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The Abbey Cottage

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The Abbey Cottage - A Serene Suffolk Escape

Nestled in the heart of the Suffolk countryside between the historic town of Bury St Edmunds and the medieval village of Lavenham, The Abbey Retreat offers a tranquil and luxurious getaway. This charming property, set within large, established gardens, comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests and provides an array of delightful amenities. Unwind in the hot tub, relax in the cozy shepherd's hut, or enjoy the peaceful summerhouse. Perfect for family gatherings or a retreat with friends, The Abbey Retreat combines comfort, charm, and natural beauty for an unforgettable stay.

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Dating back to the 17th century, The Abbey Cottage is a traditional thatched cottage which will comfortably accommodate groups of 8.  Enjoy games on the lawn, tea in the garden room, relax in the hot tub and then enjoy a meal in the traditional dining room.  There are numerous spaces to escape with a book to and plentiful seating for large gatherings.

 

The cottage has three bedrooms, one of which has an ensuite bathroom. Each traditional-style bedroom has king size beds.  A cosy shepherd's hut provides accommodation for two more guests. This, and one of the bedrooms in the cottage can be made up as single beds rather than king size on request.  The well-appointed kitchen is set-up to cater for large groups and also has laundry facilities.

Key Features

Accessible bedroom

Sleeps 8

Three bedrooms with King Size beds and a King Size bed in the Shepherds Hut. Can be split in to single beds on request. A toddler floor bed and a travel cot are in the master bedroom for an additional two children

Summerhouse

Summerhouse, Games, Reflection, Playhouse

Enjoy the front garden with a picnic and a game of croquet from the Summerhouse along with a game of pool and darts. Take some quiet time in the reflection hut and let the children make memories in the playhouse

Shepherds Hut

3 Bedrooms and Shepherds Hut

One ground floor, accessible bedroom with en suite, two upstairs bedrooms and a Shepherds Hut

Wifi

Fast WiFi

Fast Wi-Fi, ensuring seamless internet access for streaming, work, and connectivity during your stay

Hot Tub

Hot Tub

Private hot tub, perfect for relaxing and unwinding in a serene setting

Box Hedging

Gardens

Explore nearly an acre of beautiful established gardens featuring lawns, courtyard, ponds, patio and tree areas

The Detail

  • Check in - 3PM 

  • Check out - 10AM

  • There are three bedrooms with King Sized beds. The downstairs bedroom can be split in to single beds on request

  • The shepherds hut has a king sized bed which can be split in to single beds on request

  • Travel cot and toddler floor bed provided in the main bedroom. Bedding required

  • Hot Tub for up to 6 people

  • ​Fully equipped kitchen with Tassimo coffee machine and ground coffee machine

  • Dining room for up to 10 people

  • Lounge area with large LED TV

  • Conservatory with dining and lounge seating

  • Summerhouse with picnic tables, darts, pool table and garden games

  • Outdoor table tennis table

  • Reflection hut with seating and literature

  • 1 Acre gardens featuring lawns, trees and ponds

  • Gardens are fenced for dogs but please take care with very small dogs and please collect all dog litter​

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