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Straw Bale Cottage

Haughley, Suffolk
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • Unique, superior rural retreat in a cottage constructed from straw bales!
  • Superbly designed with a blend of wood alongside classic, contemporary furnishings
  • Enjoy the beautiful, decked area and garden with superb views of the surrounding countryside

Property code: OC-STRB

Situated in a charming spot in the historic village of Haughley, this imaginatively designed single-level cottage makes a fabulous holiday home for couples and smaller families. Enjoying a tranquil location in the heart of Suffolk, this unique eco-home is constructed from straw bales with clay plastering, wooden flooring, timber beams and a welcoming wood burner providing a cosy, idyllic atmosphere. Lying within the large grounds of the owner’s home, this spacious, ingeniously arranged property offers stylish, light-filled accommodation for up to four guests discovering the region’s quaint market towns and beautiful countryside.

A wide shallow ramp leads through the French doors and into this elegant cottage. Inside, the fresh and airy open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner makes a fantastic space for everyone to relax in at the end of a memorable day. The cosy lounge has a wood burner, beamed ceiling and comfortable seating, leading across to a beautifully arranged kitchen, with a sociable dining area at the far end, providing a great space for enjoying family feasts. The cottage also offers two spacious, colourful bedrooms: one with a king-size bed and one with twin beds, each with a refreshing en-suite shower room. From the main living area, doors open out onto a raised decked terrace with outdoor furniture looking out across a charming lawn garden set within the 8-acre grounds of the owner’s home, providing a lovely spot to sit back in the evenings with a glass or two of wine.

Haughley has a friendly village pub, a beautiful Grade I-listed church and the remains of the foundations of a motte and bailey castle. The thriving towns of Stowmarket (4.5 miles) and Bury St Edmunds (13.5 miles) are within easy reach, with other attractions including the Food Museum, the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway and Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm all within 13 miles.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 2 en-suite shower rooms with WCs
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Highchair and travel cot available
  • All heating supplied by the wood pellet wood burner
  • Smart TV
  • Private lawned area with garden furniture and BBQ
  • Off-street parking for up to 2 cars
  • Pub 1.3 miles, shop 3.3 miles
  • There is a wide, ramped access to the French doors in the living area from the driveway
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Heidi Brackenbury

This property is personally managed by Heidi.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by John 21st July 2024

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Lovely place to stay Lovely walks and easy access to shops

Reviewed by Lisa 7th July 2024

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The cottage was lovely, clean, comfortable and cosy. Nice to meet the owner in person who was very welcoming and we loved the cat who came to visit us often!

Reviewed by Glyn 15th June 2024

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Excellent position for travelling around the county. Comfortable accomodation and ideal if you have dogs.

Reviewed by Tracy 13th May 2024

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What an amazing cottage! Spacious, comfortable accommodation in beautiful surroundings. Peaceful location yet close to everything Suffolk has to offer. We will definitely return.

Reviewed by Wendy 20th April 2024

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Reviewed by Carol 3rd January 2024

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We had a lovely stay at straw bale cottage, the property was in a quiet semi rural location with lovely views over the countryside. The cottage was well equipped comfy beds & pillows lovely fluffy towels & beautiful wood pellet burning fire! All we wanted for the perfect end to the year. Thank you Richard for the treats left for us upon arrivalRead more. Hide

Reviewed by Lucy 12th December 2023

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Cosy and unique cottage. Lovely quiet location. Beds very comfortable and well equipped kitchen.

Reviewed by Hilary 19th October 2023

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This is a superb eco cottage, comfortable and snug as the weather became cooler during our stay. It was well equipped with everything we needed to enjoy a relaxing few days in the country. Our hosts were extremely welcoming and couldn't have been more helpful.

Reviewed by Susan 5th October 2023

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Reviewed by Sue 24th September 2023

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Reviewed by Russell 20th August 2023

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Reviewed by Clive 9th August 2023

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Reviewed by Janet 9th July 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 25th June 2023

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Reviewed by Deirdre 24th May 2023

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Everything thing was as depicted on your write up of the property. The owner was very helpful as we had a couple of problems and he sorted them out. We feel that the cottage was dusty but not dirty. Overall it was very satisfactory

Reviewed by Jacqui 22nd April 2023

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Lovely home built property, very unusual, warm, clean and in a lovely area.

Reviewed by R 16th April 2023

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Very comfortable , well situated for exploring Suffolk

Reviewed by Paul 30th March 2023

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Reviewed by Graham 26th March 2023

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Overall very satisfied with cottage

Reviewed by John 11th March 2023

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Reviewed by Elaine 20th February 2023

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Beautiful property in peaceful setting. Very welcoming and obliging owners.

Reviewed by Melissa 29th January 2023

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Location

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