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Ideal for family’s, friends or couples. Well equipped, spacious and comfortable.

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View of the house, the older cottage to the right.
Cottage garden
The dinning room with the new windows onto the deck.
Dining
Master bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Butley, ENG
  • Rendlesham Forest Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Orford Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Sutton Hoo
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ideal for family’s, friends or couples. Well equipped, spacious and comfortable.

Butley is a small village lying between Woodbridge and Orford. The house, which sits in a secluded south facing garden, is in two parts; an old cottage built in 1778 and a more recent extension built in 1990. The house is ideal for a family or equally a couple or two. There are 3 large bedrooms, that can provide either 2 double rooms and one room with 2 single beds, or 1 double room and 2 rooms each with 2 single beds. There is one bathroom and one shower room.

There are walks and cycle paths straight from the front door, an extensive array of historic sites, nature reserves, golf courses, sailing and riding clubs, beaches, pubs and restaurants to visit as well as world renowned music and dance at Snape. There is something for everyone. Wifi is available, ideal for working remotely, calm and relaxing. The Oyster Inn is a lovely pub with good food, and small shop within a few minutes walk of the house.

The film The Dig (2021, Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes) features the beautiful Butley river, the foot ferry, pier and the ruins of a brick building on Boyton Marshes. These hidden gems of tranquility are all within walking distance of the house.

Covid 19
To help reduce the risk of spreading the virus:

* we have stopped taking back to back bookings.
* we have implemented an enhanced cleaning regime
* we ask our visitors to wash their hands with warm soapy water regularly and
particularly when entering and leaving the property
* we ask our guest to use hand sanitiser when visiting local amenities.
* we ask our guests to bring slippers and use these only on the ground floor and not
take them into the bed rooms
* we ask our guest to remove and fold their used bedlinen and leave the bedrooms
aired

We hope these interventions will help to keep all users of the house in good health.

Property manager

Miranda Gomperts

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
Please note the garden has a pond
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We ask that you please remove your out door shoes as you enter the house.

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Woodbridge

Located in Woodbridge, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Orford Castle and Sutton Hoo are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ufford Park Golf Course and Congo Rapids Lost World Adventure Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Easton Farm Park and Kingpin. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Butley, ENG

What's nearby

  • Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Rendlesham Forest Centre - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Orford Castle - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Sutton Hoo - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Snape Maltings - 10 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Wickham Market Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shepherd & Dog Hollesley - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Honey + Harvey - Melton - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coach & Horses Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Farmcafe & Foodmarket, Marlesford, Suffolk - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Unruly Pig - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideal for family’s, friends or couples. Well equipped, spacious and comfortable. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideal for family’s, friends or couples. Well equipped, spacious and comfortable.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal for family’s, friends or couples. Well equipped, spacious and comfortable.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ideal for family’s, friends or couples. Well equipped, spacious and comfortable. located?

This family-friendly Woodbridge cottage is located on a river, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Rendlesham Forest Centre, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Orford Beach and Snape Maltings. Suffolk Coast and Heaths and Orford Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nikki F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our second stay at this lovely cottage

The cottage is very roomy yet retains a lovely cosy comfortable feeling. Everything is clean and well presented, and we loved our stay. Excellent base for local trips. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R., Impington, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable home

Our family of four had a relaxing and comfortable stay in this home. Quiet village location, and a good base for exploring Suffolk.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Katie S., Leicestershire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great area, comfortable cottage

A pleasant and spacious traditional cottage with a rustic/homely feel in a lovely rural location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

It was a lovely stay. Exactly as described. Miranda was great at sharing details, clear instructions in the property and a lovely home from home space with everything we needed for a short weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ger S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruim vacantiehuis met alle benodigde voorzieningen.

Uitnodigende woning met grote binnen- en buitenruimtes voor 6 personen in een prettig rustige omgeving. Ruim aanwezige voorzieningen en middelen als boek en plaat voor huiselijk vermaak.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and restful

We had a lovely time at the cottage in Butley. We rented bikes and biked around, went for walks and visited family. The cottage was perfect for us. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy

We returned to the house for a second year. It’s a bit shabby round the edges but comfortable and well-located for the coast. We particularly love the garden, most of which is meadow, and the bird feeders which this year were popular with woodpeckers and goldfinches. Lots of walks in Rendlesham forest and around Orford and Thorpeness. Having a good pub, the Oyster Inn 2 minutes walk away was a bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve W., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in excellent location to explore Suffolk coast and countryside

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage. Lay out is unusual but worked very well for us as we had 3 generations of family. The master suite is separate to the other 2 bedrooms so Grandma had her own room with bathroom and the rest of us were in the other part of the house. Cottage extremely well equipped and gardens were gorgeous in the Spring with lots of interesting birdlife. Local area was great. Short walk to Oyster Inn pub (use FB site for openings and service). Excellent beer and food. Best fish and chips we've ever had!! Lovely staff. Also short walk to playground for kids (next to village hall). Loads to do around the area too. Sutton Hoo, Southwold, Aldeburgh, Snape, Woodbridge. Thanks you Miranda - we hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally P., Sheffield, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A glorious autumn break

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this well equipped home from home. The cottage had the feel of a much-loved family retreat. Our enjoyment was aided by glorious weather and we particularly appreciated sitting on the decking in the early morning and watching the wildlife. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and bike rides to Orford and through Rendlesham forest were another highlight. Having a pub that served food 2 minutes walk away was a bonus and we ate at the Oyster Inn on two nights. All in all a great holiday and we hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property in a great location

So this is a holiday ‘home’ not a soulless shell; it really feels like staying in someone’s home which for me was a huge part of the charm. There are a wide selection of books, games, puzzles and jigsaws (obviously it’s critical in the England to have these things even in the height of summer). For me it felt like going to stay at my favourite auntie’s house. There’s a log burner with all the paraphernalia needed and pretty much everything we needed during our stay dotted round the house. There’s a comment about the kitchen in another review and ok it’s not a brand spanking new German kitchen but it’s functional, clean and has everything we needed. The area is very quiet but close to everywhere we wanted to go; Aldeburgh, Southwold etc. I really Loved this particular bit of Suffolk. The roads were quiet and there are special quiet lanes which were great for walking. The local pub (2 mins away) seems to have just reopened and we had a very nice curry there (super cheap) and the staff were lovely. Overall we had a wonderful break and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Howard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A house full of character

Our stay was great as always. The cottage and area is perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rita B., Bedford

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

The house was full of character, spacious and set in beautiful location. Perfect for visiting the Suffolk coastline with the grandchildren, then retreating to the peace of the countryside at the end of each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home with countryside views

Spent many hours gazing at the views over the flower meadow in June . Beautiful garden. The house is large, comfortable, and homely , and well equipped. We loved staying here and would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nikki F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

We had a lovely three night stay. The cottage is spacious and well appointed, and peaceful. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable house in the countryside

A very nice and cosy house in the countryside. Marvellous for walking and then back for a lovely logfire in the evening.

10/10 Excellent

Sally G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Lovely spot and perfect location for exploring the local area. Property was a lovely warm retreat after a few very wet days!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cosy cottage

We had a wonderful weekend spending quality time together as a family. The cottage is perfect for snuggling up around the fire on cold autumn nights. It was clean and well equipped, and ideally situated to visit all the beautiful places in Suffolk.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The property is delightful. Peaceful in a lovely location.

Very clean. Peaceful area. Convenient for nearby walks and coast. Excellent restaurants nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calm and beautiful

Four days were transformative. We arrived a bit stressed, but the quiet and comfort of the cottage, the bracing sea and some long walks restored us. A really beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Diane R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Big house but needs improvements

Nice big house to stay but certain things need improvement. The kitchen in particular needs updating. Whilst we were there we had a terrible problem with flies , hundreds of them. However, when contacting the owner she was very understanding . We also had very thick duvets on the beds which were more suitable for winter.. Saying all that it was very nice to see family again after lockdown.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review of property

Property is a little tied and would benefit from some updating to kitchen
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robby E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous cottage in great location

Lovely stay with friends, great local pub and close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Howard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A house full of character

All of us loved the house. It has everything you need, but is full of character. We are planning to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Simon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in deepest Suffolk

Had a great short stay, so tranquil. The garden and pond were a delight. Thanks for the great Covid protocol too, we appreciated that. Just be aware of the slightly unusual layout of the house with two separate 1st floors (I'd missed that when I booked!). I think the kitchen is ready for a modernisation too, its a little dated. This didnt reallt detract from the time we had as we were out most of the time enjoying the wonderful county of Suffolk.

8/10 Good

Adam F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and spacious, great location

This was our first holiday as a blended family with four kids total. High house cottage was a fantastic base to explore Suffolk’s beaches and mountain bike trails. It’s super spacious and everyone felt right at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Miranda Gomperts

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I am a working mother of two. My children love walking and exploring. Our cottage provides a home away from home, perfect to get away from the stresses and strains of work and school. It provides us with a place to spend quality time together and unwind. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

My grandmother used to take my sister and I and various friends and partners away to Suffolk. After she died we continued the tradition ...

What makes this property unique

Wonderfully quiet and dark nights (when there is no moon). Fabulous night skies. Exceptional pubs, bakery and fresh fish at Orford. A Norman castle. Saxon burial site at Sutton Hoo. Walks and cycling straight from the door. Wild swimming from Butley pier and in the lagoon at Shingle Street. Music of all kinds at Snape Maltings. Birds on the estuaries and at RSPB Minsmere. Wild snowdrops, blue bells and daffs at Butley woods. Tide Mill and golf course at Woodbridge.

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English, French
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