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Church Farmhouse, Cookley

(Ref. 1117090)

Cookley Near Halesworth, Suffolk Show on map

4.8

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Washing machine
  • Games Room
  • Broadband / WiFi

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27 Customer Reviews

  • "We were delighted with the cottage."

    It was comfortable and very warm. There were a couple of issues which Austin dealt with very promptly. He was easily contacted. However it must be noted that despite his best efforts it was not possible to get any reliable internet. The TV (brand new) was pixilating on most channels though bizarrely one channel on ITV was clear. We feel it ought to be mentioned to potential visitors beforehand. Otherwise we had a most enjoyable stay.

    Reviewed by Elizabeth4.7Nov 2024

  • "The house is lovely."

    The facilities were clean and it was very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I have some feedback though. 1. The smell downstairs was awful. It hit us the moment we walked in and seemed to emanate from the cupboard on the far right in the kitchen. It really was most off putting and quite vile. 2. As it’s quite likely that you will be having largish parties to stay, larger cooking vessels would be great to have. We had to buy a couple of large disposable roasting tins. However the second point is minor in comparison to the dreadful smell. Perhaps leaving some more scented candles/diffusers might help if it can’t get sorted. All that said though, we loved cottage, enjoyed reading about its history and had a very lovely time so thank you.

    Reviewed by Debbie4.4Oct 2024

  • "A gem of a cottage in beautiful Suffolk"

    Reviewed by Jane5.0Oct 2024

  • "Cosy & comfy for a large property in lovely location easy to get to lots of areas."

    Property would benefit with local amenities info pack. Updated TV remote & more outside lighting would help.

    Reviewed by Susan4.1Oct 2024

  • "Church Farmhouse is a lovely house in the Suffolk countryside, beautifully furnished, well equipped and very comfortable with adaptable living areas to suit our family group."

    The games room was a great amenity for us to enjoy too. The house was very clean when we arrived and Janet and David (the housekeepers) were very helpful and friendly. We would definitely hope to book again in the future.

    Reviewed by Susan Anne5.0Oct 2024

  • "We loved everything about our weekend, the farmhouse and it's interesting history, the fabulous grounds and the well stocked games room."

    The weather was great as an added bonus but I do think that was out of your control!

    Reviewed by Viv5.0Sep 2024

  • "The property is quite superb."

    It was so lovely not to have everything brand new. It felt like we had stepped back in time but with everything inside you could wish for. The grounds are amazing especially for my little dog.nwe were blessed with some warm days and enjoyed sitting outside in the warm sunshine and peaceful surroundings. Absolutely nothing to criticise at all apart from maybe a 2nd tv maybe in the main bedroom. We will be back for sure. 14 days of the best sleep I've ever had and there was a calmness to the property. I have recommended it to some friends already. It was a complete pleasure to stay in such a wonderful family house.

    Reviewed by Colin5.0Sep 2024

  • "This is our second stay at church farm, but this time the beds felt different and felt very uncomfortable."

    The carpet in the day room is very rough- not nice to walk on at all.

    Reviewed by Kirsty4.4Aug 2024

  • "What a great place to stay!"

    An amazing house, beautiful location, good weather. Jannet the housekeeper came round when we asked for help, she was great, very helpful. Great facilities, well equipped, comfortable, and loads of fun to be had in the games room. We had such good weather at the end of our week, the only thing we could have added was an outdoor dining table.

    Reviewed by Marjorie5.0Jul 2024

  • "Beautiful house and grounds."

    The weather wasn’t kind but we were happy to stay on-site for most of the week. Plenty of space to play outdoor games in between the showers, and games room and tv kept all of us occupied when the rain came. The house was very clean and there was plenty of space to store food when our shopping delivery arrived. Will be back again next year!

    Reviewed by Susan5.0May 2024

  • "Great for a break very old but has a lovely feel to the place, i think my kids and their partners albeit ages rangeing 30/33 were hoping it would be haunted but were dissapointed to find it was not!"

    ! The games room went down a treat as we had rain while we were there. Fully equiped kitchen so had huge fry up and all the decor and furniture suits the place, lovely

    Reviewed by Joanne5.0Apr 2024

  • "We had a lovely stay in this historic house."

    Any issues were quickly dealt with.

    Reviewed by Dawn4.7Mar 2024

  • "What a lovely cottage."

    We had a great time. The beds were so comfortable. My husband was very ill last year and we had to cancel all our plans. So this was our first break away and it was absolutely great. Our children joined us for the weekend and then we had the rest of the week to ourselves. Would highly recommend, the wildlife is amazing very relaxing break

    Reviewed by Wendy4.7Mar 2024

  • "Big place hard to keep warm, no where to store food."

    Could do with another TV.

    Reviewed by Simon3.4Feb 2024

  • "Lovely house to stay in unfortunately road outside became flooded and were unable to get out for a short time."

    During the heavy rain/flooding drainage smell evident in the kitchen and downstairs loo became difficult to flush. Burners were advertised but no wood easily available but not a problem to us. Nice place to stay but would not book again during wet season.

    Reviewed by Martin4.4Feb 2024

  • "We loved the stay at Church Farmhouse ."

    . its a great house with an interesting history... It was also a good base for us to explore the Suffolk coast

    Reviewed by Bridgit5.0Sep 2023

  • "We had a great week at Church Farmhouse ."

    It has the real wow factor and we definitely recommend it if you’re visiting with friends ( like we did ) , family or bigger groups .It was extremely well equipped and it was immaculate when we arrived . The immediate area is beautiful and very quiet with lovely walks on the doorstep , however its only 30 odd minutes drive to Southwold and Aldeburgh . Nearby Halesworth has lovely shops and a large Coop but if you want the larger ( and cheaper ! ) supermarkets you’ll need to travel a bit further . There are some lovely pubs close by but if you want to get into the Huntingfield Arms in the nearby village ( and a short walk way from the house ) we recommend you book well ahead as we couldn’t get in ! We certainly hope to visit again .

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0Sep 2023

  • "Amazing cottage with friendly owners and housekeeper, we were made ro feel at home and welcomed"

    Reviewed by Gill5.0Sep 2023

  • "Comfortable and well-appointed house in a peaceful location but not too far from supermarket in town."

    The weather was wet at times and chilly but the house was cosy despite a somewhat musty smell - but it’s an old house - it would have been better had the heating been on but this is not possible in July!!

    Reviewed by Janet5.0Jul 2023

  • "Beautiful house."

    Interesting building ( would love to know more ). Location is perfect. We saw wonderful wildlife. Very comfortable and clean home

    Reviewed by Tania5.0Jul 2023

  • "This was my second stay at Church Farmhouse and it was every bit as good as the first!"

    It’s a wonderful place to spend time relaxing with my adult children and their partners. The setting is so peaceful and quiet, and the house itself is beautifully renovated. It’s also spacious enough for people to do their own thing whether in one of the sitting rooms, games room or outside in the lovely sunny garden. I’d thoroughly recommend staying here. I’ll certainly be back next year!

    Reviewed by David5.0Jun 2023

  • "Very old, very quiet and lots of space."

    Enjoyed traffic free roads to visit interesting places and meals and snacks out. Don't think we shall ever find such a place again. Terry

    Reviewed by Terence5.0May 2023

  • "Wonderful character Farmhouse that felt like a home."

    Everything the 3 couples staying needed for a relaxing weekend.

    Reviewed by Emma5.0Mar 2023

  • "An absolute gem of a house and we feel privileged to have had the chance to stay here."

    There is plenty of space for a family to enjoy a break with comfortable beds and roomy well equipped bathrooms. The games room is great for gathering in the evening after the days activities. We were greeted on arrival by the lady owner and were pleased to see her again on the morning we came home, thank you for the warm welcome and the Prosecco and carrot cake. Would love to visit again in summertime.

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0Feb 2023

  • "Church House was beautiful surrounded by countryside views and walks."

    We loved reading about the history of the house and its links to Anne of Cleaves. We were well looked after by Janet (house keeper) and on arrival we found all the essentials were there, even milk, a delicious cake and fizz to get our holiday started. The games room was a wonderful addition to the property which made evenings and wetter days even better (especially with our son on crutches, long walks were not possible). The Huntingfield Arms is definitely worth a visit and the food served was lovely. We loved the space not only outside but inside too and would gladly return in the future. Thank you for a lovely stay!

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0Feb 2023

  • "Smashing accommodation, will be back"

    Reviewed by David5.0Feb 2023

  • "We had a very enjoyable stay in the Church Farmhouse, which is very comfortable and well equipped."

    The garden was perfect for young children and dogs . There are plenty of beautiful walks around. We had a great time and wished we could stay longer.

    Reviewed by Marcela5.0Sep 2022

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This property is part of the Best of Suffolk collection.
Best of Suffolk is an award-winning, local holiday cottage lettings agency, bringing the experience of a boutique hotel to self-catering cottages in Suffolk.

Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x king-size with adjoining room with daybed and en-suite with bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request)
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Drawing room
  • Games room
  • Oil heating with woodburning stove
  • Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, washing machine
  • Smart TV, WiFi, pool table
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot available on request
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Wrap-around garden with lawn, shrubs, furniture and patio
  • One well behaved dog welcome downstairs
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 3 miles, pub 2.6 miles
  • Note: There is restricted head height in some of the property
  • Note: If you wish the twin to be made up as a super-king-size please let us know
  • Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers
  • Note: Guests receive a refreshment pack
  • Note: This property only accepts Friday to Friday bookings
  • Note: This property cannot accept bookings under 7 nights.

The property

Halesworth 3.4 miles.

Church Farmhouse is a historic farmhouse resting in the picturesque village of Cookley, near Halesworth, Suffolk and is perfect for a family or group of adults looking to explore the countryside.

Park off-road and be welcomed by the impressive structure of this traditional property, finding yourself in the most spectacular sitting room, spacious and full of charm, added by the woodburning stove, grandfather clock and traditional dark wood beams running through the walls and ceilings, a feature of every room within this wonderful property.

The kitchen is large and full of character, with quirky décor, dried flowers and a large worksurface to allow guests to cook and dine together in a room with the added opulence of a thoughtfully furnished traditional building.

From here, separated by a wall and beams leaving no doors between the spaces, you will find a fantastic drawing room and there is also the option of a games room with a pool table and table football.

Each of the three bedrooms are stunning, each with storage and their own individual feel.

The property benefits from a spacious garden with a wildflower meadow drawing in wildlife and creating a perfect backdrop for alfresco dining.

The local area offers a variety of footpaths through the countryside and woodlands of Cookley, and there is a path which leads to the Huntingfield Arms perfect for a hot meal and a glass of your favourite beverage in the sunshine.

To stock up on essentials, head over to Halesworth where you will be able to visit the Halesworth and District Museum, Halesworth Gallery and enjoy the selection of eateries available.

For a day at the seaside, Southwold is within easy reach and has an extensive sandy beach for you to enjoy, or for more history, head over to Framlingham Castle.

Immerse yourself in the history and heritage of Suffolk with a stay at the beautiful Church Farmhouse.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

HALESWORTH

Southwold 9 miles; Norwich 24 miles.

The delightful Suffolk market town of Halesworth is full of character, with old buildings, a weekly market held on a Wednesday and a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants, which are predominantly independent. The Halesworth Town Trail offers a walk through the town whilst learning about its history, whilst within easy reach is the gentle, undulating surrounding countryside, which is ideal for walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers. The beautiful Suffolk Heritage Coastline features unspoilt heathlands and the RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve, whilst the internationally renowned Snape Maltings Concert Hall, and the delightful coastal towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh are all within a short drive. With the cities of Ipswich and Norwich both within touring distance, Halesworth is an ideal location from which to discover Suffolk.

Note: There is restricted head height in some of the property.
Note: If you wish the twin to be made up as a super-king-size please let us know.
Note: This property only accepts Friday to Friday bookings.
Note: This property cannot accept bookings under 7 nights.