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

Mark had been on the move as a film editor and director through Europe for the previous 18 years and was thinking of moving back to England and especially the countryside he loved. Looking at the old rambling farm buildings with their unique ‘soldier bricking’ and flint wall panels he came up with the idea of being able to realise the dream of living in it by converting the extra living and working areas into secluded romantic retreats for others to enjoy.

Using all the original features and reclaiming much of the original materials over the next 5 years, the 6 very individual and totally self-contained cottages were created from their earlier origins as a Farm workers cottage, Bakery, Winnowing Barn, Animal and Stabling Barns and Dairy’s.

The layout of the ‘soft red’ brick buildings in a figure of eight around 2 joined quadrangles greatly aided the sense of privacy that Mark was so keen to keep for his guests, as one of the main attractions of the cottages is their location in such a quiet rural location, with black night sky’s and a closeness to nature that belies their nearness to London.

The Grove cottages became a big favourite with guests who wanted to ‘get away from it all’ and stay in a relaxed atmosphere where their sense of taste would not be assaulted with suburban B&B styling.

Now Mark has added a few other local cottages to offer his guests, that although not belonging to him they fit in with his ideas of what Rural Romance is all about.

Future developments at The Grove will further enhance this peaceful rural haven, as a large wildlife area with a very enlarged pond and ‘another’ orchard is established.

The unique interiors and original furniture of the cottages along with the open fires and Old Persian rugs give a special relaxed feeling of coming home to your own ‘loved’ and ‘lived in’ cottage in the countryside. All helped of course by Maxi the lovely black cottage cat.

The following cottages in themselves make up the old Grove Farm: Snow Cottage, Rose Cottage, The Bakery, Gun Cottage, Dons Barn and Orchard Cottage.

There are bikes for the free use of guests and lots of local information and maps all marked out with the best walks and lovely local pubs, you can even hire a canoe from Mark to explore Constables River Stour.

The Grove Cottages have a 4 Star rating from the tourist Board and are designed as walk in homes, complete with everything you could need including a generous complimentary breakfast basket so you don’t have to waste time shopping.

The old Grove farm is very ecologically minded and has it’s own waste water purification plant and uses only ecological cleaning agents, all rubbish is re-cycled as far as local policies allow and Mark is keen to enhance the local wildlife and flora through his wildflower meadows, Orchards, Bee keeping, Bantams, Ducks, Hedgerow planting, Pond creating and wildlife Sanctuary’s

If you have any questions about the cottages please do not hesitate to call Mark on 01787 211 115 or email him by using the ‘Contact Us’ button.