Grove Cottages Self-Catering Holiday Cottage Accommodation in Suffolk, close to the River Stour

We have just taken on this lovely cottage, it is just outside Stoke-by-Nayland down a tiny single track lane. At the bottom of the hill is a green lane with a wooden footbridge across the ford from where you can walk up to the picturesque village of Polstead.

Cobbs Cottage is a lovely 17th Century thatched cottage in a tiny cluster of 4 cottages all on their own overlooking the beautiful Box River valley, the setting is magical and the area is probably the prettiest part of Suffolk.

The entrance is through a convenient utility room with a fridge, freezer, washing and drying machine, cool larder, butler sink and toilet and plenty of space for coats and boots. This leads through into a very pretty sitting room with a large inglenook fireplace and a gas real flame wood-burner - The thatch precludes the use of a log fire but this works really well and gives the cosy atmosphere.

The beautifully beamed living room has a large comfortable sofa and easy chairs to relax into and enjoy the charms of an unspoilt 17th Century beamed and thatched cottage.

You walk through the living room into the farmhouse kitchen with its hand made oak dressers and settles; this is the heart of the house and discreetly houses a modern electric cooker and hob, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and the usual appliances of modern life.

A step down the corridor from the kitchen brings you to a lovely bathroom with a hip bath and shower. ‘Suffolk White’ bricks with under floor heating add a touch of luxury here.

Opposite the bathroom is the characterful wood panelled ‘Captains Cabin’ bedroom, which sleeps one lucky person and looks out over the large back garden and down into the Box river valley.

The small winding staircase leading up from the kitchen takes you to the 2 other bedrooms; the master double and the twin.

The cottage sleeps 5 comfortably in the 3 bedrooms and there is ample space for a travel cot.

Beautiful Persian carpets and rugs show off the charm of the original features in this lovingly restored cottage

Outside there is a large private back garden sloping down towards the valley.

The garden is enclosed but not dog-proofed.

Well behaved pets are always welcomed and no charge is made for them - please ensure your pet respects the garden and the cottage and is not allowed to damage anything or sleep on any furniture, please do not let dogs upstairs or leave them alone in the property. Please bring suitable bedding and towels for your pet.

All prices include vat, towels, soap, linen, heating, and a generous ‘Proper English Breakfast’ welcome pack.

The cottage is a complete little home and facilities include modern heating, flat screen TV, DVD / CD player and CD’s, books, games, guides, maps, local information and a fully equipped kitchen including electric cooker and microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer . There is also a cot and high chair.

Bikes will be provided in Summer and The South Suffolk Cycle Route runs past the cottage.