as little as you like.
Very relaxing stay in a beautiful part of the country. Thank you.
Wonderful spot for an ideal short break with our 1 month old Labrador puppy his first holiday! Could not have been more welcoming and helpful.
Thank you for a lovely cottage and welcome. Hope to see you soon!
Total restoration, a beautiful cottage, wonderful welcome basket, felt totally at home, only thing is time went far too fast. Will look for walk to our next visit - a perfect place to recharge.
No detail over looked and a warm welcome assigned. As usual we have felt welcome and wanted.
We have been very comfortable here and it was so good to relax after a rent of hotel rooms.
Very lovely, welcoming and peaceful. A true haven from a hectic world, makes you slow down and appreciate the calm location and wonderful surroundings. Our cat Tom enjoyed the break too!
A lovely, relaxing stay.
A perfect escape to the countryside.
Very impressed. Everything has been thought of to make our stay enjoyable. A real gem.
Perfect! We knew it would be somewhere to come to get away from it all.
Very relaxing cosy cottage, in a lovely location. As described on the internet.
Enjoyed the breakfast basket bread fantastic.
We LOVED our stay! Looking forward to a return visit. Thank you.
The charm of period property, without the headache of the upkeep! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you for all the effort you have put in!
We celebrated our 10th Anniversary at The Grove years together not visits here; which are over 20. The Grove provides a sanctuary, and home from home with a twist. This time it was snow turning the surroundings magical !
Always a great escape from city life.
Lovely cottage very cosy and quiet. Just what we needed for a relaxing week away. Lindsey Rose roast beef is highly recommended!!
An ideal relaxing weekend getaway from London
Our fourth visit. We just love being here
The wet weather had really helped us to make the full use of the log fire in the cottage. Its been relaxing, cosy and lovely!
A perfect get away
Relaxing restorative stay. We return to London with our batteries fully charged
A real get away from it all break in the most cosy cottage. Beautiful area and lots to see and do.
Beautiful setting, lovely cottage, warm welcome. Nice!
Super cottage - well equipped - 'LOST IN ENGLAND'
Thoroughly enjoyable stay, in ideal settings - absolutely loved it! Thank you
Sudbury worth a visit some good places to eat too!
Cosy, comfortable, quiet. Many thanks!
Paradise has long been thought to be located in the Euphrates and Tigris area. We now know better ! Adam & Eve lived and still live in Suffolk without serpents !
Dont miss out on the White Horse at Edwardstone a wonderful pub with its own micro brewery. Find the byway at Priory Green for exotic wild flowers.
Brilliant cottage, lovely countryside kids want to move here, will be back, thank you
We have enjoyed ourselves very much, thank you. Very rustic but charming and has everything we need. I want to try them all!
Enjoyed: cosiness inc. Fire, quiet atmosphere, nearby villages
Like walking into a Constable paining our cottage was the perfect compliment to the idyllic Suffolk county selling surrounding it. Each morning we had our fire going and sat with our farm bread and bacon watching the ducks, moorhens and pageants gathering their own breakfast. One duck friend went missing for two days, only to reaper with 5 little ducklings in tow!
A really lovely cosy getaway, in a beautiful part of the country
Peaceful, relaxing, excellent walks & pubs
We would like to take the cottage home with us but the roof rack is not large enough !
I started coming to The Grove Cottages many many years ago - 25 visits later, I have experienced all the seasons and most of the months. Each visit just gets better with new things to discover combined with it's comfort, magic and charm
Yet again, another glorious stay. This time we had snow to add to the atmosphere for our walks and cosiness once back in the cottage with a wonderful fire to warm us up. Thank you !
A wonderful, warm, inviting cottage. We had a marvellous time. Thank you.
Perfect peace.
What a perfect place for a pre Christmas break ! everything was lovely and we were made to feel so welcome.
A lovely serene break. Perfect for recharging the batteries. The roaring fire makes for a romantic setting. A great time had by all. We will definitely return.
Lovely cottage just as described and what we were looking for. It was great coming in from the cold and having a lovely log fire to welcome us.
Just the right balance between cosy and mod-cons. Everything so well maintained and in working order.
Very hospitable, warm & comfortable. Breakfast basket and very generous- much appreciated.
A perfect get-away from the city. The people here are great, friendly and very accommodating. The cottage is very nice, and perfect for a cold winters evening. The great fire place provides a cosy environment. Would I recommend this to others? Absolutely YES! Thanks to everyone at The Grove Cottages for a lovely time!
A warm rural idyll - great for our David-Attenborough-of-a-son !
Fabulously peaceful. I will definitely take a card to work to encourage colleagues to stay. Hope Maxi is okay!
We have had a great time here - wished we could have stayed longer! We always come back to The Grove!
Batteries charged for another 3 months! See you in February 2012. The only Olympic events I want to watch is 1) the high jump - which moorhen can get to the roof of the bird table 2) Sprint - which duck gets to the bread first and the marathon - how far can I walk on the footpaths before I hear a car or have anything disturb the tranquillity.
Stunning location and cosy cottage. The dogs loved it and as did we.
We had a very relaxing few days. Cottage and gardens were like paradise. Would highly recommend
Just came down for the weekend but should have made my stay longer. Fabulous spot- cottages was perfect and cosy. We had a great time.
A fabulous cottage, comfortable and cosy. Located in a beautiful part of Suffolk with plenty of places to explore and enjoy.
Great unspoilt cottage, lovely location, friendly people !! Try The Cock at Brent Eleigh, good honest pub.
Over 20 visits to Mark's cottages and still sad to go. Eager and excited to return
A very last minute break, and we were very lucky! Cosy cottage, right on the doorstep to fantastic countryside and wonderful walks. All the local pubs we sampled were friendly and the food very good. Signposts tested us at times but added to the adventure.
Lovely cottage and area.
Lovely cottage, beautiful location, we have had a very relaxing time with plenty to do.
Lovely cottage, beautiful quiet location. Lots to see and many good places to eat out within a short walk or drive away.
We had a fantastic weekend - so relaxing! Our toddler kept saying 'I love the cottage'. She will be especially sad to leave.
I had a thesis to write while i was here, so not really a holiday, the team at Grove were wonderful with all sorts of supports that helped my work and the setting was very conductive to writing.
Really relaxing holiday.
Lovely cottage, very peaceful and atmospheric. Love the cotton sheets and beds and fluffy towels. Maxi was very helpful.
Genuine getaway - Gorgeous surroundings and so much to do over a weekend. We will be returning soon! Can't recommend this place enough.
A beautiful cottage with a fantastic log fire. Loved the breakfast basket.
A really lovely cottage, quite the nicest we have stayed in. Every comfort has been thought of and catered for.
Totally relaxing break 'away from it all' in this wonderful cosy cottage.
The cottage met all our expectations and really was a lovely cosy place to stay.
Loved the cottage. A great place to relax and spend a few days. Very cosy. A great attitude and approach with guests. Very easy going and made us feel at home. Was lovely being able to have our cat with us. V useful info packs also.
Charming cottage in quiet location. The generous welcome food basket is much appreciated and the Christmas tree was a lovely touch! Always a place you want to return to.
This is our third stay at Grove Cottages and it just gets better with each visit. We came to escape the chaos of work, Christmas and preparing for the arrival of our first baby and we leave feeling relaxed, refreshed and re-charged. Thanks for another great stay!
Lovely cosy cottage with everything you need and lots of extra touches.
Thank you for the great stay! A warm welcome to cosy inviting cottage, with the welcome basket an excellent touch. All the comforts of home for us and our dog. We will be back!
Simply idyllic.
A warm and friendly welcome. Would we come back. Yes! Would we recommend you - Yes!
This is our 3rd visit this year, we just love it. Will be back again soon. Thankyou
We had a lovely relaxing week here, Beautiful cottage. Lots of attention to detail and so much local information to hand, which was fantastic, we have been looking through the book of all your other cottages and deciding which one to go to next!!!
Wonderful eggs and mushrooms!
Just fantastic brilliant welcome, excellent personal touches. Glorious area for walks - completely stunning - thanks.
How can time pass so quickly in a place where time has stood still!
Loved it here. Standard fab and lovely welcome from everyone. Booked the next stay already!
Peaceful, tranquil, calm, beautiful views at every window and with excellent access to so much! I've been househunting with its natural hassle and this is perfect to return to at the end of the day!
I stumbled across Grove Cottages website whilst searching for a cottage in rural Suffolk. What a fantastic surprise - Gun Cottage is the most cosy and romatic cottage that you could wish for. We had a blissful weekend and hope to return. We were most appreciative that you allowed dogs into your beautiful cottage.
Well done on creating such a characterful and comfortable, practical and pleasant place. We're already scheming on ways and times to try to come back!
Excellent! Such a lovely stay. Really true that the little things make such a difference...welcome basket on arrival with local produce was a fab touch! Thank you!
We had a fabulous 4 days in Gun Cottage. It's quaint and quiet just what the doctor ordered. Many thanks.
Beautiful cottage and setting, welcoming reception and hamper a wonderful touch. Guides and maps very useful. Also nice to have access to internet, music etc. Our stay gave us everything we hoped for - time together in a beautiful cottage to recharge our batteries!! We leave feeling happy and relaxed. Thank you!!
A lovely retreat in beautiful surroundings.
Rolling fields, spring sunshine, ducks, chickens, flowers, trees, birds singing, friendly people, excellent walks to excellent pubs...the list could go on. Gun Cottage is a wonderful, cosy retreat and Mark and his family are brilliant and helpful hosts. Do not want to go home and will definately be back !!
Had a wonderful relaxing few days, fantastic walks as recommended by Mark and pubs too. The cottage was very cosy and a real chill out. The only thing that could make it better was if I could stay even longer.
Brilliant weekend - would love to move here !! Sad to be going!!
It's so exhausting at 'The Grove' feeding ducks, watching the superb Suffolk sunsets, glorious walks and sitting next to a log fire finding new treasures to seek out from Marks guide - seven years of visits - never grow tired of it!
Lovely calm atmosphere surrounding all cottages and although very cold the cottage was very cosy. Woke up to the sound of quacking ducks.
A beautiful spot in a wonderful location - a real spirit of welcome and generously makes Grove Cottages a special place to stay. Thanks !
Fantastic cottage: having to choose between curling up in front of log fire and going out to numerous gorgeous local attractions only difficulty!
Highlights had to be reading in front of fire and the complete quietness which I miss living in London. We had a brilliant, relaxing weekend - we'll msot definately be back !!
All you expect, and more for a weekend in a country cottage. Excellent stay !
Despite the extreme weather, we had a lovely weekend, 'doing nothing'. Gun cottage is stuffed full of character. Highly recommended.
Really cosy week with stunning walks, great local food and friendly cat on hand to visit.
Wonderful. Our second visit to The Grove, a different cottage this time as we brought our daughter (Gun Cottage) and our stay was every bit as pleasant as our stay at The Bakery. A few days in the calm of Suffolk and the gentle pace of life in the cottages and we feel refreshed and renewed. Thank you all at The Grove Cottages. We will be back.
I can't tell you how much this 'Me' time has meant. On my first night here I stepped out of Gun Cottage and stood looking up at the stars - Chicken Soup for the soul. I don't remember the last time I woke up, decided what I'd like to do and just went and did it! It's been a relaxing, battery charging; ignoring the clock, fun time and I can't thank you enough for your kindness.
Peaceful, idyllic cottage - Just what we needed before baby arrives in December. We will be back with babe in arms in early Spring. Thank you !
Wonderfully snug, well appointed, logfire-lit Gun Cottage perfectly placed in tranquilSuffolk countryside. A little slice of heaven for a few days in October.
The cottage was a relaxed, peaceful haven surrounded by nature. It is the perfect location to revive and restore both mind and body.
Was a gorgeous cottage in a great location. Had a lovely week exploring Suffolk. All the great attention to detail and the garden gave us a sense of getting away from the daily hussle and bussle.
We have had a lovely peaceful weekend here at Gun cottage. A delightful stay in a very well thought out and hospitable set up. Thank you. We hope to return again.
Great central location to discover the pleaseures of Suffolk - The best place to take your dog we have had the pleaseure of staying in.
A real find! You don't get a more authentic, rustic, rural cottage that this. We've loved every minute and felt ourselves relaxing as soon as we walked through the door. Thank you.
The kids loved feeding the chickens, the team was very helpfull! Nice tips about things to do!
Excellent 'Handy Hints' introduction to the area given on our arrival. Situated in a superb rural setting. Peace and quiet Does exist!
Thank you for the opportunity to live out the fantasy of living in a quaint English Country Cottage!
We couldn't have wished for a more idyllic setting: bluebells in the garden and ducklings at our door!
Everything at this cottage has been what we expected and more. The perfect place for a Romantic Get away - including the perfect proposal! :)
Everything from start to finish was exceptional. The info provided and small details such as candles, welcome basket, flowers, good towels and linen made for a fantastic stay... not forgetting the friendliest cat I have ever known - and that comes from two dog lovers!
Gun Cottage far outweighed our expectations. It was the dream short break in every respect. This to us was how self-catering should be done. The accommodation was better than advertised. Please speak to our employer to give us more days off to visit you on a regular basis!
We loved Gun Cottage; my favourite thing was the master bedroom; it had a wonderful atmosphere, relaxing, calming and restful. It reminds me of staying at the grans when I was little, what more could I ask! The welcome basket, welcome from Millie, Maxi the cats friendliness were fantastic!
Peace, comfort, cosiness and proper uninterrupted time together - perfect...
Again...we had the most relaxing, chilled out holiday..away from it all...in beautiful surroundings and the most charming, cosy cottage. See you in the New Year. Best Wishes, Debbie & Beverlee
We had a wonderful short break away from all the hustle & bustle of London life. Peaceful surroundings and a cosy cottage. Thank you for your hospitality and we look forward to retuning in the near future.
Relaxing, peaceful, away from everyday life. When we arrived after 7pm; lights all on in the cottage, central heating on - so lovely & warm and relaxing music on. Very welcoming! Fabulous open fire, so cosy. Welcome basket etc, great; all you could wish for. We do not want to go - See you again very soon!
Sometimes you wonder if a place will be as good as it looks on the Internet - this place really is! Wonderful place to unwind before Christmas - thanks.
Gun Cottage is a completely self contained sanctuary. We had the most peaceful and cosy long weekend here. The open fire is beautiful and the are an abundance of things to do in and around the area. WE only wish we had more time, we will definitely be returning soon!
Gun Cottage is the most wonderful retreat for one, romantic bolt-hole for two or family rest for four!
A magical place to stay - have managed to unwind totally from busy hectic lives. Gorgeous cottage, lovingly restored with all home comforts and log fire for cosy evenings. Reluctant to leave....
Gun Cottage is a lovely rustic yet comfortable cottage in a tranquil setting. Our 4 year old son was warmly welcomed and was able to feed the chickens - the highlight of his stay!
Superb Cottage, beautiful location
Gun Cottage is so cosy
Home from home. Lovely decor and comforts. Welcome Basket great find & very tasty ! Great for the dog, very stress free for us. Kids were enchanted and we had a very nice time indeed. Thank you !
One of the best dog friendly cottages we have stayed in. Excellent welcome pack of groceries. The OS map with everything marked-out really helped us for great walks and places to eat. The location of the cottage is brilliant. Does what it says on the tin!! Thanks.
We came to stay at Gun Cottage straight from a 17 hour flight with 2 children and no car. The welcome was great, the cottage delightful and we
**7 Excellents! Cleanliness, welcome, comfort, welcome basket, local info, cosy feel & expectations fulfilled**
Holiday venues dont always live up to their own hype but this one does. We had a great week in Gun Cottage!
Great Cottage, well-equipped. Lots to do in the local area come rain or shine. Dog (and toddler) well-catered for. Great to have bikes to use (especially with child seat) as the landscape is so kind on the legs! We hope to be back and will try not to bring a weather front with us next time!
Lovely, cosy cottage, all comfort and no kitsch. Woke in the morning to the sound of mallard family on the lawn. Wonderful.
Gun Cottage will remain in our hearts till the end of our days! Our expectations were high, but the cottage has exceeded them!
Wonderful Holiday just one problem not enough time! Our 2 year old daughter loved feeding the chickens, bantams and ducks every morning with Mark.
We loved the flowers everywhere. The staircase hidden behind a door. The ducks and the conker tree. We felt completely at home, sorry to go so soon !! will try to come back soon. A thoroughly welcoming place. Well Done.
So glad we found this beautiful place! Our cottage was delightful, oozing with style and set in picturesque countryside. So much to see and do our eight and ten year old children didnt even miss the Playstation!! thank you so much, we will be back soon!!
A lovely temple to tranquillity effortlessly done thank you!
Lovely, cosy cottage, all comfort and no kitsch. Woke in the morning to the sound of mallard family on the lawn. Wonderful.
What a lovely way to de-stress before the madness of Xmas. I would recommend it to everyone. We have had a very chilled weekend in readiness for the 25th December.
A cosy rural retreat which exceeded all our expectations.... and the dogs loved it as well !
The Cottages really are timeless
We
The Grove is such a fantastic place, and the setting of the cottages is truly marvellous. We
A sublime weekend. Thank you so much, the cottages are truly beautiful.
Have had a fantastic time
The Grove is a phenomenon, where time slows down and you can relax and enjoy life, BUT the holiday passes so quickly. We will be back!!!
A beautiful relaxing hideaway
Gun Cottage
10/10 again and again!
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What a great cottage, bags of character, fantastic location and can
Better than spending time in a health farm! The tranquillity is priceless.
Blissfully peaceful, a slice of a quieter era, where the pace of life is as slow as you want it!
We have had an absolutely fabulous holiday. The area has so much to offer and to have somewhere to also bring our dogs, has been just fantastic. We wouldn
Thank you for a lovely relaxing long weekend, which started with our little girl picking apples from the garden! Didn
Very welcoming, with lovely touches seldom found, such as
Mark - Just thought I
So glad we found this beautiful place! Our cottage was delightful, oozing with style and set in picturesque countryside. So much to see and do
Positively charming
Delightful, warm welcoming place. Totally private. Personal plus point - I can bring my dog!
We loved the flowers everywhere. The staircase hidden behind a door. The ducks and the conker tree. We felt completely at home, sorry to go so soon !! will try to come back soon. A thoroughly welcoming place. Well Done.
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