Cat-Friendly Holiday Cottages

Finding a truly special holiday cottage that also welcomes your cat can be surprisingly difficult. Many places are happy to host dogs, but cats are often left out of the equation. At The Grove Cottages, we know that for many of our guests, a holiday isn’t complete without their feline friend.

That’s why we’ve curated a unique collection of cat-friendly holiday cottages in Suffolk and Essex, each full of historic charm, character features, and cosy spaces that pets love. From thatched cottages with open log fires to converted barns with secure gardens, our homes make it easy to bring your cat (and dog) on holiday.

Our Cat-Friendly Cottages near London

• Dons Barn, Edwardstone: Rustic beams, open-plan comfort, and a peaceful location ideal for a relaxing pet-friendly break.
  
• Farm Cottage, Edwardstone: Romantic farm workers cottage with garden and log fire — loved by both cats and their owners.
  
• Navigation Cottage, Heybridge Basin: Close to the water, with safe outdoor space and coastal walks nearby.
  
• Orchard Cottage, Edwardstone: Surrounded by countryside and peaceful gardens.
  
• Romney, Cavendish: In Suffolk’s prettiest pink village, with beams and a secure garden.
  
• Rose Cottage, Edwardstone: Romantic cottage with cosy hearth and enclosed garden.
  
• Snow Cottage, Edwardstone: Picture-perfect retreat with window seats for cat naps.
  
• The Bakery, Edwardstone: Historic charm, safe outdoor space, and snug interiors.
  
• The Hexagon, Tollesbury: Unique coastal lookout with panoramic views.
  
• The Wobbin, Tollesbury: Coastal retreat with light-filled rooms and sea air.
  
• Water Cottage, Kersey: An Historic setting with beams and cottage garden.
  
• Wren Cottage, Wickham Market: A lovely historic house in a pretty village just 20 minutes from the Suffolk Coast
  
• The Old River House, Kersey: A fabulous ancient House in Suffolk’s prettiest tiny village.
  
• The Old Steam Mill, Hartest: An expansive house with mature gardens and wonderful views

Why Cats Love Our Cottages

Our historic holiday cottages in Suffolk and Essex are the opposite of impersonal rentals. They’re full of nooks, beams, and cosy corners where cats feel instantly at home. Many have secure gardens or enclosed outdoor spaces where your cat can enjoy the fresh air without risk.

Indoors, the combination of soft furnishings, real fires, and window seats provides endless places for your pet to relax and watch the world go by. Whether you choose a countryside barn, a pink village cottage, or a coastal escape, your cat will feel just as welcome as you do.

A Holiday for You and Your Cat

Booking a cat friendly cottage means no stressful cattery drop-offs and no wondering if your pet is missing you. Instead, you can enjoy scenic walks, cosy pubs, and the beauty of Suffolk and Essex — before returning to a warm home where your cat is waiting by the fire.

We believe a holiday cottage should feel like it has been loved for generations, its history and charm carefully preserved. For our guests who are cat owners, that welcome extends to making sure your feline companion feels just as at home as you do.

Plan your cat-friendly getaway now — explore our full collection of historic and pet friendly holiday cottages in Suffolk & Essex at The Grove Cottages