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Romantic village hideaway for two. Great for walking and cycling.

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Vaulted beamed ceiling in bedroom
Cosy living area
Kitchen area
Ensuite shower
Downstairs living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Spaces

Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Romantic village hideaway for two. Great for walking and cycling.

Overlooking the stunning Church of St Mary's Boxford this special holiday home offers a unique place to unwind and relax. With a beamed vaulted ceiling in the bedroom and shelves of books to explore this property oozes charm and comfort.
Set in a great village location, with good local shops and useful amenities all close by. There are beautiful walks right outside the door. We are dog lovers and welcome one small well-behaved dog if you want to bring a furry friend. A small surcharge applies.

Suffolk is know for its amazing cycle rides along pretty country lanes and cycling is the perfect way to explore the surrounding villages. We have an off-road car port where you can safely store your bikes under cover. We have a couple of old but serviceable bikes you can borrow free of charge if you fancy the odd ride out.

Close to Constable country, Lavenham and many other beautiful Suffolk villages, we are perfectly situated when it comes to exploring the wider area and the picturesque areas of Suffolk. The coast is under an hour away by car and the smart shops and Georgian squares of Bury St Edmunds a 40 minute drive.

The Old Forge is a Grade II listed 15th century timber framed building converted from part of our home. The cottage is completely self-contained and is accessed via coach doors from the street. You enter an open plan living/dining area with kitchenette. Up the curling staircase is a romantic bedroom with ensuite power shower. We provide luxury soft fluffy towels and crisp Egyptian cotton linen for that extra comfort.



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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Suitable for children under two. Travel cot here.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
One small well behaved pet allowed. £15 surcharge
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please return the key to the lock box
Turn off all lights, including fairy lights and switch off any heaters used.
Rubbish bins are out of studio, turn right, end of buildings drive on right, bins are under carport. Blue is recycling, black general rubbish. Bottles need to go to bottle bank.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
An extra charge of £15 per a stay (or per week) made for dogs. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture or upstairs. Dogs are not to be left unattended.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

About the area

Sudbury

Sudbury is home to this cottage. Dedham Vale and Gainsborough's House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Suffolk Distillery and Chantry Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Colchester Community Stadium or Portman Road.
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Boxford, England

What's nearby

  • Dedham Vale - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 25 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Portman Road - 27 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 30 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Newmarket Racecourse - 59 min drive - 69.5 km

Getting around

  • Sudbury Station - 16 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪White Hart - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mill Street Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Cock Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic village hideaway for two. Great for walking and cycling. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Romantic village hideaway for two. Great for walking and cycling.?

As of 29 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Romantic village hideaway for two. Great for walking and cycling. on 16 June 2026 start from NZ$219, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Romantic village hideaway for two. Great for walking and cycling.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Romantic village hideaway for two. Great for walking and cycling.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic village hideaway for two. Great for walking and cycling.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Romantic village hideaway for two. Great for walking and cycling. located?

Situated in Sudbury, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Dedham Vale and within 3 miles (5 km) of Suffolk Distillery and Assington Barn. Great Cornard Country Park and Kingfisher Leisure Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

George R.

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

Lovely Cottage

Comfortable well equipped cottage within 2 minutes walk of pubs, wine bar and local well stocked shops
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lorenda b.

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

Boxford

Pleased with our stay everything we needed. Lovely area ! Enjoying our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cosy space in a great location. Thanks Marianne
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was easy. Kitchen well stocked, bed was amazing. Quaint village.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin K.

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

Character property.

Very good location with lots of character and a cosy feel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely, comfortable accommodation in a stunning area. The village has all the necessary amenities. A great place for walking and cycling.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Absolutely gorgeous location, property was so lovely, very clean and had everything that we needed.

Very quaint little cottage in a lovely village. Marianne was excellent and helped when we needes things.
Verified

8/10 Good

margaret w.

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

Cosy space

Sweet compact place, in a pretty village with great amenities. A great place to stay to explore the Suffolk countryside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard N.

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

Four night stay

We enjoyed our stay at the Old Forge. It was cosy, well equipped and we enjoyed browsing the bookshelves. Boxford is a perfect Suffolk village with good local shops. It is a great location for exploring the Suffolk countryside and coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justyne N.

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

Cosy cottage in a beautiful village.

Marianne was a super host with excellent communication. The Old Forge was a lovely place to stay - wonderfully cosy, super shower, loads of books to read should you wish. Boxford is a pretty village too and was a great place to stay en route to Norfolk.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

jill l.

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

Delightful day in Suffolk

Lovely compact cottage, everything needed was there! Parking no problem and local shop and pub a bonus. Beautiful countryside on the doorstep
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Perfect bolt hole for visiting Dedham & nearby

We really loved the property for our weekend of walking in the nearby countryside. The interiors are beautifully appointed, crisp bedding & all the bits you need. Great library too. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Delightful

Cozy and comfortable and the description was perfect. The village has a charming character and it has a splendid café.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avril O.

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

Suffolk village location

Compact and charming converted forge with everything you will need for a easy and convenient stay .good location for places we wished to visit. We enjoyed using the property,thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

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

Wonderful

The apartment is as lovely as it looks, the village is very pretty and the host Marianne is very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Murrie J.

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

The Old Forge Studio - Boxford, Suffolk

We enjoyed our week staying in this cosy, well-appointed cottage which was attractive and comfortable. Everyone we met was friendly and welcoming. Boxford is a pretty village and very well placed for exploring Suffolk. We recommend the Box River Cafe for breakfast!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tish O.

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

PERFECT GETAWAY

Bijou property full of charm- cosy and spotlessly clean- comfortable bed - absolutely delightful but only for two! Excellent location in a really beautiful village with great dog walks and friendly pub (The Fleece) which served us well on two nights Easy parking and great for visiting Lavenham and Long Melford
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul G.

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

Old Forge, Boxford

Cracking location and gorgeous property. Really cosy and ideal for our 2 night stay. Just a short walk from the 2 shop and the 2 pubs. Also a delightful cafe in between. Would certainly recommend and would also come back ourselves
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel C.

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

Bank Holiday weekend break

Such a cute, cosy and well equipped hideaway. Great location for exploring the area. Lovely bedroom with comfortable bed. Extensive collection of reading material to browse and enjoy. The little local store a few paces away had everything needed to stock up and the hotel/ pub The Fleece was perfect for a drink in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominique G.

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

Stunning Studio

Beautiful Studio with wonderful views of church Set in a charming village Studio has everything you need for your stay, comfortable and cosy. Both of us being keen readers, was glorious to be surrounded by so many books. The lovely owner lives next door, gave us perfect ideas for walks etc and made us aware she was there if we needed her. Wonderful experience thoroughly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian S.

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

Beautiful place to stay in lovely quiet village

Property was well kept and in line with the description Clean tidy and lots of information to hand about the local area including recommended walks The lounge library with hundreds of books to choose from would be great for a longer stay Boxford is a lovely quaint and quiet Suffolk village with good local pub/hotel (Fleece Hotel) with good food when it’s being served, it doesn’t serve food everyday In easy driving distance of Lavenham and Flatford Mill as well as other local beauty spots We had a recommendation for breakfast to go to Old Joe’s from a couple we met in the pub and it turned out to be a great recommendation No contact required with owner but details left for us if we did Well worth a stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geeske d.

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

Fantastisch

Klein maar fantastisch
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

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

Cosy cottage in a quaint village.

Beautiful, well equipped cottage in a lovely location opposite the church.. The welcome goodies were appreciated and Marianne was very accommodating, allowing us to check in early and adjusted our booking to meet our needs. Lots of walks available from the cottage with routes provided. A lovely area to explore. We hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

A very comfortable stay in a lovely holiday cottage.

The Old Forge is a very nice place to come home after a busy day. It has all the comfort that you need for a holiday. The contact with Marianne, the owner, is good. She is very easy to contact, if you have questions or need something. Boxford is a nice and beautiful little village. We will come back in The Old Forge!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

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

Exploring Suffolk

Very nice property in a very convenient location for touring. We really enjoyed our stay in Boxford.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Marianne

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We have raised our family in Boxford and are completely attached to this timeless friendly village. Marianne teaches Yoga in the village hall and Adam is retired. We have lovingly restored our 15th century house over the years including making this independent cottage where we have been welcoming guests for over 10 years. We hope you enjoy the area as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

The Old Forge is a Grade II listed 15th century house in the most stunning of locations. The history, position and friendliness of the village are all reasons why we have lived here for over twenty years. We have spent the utmost care to convert the holiday cottage into a comfortable and cosy place to stay. Using quality products I have made this holiday retreat a place that I would really like to stay in myself!

What makes this property unique

The accommodation is small, but packs a punch of charm for everything you need has its place. Quality oak flooring, furnishings and a feeling of cosiness welcome you to The Old Forge. The many guests we have been welcoming here over the years have given us great reviews. Previously with an agency for eight years we decided to deal direct with guests two years ago and have not looked back. The combination of a comfortable base and the location make this place truly special.

Boxford is a thriving friendly village with several shops, a primary school, coffee shop and pub. Surrounded by beautiful walks, meanandering country lanes for cycle rides, and traditional pubs it offers both a quiet place relax things of interest to do. We are also well situated for exploring many of the pretty Suffolk villages and coast.

Whether you want to relax looking at the view out the window watching the world go by, , read a book or go out exploring Boxford has little bit of everything for everyone.

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