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Akenfield Cottage, Letheringham

Letheringham, Suffolk
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • Enticing couples’ retreat in picturesque rural surroundings at Letheringham
  • Set in landscaped gardens on the banks of the beautiful River Deben
  • Scandinavian-style wood burner for romantic nights in together

Property code: OC-SFAKE

This charming holiday home for two sits within beautiful grounds in the Suffolk countryside. The cottage’s gardens back onto the River Deben, and you can use the on-site rowing boat to explore the picturesque surroundings. It’s also a great base for keen walkers, with a fantastic range of routes directly from the property. Nearby days out include the famous concert hall at Snape Maltings (10 miles) and the 12th-century castle at Framlingham (4.5 miles).

The single-storey rural hideaway has a bright, open-plan layout with contemporary decor and furniture. After a long walk, unwind in the attractive lounge/kitchen/diner, which boasts a vaulted ceiling and picture windows framing breathtaking countryside views. Set the mood by lighting the cosy wood burner, and enjoy romantic dinners for two at the dining table or snuggle up on the sofa for a movie night in front of the TV/DVD. When day turns to night, retire to the relaxing king-size bedroom. A shower room completes the accommodation. Outside, a vast garden of mature trees, flowers, and seating areas envelops the property. Fire up the BBQ and dine alfresco by the cottage, or head down to the decked area by the river for a spot of wildlife watching.

The historic market town of Woodbridge is 8 miles from the cottage. Here, you’ll find a great range of independent shops and eateries, along with regular farmers’ markets and antique fairs. The Anglo-Saxon burial site of Sutton Hoo is just outside the town and is a must for any history enthusiasts. The pretty seaside town of Aldeburgh is 15 miles away and has a fabulous shingle beach and long promenade to explore, as well as multiple boutiques, galleries, and studios for picking up little souvenirs from your trip.

  • 1 king-size bedroom
  • I family shower room with WC
  • Gas oven, with grill and hob, microwave, fridge, with freezer compartment and washing machine
  • Travel cot (please bring cot bedding)
  • Wood burner (Initial supply provided, more logs can be purchased from the owner directly)
  • TV/DVD/radio and TV in bedroom
  • Dog towels, bowls, waste bags and treats provided
  • Wrap-around riverside garden with seating areas, BBQ and garden furniture
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Storage for bikes (please request at booking)
  • Use of wooden rowing boat (at guests’ own risk)
  • Shop 3 miles, pub 1 mile
  • Regret no crawling babies or toddlers
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Darren Williams

This property is personally managed by Darren.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 40 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Judith 7th November 2024

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I spent five nights at Akenfield Cottage with my dog. It was such a wonderful, comfortable and relaxing stay. The cottage is fresh and spotlessly clean and has everything that you could ask for. The garden is so well cared for. The location is ideal. We had day trips to Dunwich, Snape, Orford and Thorpeness, all within a 20-30 minute drive, and couRead moreld have spent many more days exploring the area. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 15th October 2024

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Akenfield Cottage is spacious, light and airy and very comfortable. The kitchen had everything you needed and we enjoyed the open plan living. Location was superb and the gardens an absolute delight. Star gazing was wonderful as the night sky is so dark and an abundance of wildlife which we loved. Deer, rabbits, owls, woodpeckers. The cottage has mRead moreany lovely places to visit within a short drive and for shopping theres the lovely Friday Street farm shop, Snape Maltings and a Waitrose in Saxmundon. Id love to stay here again. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 5th October 2024

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The barn is set in beautiful and well kept gardens. So so peaceful and quiet .The cottage is close to Framlingham , great for visiting the castle and local shops. We did light the wood burner in October, but it was so efficient we soon let it go out! This part of Suffolk is blessed with pretty villages and beautiful countryside. If you need to Read morerelax and unwind this cottage is for you. Hide

Reviewed by Melanie 22nd September 2024

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A lovely bright, spacious well laid out cottage. Garden is huge with several seating areas. Owners friendly and knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily go back.

Reviewed by Susan 14th September 2024

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Akenfield Cottage is in a very peaceful location and ideally situated to explore Suffolk. Ruth and David were very friendly and welcoming. Our two dogs enjoyed the run of their beautiful garden and apart from one splash managed to avoid the river at the bottom. The Cottage is very comfortable so you are guaranteed a relaxing stay. We didn't neeRead mored to light the woodburner as even on a chillier day if the sun's out it warms the Cottage very nicely. Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 27th July 2024

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If you are looking for a very quiet holiday,this is the place to stay at! Situated in a tiny hamlet,but only 10mins from a village for food etc,this cottage offers you a wonderful garden and riverside location.We had everything we wanted and needed,with owners onsite but not intrusive at all.We were comfortable with plenty of space and all that we Read moreneeded to enjoy our holiday Plenty of places to visit and local walks from the door.A haven for us,our dogs to relax and enjoy lots of wild life too. Hide

Reviewed by Margaret 6th July 2024

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Very lovely cottage husband enjoyed the fishing nothing very big and lovely gardens

Reviewed by John 22nd June 2024

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Reviewed by Jeffrey 19th June 2024

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Great cottage, light and airy with lovely garden and field views. We were made very welcome and enjoyed a restful time helped by it being so quiet. We slept well which meant we were warm and comfortable during a few cold nights.

Reviewed by Michelle 12th June 2024

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This cottage is set in the owners beautiful garden and is surrounded by gorgeous plants. The stunning riverside views can be seen when you reach the bottom of the garden. The garden is definitely the highlight of this cottage and is what gives it its 4 star rating. There is access to a boat, however it is a little on the small side but would be gooRead mored for one small adult or a child. The cottage itself contains the basics needed for your stay and has a view of the owners beautiful and well maintained flowerbed and lawn. The garden is large and is a full time job for the owners who can be seen working in the garden around the property every day. A great place to stay if you are a fan of horticulture. There are plenty of places of interest away from the cottage to explore. Hide

Reviewed by Jean 2nd June 2024

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Reviewed by Russ 26th May 2024

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Akenfield Cottage is a wonderful place to stay for 2 people - very well equipped, plenty of space and comfort together with a lovely garden which leads down to a river. In addition the owners are very happy to ensure that guests have everything they need. A further big plus for us was that the owners were very happy for us to take our 2 giant breedRead more Leonbergers with us, and that there was plenty of space for them, plus an enclosed garden. We would have no hesitation in recommending Akenfield Cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Barbara 18th May 2024

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Garden outstanding. Wonderful peace and quiet. Superb situation.

Reviewed by Paul 4th May 2024

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A lovely well equipped cottage in a rural area. The complimentary bottle of wine and dog treats were very welcome. David and Ruth were excellent hosts.

Reviewed by Andrea 13th April 2024

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Great location for exploring, lots of lovely pubs nearby. Wouldnt recommend for people with dogs

Reviewed by Joanne 6th April 2024

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Beautiful barn cottage with perfect settings, the hosts were outstanding so helpful. Beautiful garden and walks

Reviewed by Susan 23rd March 2024

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Very comfortable and relaxing to stay in with a lovely Dawn chorus and nice views of river. Every thing you could want for a relaxing break.

Reviewed by Roger 15th February 2024

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This property is wonderful. The Cottage feels cosy and owners were very welcoming. The garden is amazing and full of wildlife with a river at the bottom where, weather permitting, owners allow use of rowing boat and life jacket.

Reviewed by Denise 13th January 2024

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Reviewed by Moira 4th December 2023

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Reviewed by Jayne 19th November 2023

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The hosts were helpful and kind. The property was very clean and there were lots of hidden extras.

Reviewed by Martyn 31st October 2023

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Reviewed by Caroline 23rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Ann 16th September 2023

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Reviewed by David 26th August 2023

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Reviewed by Anthony 12th August 2023

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Reviewed by Janice 30th July 2023

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Reviewed by Peter 15th July 2023

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Lovely place for a break we and our dog had a great time.

Reviewed by Patricia 8th July 2023

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Reviewed by A 17th June 2023

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A wonderful, relaxing cottage. Great location with good access to many of the local attractions. We especially loved the gardens and the loungers by the river. Very highly recommended and our dog (and us) cant wait to go back.

Reviewed by Anonymous 10th June 2023

Most enjoyable week in Akenfield. Very peaceful and relaxing ( watching the rabbits) Thanks for the goodies on arrival

Reviewed by Janet 28th March 2023

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Reviewed by Amy 25th March 2023

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 11th March 2023

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Reviewed by Anonymous 24th February 2023

The pictures on the website do not to Akenfield Cottage justice! The cottage is absolutely stunning. On arrival we were met my the owner, very professional, very courteous, made our stay so enjoyable. The touches on arrival were superb, the best we have experienced. The attention to detail second to none. Truly outstanding. Thank you

Reviewed by Fiona 20th February 2023

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Reviewed by Anonymous 18th February 2023

we have had a lovely stay this week, fab location. Cottage is beautiful and well equipped. Great adventures we have had! We will be back

Reviewed by Anonymous 10th February 2023

What a beautiful cottage! We have had a lovely stay. The beautiful light and airy living room is a glorious place to rest and relax and such a handy location for exploring. We loved our visit, thank you!

Reviewed by GeoffreyShine48Candle 31st January 2023

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Reviewed by Amanda 6th January 2023

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