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The Cartlodge - Shelland

Shelland, near Stowmarket, Suffolk
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Internet access
Working farm
Hot Tub
EV Charging
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • The ultimate country escape, located on a 250-acre farm with 70 acres of woodland
  • Three bedrooms and three bathrooms mean maximum convenience and privacy
  • Enclosed garden features a hot tub.
Property code: OC-TCSG

Enjoy an idyllic holiday at this beautiful cart lodge conversion. Nestled within stunning countryside with picturesque views of the expansive farm land, the cart lodge has been thoughtfully designed for families, couples, or friends seeking tranquillity. With all the mod-cons and amenities, and surrounded by acres-upon acres of woodland and picturesque fields of wheat and barley, this contemporary and cosy property provides an incredibly peaceful place to spend your time. While away your holiday with wildlife spotting excursions near or far – sink into your hot tub to watch the natural world gently breeze by or lace up your walking boots to explore ample footpaths all around the property. The accommodation itself is a generously appointed three-bed that happily hosts up to six guests and one dog.

Laminate flooring, neatly painted walls and modern fixtures add to the overall freshness of this two-storey property. Step inside to be greeted by a sprawling open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with French doors access into the similarly spacious, entirely enclosed garden. Whilst there’s a Smart TV and plenty of soft seating laid out in the lounge, you’ll also discover Smart TVs in two of the three bedrooms. Ideal for families or those eager to enjoy a little bit of their own space, you can choose to chill out independently or with the rest of the group. Offering even more privacy, two bedrooms offer en-suite bathrooms and the third bedroom, a snug double, is served by a separate family bathroom.

Set off exploring with a picnic packed, discovering plenty of scenic footpaths and a vibrant nature reserve close by (5.5 miles). You can also become immersed in the local area by heading to the surrounding towns, finding Woolpit (2 miles) and Stowmarket (4 miles) just a short distance away. The larger town, Stowmarket, benefits from a biweekly market, the fascinating Museum of East Anglian Life and an independent cinema, all punctuated by stunning Georgian architecture and eclectic local businesses.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king, 1 king-size, 1 double with single bunk above
  • 3 bathrooms – 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC, 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Tassimo coffee machine
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Highchair, travel cot, stairgate
  • Underfloor heating
  • Smart TV in lounge and 2 bedrooms
  • Please bring your own towels for the hot tub
  • Enclosed garden, hot tub (extra charge £150 payable to the owner who will contact guests prior to their arrival for payment) outdoor furniture, BBQ
  • Private parking for 3 cars - EV charging point - payable directly to the owner. (It is not permitted to charge electric cars from the mains at this property for safety reasons)
  • Welcome pack
  • Shop and pub 2 miles
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Tracy Marriott

This property is personally managed by Tracy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 11 guest ratings

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Reviewed by RoseMary 14th September 2025

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Lovely quiet location. Well equipped, especially in the kitchen.

Reviewed by Moira 31st August 2025

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A wonderful holiday home with everything you could possibly need. We felt it was underpriced for such lovely accommodation!

Reviewed by Julian 25th August 2025

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An excellent property and in exceptional condition. It is well equipped and accommodated 6 people comfortably with a bathroom for each room. The surroundings were beautiful with rewilded fields attracting wildlife.

Reviewed by Rebecca 2nd June 2025

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Reviewed by Paul 25th May 2025

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A fabulous retreat for anyone seeking some peaceful time away from it all. The garden was completely safe for our little dog, and private. We spent hours looking out at the pheasants, hares and other wildlife, and the hot tub is well placed to enjoy the view. The property is well equipped for everything you need for self catering and the local WaitRead morerose deliver. We were a couple looking to relax in the sun, but if you have children the garden would lend itself to a game of boules or even clock golf if you wanted to bring games along. Wi-Fi worked fine, temperature comfortable and plenty of hot water. We thoroughly enjoyed our week, thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Belinda 19th May 2025

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Fabulous stay . Welcome pack a bonus . Great location for walking.

Reviewed by Josephine 27th April 2025

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Reviewed by Susan 23rd April 2025

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Great cottage loved the welcome gift Well equipped comfortable spacious great setting

Reviewed by Jarrod 13th March 2025

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The property was very nice, both historic and modern inside. The location was excellent, we saw numerous hares, deer, birds of prey, game birds etc. The hot tub really was a nice addition. The location is great to getting around Suffolk, we did Bury St Edmunds, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge to see the Saxon ship, Ipswich and Felixstowe (Landguard Fort). HRead moreighly recommended!! Hide

Reviewed by Jo 28th July 2024

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Beautiful cottage with an amazing Outlook. Perfect place to relax and enjoy Suffolk

Reviewed by Louise 16th July 2024

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The Cartlodge is perfect. From the spacious bedrooms to the well equipped kitchen and of course the beautiful views. It was perfect for everyone in our party as we could enjoy family time with meals all together in the dining area, time as a couple relaxing in the hot tub and time in the large outdoor garden area with our young child watching the wRead moreildlife. The Cartlodge was also in the perfect location. We were close to Ipswich where we could visit friends and also close to the train station meaning we could travel to London. It is the perfect, peaceful, tranquil spot and we absolutely fell in love. We hope to return again in the near future! Hide

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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.