The Old Pottery

A really special place to stay in a beautiful part of Suffolk. The Old Pottery is very comfortable and thought and care has gone in to providing very helpful information on the place itself, the village and the many varied places to visit. The nearby farm shop makes self catering a pleasure. We enjoyed walks in the local meadows, walks in Constable country, Sutton Hoo, the coast and the newly extended Gainsborough museum/gallery in Sudbury as well as breakfasting in a little sunny courtyard with the butterflies. All in a relaxing four night stay.

This place was absolutely amazing. Sarah has done a fabulous job of taking care of this old, wonderful home. Our stay was comfortable and relaxing each day. The Peacock, 5 min walk from the Old Pottery delivered excellent meals both times we ate there and the service was fantastic. The walks in the surrounding countryside were absolutely idyllic. Sarah was warm, welcoming and so attentive to our requests. I only wish we could have brought our dog, but even so I would recommend to family and friends and absolutely stay there again. Thank you Sarah.

The perfect property for our five-night relaxing break in such a gorgeous part of Suffolk. The house is lovely and cannot be faulted. Wonderfully comfortable, super cozy, perfectly furnished/equipped and just so darned beautiful. Sarah and Marmite were great hosts, the welcome pack was really appreciated ... and the nearby Peacock Inn was an added bonus to an already perfect stay. We really couldn't have asked for more during our much needed break from the humdrum of everyday life, and will definitely be returning.

We spent a restful week at The Old Pottery. The property is fascinating, very quiet and private. Sarah is very helpful and told us all about the local area. There is lots to do and we were out every day, as well as enjoying a superb meal at the village pub. All of this was upstaged by Marmite the friendliest cat we have ever met!

We stayed here for three nights and wished we had booked for longer. The setting is idyllic and The Old Pottery is unique. It is a historical building but with all the home comforts you could wish for. Sarah, the owner, is a delightful lady who made us feel very welcome and provided a starter pack for our breakfast. Her lovely black cat, Marmite, was also very friendly. The beds were comfortable and the courtyard was ideal for relaxing. Two minutes walk away is The Peacock where we had a terrific evening meal. We recommend The Old Pottery unreservedly. We will certainly stay here again.

The building maintains all the feel of a medieval house, with no traffic noise to spoil the atmosphere. Most special is that heavily beamed bedroom, with a creaking floorboard, original wooden panelling and wall hangings. Beyond the window, a formal garden. It would be wasted on anybody who didn't insist on going to bed with a candle (though you may have to bring your own).

We loved staying in the Old Pottery at the Grange in the charming village of Chelsworth. The cottage was warm and comfortable and beautifully decorated. I had no idea there were so many things to do in the area. Sutton Hoo was definitely a highlight and then fish and chips afterwards at Dunwich, make sure you arrive before it closes at 3pm. Melford Hall is well worth a visit at Long Melford, the church is beautiful and there are very good antique shops. Lavenham, Flatford Mill, there are endless places to visit in the area.

We had a much needed break in this cosy characterful annex to The Grange. A change in the weather meant the underfloor heating was most welcome on our return from walks around Southwold and Walberswick. The local pub,The Peacock, served up a delicious welcome supper and a generous Sunday lunch - so lovely to have a pub a stone's throw away. Sarah, our hhost, was so welcoming but also low key, so we felt like we had the place to ourselves. Local walks to villages like Bildeston with wonderful big skies were much enjoyed and East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden near Norwich was well worth a visit.

What a lovely place to stay. They have thought of everything, from the kitchen to the little touches all over the house making the stay feel unique and special. The bedrooms are spacious, comfortable and sunny. The sitting room has books and plenty of toys for the younger ones. The garden is an absolute delight with fields to one side, the village church near by and peace and quiet in abundance.

What a beautiful, magical place. Sarah is an excellent host and the pottery is very well stocked - even local honey available. An excellent farm shop nearby, pretty Suffolk villages, watermeadows, bluebell woods.. and most important for me - my first visit to my parents who live nearby for a very long time. A peaceful home from home. We are going to return!

A wonderful stay at Sarah's cosy and comfortable cottage. Set within some lovely countryside and we visited some nice towns nearby. The house is more spacious than it looks in the pictures, and in case you're a light sleeper fear not as it's incredibly quiet. We have two young boys and Sarah was really helpful with suggestions of where to go. The kitchen is excellently decked out if you want to cook. All in all a really lovely first trip out of London out of lockdown!

The Old Pottery is a wonderful place to stay. Sarah gave us a very warm welcome and made us feel at home immediately. The welcome pack and flowers, as mentioned in other reviews, was also appreciated. It is comfortable and has all the facilities required to make your stay enjoyable. There is plenty to do as Suffolk is steeped in history which makes visiting the local area, interesting. A trip to the coast is also easily done and you must also visit the local farm shop. Thanks for a lovely stay. Look forward to returning in the future

Excellent welcome from Sarah with a selection of food goodies including delicious eggs from the resident hens. Very comfortable accommodation where you feel at home from the start. Absolute ten out of ten for everything. Interesting historical building and charming village as well as beautiful countryside with plenty of good pubs and restaurants.

Sarah's warm welcome, availability to ensure our stay was a good experience and welcome food supplies were so appreciated. As were as the fresh flowers. A lovely touch. Thank you Sarah. The Old Pottery was so steeped in history, we felt it was a privilege to stay there and experience the atmosphere . Well appointed furnishings and fittings made for a most comfortable stay. A spacious property, well suited for a couple or family of four. A well stocked community shop in Monks Eleigh for supplies and a great pub (The Swan), only 5 mins away by car. Lavenham and lovely countryside so close.

The Old Pottery is a gem. we recently stayed for 8 nights and could have stayed even longer in this particularly lovely corner of Suffolk. With a rose covered exterior and a private walled terrace, the cottage welcomes. The inside is attractively decorated, even more appealing than depicted in the photos, comfortable and cozy.The kitchen is very well-equipped. Sarah, the warm and gracious owner, has thought of everything! Of all the cottages we have rented, this is our favorite. Highly recommended.

Enjoyed an excellent stay at the Old Pottery which was everything we could want, well-equipped, beautifully peaceful and relaxing. It is well positioned for walking around the pretty villages in the area. Sarah is an excellent host, very helpful and welcoming... on hand if you need anything but leaves you in peace to relax and enjoy yourselves. The Old Pottery reflects the lovely timber buildings of the area, warm, inviting, quirky and comfortable. Many thanks for an excellent stay.

We arrived at the cottage, late on our first evening after our flights. Sarah kindly called one of the local pubs to have them stay open a little later for us. Throughout our stay, Sarah was a welcoming and helpful host. The cottage is beautifully decorated and it is situated in in a delightfully quiet location in Suffolk. It has everything required for a short or longer term stay. The cottage beds are extremely comfortable and the kitchen is very well set up. “The Old Pottery” is a cosy and functional cottage from which to explore a wonderful part of the country.

We had a lovely stay at the Old Pottery. Both the cottage and the location are wonderful. We were a bit stressed before we arrived (work!) however we relaxed the instant we arrived and felt at home the second we went through the door. The cottage itself is beautiful. Suffolk does medieval architecture better than anywhere else and the house is part of this tradition with plenty of period details and enough flashes of individuality keep it distinctive. Lavenham, Long Melford and Dedham Vale are all close by and the coast is also an easy drive. We'll be back!

Our fifth visit to the wonderful Old Pottery. It feels always like coming home. The Old Pottery is an old granary, tastefully decorated, well equipped and up to standard. Sarah is a lovely host who gives us always a warm welcome. Chelsworth is a peaceful lovely small hamlet, ideal for walking to little villages like Kersey and Lavenham. Also a perfect hideaway to visit beautiful towns as Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge as well the Suffolk coast. Till the next visit !

The Old Pottery is the perfect cottage in a perfect village. The cottage is very clean, cosy and with all the little touches that make for a superior holiday rental; comfy beds, beautiful linen, a welcome basket of goodies and an ice tray for white wine spritzers! There is a super outside terrace and lots of country walks. The village is very peaceful but super close to Lavenham and Kersey and lots of other typically Suffolk small towns and villages with lots to see and do. We tried some of the excellent pub/restaurants in the area and had a really fantastic week, thank you Sarah.