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The Potting Shed

Chevington, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Luxury
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Just a short stroll to the Ickworth Estate, a footpath leads directly from the property to the Ickworth Estate
  • While away the hours in the tranquil private rose garden
  • Unwind in a secluded romantic bolthole with elegant design features
Property code: OC-TPOSH

Stylish and colourful romantic bolthole for two on the fringe of the idyllic National Trust Ickworth Estate. Retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life and spend time with your loved one strolling the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and scouting out many wildlife reserves and long stretches of sandy shoreline.

Chic and full of character, this property is lovingly decorated with pops of colour, and luxurious touches and styled with locally sourced soft furnishings. A real home-from-home, this cottage provides a relaxing atmosphere with everything you need for an escape to the Suffolk countryside. Sink into the sofa and stream a film on the Smart TV while your master chef rustles up a storm in the shaker-style kitchen. Share a romantic meal around the dining table before indulging in a refreshing rainfall shower in the sleek bathroom. A super-king-size bedroom offers plenty of light from the French doors, which open straight onto a peaceful rose garden. Awake to freshly percolated coffee from your Nespresso machine and sip outdoors in the lush floral setting.

As hard as it is to tear yourself away from this gorgeous home, there is plenty to be seen on your doorstep too. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens, and an all-weather path to enjoy, Ickworth Estate is well worth a visit and just a short walk from the property itself. After your walk, refuel at the local village pub (300 metres) or jump in the car and drive over to 'Suffolk's Foodie Town', Bury St Edmunds (6 miles), for fine dining dishes or a look around the food market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Newmarket, the home of horseracing is only a 15-minute drive away, making this lovely home the ideal spot to enjoy the seasons meetings. If you enjoy a tipple, the Bury Ale Trail could be for you, while theatregoers may like to see a performance at the local playhouse.

  • 1 super-king-size bedroom
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, Nespresso coffee machine, fridge, slimline dishwasher, microwave
  • Utility cupboard with washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer box
  • Welcome pack
  • Smart TV
  • Enclosed rose garden with pergola, bench seating and bistro table
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Pub and shop 0.5 miles
  • Please note, this property sits within the grounds of the owner’s home
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Liz Johnson

This property is personally managed by Liz.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lesley 24th May 2026

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One of our favourite cottages - quiet, peaceful and lovely design. Easy drive into Bury St Edmunds with all its history.

Reviewed by Maxine 19th May 2026

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Lovely place to stay, Gorgeous view to the garden where one can sit or eat in nice wether. Everything kitchen item you could want is there.

Reviewed by Ron 11th May 2026

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The Potting Shed was an absolute dream home to stay at. We felt very comfortable and relaxed from the moment we opened the door. Everything you would need was catered for to a very high standard. A very comfortable bed, an amazing shower, superb kitchen and great decor and a gorgeous back garden all set in beautiful surroundings.

Reviewed by Philip 29th April 2026

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Spent a idilyc week ....home from home. Couldn't ask for more......we considered staying another week! Will definitely return.

Reviewed by Alison 22nd April 2026

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The Potting Shed is a charming high-spec cottage with a well equipped kitchen and delightful private garden. A very comfortable and tranquil option for a relaxing holiday, ideally placed to explore the local area being close to Bury Saint Edmunds and the National Trust Ickworth Estate (car essential).

Reviewed by Ernest 9th April 2026

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This is a peaceful, very comfortable, well equipped and pleasant retreat. The furnishings are high quality and the garden is delightful. Truly a home from home. We would be happy to return in the future.

Reviewed by Erik 27th March 2026

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well equiped cottage with a central location.

Reviewed by Peter 9th November 2025

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Reviewed by Ritsa 16th October 2025

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Reviewed by Alistair 10th October 2025

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The Potting Shed was wonderfully peaceful and secluded, with a lovely, private garden to sit in. The cottage was spacious and had a good kitchen, with cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery provided. The heating worked well and the welcome pack was a nice surprise too. We enjoyed our stay here very much.

Reviewed by Andrea 20th September 2025

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The cottage was beautifully presented and in a lovely quiet village.

Reviewed by Cynthia 6th September 2025

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A clean, comfortable well equipped cottage. A really comfortable bed. A good location for exploring exploring the sights.

Reviewed by David 24th August 2025

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Reviewed by Sharon Jane 16th August 2025

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The Potting Shed is a five star property. It is clean, furnished to a high standard and very comfortable with a lovely garden to relax in after a days visiting the local area. A real gem in a quiet village. An amazing find with a lovely owner next door if you need anything. Perfect : )

Reviewed by Keith 28th July 2025

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There is insufficient traction to the surface of the gravel drive to prevent "wheel spin" when reversing. The television and electric hob are not easy to use. The owner had trouble operating the equipment when visiting the property on the 21-07-2025 at 4-50 p.m. to demonstrate how to use the equipment. The property is low lying. The landform is sucRead moreh that water run-off is towards the building. Following the thunderstorms and torrential rain of 18th to 24th of July 2025 the building was damp. That situation is exacerbated by the number of trees around the property increasing retention of rainwater in the trees. Response from holidaycottages.co.uk: Thank you for your review. We can confirm that we will discuss this with the owner. Hide

Reviewed by Alfred 21st July 2025

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A perfect and luxury retreat for two. Comfortably furnished, immaculately clean and well maintained. The kitchen is well equipped with good quality kit, the bed is sumptuous and the shower room magnificent. The private garden is delightful and there is parking outside the front door. The location is very pretty quiet and there is great walking on tRead morehe Ickworth estate. Perfect for us. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 13th July 2025

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Reviewed by Marilyn 6th July 2025

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The Potting Shed was so much more than we anticipated, beautifully decorated, brilliantly equipped and very comfortable. The garden is beautiful and so relaxing, and we were fortunate to be there with the roses in bloom with their intoxicating perfume. How wonderful to sit and relax in the peace and quiet. Definitely 5* and I have already been recoRead moremmending! Hide

Reviewed by Roger 22nd June 2025

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A really lovely cottage in a delightful rural location. Just a shame that the local pub were not doing meals ( not the fault of the cottage owner!). Our small private garden was delightful and we spent many happy hours there. Bring plants lovers we very much liked the Chedburgh plant centre and the visit to Fullers Mill was a highlight.

Reviewed by Graham 2nd June 2025

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The Potting Shed is in an ideal location and the facilities within make for a very comfortable place to stay.

Reviewed by Brian 19th May 2025

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Reviewed by Gemma 22nd March 2025

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Stayed for three weeks whilst we were having work done on our house. The accommodation is as shown in the photos. It is really well equipped with everything you need for self catering accommodation. There was a lovely welcome pack too. It is probably one of the best self catering accommodations we have stayed in. Definitely recommend.

Reviewed by David 30th November 2024

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Very comfortable, excellent standard of equipment, bathroom and bedroom and also very warm which was helpful in a cold November week. A lot of effort and thought has gone into providing a quality cottage.

Reviewed by Marc 16th September 2024

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The Potting Shed is well located to explore the delights of Suffolk. It is very well appointed with a great kitchen and bathroom and a comfortable lounge and bedroom. It has a delightful garden. We had a great stay.

Reviewed by Gillian 4th August 2024

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Reviewed by Ruth 25th June 2024

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The Potting Shed is very comfortable and has a well equipped kitchen. There is a lovely garden to relax in when the weather is good. The owner provided a generous welcome pack.We very much enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Michael 22nd June 2024

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Very comfortable, well equipped, quiet location, would highly recommend!

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Suffolk Secrets is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.