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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
12 Customer Reviews
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"A good base for exploring Suffolk & nearby is Halesworth - a pretty market town with a variety of independent shops & eateries plus a pleasant riverside walk."
The ‘cottage’ adjoins the owners’ house and Jacqui came round to welcome us on the first day with homemade jam. A welcome pack was provided. The property is a listed building and it has been sympathetically restored whilst including modern comforts. There’s an area outside the cottage designated for the use of guests during their stay, part of much larger communal gardens, but it isn’t obvious from the property description that it is not entirely enclosed and close to a very busy A road. Also the communal gardens have ponds & hidden ditches (part of a moat). The owners’ dog and dogs staying at the other holiday cottages share the gardens. We were disappointed that we couldn’t enjoy sitting out in ‘our’ garden with our dogs off their leads. If you have children they would also need to be supervised. If we didn’t have the dogs with us we would have had a more enjoyable stay.
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"We really enjoyed our stay at Rookyards."
The cottage was great for the four of us and the beds very comfortable! Jacqui and Nick made us feel very welcome and the homemade jam and brownies on arrival were delicious. Everything was clean and to a high standard, it was lovely to have the garden all around us to enjoy. We found Rookyards to be well located for exploring the area, a few minutes drive to the nice town of Halesworth and just over 15 minutes to the coast. Thank you!
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"Rookyards was a beautiful well laid out cottage."
It had everything one needed with some special touches, very well thought out. The beds & pillows were so comfortable. The outside gardens were wonderful for our two dogs especially our younger dog who loves to chase her ball she had lots od space for running around. Our hosts were very welcoming & went out of their way to make sure we had all we needed. It is well placed for short drives to many lovely villages & the seaside along with some lovely country pub with delicious food.
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"We had a fantastic stay."
Really nice and friendly and great welcome package. Only remark is perhaps you’d need a coffee pot to make use of the coffee ? We had our moka pot with us but otherwise we didn’t find one in the cupboard. Also love that Jam.
Hi there, thanks very much for lovely feedback and pleased you had such a great stay in Rookyards Cottage. For future reference, we do supply a cafetière in the cottage, its kept in the corner cupboard, sorry you didn't find it! Thanks again and hope to see you all in the future! Jacqui Property Owner
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"We loved our stay at Rookyards , felt totally at home ."
Comfortable and clean with everything you need .Exactly as described , lovely garden to relax in. Jacqui was on hand if necessary and couldn't have been more helpful. Great location for exploring Suffolk . Would happily stay again and highly recommend
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"Excellent accommodation-spacious, comfortable, clean, peaceful, tastefully furnished & decorated."
The owners, who live adjacent, are most helpful and really nice people who go the extra mile to make your stay enjoyable. This is a perfect base from which to explore east Suffolk and south Norfolk. Nearby Halesworth is a little gem as are the numerous country churches eg Huntingfield, Wenhaston, Walpole, Covehithe.
Thanks so much for wonderful feedback and very pleased you had such a lovely time in the cottage. I agree, Halesworth is a lovely little town! Hope to see you again, Jacqui x Property Owner
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"This was a lovely property and beautifully clean."
The host, Jacqui, was very welcoming and helpful, as was her husband. it is very well situated with many local towns within easy reach. The garden was lovely and it was a pleasure to spend a week in the country.
Thank you very much Margaret for your lovely comments, it was a pleasure meeting you. We hope to welcome you back! Kind regards Jacqui and Nick Property Owner
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"Jacqui and Nick are great hosts and welcomed us to their wonderful property."
The cottage is gorgeous set in beautiful countryside. Our two dogs had a lovely time exploring too. Halesworth is only a few minutes away and a great pub up the road, what more could we want?
Hi Judith, thanks so much for the lovely feedback and we are delighted you had a great stay. We would love to welcome you back. Kind regards Jacqui Property Owner
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"We had a 2 night stay at this beautiful house in lovely location."
The house was to a high standard, extremely clean, really nicely decorated and had everything you could possibly need for a trip away from home. Host was very welcoming and was really peaceful location. Would recommend
HI Ann, thanks so much for the lovely feedback about Rookyards Cottage, we would love to welcome you back. Kind regards Jacqui and Nick Property Owner
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"The Cottage is in a lovely country setting."
After a long day of travelling we were pleased to get into the cottage to be greated by a kettle that was boiling, tea bags, coffee, biscuits and milk all waiting for us. Later we could sit back and enjoy the bottle of wine also there for us. A lovely welcome, thank you
Thanks Martin for the feedback, pleased you had a lovely stay. All the best. Jacqui Property Owner
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"Jacqui is a truly wonderful host and made our stay really memorable."
The cottages are really lovely. Beautifully appointed, spotlessly clean, warm and everything you need for a stay. A great location very centrally placed for all of the Suffolk sites. Very doggy friendly with lovely grounds. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending and will definitely return. Thank you Jacqui and Nick
Hi Jules, Thank you for the amazing feedback - it makes our day when we receive such kind words. The most important thing to us is that our guests have a lovely stay. We'd love to have you return. Thank you!! Property Owner
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"A well furnished property with a welcoming hostess."
Excellent off-road parking. staircase may be difficult for someone less mobile.
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
- Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin
- Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Cloakroom with basin and WC
- Open-plan living space with dining area and sitting area with open fire
- Oil central heating with open fire
- Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, communal washing machine, dishwasher
- Smart TV
- WiFi
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Ample off-road parking
- Private gardens, patio furniture, extensive communal grounds
- Shop 3.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles
- The stairs are quite steep but there is a handrail so please bear this mind when booking
The property
You can enjoy the garden from most rooms, particularly the exceptionally large master bedroom with the twin opposite and unusually attractive cloakroom between the two.
The ground floor comprises a modern kitchen with lovely views, a shower room, and a charming living/dining room. The gardens provide a wonderful setting for the house which has a private patio with table and chairs for summer dining.
Enjoy the formal gardens to the front with lawns and well-stocked flower borders and the moated gardens, with a bridge to the orchard with a number of mature fruit trees, can be found on the eastern boundary.
You can also fish for Rudd or Perch in the lake close to the house.
There’s ample parking on the drive and space for you to store bikes in the outbuildings. Ground Floor Kitchen The entrance to Rookyards opens into the sunny kitchen with a large window overlooking the beautifully landscaped garden, equipped with electric oven with four rings, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave and dishwasher.
Doors open to the shower room and living/dining room. Family Shower Room Off the kitchen, this is a modern fully tiled shower room with shower cubicle with glass door, WC and washbasin. Living/Dining Room A sunny double aspect room with a door opening to the drive and large window looking out to the manicured gardens - beautiful in the summer months and an open fireplace making it cosy in the winter, with a smart TV to enjoy.
Furnishings include a large leather sofa and matching armchair, occasional tables and a farmhouse style table with four dining chairs.
To the right of the fireplace is a built in shelf, ideal as a writing area.
Doors open from the living room to the kitchen and stairs. First Floor A door from the living/dining room opens directly onto the carpeted stairs leading to a small landing which gives access to both bedrooms and the cloakroom.
Please note the stairs are steep. Master Bedroom Exceptionally large double aspect bedroom with King bed, bedside cabinets, wardrobe and beautiful armchair inviting you to relax with a good book! Twin Bedroom A pretty room with a view of the garden, furnished with sturdy wooden twin beds and a bedside table. Cloakroom An exceptionally large, bright room with an ornate basin and a WC. Outside Rookyards is a beautiful Grade II listed L shaped house that has been sympathetically divided into two homes, surrounded by countryside with an abundance of wildlife including wild rabbits, bats, badgers, muntjac deer and many birds for you to identify.
Guests can fish for Rudd and Perch in the pond close to the house and a private area of the extensive garden has been allocated for your use with table and chairs for outside dining, however the owners are also happy for you to wander around almost two acres of their stunning moated gardens and grounds. Please note there is a washing machine available for guests use in the outhouse (this is a communal washing machine, shared with two other properties) The property is approached over a shingle driveway leading into a parking and turning area adjacent to the house and two additional stunning holiday properties - Red Poll Barn and Milk Parlour.
The surrounding countryside lends itself to cycling and you can store bikes undercover in one of the cart sheds.
Note: EV charging is via an external domestic plug socket and that there is an additional daily fee paid to the owner directly
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
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: The stairs are quite steep but there is a handrail so please bear this mind when booking.
Note: EV charging is via an external domestic plug socket and that there is an additional daily fee paid to the owner directly
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas