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The Old Rectory

Tattingstone, Suffolk
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This property is managed by Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 26
Bedrooms 13
Bathrooms 12
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Magnificent, Grade II-listed former rectory near Alton Water at Tattingstone in Suffolk
  • Extensive grounds, with lawns, a BBQ area and ample space for outside dining
  • Ideal for an exceptionally large, group booking for a special occasion or celebration

Overview
Property code: OC-TAT26

Base for a large gathering of families or friends for a special occasion. The characterful former rectory has 13 bedrooms sleeping 26 guests and is comfortably furnished in traditional style. Set in extensive, mature gardens on the Shotley peninsula, it is close to the rivers Stour and Orwell and within easy reach of the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

All the rooms in this impressive Suffolk retreat are spacious, and airy, with large, light-filled windows. On the ground floor are two peaceful living rooms, one with French doors to the garden. There is also a vast games room, and an impressive formal dining room with space for everyone to enjoy communal meals. The kitchen is fitted with all the equipment you might need, or for outside catering during your stay. Completing the ground floor are three appealing double bedrooms. The first-floor houses ten bedrooms, comprising doubles and twins, and there are 11 bathrooms across both floors. Outside, the lovely garden has beautiful specimen trees, a suntrap patio with a BBQ area, picnic benches and a large lawn with ample room for games.

Peaceful Tattingstone sports two village pubs, and a children’s playground, with lovely walks and cycle paths nearby. Directly opposite your holiday home is the Alton Water reservoir, covering 400 acres of countryside. Hire equipment to sail, windsurf and paddle board on this man-made lake or follow an 8-mile cycle and walking trail around the water. Be sure to visit Dedham Vale (8 miles), known as Constable Country and made famous by artist John Constable’s local landscape paintings such as The Hay Wain.

  • 13 bedrooms – 9 doubles, 4 twins
  • 11 bathrooms – 9 en-suites with showers over the bath and WCs, 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 with shower over the bath and WC
  • Large range-style cooker and microwave
  • Fridge and freezer
  • Washing machine
  • Highchair
  • 2 TVs
  • Large garden, with patio, lawns, garden furniture and BBQ
  • Ample private parking
  • Games room with table tennis table, pool table, air hockey table and football table
  • Shop 3.5 miles, pub 1 mile
  • Excellent for Stag and Hen parties.
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 09:00
  • 3 dogs 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 33 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Eric 9th April 2024

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The Old Rectory Tattingstone provided an ideal base for our group of sixteen "over-sixties". We were all able to have an ensuite room. The library, and the dining room were rooms where we all of us could gather together, but the range of other communal areas meant that everyone could find their own space if they wanted to. The games room, with aiRead morer hockey, pool, table football and table tennis was very popular. The lake is a short walk away, as is the White Horse, which coped well with our large group for Sunday lunch. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 18th March 2024

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Huge house, all bedrooms large. Plenty of communal space. 3 large fridges. Beautiful location within walking distance of 2 pubs, and some lovely walks directly from the house. John the house manager was very welcoming, and very helpful. Would return.

Reviewed by James 13th March 2024

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There were 23 of us ranging from 8 to 80 years old and this house was perfect.

Reviewed by Carolyn 5th March 2024

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Reviewed by D 4th January 2024

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We loved the house. It was very comfortable and in a lovely, peaceful location. We would definitely book again.

Reviewed by June 1st January 2024

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Reviewed by Kim 5th December 2023

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Reviewed by Judith 21st November 2023

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 27th October 2023

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Excellent location within short distances of lovely riverside walks, inlets and National Trust sites including Sutton Hoo and Flatford Mill. Good walks from the Old Rectory itself.

Reviewed by Sheila 17th October 2023

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The Old Rectory is a lovely house with large rooms and plenty of bathrooms. One drawback was the lack of secure fence and gates for the garden which isn't ideal for dogs. A second drawback was the cooker hob which was very slow to heat and the calibration on the knobs was worn away so we had difficulty in adjusting the temperature.

Reviewed by Debby 21st September 2023

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This house is perfect for a large gathering. It has plenty of bedrooms and large shared spaces.

Reviewed by Geoff 21st August 2023

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Reviewed by Scott 29th July 2023

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Reviewed by Dinah 29th June 2023

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Reviewed by Renate 2nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Susan 30th March 2023

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We had a wonderful long weekend at this property, there were 21 of us and there was plenty of space for us all to be together, or separate if we so desired. Everything you need is available at the property and we felt very at home. The surrounding area is beautiful and lovely for walking, cycling etc. I would definitely recommend this property for Read morelarge gatherings. Hide

Reviewed by Pat 22nd March 2023

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The Old Rectory was everything we hoped it would be for my 75th Birthday celebrations and more. All the family together for a weekend but also with enough rooms to have our own space when we wanted. The kitchen is very well equipped with more than adequate crockery etc. The owner could not have been more helpful when I contacted him to let him knRead moreow that the DVD player wasnt working. Within an hour he had brought a replacement which made such a difference as we wanted to show DVDs of old cine films of my parents from the 1950s. We were up till 2am watching! The weather prevented us making use of the spacious grounds but we did manage a walk around Alford Lake which was beautiful. The only problem we have now is deciding when we can go again as everyone agrees we must do it again! Hide

Reviewed by Clara 14th March 2023

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Reviewed by Louis 6th March 2023

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Reviewed by David 19th February 2023

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Reviewed by Anne 31st January 2023

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Reviewed by Melanie 24th January 2023

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Reviewed by Mandy 20th January 2023

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Reviewed by Roxanne 14th December 2022

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Reviewed by Carmen 22nd November 2022

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Reviewed by Mike 17th October 2022

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Reviewed by P 3rd October 2022

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Reviewed by Corinne 22nd August 2022

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Reviewed by John 19th July 2022

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Reviewed by Sarah 26th June 2022

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Reviewed by Hasina 14th June 2022

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Reviewed by Christine 24th May 2022

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The Old Rectory is a perfect house for a large group. We went there as a family to celebrate my big birthday so had a mixture of ages. The house was perfect for everyone with a beautiful garden for games , a well equipped games room and large spacious bedrooms , most with en-suites . All in all a perfect choice.

Reviewed by Lynn 5th May 2022

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My family and I had a great weekend away. There was plenty to do for the children, also the walks round the lake. We all just had a great time

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