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The Old Post Office

Bentley, Suffolk
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Luxury
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Enticing holiday home in the village of Bentley, close to Constable Country
  • Wood burner for toasting beside after long autumn and winter walks
  • Courtyard area for chilled drinks on warm spring and summer days

Property code: OC-THPO

Immerse yourself in village life when staying in this marvellous little cottage at the heart of Bentley. Formerly the old village post office, this character cottage is a bijou space that’s warm and welcoming with homely décor and utterly comfortable furnishings. The single-storey property is laid out with four guests in mind, complete with two bedrooms and two bathrooms for added privacy and that extra touch of luxury. Spend time getting to know the surrounding area with trips to the coast, a mosey along the river or a long bike ride on one of the country’s impressive National Cycle Routes.

Step inside to be greeted by an attractive lounge/kitchen/dining area decorated with warm tones and cute soft furnishings. The living room has been furnished with a plush L-shaped sofa, a wood burner and a Smart TV to create the cosiest space to relax in on cool winter evenings. Whip up a delicious dinner and sit down together before collapsing onto the sofa. Both double bedrooms can be found along the hallway alongside a family bathroom. The larger of the two bedrooms is presented with an en-suite, allowing residents of the other bedroom to take sole use of the larger bathroom.

Discover activity in abundance in the surrounding area, exploring the Suffolk Coast AONB (2 miles) or the vibrant countryside of the Dedham Vale AONB (6.5 miles). Take a short drive to the stunning Harkstead Beach (7 miles) or visit Alton Water (2 miles) where you can embark on a waterfront walk or even try your hand at some thrilling water sports from the sports centre (4 miles). The bustling towns of both Ipswich (7 miles) and Colchester (13 miles) are just a short distance away, each with a world of amenities and attractions to be enjoyed.

  • 2 double bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, and 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge freezer and washer dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs supplied)
  • Smart TV
  • Courtyard with garden furniture
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Shop and pub 500 metres
  • Please note access to the courtyard is through one of the bedrooms
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Darren Williams

This property is personally managed by Darren.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 9 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Joan 14th September 2024

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A well appointed two bedroom cottage which has been recently refurbished throughout. It is close to all the lovely places of interest in South Suffolk and Essex.

Reviewed by Valerie 11th September 2024

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We enjoyed a lovely week- The Old Bank House was perfect for us being all on the ground floor and with 2 bedrooms and bathrooms We were lucky to discover it and were able to park the car outside and thence drive to many of the Suffolk beauty spots

Reviewed by Myra 26th August 2024

Cottage was spotless and very well equipped. Good location within half hour of most attractions.

Reviewed by Colin 13th July 2024

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Lovely modernised cottage well situated for exploring both Suffolk and Essex. There is a friendly pub run by the village within walking distance. The drinks are half the price that you might pay elsewhere ! We really enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to rent the cottage again.

Reviewed by Maureen 19th April 2024

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The cottage has been beautifully converted. It offers generous space and the rooms are perfect. It sits in a lovely, friendly location which has a community owned pub and village store. Close to main towns, some have Park and Ride too.

Reviewed by Delia 6th April 2024

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It's a great , unique place to stay in a brilliant location. Well thought out , clean , with everything you need for a comfortable , relaxing holiday.

Reviewed by Anonymous 12th October 2023

Account manager review - I visited The Old Post Office on 12th October and what can I say, I was so impressed with the level of cleaning and space the property had. You can really tell a lot of thought and love have gone into it. Feels homely as soon as you walk through the door. Having recently had a new photo shoot what you see is what you can abRead moresolutely expect. Huge benefit of having private parking. Great base to explore the local area. Flatford mill and Constable Country only 20 minutes away and Jimmy farm only 10 minutes away! Hide

Reviewed by Karen 3rd January 2023

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Reviewed by Wendy 18th October 2022

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Very well situated for Constable Country and the Suffolk and Essex coasts. The cottage was roomy, comfortable and well equipped. We would like to visit again.

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