The Cottage

This detached cottage stands on the grounds of a Grade II listed hall house dating to 1653. You have the whole property to yourself: two bedrooms (one kingsize, one with two singles), a shower room, and a ground-floor layout that keeps everything on one level. The living and dining space has a Freeview TV and electric woodburner; the kitchen is equipped for cooking and laundry, with a dishwasher and washer dryer among its appliances.

Outside, a large garden with patio and barbecue faces south, bordered by roses. In summer (1 July to 31 August), you can use the private swimming pool, 9 metres by 4.5 metres with a maximum depth of 2.4 metres. The property sits within 500 acres of arable farmland crossed by footpaths, with a pond where ducks gather nearby. Parking for three cars is on site, and there is bike storage. Essentials like electricity, heating, bed linen, towels and wifi are included; one pet stays free. The nearest shops and pubs are 1½ miles away. Eye, Framlingham and Diss lie about 10 miles off; the Suffolk coast and its birdwatching at Minsmere are within reach for a day out, as are the Norfolk Broads, 25 miles distant.