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"We had a great week at Bluebird Cottage."
Greeted by the owner who showed us round and made us feel very welcome. Nice welcome gift hamper too. Quietly located which is what we wanted, off road parking which we also seek. Good point to set out from to see the numerous places we wanted to see, good bus service from the end of the road to save the hassle of parking. Very clean and well equipped. Highly recommended.
Reviewed by Clifford5.0★Oct 2024
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"Lovely typical homely cottage in a very quiet village."
So clean and well kept property. The welcome pack and milk were very much appreciated on arrival. Would consider booking again if holidaying in the area.
Reviewed by Lyn4.7★Sep 2024
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"A lovely cottage in a very quiet location but close to many places of interest."
Ickworth, Anglesey Abbey, Melford Hall, Lavenham Guildhall & Wicken Fen, all National Trust & well worth a visit. There is also an excellent park and ride into Cambridge. We had a very nice week in Bluebird Cottage despite the mixed weather.
Reviewed by Mike3.8★Sep 2024
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"Lovely, clean, comfortable cottage with good parking, vehicle access not a problem."
The owner met us on arrival and explained everything we needed to know, a pleasant change these days of remote key codes!
We had a restful week here and found it perfect for access to the main roads for days out in Suffolk. Even the sun stayed with us!
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Aug 2024
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"A wonderful stay at Bluebird Cottage in an excellent position to explore three (if not four) counties within 30 minutes."
A comfortable, quiet cottage with everything you could possibly need for a relaxing break. Mary was the perfect host who went above and beyond to ensure our every comfort - the welcome basket went down a treat! We very much hope to return.
Reviewed by Megan5.0★Aug 2024
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"We really enjoyed our stay at this delightful cottage."
It was quirky but very well maintained. As someone who enjoys cooking the kitchen was excellent with everything you could need. It was also in a very good position with easy access to a lovely surrounding area. There were shops and a very nice restaurant in nearby Barrow. We met the very helpful owner, which was a lovely touch. It is a cottage to which we hope to return in the near future.
Reviewed by Janet4.7★Jul 2024
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"Amazing property in a quiet location."
Fantastic amenities. Spotlessly clean and so comfortable. Nice welcoming touches and provisions for our stay. Host met us on arrival as well as contacting us with directions, any requests we might have etc. Wish we could have stayed longer will definitely consider if we are in the area again. Highly recommended.
Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Jun 2024
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"Lovely cottage."
Lovely welcome pack provided which the owner tailors to your dietary needs if required. The access road to the parking space at the back is narrow so be aware if you have a large car, but we found it fine. Very quiet and peaceful location - village handy for attractions in Cambridgeshire and west Suffolk being close to the A14.
Reviewed by Anne5.0★Jun 2024
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"Immaculately clean, very well equipped and very comfortable."
A lovely welcome and good communication with Mary.
Reviewed by Janet5.0★Apr 2024
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"A lovely rustic cottage set in an extremely quiet area."
Ideally situated to visit many interesting places within say 20 miles. The cottage was very clean and well equipped and we were left a lovely welcome package. The owner kept us well informed prior to our visit.
Reviewed by Raymond4.7★Mar 2024
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"We've had a very good week in Mary's cottage."
A wonderful welcome! We 'ml come back!
Merci!
Reviewed by Isabelle5.0★Mar 2024
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"Lovely little cottage, we enjoyed our stay."
It was nice and clean. Good location. The host Mary was quick to respond to messages and was very accommodating. We enjoyed the welcome hamper. Thank you
Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Mar 2024
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"Bluebird cottage is a beautiful holiday home."
It is lovely and clean and has everything you would need. It also felt very spacious. The cottage is in a great location for exploring Suffolk. Mary, the owner, is very friendly and approachable and provided a wonderful welcome hamper. We would definitely return to this cottage and highly recommend.
Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Feb 2024
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"Couldn’t have asked for more , this cottage was perfect in every way and Mary was so helpful and caring when we had to leave early due to me being poorly ."
I managed to stay for my birthday and visited Anglesey Abbey to see the spring flowers . Maybe we will be back as it’s only a short ride from home x
Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Feb 2024
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"Lovely cottage."
Has all the "cottage feel" of beams etc but rooms are far more spacious than you would expect. Well equipped kitchen and bathroom.
You have all the benefits of being in a peaceful small village with no traffic but at same time you are close to a junction of the A14 so can quickly get to any attraction.
There is a good sized parking space at back of cottage but you need to get through a narrow lane between cottages to access. That said a neighbour can get his work van through the gap and we had no problems...but a nervous driver might struggle.
Mary made us most welcome. Loved it!
Reviewed by Denise5.0★Dec 2023
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"We had a very pleasant welcome from Mary who gave us a tour of the property."
The cottage was quiet and restful for our stay here, we had excellent weather, plenty to see of the local towns,
Would highly recommend this property.
Linda-Ken-Stuart
Reviewed by Kenneth5.0★Sep 2023
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"Lovely cottage and got everything we needed."
The cottage is in a nice quiet area and very handy for A14 that takes us to many visiting places.
Love to come back.
Thank you for your kind feedback, Richard. It was lovely to meet you both and I’m so pleased to know you enjoyed staying in the cottage and exploring the surrounding area. I do hope you’ll visit again and look forward to welcoming you back.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Richard5.0★Sep 2023
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"Beautiful cottage in lovely location, perfect to unwind in."
Very well equipped and looked after and all very comfortable. Will recommend and would definitely stay again. Lots to do in area.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, Ann. So pleased you liked the cottage and had a comfortable stay.
It was a pleasure to meet you both and I look forward to seeing you again soon!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ann5.0★Sep 2023
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"‘The cottage is delightful, as is the owner, Mary."
Nothing is too much trouble, both to help guests and in the way the house is presented. It is both elegant and functional, which is never easy to achieve, especially with a holiday property. We had such a snug stay that we were often tempted into staying at ‘home’ rather than going out to explore. Everything you could want plus such a comfortable bed!’
Reviewed by Jill5.0★Jul 2023
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"Relaxing stay !"
Reviewed by Debra5.0★Jun 2023
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"The stairs are indeed very narrow with a curve at the top."
There is plenty to hang on to, however. The house is extremely quiet.
Reviewed by Eric5.0★May 2023
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"This the second time we have been to this cottage."
Situated in a nice quiet hamlet just a few minutes from Bury-St-Edmunds. All the mod-coms in the cottage and done to a high standard. Mary(the owner)is always there to welcome you on your first arrival. There is plenty to do around the area,the lovely tea room in Lavenham up on the square (making a reservation is best,this place gets very busy)
Reviewed by Philip5.0★May 2023
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"Thank you Mary, we had a very comfortable stay in your charming cottage,
we enjoyed the goody hamper you left for us to enjoy, and knew we could contact you if we had any problem."
The cottage was on a quiet road and we woke refreshed in the very comfortable beds.
Reviewed by Helen4.7★Apr 2023
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"We had everything we needed in the cottage."
It is deceptively bigger than the photos, and renovated to a great standard. Very comfortable beds, lovely garden to sit in, lots to do in the area and a friendly welcome from the owner.
Reviewed by Katy5.0★Mar 2023
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"Bluebird Cottage was the perfect place for us to relax as the location was quiet without being too isolated."
It is only a 5 minute drive to the A14 and most places in East Anglia are accessible from there easily.
Mary, the owner, was there to welcome us and the cottage has obviously been renovated to a high standard recently. We had everything we needed and Mary was on hand to answer any questions.
Ickworth House, Bury and Newmarket are all one 15-20 minute drive away and Cambridge, Ely and Ipswich are reachable in less than an hour. I would recommend Bluebird Cottage to any couple or small family who want to escape the noise and do a little sightseeing as well.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, Jamie; it was a pleasure to meet you both. We are so pleased you enjoyed the cottage and had a relaxing break. We hope to welcome you back to Bluebird Cottage in the near future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jamie5.0★Feb 2023
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"We had a lovely 3-night stay in Bluebird Cottage in Feb 2023."
Leading up to our stay, we received plenty of information well in advance and so were able to find and access the cottage without any issue at all. The cottage itself is perfect - well maintained and with all of the appliances you would need. The beds are super comfy, the living room is cosy and the bathroom is great with both a power-shower and a big separate bathtub. The cottage is also perfectly located to be able to explore the local area and beyond. Mary also made the time to pop-by before we let - a lovely touch and so nice to meet you Mary! We would definitely recommend Bluebird Cottage and will absolutely be staying again!
Thank you for your appreciative feedback. I’m very pleased to hear that you liked the cottage so much and enjoyed your break. It was a pleasure to meet you both and I look forward to you visiting Bluebird Cottage again soon; a warm welcome awaits you!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Feb 2023
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"A very warm and cosy cottage and appreciated the arrival information and welcome from Mary."
Loved the good quality kitchen equipment (so often lacking in holiday cottages) and wonderful bath.
Ideal base from which to visit local area and we will seek to use again.
Reviewed by Jeff4.7★Dec 2022
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"We had a lovely stay in this surprisingly spacious old cottage recently renovated to a very high standard."
Good mix of old and modern, with comfortable memory foam beds, a practical and well-equipped kitchen and the best bathroom we’ve seen in any holiday rental. Set in a quiet village yet only two minutes from the A14 so connections are good.
Reviewed by Matthias5.0★Nov 2022
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"A wonderfully well equipped property in beautiful countryside and an ideal base to explore East Anglia"
Thank you very much for your feedback; we really appreciate it! So pleased you enjoyed exploring the Suffolk countryside and your stay in Bluebird Cottage. It was a pleasure to meet you both and we hope you will visit again in the future. All best wishes.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Nicholas5.0★Oct 2022
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"The property is situated in a quiet village and is close to Bury-St-Edmunds and Cambridge."
Mary & Nasser have made this mid-cottage a delight to come to. The areas in other comments are a must to visit. If you are in the Thetford forest area on a Sunday,a visit to the Elveden Estate shop & restaurant is a must,the roast dinner is an explosion of tastes. Mary is always on the end of the phone to help .
It was a pleasure to meet you both and I am so pleased that you had a good week and that you enjoyed staying in Bluebird Cottage. Thank you for all you did to leave the cottage so clean and tidy, especially given your early departure time! Hope to see you again in the near future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Philip5.0★Sep 2022
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"Bluebell Cottage has been very stylishly furnished with a lot of thought put into everything a visitor could possibly need."
The beds are extremely comfortable, there are outdoor seating areas both front and back to follow the sun and even an Ordnance Survey map provided of the local area. The owners are readily available should you need any advice or help and two well-stocked shops are just a short distance away in Barrow. We definitely plan on returning. Wendy
It was lovely to meet you and thank you for leaving such kind feedback. We are very pleased you found Bluebird Cottage comfortable and that you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to seeing you again!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Sep 2022
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"The cottage is lovely and the location is very peaceful."
Even though the cottage is in a terrace, you don't hear a soul! There is everything in the cottage that you need - it is very cosy and comfortable. Mary (and Nasser), the owners are very friendly, helpful and always available should you need anything. The car parking was great and easily accessible. Mary left us a 'welcome basket' of bits and bobs which was really nice - the strawberries and ice cream were delicious too.
The cottage is easily accessible to Bury-St-Edmunds, Cambridge, Ely and a lovely village called Lavenham (thank you Mary for the recommendation). There's a lovely tea room in Lavenham (Lavenham Blue Vintage Tea Room - highly recommended).
My Mum and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Bluebird Cottage and would highly recommend staying there. A little gem and I'm glad I found it!
Thank you for your kind feedback! It was lovely to meet you both and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and found Bluebird Cottage to be comfortable and well-located. Thank you also for leaving the cottage so neat and tidy on your departure.
We do hope you will visit again soon.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Sep 2022
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"Bluebird cottage was absolutely beautiful and we had the most comfortable stay."
Mary the owner was very welcoming and took time to show us round the cottage and all it had to offer. Mary also left us and abundance of treats in our welcome basket along with fresh strawberries and ice cream. The cottage had everything we needed and we loved our stay. We will definitely be back soon.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. It was a pleasure to meet you and we are so glad you liked Bluebird Cottage, had an enjoyable stay and would like to return. A very warm welcome awaits you- do hope you can visit again soon.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Claire5.0★Aug 2022
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"We booked last minute to stay at Bluebird Cottage, it’s a really lovely cottage, very clean and very well equipped with everything you need to make it feel like home from home - I could have easily moved in and lived there."
Mary the owner met us on arrival and showed us the cottage and gave us some tips on what to see and where to visit whilst we were there.
We had an unforeseen problem due to the crazy thunderstorm but Mary & husband Nasser we’re quick to sort it, they were great and just a phone call away.
Location is great too, ideal to visit Bury, New Market and surrounding areas, Tesco a few minutes drive away to get and bits you might need and plenty of places to eat out if you prefer.
We will visit again!
We are very grateful for your lovely feedback and for being such understanding guests when an issue arose. So pleased you liked the cottage and we look forward to welcoming you to Bluebird again in the near future. Many thanks!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Kathie4.7★Aug 2022
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"We spent a lovely week in Bluebird Cottage in August 2022."
The interior of the cottage was as good as new. Stylish and tasteful. The modern and complete kitchen inventory makes it a pleasure to cook your own meals. The quiet hamlet of Higham is an ideal base for day trips to (for example) Cambridge, Ickworth and Lavenham. And last but not least: the kind and very approachable owner, Mary, is a paragon of hospitality and helpfulness.
It is lovely to receive your most generous feedback; thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to write. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay and found all that you needed in Bluebird Cottage.
It was a great pleasure to meet you and the family, and we do hope you will be able to visit again. A warm welcome awaits you!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Gert5.0★Aug 2022
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"What a lovely clean and welcoming property."
Well equipped, Mary even provided a fan at short notice given the weather was very hot.
In general the location is quiet so sitting outside watching the housmartins and bats of an evening was a delight.
Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge are all within a half hour drive. Being aircraft enthusiasts the bases at Mildenhall, Lakenheath and the museum at Duxford are also close by. We would highly recommend this cottage and plan to visit ourselves again soon.
Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. It was a pleasure to meet you all and we are so pleased you enjoyed your time in Bluebird Cottage. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future; the planes, bats and birds will still be flying for you!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Maria5.0★Jul 2022
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"Charming quaint cottage with original features set in a small rural village in close proximity of two major towns."
The cottage was clean, comfortable and well equipped for our stay, a real “home from home”
A fantastic welcome pack on our arrival was very much appreciated.
We would recommend Bluebird cottage and look forward to staying there again in the future.
Thank you so much for your appreciative feedback. It was lovely to meet you both and we are very glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and Bluebird Cottage met your expectations. We are looking forward to seeing you again next year; many thanks for booking again so quickly!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Debra5.0★Jul 2022
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"A warm personal welcome from Mary and a thoughtful selection of goodies (including icecream in the freezer on the hottest day of the year!"
) were a lovely start to our holiday. The cottage is a delightful mix of character with modern amenities and proved extremely comfortable. 'Live' TV is only available on some channels via apps through a NOW TV box as there is no Freeview - probably not a problem for 'on demand' viewers but complicated for us oldies! This was an ideal base to visit the churches and villages of West Suffolk which feature in our family tree, and we would love to return to explore further. Thank you, Mary, for a great week.
It was lovely to meet you both and I'm so pleased you enjoyed your week at Bluebird Cottage. I'm sorry you had difficulty with NOW TV. I hope that the tv listing magazine I brought round was useful to identify programmes you wanted to watch on the online services. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Feed back is always appreciated.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Barbara4.1★Jun 2022
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"We had a lovely stay at Bluebird cottage!"
It is easy to find from the A14 and very well appointed with all the essentials and comfortable beds. Mary is extremely helpful and welcoming and made every effort to check that we had everything we needed (which was very welcome with 2 small children!). Fish and chips from nearby Barrow and a visit to Ickworth House are thoroughly recommended.
So glad you enjoyed your stay, it was lovely to meet you and look forward to seeing you again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Adam5.0★Jun 2022
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