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The Old Pottery

Lavenham, Suffolk
Self-catering
+44 (0)1449 740 960
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Per night
£110 - £180
Per week
£750 - £995

3 beds

Bedroom

2 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 4

Children welcome
Babies welcome

A beautifully restored annexe in a picturesque village in the heart of Suffolk. Take a camera - it's seriously picture-perfect around here

Per night
£110 - £180
Per week
£750 - £995

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£110 - £180 per night

£750 - £995 per week

The Experience

This part of Suffolk is dotted with charming villages seemingly lost in time, and Chelsworth is perhaps one of the loveliest. A cluster of timbered and thatched cottages lead to the ancient church and the river Brett and everywhere green, bucolic fields radiate out. Picnic by the river; borrow the rowing boat: there are kingfishers and otters to spot. 

The annexe is separated from the main timber-framed house by ancient thick walls and you get your own private entrance and outside space. Inside it is warm and inviting: the neat open-plan kitchen means you can cook and chat; the bedrooms have wonky wooden beams and delicious views over meadows teeming with flora and fauna. Sarah leaves you honey from her hives and eggs.

It’s five miles to pretty Lavenham and around each corner are more gorgeous medieval villages. The village pub serves good food, The Swan in Lavenham is excellent, the bright lights of Bury are a half hour drive.

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We think you'll love

  • Taking the rowing boat out and soaking up the blissful peace and quiet on the river
  • Exploring all the chocolate box villages nearby
  • Popping to the pub, The Peacock, in the village for supper if you don't feel like cooking
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You should know

  • Bedrooms are upstairs and one has a low beam – mind your head!

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

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Pricing

Nightly price
from £110
Weekly price
from £750
Damage deposit
£100
1 Annexe for 4
From £1103 beds2 bedrooms

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Information

Special offer: LATE BOOKING DISCOUNT AVAILABLE...Contact us via our website www.oldpottery.co.uk

Booking information

Check in
3.30pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Short breaks available.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property

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Reviews

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).
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John and Margaret, Napier, New Zealand

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.

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Tamah, new york

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.

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Kate, Bristol

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.

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Judith, Brisbane, Australia

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.

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Location

The neighbourhood

The Peacock in the village is well-known locally and draws crowds for its food. Lavenham, five miles, is bigger and has a selection of chi-chi boutiques, galleries and places to eat - The Swan and The Great House are both excellent. It's considered Britain’s best preserved medieval town and has over 300 listed buildings and it is often used for film productions. The coast is an hour's drive.

Local points of interest from Chris & Sarah Cullen

  • The Old Pottery is part of a beautiful, historic, 15th century, Grade 2* listed merchants house set in several acres of river meadowland. An ancient church nestles within the grounds. Peaceful and tranquil. A unique place to stay.
  • The unspoiled village of Chelsworth is one of the prettiest in Suffolk with lovely thatched, painted cottages and the meandering River Brett teeming with wildlife. Enjoy fishing or take the boat for a paddle. Look out for kingfishers, otters & watervoles
  • Our local pub, The Peacock, is 50 yards away. You can enjoy local ales and good food in front of a warm log fire or in the pretty walled garden.
  • The unspoiled medieval wool village of Lavenham is just 5 minutes drive away. Timber framed buildings line the streets and market place. Enjoy visiting the magnificent church, galleries, shops and wonky tea houses.
  • Our award-winning farm shop, Hollow Trees, is 3 minutes drive away and sells fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, bread, local cheeses, cakes, wines, beers and washing powder! We also have 2 very well stocked community shops, each a mile away.
  • We provide you with a delicious welcome pack of local produce including tea, coffee, milk, butter, eggs, bread and orange juice. We also have a travel cot and high chair for guests to use.

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Introducing

Chris & Sarah Cullen

Sarah and Chris lived in the village for years but needed more space as their children got older. When The Grange came up for sale they bought it and the almost derelict Old Pottery. They oversaw a sympathetic, meticulous renovation for guests to enjoy. They are next door should you need them but it feels very private and peaceful here.

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