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Luxury Single Storey Wooden Clad Colonial Style Cottage In Countryside Setting.

Family-friendly holiday home in Woodbridge

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Living room with 4 seater and 2 seater sofas, and Oak dining table and chairs.
Living room/dining room with day bed which converts to 2 single 3 ft. beds.
Green bedroom en-suite with bath.
Bath with shower over in green bedroom en suite.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 435 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Sutton Hoo
  • Place, Ufford Park Golf Course
  • Place, Woodbridge Tide Mill

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room 1

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Ensuite to Double bedroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Toilet

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Single Storey Wooden Clad Colonial Style Cottage In Countryside Setting.

A former sheep shearing shed, Shearers Cottage provides guests with not only a stylish interior, but also a spacious well equipped open plan living area and two beautiful en-suite bedrooms. The cottage offers guests a tranquil base to explore the Suffolk heritage coast and surrounding countryside. The exterior of the cottage is wooden clad in traditional Suffolk style and guests can enjoy watching the wildlife through the large tri-fold patio doors to the front of the Cottage. There is small enclosed garden attached to the cottage but guests are welcome to use the owners large, fenced front garden for ball games etc. and to enjoy the trampoline and swings. On the farm there is also a meadow for more adventurous play, all the owners ask is that you suppervise your children at all times.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Small enclosed garden with trampoline and swings
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Woodbridge

Located in Woodbridge, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Ipswich Waterfront and Sutton Hoo are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ufford Park Golf Course and Congo Rapids Lost World Adventure Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Kingpin, or check out an event or a game at Foxhall Stadium. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Woodbridge, ENG

What's nearby

  • Sutton Hoo - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ufford Park Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Woodbridge Tide Mill - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Rendlesham Forest Centre - 14 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Melton Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Hopsters Woodbridge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Prezzo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The White Lion - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Coach & Horses - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Tree Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Single Storey Wooden Clad Colonial Style Cottage In Countryside Setting. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Luxury Single Storey Wooden Clad Colonial Style Cottage In Countryside Setting.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Single Storey Wooden Clad Colonial Style Cottage In Countryside Setting.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Luxury Single Storey Wooden Clad Colonial Style Cottage In Countryside Setting. located?

This family-friendly Woodbridge holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Sutton Hoo and Suffolk Coast and Heaths. Congo Rapids Lost World Adventure Golf and St. Audry's Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km). Melton Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joshua d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location, lovely property and a really friendly helpful host.We hope to return another time and hope other people enjoy their time here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emiliana N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleasant stay

Lovely clean property and very pleasant , friendly and accommodating owners
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Ann J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

From being a young teenager I’d always wanted to visit Sutton Hoo. Now in my 80th year and with mobility problems, I’ve achieved my ambition. Shearer’s cottage was everything we could have wished for. Helen, our host, was friendly, helpful provided us with Additional furniture to take into account my particular needs.Being so near to the NT entrance, I was able to have several visits as we were so close to the site. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful peaceful stay

We loved the tranquil pace and quiet, our 2 young sons had so much outdoor fun on the swings and trampoline
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Lovely cosy, modern well equipped cottage.

Perfect for a short break, everything you need and in a good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay - great location

The cottage is set in peaceful wooded location, it has lots of space and an enclosed outside area which was perfect for our pup. There is lots near by such as a gastro pub, unruly pig, lots of lovely walks, nearby fishing and golf too. Perfect for a UK get away so much so we have visted twice in 3 months and look forward to visiting again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can we live here?

We liked the property and the location so much, we would happily live there. We will definitely be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very spacious accommodation for 4 guests.

Lovely lounge dining kitchen space, everything you could possibly need! Great to have 2 ensuite bedrooms, ample parking. Good position/location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property and good location

Brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

wendy v.

Excellent stay!

We stayed in this lovely rental for a short stay. It was easy to find, the owners were helpful and the interior was superb - really comfortable and well maintained, with great appliances and lovely touches such as soap. The welcome pack was most welcome! Lovely part of the country and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, despite the 'big' storm coming along at the end!

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy home from home.

Very easy booking procedure. Good communication before arrival with hosts. Welcome bottle of wine and milk was lovely. The cottage was clean and well presented, spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sue

Helen is friendly, welcoming and helpful! The cottage is perfectly situated for those that like long dog walks, offering both costal and forest paths nearby. We have stayed here twice now, and will be returning next year
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in shearers cottage sutton

Lovely spot near Sutton Hoo, which we visited. Helen is an experienced host, who welcomed us but let us get on with our holiday. Nearby if there was a problem. Cottage was warm and inviting. Kitchen well equipped. All very good and we would be happy to come again if we were in that area! Thank you. Barbara, John and Carolyn 3 oldies
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Anna W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs some TLC

Positives are property is in a great location, walkable to Sutton Hoo & near Woodbridge. Unfortunately the property needs some TLC & attention. Namely: the shower cubicles & screens are caked in limescale deposits looking awful,we know this is a hard water area as we live in East Anglia, but this build up has just been left & left,a bottle of white vinegar & a scrub would work wonders once a month! The shower head has small squirts of water yet again choked up with limescale they need descaling urgently! Also mould growing at the back of the broken tap in the “poppy” bedroom, obviously not cleaned for a long time! The outside area around the side entrance & the small seating area are neglected and tatty, a sweep up of all the dead leaves from autumn (it is May) & weeding of the patio area and beds would be so easy and make such a difference, lack of care. The garden furniture was shabby, stained & uncomfortable. The peace of the area and enjoying the sunny weather by sitting outside was marred for us by the owner digging big holes in the garden with a bulldozer most of Saturday and Sunday very irritating & annoying. The cottage is infested with ants, we put our food in a kitchen cupboard but found it completely infested with ants & had to throw it all away.A health hazard, there is ant powder in the cupboard so the owner must be aware but ant powder should not be used in food prep areas or near pets and children. Beds are comfy & clean, smells damp we bought scented candles
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

MadNad UK

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Location good for what we needed. Thought it would be quiet, but some radio and machinery noise from the farm/neighbour. Fairly clean, though one bed had a hair in it (not belonging to guests), and there were 3 flies in the kitchen. No fly spray. Only half a loo roll on one bedroom, and I would have expected there to be a box of tissues on the main area. As a self catered cottage, some kitchen essentials were missing - no mixing bowl to make pancakes for example. No decaf coffee. Not enough sugar - had to buy own. Lot of sag in sofas.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for our visit to Sutton Hoo, just a short walk away. Great communication from our host and we were able to check in early, which was useful. Wine and milk in the fridge was really nice touch. The property has EVERYTHING you need, games, dvds, utensils, washing liquid etc. Very comfortable bedrooms with their own en-suite and there is a day bed for larger groups which has access to a toilet. Lovely spacious comfy living area, dining table, and fenced garden area with BBQ.It really has every thing we could have wanted, a real home from home. Loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and comfortable but a little tired
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

alex w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in and check out. Very spacious property. Had everything you needed. Very well locqted for the wedding we attended at woodhall manor
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Helen, the owner, was helpful but I would not call this Cottage luxury. It is dated, faded and needs a deep clean with a large dose of TLC. Information and pamphlets all need to be updated.It could be such a cute spot. Right next door to Sutton Hoo and handy to Woodbridge and the Suffolk Coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

aj P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay, everything we needed was provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorable holiday

My wife and I took our two grandsons to Sutton Hoo for their half term break. The boys found the accommodation met all their needs with plenty of space outside to play their ball games. The facilities were excellent and would be ideal for anyone having an extended stay. In the area there was much to find for our lively grandchildren plus Sutton Hoo just five minutes up the drive. Would almost certainly visit again as a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay

Helen is always a great host, cottage is always ready & clean we love staying here it close to visit family who live locally
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting

We stayed here to attend a wedding at Butley Priory, and it was a wonderful stay. There was plenty of room for me, my fiancé, and my friend, and it was a very clean and comfortable environment to spend a couple of nights in. Helen was extremely accommodating and communicative, and the location right next to Sutton Hoo was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rupert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great week's holiday

This was the second time we stayed here and it was still up to standard for what we needed. The fact it has three bathrooms was a lifesaver with two small children. It is conveniently located for Sutton Hoo and Woodbridge for shopping. Helen the host was a star in an emergency. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Lovely stay. Property very well appointed and ideally located in the magnificent Suffolk countryside. Wouldn't hesitate to return or recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Helen Shand

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My name is Helen Shand and I and my husband Garrow bought Castle Farm in 1987. We are from suffolk farming stock and wanted our four children to have plenty of space to play in safety. Shearers cottage was at that time an old sheep shearing shed in our front garden and we felt it would make an ideal holiday cottage. That was 24 years ago and now Shearers Cottage has been extended and re-furbished to a very high standard. We are therefore on hand if our guests need anything.

Why they chose this property

We bought Castle Farm, a 50 acre farm, to have more space for Garrow's contracting business and for our children to have plenty of space for horses, cars, bikes and loads of fun! We love this part of Suffolk as there is so much to do, the varied countryside, with woods, beautiful coastline and wide open spaces to explore, has something for everyone.

What makes this property unique

Shearers Cottage has plenty of living space and beautiful surroundings while being close to lots of Suffolk's best amenities.

Languages:

English

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