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The Bakery one
double bedroom
Since 1720 the provider of bread for the farm and the old
mansion house, The Bakery is now converted into an extremely cosy self-contained
cottage, furnished only in period furniture.
It has a beautiful open fire in the chimney of the old Bake
oven and its original 'Copper' is built in next to the oven, originally
used for boiling up masses of water through its own fireplace underneath.
From the sitting room of The Bakery you can walk straight
into the sunny orchard garden.
Downstairs
- Sunny ground floor with walls made of mottled yellow
lime plaster and soft red brick; French doors leading into the orchard.
- The working open fire is set into the old Bake oven.
The old copper forms a backrest for the breakfast seating area.
- The kitchen is hand made with reclaimed oak and tile,
it has old built in cupboards and a Belfast sink.
- Original farmhouse kitchen table
- Cooking is by gas. Youll also find a microwave
and toaster.
- TV and DVD player, CD / Radio / Cassette sound system,
selection of CDs and tapes as well as books and games.
- The floor is medieval brick with antique Kelim / Persian
Rugs.
Upstairs
- The bedroom has a high wooden vaulted ceiling showing
all the original beams. The bedroom is extremely generously sized with
a large king-size brass bed. The floor is highly polished old wood with
Kelim rugs, There are three windows on two sides which, in addition
to the velux window, makes this a very sunny room overlooking the orchard.
- A child safety gate can be fitted if required.
- The bathroom is newly made with a spacious power shower
and a nice old sink.
General Features
- The cottage is completely self contained and centrally
heated, with its own front door into a private courtyard.
- We provide quality mattresses, duvets, linen and towels.
Highchair, baby-cot, TV and TV Video player. Music tapes, CD's and some
children's videotapes are available on request.
- Well-behaved pets are always welcome.
- One big basket of firewood and logs free and firelighters.
- BBQs and picnic table are free.
- A purpose built BBQ in the long barn is available
for large groups; including a set of specially supplied plates, bowls
and cutlery for up to 20 people.
- 12 bikes are free for guests use only.
- 2 top of the range 3 seater aluminium, Canadian
Canoes with all accessories are available for hire.
- The Bakery 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, organic eggs, bacon, butter, Lavenham bread,
tomatoes plus olive oil & vinegar, pepper & salt & fresh herbs
from the garden.
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