Chaffinch Cottage

Chaffinch Cottage: Suffolk

This pretty 16th Century cottage is full of character and light. Relax on the large enclosed courtyard with its beautiful blossom tree and flower baskets – it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of rosé wine. At night the tree is lit up with twinkling lights giving the space a magical feel.

If it gets a bit chilly, head inside and sit next to the large inglenook fireplace with its cosy wood-burning stove. We love this room with its historic beams and antiques. If you don’t fancy eating out, rustle up a dinner using some local fresh seafood from the fisherman’s huts at Aldeburgh, a twenty-minute drive away.

Closer to home, the centre of Wickham Market is 50 yards away, where you’ll find a range of shops including a butchers, antique store and beauty salon, as well as an arts centre. There are a couple of restaurants here as well as a fish n’ chips shop, while there are many pubs nearby, including one in the village of Ufford, a one to two-hour walk from the cottage (or a four-minute drive). Your lovely hosts provide bikes for free, too, if you want to explore the area on two wheels.


Home truths:
*One of the bedrooms can be converted into a twin bedroom
*This home is on main road in this pretty and historic market town, but the garden at the back is fully enclosed
*A cot and high chair are available upon request
*A water bowl and treat per dog is provided
*Please check with your host that the bikes are available before you arrive to avoid disappointment if they are in for maintenance
*You can park outside the cottage to unload and there is safe parking in a cul-de-sac just 80 yards down the road
*Norwich International Airport is just over 36 miles away