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Swallows Rest - Suffolk

Aldham, near Ipswich, Suffolk
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Apartment
Parking on site / nearby
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Romantic
Luxury
Internet access
Hot Tub
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Ideal base for those looking to explore the stunning Suffolk countryside
  • A choice of scenic public footpaths on your doorstep and less than 1 mile from the village of Aldham
  • An array of birds and wildlife to be spotted with views from your balcony across the fields
Property code: OC-86650

Located on the private grounds surrounded by beautiful countryside and farmland you really will feel relaxed and at one with nature during your stay at this property. Directly from the property, you have public footpaths, one of which takes you to the beautiful church at Aldham village once featured on TV. Hadleigh, one of the old wool towns, has a choice of pubs, shops and coffee shops and is just 3.7 miles away. The popular medieval village of Kersey (5.1 miles) and Lavenham (12 miles) are both well worth a visit and both have a choice of places to shop, eat and drink and keen golfers will enjoy a visit to Hintlesham Hall just 4.6 miles away. There is an abundance of cycle routes close by, enjoy the meandering country roads and the picturesque villages. 

Upon entering you instantly notice the care and attention the owners have put into this renovation to make your stay feel as comfortable as possible and have even raised the roof to give a superb sense of space. The open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area is the perfect spot to relax and unwind after a busy day out exploring so why not fire up the wood burner and read a book, or even catch up on your favourite show on the Smart TV. The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher and a washer/dryer. When you are ready for bed, the spacious bedroom is towards the back of the property and has a comfortable king-size bed and an en-suite shower room with a shower and WC.

There is access to the balcony from the bedroom or the front door and this provides a truly special place to sit on the furniture provided and take in your surroundings (please note the balcony has a zip wire to keep it enclosed so regret no children under 10). The owners are happy for guests to share their grounds and wander through their garden. There is also an enclosed private seating area and hammock with BBQ for guests to enjoy. There is parking for two cars and an electric charging point which is paid directly to the owner if required for an additional fee.

  • 1 king-size bedroom
  • 1 ensuite shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment,  dishwasher and combi washer/dryer machine
  • Smart TV in the lounge & DVD player
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Travel cot available
  • Balcony decking area with table and chairs
  • Due to chickens and horses close by dogs must be supervised at all times
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Bike Storage
  • Beach pack provided to guests - 2 beach towels, picnic rug, 2 collapsible chairs a beach bag and a cool bag.
  • Regret no children under 10 - but happy to accept babes in arms
  • This detached property is located next to the owners house
  • Wood fired hot tub with countryside views
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Hannah Keeble

This property is personally managed by Hannah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Phil 31st May 2026

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Our third visit to this property and as enjoyable a holiday as previously - the property is extremely well equipped and a great place to escape to unwind Lovely walks and some great pubs nearby, and not too far to Felixstowe beach which is dog friendly in parts We thoroughly recommend this property

Reviewed by Cynthia 16th May 2026

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Reviewed by Chris 26th April 2026

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Swallows Rest. A tranquil location which suited us very well and an ideal base for exploring Suffolk and north Essex. The hosts made us feel very welcome and were readily available to answer any questions..

Reviewed by Philippa 24th December 2025

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Beautiful cottage. Very friendly hosts and gorgeous location. Thank you.

Reviewed by Tyler 12th December 2025

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My wife and I were eager for a break from the city before the Christmas rush, we were looking for 3 things, Quiet, Fire and Hot tub and this cottage checked all 3 boxes and more. A lovely accommodation, kit out for self catering and a very isolated and relaxing time away. We had the pleasure of briefly meeting Peter and Karen, they were very politeRead more and welcoming. 10/10 would love to return in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Clayton 21st November 2025

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What an absolutely beautiful place and accommodating couple. 10/10 stay and most definitely the best place we have been. Very romantic, quiet and relaxing weekend away. Will be back in the summer

Reviewed by Maria 20th September 2025

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Accommodation is fully equipped and set out perfectly. It is set in lovely surroundings with a view of the main garden. Wildlife is plentiful and saw deer and pheasants while enjoying the hot tub. Its one of the nicest holiday cottages we have stayed in so highly recommended. Peter and Karen made us very welcome and the wine and eggs were very goodRead more, so grateful received. Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Michael 5th September 2025

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What an absolute beautiful place. Sorry we havent commented earlier. Photos do not do justice to how lovely this place is. Stunning! The owners were so lovely, fresh eggs a bonus, electric charging point for car was great and only paid off peak charges - thank you. Looking forward to coming back again. Book - you wont be disappointed.

Reviewed by Anthony 18th August 2025

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Really lovely apartment. Thankyou.

Reviewed by Catharine 5th July 2025

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Wonderfully restful stay. Surrounded by nature and lovely towns to visit. Dogs enjoyed their stay too. Thanks

Reviewed by Andrew 27th June 2025

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A very comfortable stay in very clean accommodation in glorious surroundings with every facility necessary & more. Peter & Karen were particularly welcoming, friendly & helpful. There are a lot of walks from the doorstep. I would add that the photos on the website do not do the accommodation justice, as it was far better than we had expected which Read morewas a nice surprise! Would definitely recommend Hide

Reviewed by Alison 19th May 2025

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This property is very nice and extremely comfortable. It has everything that you need away from home with very thoughtful touches by the owners. The owners gardens are beautiful and the location is outstanding.

Reviewed by Lloyd 10th May 2025

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A fabulous stay in a superb, quiet rural location. Stunning views from the veranda across the owners beautifully maintained gardens and the fields and woodlands beyond. Perfect for two and a four legged friend, with loads of great walks right on your doorstep. The property conversion is really well done, of high quality and light and airy. Very hosRead morepitable owners who kindly provided some super produce from their gardens, as well as bottle of wine on arrival. We have just booked again for August! Hide

Reviewed by Keith 25th April 2025

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Well equipped cottage in a beautiful location. A warm welcome from the very helpful owners.

Reviewed by Robert 4th April 2025

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swallows rest is a fantasic cosy, well appointed and cosy holiday accommodation. The local area was stunning, with so many places to visit. Thanks to Peter and Karen for making Louise and myself feel at home.

Reviewed by Peter 25th February 2025

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First class accommodation and lovely hosts made sure that our holiday was all we expected it to be. Will definitely return in the future.

Reviewed by Sandra 27th September 2024

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A absolutely stunning cottage in a beautiful setting nature all around lovely walks with our dog which was a first for us and her as we have never taken a pet away before . Our hosts were great and very helpful and supplied a well equipped clean warm and beautiful place to stay

Reviewed by Sarah 20th September 2024

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Swallows Rest is just beautiful. Set at the end of a long drive. It's such a quiet spot, overlooking the Irvin's beautifully laid out garden, with fields beyond. We had a packed week of visiting places, the Dad's Army Museum, Charles Burrell Museum , Suffolk Punch Trust, National Trust's Flatford, The Munnings Art Gallery and The Museum Of Food. SoRead more many pretty historical villages too. Including Kersey, Monks Eleigh and of course Lavenham. Don't miss the walk to the Detectorist's church nearby! Hide

Reviewed by Tony 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Graham 6th September 2024

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Excellent property, really comfortable and well presented and kitted out. Excellent location with lovely views, peaceful and quiet. Excellent supply of logs etc. Owners very friendly and helpful and keen to make your stay the best it could possibly be.

Reviewed by Robert 16th August 2024

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Great location for anyone who wants to relax and unwind. Peter and Karen are thoughtful hosts providing a home from home and happy to recommend places to visit in the area.

Reviewed by James 2nd August 2024

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Reviewed by Anna 12th July 2024

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We had a wonderful stay here. Peter and Karen were extremely kind and thoughtful. Bottle of wine and vase of flowers on arrival, freshly laid eggs during the week and home grown plums before we left-very kind. Lovely and quiet locations for a peaceful break. Balcony on property was a good send- ideal for our dog but also a lovely place to sit and lRead moreook at the wonderful garden. There are walks straight from the let as well so no need to use car. We would love to visit again. Fulrecommend Hide

Reviewed by Phil 22nd June 2024

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We returned to the Swallows Rest for another lovely stay. The property is well equipped and in a wonderfully quiet location, overlooking Peter & Karen's beautiful gardens. We would recommend this property for anyone looking for a relaxing break in lovely countryside.

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