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Rural Timber Framed 16th C Cottage With Use Of Indoor Heated Pool

Family-friendly cottage in Stowmarket with an indoor pool

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Otley Road, Cretingham, Suffolk
  • Place, Helmingham Hall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Easton Farm Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Framlingham Castle
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 en suite to Bedroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 en suite to Bedroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Utility Room (Ground Floor)

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rural Timber Framed 16th C Cottage With Use Of Indoor Heated Pool

16th Century timber framed cottage attached to a working small holding with livestock in quiet rural location. Sleeps 5. 2 bedrooms, both en suite, with views over the countryside. Double sofa bed in lounge. Gas fired central heating. Wood burner in inglenook. Off street parking and large garden. Use of owners heated indoor pool. Ideal base to explore Suffolk quaint pubs & medieval churches, Sutton Hoo ship burial, castles at Framlingham, Eye, Orford & Bungay. Woodbridge tide mill, Saxstead post mill, Snape Maltings, Minsmere Bird Sanctuary. Adnams brewery and gin distillery at Southwold. Stairs to the upper floors are steep and not suitable for those with significant mobility problems (see photo). 1 week minimum booking in high season (15th June to 31st August 2019) and Christmas.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please contact owner to agree rules before booking
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pool Rules: Children to be supervised by an adult, no glass containers in the pool area and no footwear.

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 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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stowmarket

Located in Stowmarket, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Suffolk Coast and Heaths and Blakenham Woodland Garden, while Woodbridge Museum and Parham Airfield Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Helmingham Hall, or check out an event or a game at Northgate Sports Centre. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Otley Road, Cretingham, Suffolk

What's nearby

  • Helmingham Hall - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Easton Farm Park - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Framlingham Castle - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Sutton Hoo - 21 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 22 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Melton Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 24 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Turk's Head - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪River Green Cafe & Deli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪221B Artisan Bakery & Bistro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Grundisburgh Dog - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Rural Timber Framed 16th C Cottage With Use Of Indoor Heated Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Rural Timber Framed 16th C Cottage With Use Of Indoor Heated Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Rural Timber Framed 16th C Cottage With Use Of Indoor Heated Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rural Timber Framed 16th C Cottage With Use Of Indoor Heated Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural Timber Framed 16th C Cottage With Use Of Indoor Heated Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rural Timber Framed 16th C Cottage With Use Of Indoor Heated Pool located?

This family-friendly Stowmarket cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Otley Hall and Helmingham Hall. Carters Teapots and Easton Farm Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the experience was wonderful — the location, the property, and our superb hosts. Pauline and Norman made our trip extra special with their kindness, warmth, and the lovely moments we shared over a glass (or two!). We’ll definitely be returning. If you’re looking for peace, tranquility, and cozy evenings by the fire, we can’t recommend this place highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne N.

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

A wonderful stay

What a wonderful place to stay with very lovely and accommodating hosts. We spent a long weekend here with young children where could go swimming whenever we wanted and the owners let my children bottle feed the lambs. A perfect stay in the countryside with many placed to visit locally. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

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

Perfect getaway.

An all round excellent experience from booking to accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Yew Tree Cottage

Absolutely beautiful place to stay to enjoy Suffolk. Hosts so welcoming, grounds and gardens so English. Loved and enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend break

Nice property and location. Very helpful and nice hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

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

Beautiful Cottage

We loved our stay at Yew tree cottage, such a beautiful location. Our kids especially loved the butterflies, cats and chickens.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee S., Alnwick

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

A break away from it all.

Lovely property with welcoming hosts, just great to chil out in and out of the pool, read a couple of books and rewind.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

edwin g.

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

Excellent

Beautiful cottage and gardens. Property had everything we needed for a weeks stay .The indoor swimming pool was a lovely bonus and we enjoyed the cats, kittens and feeding the chickens. The hosts were just great, all in all a perfect weeks stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

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

Another lovely stay

Beautiful property and hosts. Weather was awful but swimming pool helps with the wet days. Sheep and chickens to feed. Lovely walk to Cretingham Bell and can highly recommend prawn sandwich on granary. Pauline & Norman are lovely non intrusive hosts who are only too willing to help if required. Property well stocked with cooking equipment and bedding and towels an added bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Amar S.

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

Great!

Really nice house. Has everything you require and more. The pool was a really nice addition. Temperature of the pool was a little cooler than expected due to the issue with boiler other than that a really nice stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simon G.

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

Relaxing Easter break

Beautiful period property with stunning views of the countryside. We enjoyed a very relaxing week here, in the comfort of spacious, well decorated rooms and we made the most of the wood burner on cooler evenings. Our teenage boys loved the private pool and we all enjoyed the garden and nearby meadow, where our puppy was able to run freely. Everything was provided for a comfortable stay, and cleaned to the highest standard. Set in a beautiful location, this peaceful property is a great base from which to explore the English countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

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

Authentic quiet rural experience

Friendly sociable hosts who provided comprehensive directions to the property, and a very good introduction to the property and its surrounding gardens and nearby private swimming pool. Authentic old property with modern fittings, large rooms although the ensuite facilities were a little compact to fit in the space between beams etc. The swimming pool was modern and available any reasonable time. The shower facilities next to the pool were excellent. Plenty of nature in the grounds, flowers, fruit trees etc and sheep, chickens to be fed, and lots of cats and kittens. Altogether a fabulous experience for the 10 nights, it was great to wake up to countryside views every morning. Thank you Pauline and Norman
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bharat T., Shefford, United Kingdom

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

Fantabulous Staycation

First of all, the first impression was Pauline herself who was very welcoming & showed us around the cotttage & how things worked. The Yew tree cottage is a very lovely cottage with it's own swimming pool, garden area, pond with fishes, cats running around, a swing, it's barn area, some sheep & chickens and obviously the nice owners. My kids 8 & 4 year old thoroughly loved their time whilst there especially swimming in the pool and when Pauline showed us around the lamb & the chickens. The inside of the cottage has it's original features but brilliantly modernised where you won't miss the comfort of a modern home. Overall, the owners are very nice people and caring. The cottage is superb. We had a splendid family time. I would recommend this cottage to anyone without any hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The fire was lovely very warm, the pool was clean and well looked after. The host was kind and friendly and we met her sheep, chickens and cats and daughters dog. She made us feel welcome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conrad A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet with a beautiful garden setting. The cottage was very charming. My wife and I stayed here for three nights while visiting ancestral sites in the vicinity. Pauline and Norman were very kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay here in August. The cottage was lovely and the surrounding area very peaceful. The pool was an excellent addition which we all enjoyed. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

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

Lovely stay at Yew Tree Cottage

The cottage was lovely and set in beautiful gardens. It had everything you could want and more.Pauline and Norman were great hosts and made us very welcome.I would highly recommend staying here.Thank you for a lovely break.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana Hilliard

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing few days , Pauline and Norman are delightful people . So kind & generous & made us feel really welcome . Such an interesting house , with very comfortable beds , and tranquil. We loved seeing the sheep & chickens . The pool was an added luxury . We will be returning .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne J.

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

Week Stay

Enjoyed our stay at Yew Tree Cottage. We were made to feel very welcome
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

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

A beautiful cottage in a lovely setting

A gorgeous period cottage that felt home from home. It is fully equipped and the swimming pool is an added bonus.Pauline and Norman are wonderful, they give you your privacy but are on hand if you need anything.Thank you Pauline and Norman for your wonderful hospitality and the drinks and snacks by your pond was a lovely surprise.If we come back to Suffolk, we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

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Lovely break

Great property, lovely hosts and a peaceful location. Brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa G.

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So very peaceful

Lovely, quirky old
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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Post Christmas stay

Just what we needed after Christmas. Pauline and Norman are very friendly. The pool was a great bonus as others have said. Location is lovely and so quiet. Lots of fantastic dog walks, hikes, bike rides and country pubs. The house was very cosey and we loved the fire. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel M.

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

What a wonderful find!

There is nothing to fault with this property. From Pauline’s warm welcome with fresh eggs and milk in the fridge, beautiful interior, wonderful wood burner and cosy feel we’ve had the best pre-Christmas break. The cottage is extremely spacious and perfectly decorated. The kitchen has everything you could need. The indoor pool is fabulous and there are even pool towels ready. We will definitely come again. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Lovely break

A lovely break in Suffolk. The cottage was lovely and had real charm. There was a lot to keep out three year old occupied and we enjoyed using it as a base to explore Suffolk! Thank you for Pauline and Norman!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by pauline cobley

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Bought Yew Tree Cottage 6 years ago and it forms half the house in which we have lived since 1979. We completely refurbished Yew Tree Cottage as a fully equipped holiday home. Now semi retired and keep a small holding with sheep and chickens. Someone should be around most of the time to help with queries/directions etc.

What makes this property unique

Yew Tree Cottage is in a quiet rural location with
views over the meadows and farmland. The cottage is timber framed with many original features but fully equipped kitchen with all mod cons. Gas fired central heating with underfloor heating in the kitchen and a wood burner in the lounge to keep you cosy no matter what the weather!

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