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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Stoke Ash, England
  • Bressingham Steam and Gardens
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Framlingham Castle
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Ipswich Waterfront
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Bury St. Edmunds (BEQ-RAF Honington)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Futon

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Shower room

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

LUXURY: JACUZZI, SAUNA, FIREPLACE, DOGS WELCOME

Lavender Cottage, a luxury chocolate box cottage with wood burner in the lounge, has a large upstairs bathroom, a large downstairs shower room and an ensuite to the downstairs bedroom. In the ample private garden there is a Swedish sauna, a large private jacuzzi and an outside seating area.

This character beamed cottage, dating back to the early 1700s, is set within the historic village of Stoke Ash, with its award winning 17th century coaching inn.

This is a peaceful rural area and we please ask you to be respectful of our neighbours and ensure they are not disturbed by any noise between 10pm and 8am, from inside your holiday home, or from your holiday cottage garden. The hot tub switches off automatically at 10pm and reactivates at 8am. There is a surcharge of £99 if it is activated outside of these hours and it will be switched off automatically.

Please kindly note that the cottage price is for up to 4 guests, additional guests are £50 per guest per night which will automatically be added onto your reservation when you go through the booking process. If you would like additional guests for some of your nights, but not all, we will be very happy to send you over a request for this separately to your booking.

Pub: 1 mile. Shops, garage, restaurants, walks: 4 miles. Spa: 5 miles. Golf: 7 miles.

The historic market town of Diss, which is approximately a 10 minute drive from the cottage, has coffee shops and restaurants to enjoy and a park, with a children's play area, overlooking the Mere. Eye and Framlingham, communities with castles, independent shops including a chocolatier and butchers are close by, as are picture postcard villages.

Thornham Walks, with 12 miles of woodland walks around an historic estate are within a few miles and there are many beautiful lanes and sites to explore by bicycle too.

The Suffolk coast including communities of Aldeburgh and Southwold, the Norfolk Broads, Ipswich with river cruises on offer, and the cathedral cities and towns of Norwich and Bury St Edmunds bustling with history and fine restaurants, are all easily accessible for day trips.

Getting around:
Lavender Cottage is surrounded by fields and yet also within easy reach of the A140, A14 and hourly / half hourly intercity Norwich to Diss, Stowmarket, Ipswich, Manningtree, Colchester and London train line. The Norfolk Broads and seaside are all less than an hour’s drive away.

The village has it’s own taxi firm if you are arriving by train and is perfect for a self-catering holiday on the Suffolk / Norfolk border.

ELECTRIC CAR
You can find good charging stations at Morrisons and Tesco in Diss (approximately 8 miles from the cottage) and at ALDI in Stowmarket (approximately 11 miles from the cottage). The charge at the BP garage, Scole, near Diss (approximately 7 miles from the cottage) is a particularly fast charge station.

Property manager

John Howard
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Travel cot - provided on request at a supplement.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 4 pets total)
£25pn for 1 dog. £19pn per additional dog.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please be respectful of our neighbours and ensure they are not disturbed by any noise between 10pm and 8am.
We kindly ask that all damages are paid for.
If you enjoy outside music please have it at a level mindful of our neighbours with families and turn it off by 10pm.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

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Located in Eye, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Frenze Beck Nature Reserve and Dickleburgh Moor, while Cotton Mechanical Music Museum and The 95th Bomb Group Hospital Museum are cultural highlights. Mid-Suffolk Light Railway and EmZo are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Stoke Ash, England

What's nearby

  • Bressingham Steam and Gardens - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Framlingham Castle - 26 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Snetterton Race Circuit - 27 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Banham Zoo - 28 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 29 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Diss Station - 11 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lee's Cottage - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cocoa Mama Chocolaterie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Swan - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Morrisons Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Eye Fish & Chip Shop - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LUXURY: JACUZZI, SAUNA, FIREPLACE, DOGS WELCOME pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at LUXURY: JACUZZI, SAUNA, FIREPLACE, DOGS WELCOME?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LUXURY: JACUZZI, SAUNA, FIREPLACE, DOGS WELCOME?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is LUXURY: JACUZZI, SAUNA, FIREPLACE, DOGS WELCOME located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Mid-Suffolk Light Railway and within 6 miles (10 km) of EmZo and Cotton Mechanical Music Museum. Diss Golf Club and Scole Pocket Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Was beautiful and would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome and Relaxing
Great stay in a lovely cottage, fantastic yard and we were able to enjoy eating outside, the hot tub and sauna and then cozy evenings in the living area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dharminder S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lavender cottage
Outstanding cottage, beautiful countryside walks. Jacuzzi & Sauna made the whole experience 5*. Pet friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lavender Cottage
A really lovely chocolate box cottage in a quiet semi-rural position. Brilliant outdoor space with hot tub, sauna and outside gathering /eating areas. Very clean, very comfortable (suspect t would be even more so in winter with the log burner) and suited our needs perfectly. Oh, and the garden planting certainly reveals how the cottage got its' name
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
40th birthday celebrations
The property is lovely, we had the best weekend to celebrate a 40th birthday. Communication with the property owner was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing
This cottage is beautiful, the inside is really pretty but then the garden is just wow! Thank you for a fantastic stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam C., Basildon, Essex

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly Beautiful!
We have stayed in many cottages over the years and I can honestly say this is the best by far. The cottage is lovely and contains everything you could possibly need. The log fire made the cool evenings cosy. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was really well equipped. And the garden was my favourite place! Beautifully secluded and well set out. Loved laying out in the sun listening to the birds singing. The hot tub was large and lovely and hot. The suana was great and easy to use. The pictures on here really dont do the place justice. It is beautiful and we will come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Finally a Weekend Away!
I have to say we had a lovely weekend. The nice weather meant we could really take advantage of sitting in the garden. The hot tub and Sauna were put to good use. The lights above the hot tub made it really nice in the dark. The house is lovely and is set in a very peaceful setting. The accessibility might not be great for those with mobility problems as you cannot park near the house and there is a gravel narrow path to the property. This is worth noting. There is plenty of space and everything is very clean. The welcome basket was very well received and the Prosecco We left feeling very relaxed and refreshed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by John Howard

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John and Katie have lived in Suffolk for many years. John is a former local newspaper reporter and Katie, a registered nurse.

They have five children and a dog called Poppy.

Why they chose this property

Lavender Cottage is a luxury cottage and a peaceful oasis to escape the world.

What makes this property unique

A good sized enclosed garden with Jacuzzi and sauna, an inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, and two pubs within one and two miles, including the oldest inn within Suffolk with a well inside.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests