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Cosy Nook

Tattingstone, Suffolk
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Relax beside the wood burner after a day of adventure at Alton Water Park, a short walk away (2 minutes)
  • Dine alfresco in the garden or cosy up in the summer house with a good book
  • Within easy reach of the stunning Suffolk Heritage Coast with its sandy beaches
Property code: 86982

Cosy and characterful Grade II-listed cottage set in a village location and within easy reach of the coast, ideal for couples or a small family.

This quaint 17th century cottage, in the peaceful village of Tattingstone, is well placed to enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside and the delights of the Suffolk and Essex coast. Alton Water Park reservoir and nature reserve stretches across 400 acres and is on the doorstep, offering sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, bike hire and paddle boarding nature trails and fishing. The quieter, more southern part of Alton Water is within a two minute walk. Just a short drive from Constable Country, you can see the inspiration for the famous painter. There are a variety of scenic walks, or you could hire a boat and explore the River Stour along Dedham and Flatford. Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park and the Suffolk Ski Centre are just 2/3 miles away. Quaint Suffolk villages such as Lavenham, Long Melford , Kersey are a short drive away;.The coastal resort of Felixstowe is just 15 miles away, with Southwold, Aldeburgh and Thorpeness within an hours drive.

After parking on the main road walk up towards the pink cottage. Open the metal gate with the sign 'Cosy Nook' and follow the pathway leading to the right hand side of the property. Through the wooden gate to the side of the property and along a red brick path takes you to the side located front door. Arrive in the small hallway and explore a holiday home which is full of character with low, exposed beans and low doors. To the left is the living area with two armchairs, a two-seater sofa and TV in front of a welcoming wood burner. From here, the property wraps around into the dining area with table and four chairs and provides another comfortable place to relax and unwind in an armchair or sofa in front of the Smart TV (please note this TV can only access Smart functions as there is no aerial)Leading off from the dining room and lounge is a well-equipped kitchen with an electric oven and hob, microwave and a fridge with ice compartment. Completing the downstairs is the family shower room and WC. Up the steep cottage-style staircase, which is accessed from the kitchen, you will find the master bedroom which has a king-size bed, and a twin zip-and-link bedroom (which can be made into a super-king-size on request). There is also a small study/dressing room area with a desk and chair.

Outside, you have an enclosed garden and patio area with a table and chairs, perfect to catch some sun or enjoy dining alfresco. There is also a gorgeous summer house with two armchairs and a sofa, ideal for reading and relaxing. Parking for the property is to the front of the cottage on the main road.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 twin zip-and-link (which can be made into a super-king-size on request)
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge with ice compartment and microwave
  • Smart TV in lounge and TV in dining area
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included) - The wood burner shown in image 1 had been replaced with a smaller wood burner (see image 12)
  • Roadside parking
  • Beach 5.5 miles, shop 4 miles and pub within walking distance
  • Please note, there are steep stairs and low ceilings and doorways throughout the cottage 
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Lawrence Kenny

This property is personally managed by Lawrence.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Joanna 11th May 2024

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Beautiful place! Lovely host Louisa! Weve been very warm greeted. Cosy and adorable cottage. Its been super relaxing time for our family including dog! Thank you so much again!

Reviewed by Cecilia 27th April 2024

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We had a lovely week in this amazing cosy cottage ! The place was perfect. The location is great, next to the forest and the garden is big enough for a child to play. You can find everything in the house and it is well decorated. I would have stayed if we didn't have to go back to work ! :D

Reviewed by Maggie 19th April 2024

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Cosy Nook is a lovely cottage and a great base for exploring the area. The summer house is a nice place to relax with a cup of tea or glass of wine after a day out. Louisa was very welcoming and friendly while also being unobtrusive. We explored the area and can recommend Sutton Hoo, Flatford Mill, Jimmys farm and much more. The area is very dog frRead moreiendly. We hope to return. Hide

Reviewed by Janet 8th April 2024

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An utterly charming and comfortable cottage, full of character. Everything is of high quality, and immaculately clean and well cared for. The location couldnt be more peaceful. You need to be aware of low ceilings and steep stairs, and the fact that parking is on road. Neighbouring dogs could be an issue if you have a reactive dog (as we do), but tRead morehe property is well fenced. The garden and summerhouse are a delight, as is the owner of the property. We will return Hide

Reviewed by Katy 29th March 2024

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Had a lovely stay here with my family. The house and garden were gorgeous - everything was clean and comfortable, and we felt at home straight away. We were met by Louisa, the host, upon arrival who was also so welcoming. Theres lots of great walks and activities within a 5-10 minute drive of the house, or a lovely pub just across the road. But to Read morebe honest the garden is so nice, you could just spend the whole of a sunny day out there! 10/10 - Would definitely stay here again. Hide

Reviewed by Janet 24th March 2024

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Reviewed by Frida 12th March 2024

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I really nice cottage with an amazing view. Lovely garden

Reviewed by Christine 27th February 2024

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Lovely cosy cottage. Really comfy bed. Pub across the road serves great food. Louisa the owner was lovely and available to help with any questions but did not intrude.

Reviewed by Rita 22nd December 2023

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Cosy cottage was a wonderful place for us to stay at Christmas. We found it very clean, comfortable and cosy with the wood burner. We also loved having drinks in the outdoor garden room. It is a great base for walks as well as stunning Essex/Suffolk villages nearby. We will definitely come again!

Reviewed by Andrew 2nd September 2023

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A beautifully presented, characterful little holiday let with everything you could wish for. Superb value for money and within easy reach of some wonderful Essex coastline. Plenty of interesting walks and lots to occupy the time.

Reviewed by Paul 25th August 2023

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Lovely cottage had a great time.

Reviewed by christine 4th August 2023

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A wonderful cottage in an excellent location. The cottage was well equipped and beds were very comfortable. Louisa our host was warm and welcoming and on hand without being intrusive. We would definitely like to return.

Reviewed by Rosie 21st July 2023

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Lovely cottage in a good spot and not far from family that we were spending time with. The garden was a nice surprise and much bigger than expected, without being overlooked. There is no washing machine here though so if you go walking or biking make sure you pack enough spares.

Reviewed by Yvette 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by Lea 13th February 2023

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What a fabulous cottage in a lovely quiet location, with a good walking route. Host, Luisa was lovely and left some unexpected extras like a bottle of wine chilling in the fridge. Cottage was spotlessly clean and comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked with equipment. Would absolutely recommend.

Reviewed by Mary 28th October 2022

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Reviewed by Joseph 19th September 2022

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Reviewed by Andrea 19th August 2022

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We visited with our 10 year old son and for us, everything about this cottage and its host was perfect, we couldn't fault it. The location was great for trips to Felixstowe and a day in London from Manningtree Station, both about a 15 minute drive away. If you're looking for charm and character, this cottage has oodles of it - with the comfort of mRead moreodern living. The garden room is a perfect addition for a sneaky afternoon nap! I would highly recommend this cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Vivian 12th August 2022

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A wonderful cottage, full of character and excellent presentation. May not suit really tall people due to age of property (Grade II listing) with low, sloping ceilings. The kitchen was more than fully equipped and the garden room was an added bonus, where we could relax and play board games. Louisa was on hand for anything we needed, and quickly reRead moresolved an issue with the hot water. Central location for visiting Framlingham, Levenham, Sutton Hoo and Constable country, all within 40mins by car. Hide

Reviewed by Stewart 5th August 2022

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Amazing!! What an absolute gem, the cottage is a beautiful 16th century building set in a quiet no through road opposite a friendly country pub what more could you ask for. The cottage is fully equipped with everything you need (no dishwasher but not an issue if you clean up as you go) there are games, books, toys, 1 x smart TV, 1 x terrestrial TV,Read more iron, hairdryer, microwave, kettle, toaster, an alexa unit, we usually find something we don't have but not here. Please note stairs are narrow. Hide

Reviewed by Lindsey 22nd July 2022

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We enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage as a family of 4. When we arrived there was a welcoming tray with delicious local goodies. The facilities were excellent. The property was comfortable with plenty of room for us all to relax. The garden was pretty and great for relaxing in. The owner Louisa was helpful and friendly and even brought us someRead more outdoor toys for my sons which they enjoyed playing with in the garden. I would highly recommend a stay here in this attractive village. Hide

Reviewed by Karl 15th July 2022

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Extremely charming and cosy cottage ! Fully equipped. We do recommend this 17th century cottage in Suffolk. Lovely sunny garden: we enjoyed every minute in it. perfect landlady : she helped us out when we asked , gave perfect tips for local shops, pubs and restaurants. Fantastic welcoming treats when we arrived at the cottage.

Reviewed by Julie 25th June 2022

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This quaint cottage is an absolute gem of a place made even more so by the amazing Garden Room (such a wonderful space to relax in an evening or a cool day). The garden itself is so pretty with a lovely view. We could not have wished for anything more during our week's stay; Louisa (host and owner) is friendly and catered for all our needs; the equRead moreipment and facilities in the cottage are of high quality and Louisa has literally thought of everything. I would highly recommend it. Hide

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