A cosy, charming & rural Suffolk cottage with walks & pub on the doorstep

This characterful red brick cottage belies an impressive timber framed interior with many features dating back to the 17th century including beams and an inglenook fireplace. It is equipped with a modern wood pellet stove, gas central heating and instant hot water and a gas range stove in the kitchen. It is cosy in the winter and cool in the summer.

There is an entrance porch for coats, shoes and boots, which leads onto a well-proportioned reception room with comfy leather sofas, an initial kitchen which leads onto a breakfast room with a table and French doors opening onto the garden. The spacious bathroom and toilet are on the ground floor by the back door of the cottage. The kitchen is split level and there is step down to the bathroom and reception room.

The beautiful traditional stairs are steep and winding and lead to the spacious master bedroom which is timbered and has a shuttered window overlooking the garden. There is king size bed, and if required a fold-out cube bed.

The private garden has space for dining outside and has its own herb garden.

Hoxne is a historic and pretty village situated in Mid-Suffolk 3 miles from Eye and about 6 miles from Diss, and is a couple of miles off the A143 with easy access to Norwich and Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and the coast.

The surrounding rural area is to the south of the Waveney Valley and surrounded by a network of country lanes and footpaths. It has an absolute treasure trove of history with a unique and ancient past and will forever be associated with the legend of St Edmund, King and Martyr, who is thought to have been killed here by the Vikings in AD 855, and is blessed with a multitude of listed buildings.

Tools of early humans were discovered here and the largest hoard of Roman treasure in the UK, which is now on display in the British Museum in London.

At one end of the village is the church, the village hall at the other end and between the two lies the village green with the magnificent 16th century pub, The Swan Inn, providing a perfect place to refresh and refuel using fresh locally sourced produce.

Nearby you will find a range of good pubs and restaurants including the Fox and Goose at Fressingfield and The King’s Head at Brockdish, locally known as the pizza pub. Fish and chips can be purchased between 4 -7PM on Thursdays at the playing field pavilion.

As well as many beautiful walks Hoxne is a perfect place to explore the Waveney Valley and the best place to start is its source at Redgrave and Lopham Fen.

The nearby historic market town of Eye is full of painted cottages and period buildings. Sitting dead in the centre of Eye is the Town Hall, an unconventional building dating back to 1856 and is home to the weekly market which was short listed for the BBC Food and Farming Awards. The Grade I listed church of St Peter and St Paul dates back from the 14th Century and it sits near the castle grounds. The town also has a play area, skatepark, football pitches and a large area of woodland walks.

Diss is a small market town distinguished by the landmark Diss Mere, covering six acres in the town centre and one of the deepest inland lakes in the country. The Heritage Triangle hosts over 50 independent shops and businesses and is also where you’ll find Diss Corn Hall, built in 1854 and one of the last functioning corn halls in England. Following an extensive renovation in 2017, the Corn Hall is now a vibrant arts venue that hosts a range of entertainment, exhibitions and activities. Diss benefits from three main supermarkets as well as a range of smaller independent stores including three family run butchers. There are also a number of independent restaurants and cafés in Diss, including Weavers Wine Bar, Amandines, The Angel Café and Hug on Market Hill. There are also a number of traditional pubs in the town as well as a range of takeaways and chain outlets.