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Sampson's Mill

Wickham Market, Suffolk
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Quirky
Romantic
Luxury
Internet access
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • A charming converted mill in the pretty village of Wickham Market - the perfect romantic retreat for two
  • Dating back almost 250 years, it has a delightful interior with a wealth of original beams
  • Located in a quiet lane on the outskirts of the village with views of surrounding countryside
Property code: OC-SAMP

Settle into this quirky couple’s bolthole for a memorable getaway in a converted mill from the 1700s with round rooms, wooden beamed ceilings and English country decor. While away your time on romantic nature walks and lazy beach days in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty before hunkering down in the cosy lounge with a winding staircase or dining alfresco with a bottle of bubbly in the tranquil garden.

Approaching this property you’ll be struck by the unique shape of the exterior – which resembles a tower of a castle. Step inside to discover the unique circular lounge/diner with a splash of elegant pinks, two plump sofas, an intimate dining table with chairs plus a TV. Cook a meal for two in the bright ‘L’-shaped kitchen decorated with shades of green and plenty of natural light streaming through the skylights, large windows and glass patio door. Completing the ground floor is a bathroom. Climb the wooden, curved staircase to reach the chic double bedroom with an en-suite. Outside is a patio with furniture.

During your stay in the large countryside village of Wickham Market, you’ll have a handful of shops and restaurants within 1 mile. Browse the selection of plants at the nearby garden centre (1 mile) or fill your day with history at the Bentwaters Cold War Museum (5.5 miles). Head into the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for some bird watching at the RSPB Boyton and Hollesley Marshes (10.5 miles) and follow the nature trails at National Trust Orford Ness (11 miles). Spend a day at Sudbourne Beach (13 miles) and wander along the seafront to reach the quaint town of Aldeburgh (12.5 miles) which is full of Tudor-style architecture.

  • 1 double bedroom, 1 sofa bed
  • 1 shower room with cubicle and WC, 1 en-suite WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge with ice box, microwave
  • TV
  • Patio area with garden furniture
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Bike storage available
  • Shop 0.5 miles, pub 1 mile
  • Sofa bed is available by prior arrangement
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 09:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Fleur Chorlton

This property is personally managed by Fleur.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 32 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Christopher 14th April 2025

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A comfortable stay in a very convenient location, handy for a number of attractions - thank you!

Reviewed by Karyn 13th April 2025

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Delightful, cosy mill with everything you could wish for to make your stay comfortable. Clever use of space and such a peaceful setting. Lovely and friendly hosts. Would highly recommend this little gem

Reviewed by Peter 28th March 2025

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Helpful, friendly owner, and lovely location.

Reviewed by Rob 25th March 2025

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Set in a stunning location on the edge of the village, near the owners home. This unique cottage is very well equipped and furnished to a high standard. It`s quirky and very cosy and an ideal getaway for two people. The village has every thing you need. The upstairs toilet was a bonus. A decent sized shower room, with plenty of hot water and lovelyRead more towels.. The owners, Kevin and Lynn, were so friendly, asking if we had everything we needed... That means a lot to us. The countryside is beautiful, with lots of places to visit. Many country pubs serving great food and beer..! We shall be back............. Hide

Reviewed by Andy 10th March 2025

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A beautiful and quirky small cottage situated in a lovely part of Suffolk

Reviewed by Alexander 7th March 2025

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A lovely venue in a superb location.

Reviewed by Asher 17th December 2024

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Reviewed by Sandra 21st November 2024

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a lovely little property in beautiful surroundings with lovely places nearby to visit

Reviewed by Dawn 6th October 2024

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The cottage was in a quiet part of the village, but was in easy reach for the shops. When we arrived the owners were in there garden and greeted us with a very warm welcome. There was a nice welcome pack so we could have a hot drink after the drive. The cottage was very comfortable and warm and ready for our week stay. We will be looking into goinRead moreg back very soon. Hide

Reviewed by Nigel 30th September 2024

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Sampson mill is a wonderful place to stay, so unique and very quiet. It is perfect for a couple and really well equipped. It is in a great location with lots a places to visit only a short drive or a cycle ride away. We spent a wonderful week there exploring the fantastic local area.

Reviewed by Stephen 11th August 2024

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The cottage had everything we needed for a great week, the unusual building added interest. It was a very quiet and peaceful location but within easy reach of the Suffolk coastline. The owners were very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by Janet 28th July 2024

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Reviewed by Charles 24th June 2024

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Quirky comfortable cottage in lovely location.

Reviewed by Lesley 26th May 2024

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A cosy and comfortable quirky cottage in a great location for exploring the coast and countryside, we enjoyed our stay very much.

Reviewed by Susan Elizabeth 20th May 2024

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This is a lovely, quirky cottage. The area is lovely and the owners are very friendly and welcoming. The equipment supplied covers all eventualities, in fact, I don't think there is anything that has not been covered. The welcome pack supplied by the owners was a lovely surprise. We had a great time here and would certainly consider returning.

Reviewed by Steven 12th May 2024

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Lovely converted mill in an ideal location for exploring the area. Aldeburgh, Southwold, Woodbridge and Framlingham all only a short drive away. Well-presented, well-equipped and comfortable. Highly recommended. We certainly shall be returning soon.

Reviewed by William 5th May 2024

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Reviewed by Lorraine 28th April 2024

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Lovely quirky cottage, compact, everything you need. Beautiful location. Helpful owners.

Reviewed by Philip 14th April 2024

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Reviewed by Lisa 19th February 2024

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Lovely compact cottage but with all anyone could want in it. Owners were friendly but not intrusive, they recommended somewhere to eat on our first night which was a hit. Pretty central for most tourist attractions.

Reviewed by Alex 16th January 2024

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Really excellent and comfortable stay. Lovely hosts, great location

Reviewed by Alan 5th January 2024

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Great well appointed unique property in a fantastic quaint village in the Suffolk countryside. On the doorstep of plenty of places to visit during your stay so you can be as active as you wish. We had a great relaxing few days.

Reviewed by Philip 11th November 2023

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Sampson's Mill was a fabulous place to stop and is accurately described on the original cottages website. It was a great quirky place to stay and a definite for the future A really enjoyable stay.

Reviewed by Sue 8th November 2023

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Reviewed by Christine 10th October 2023

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Reviewed by Catherine 1st October 2023

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Lovely, comfortable property, perfect for two people. Owners are very friendly & accommodating. Wickham Market is a small town with a Co-op & a few takeaways with an amazing fish & chip shop. Sampsons Mill is a great base for visiting the wonderful Suffolk coast & countryside.

Reviewed by Patricia 24th September 2023

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Reviewed by Pamela 3rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Catherine 7th August 2023

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A beautiful and unique property, in a great location and centre for exploring a wide area of the coast and countryside. A very private hide-away, but the owners were on hand should anything be needed. Shops for essentials were also just a ten minute walk away. My favourite nearby location was Woodbridge (5 miles away) where there was plenty to sRead moreee and do, and a wonderful river-side walk to get away from everything (bird-watching excellent especially at low tide). Recommended without reservation. Hide

Reviewed by Clive 22nd May 2023

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Reviewed by Marjo 15th May 2023

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Reviewed by Glenys And Peter 7th May 2023

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Sampson's mill is an ideally situated cottage there are lots of places of interest to visit nearby.The cottage itself is well equipped and comfortable.

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