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*Very spacious & awarded 'Certificate of Excellence' from Trip Advisor*

Family-friendly cottage in Eye

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Eye, ENG
  • Place, Bressingham Steam and Gardens
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Snetterton Race Circuit
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Banham Zoo
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

*Very spacious & awarded 'Certificate of Excellence' from Trip Advisor*

The cottage blends both period charm with modern day living and features (mostly) recently installed double glazed timber windows and full gas central heating. The deceptively spacious accommodation comprises a comfortable dual aspect sitting room with stove and original Victorian pine dresser, spacious dining room with large round dining table chairs, excellent size kitchen with feature brick floor and range of 'Habitat' units with solid wood work tops, splendid full-size Rangemaster cooker and large double American style fridge freezer, Hotpoint washer/dryer, microwave, main bedroom with distressed rustic style waxed bedroom furniture including king size bed, tallboy chest of drawers, double wardrobe, mirrors and bedside cabinets, Second bedroom features chic white decor with matching bedroom furniture. The bathroom benefits from a power shower over the extra wide bath. There are also flat screen TVs in the sitting room, dining room and main bedroom.

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Fireplace

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Eye

Located in Eye, this cottage is in a rural area. Helmingham Hall and Otley Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Diss Golf Club and Wyken Vineyards. Travelling with kids? Consider Mid-Suffolk Light Railway and EmZo. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Eye, ENG

What's nearby

  • The 95th Bomb Group Hospital Museum - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Bressingham Steam and Gardens - 15 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Framlingham Castle - 29 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Snetterton Race Circuit - 31 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Banham Zoo - 35 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Diss Station - 11 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eye Fish & Chip Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ampersand Brew Tap - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Thatchers Needle - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Four Horseshoes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Scole Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is *Very spacious & awarded 'Certificate of Excellence' from Trip Advisor* pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at *Very spacious & awarded 'Certificate of Excellence' from Trip Advisor*?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at *Very spacious & awarded 'Certificate of Excellence' from Trip Advisor* on 29 Nov 2025 start from AU$351.47, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at *Very spacious & awarded 'Certificate of Excellence' from Trip Advisor*?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at *Very spacious & awarded 'Certificate of Excellence' from Trip Advisor*?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is *Very spacious & awarded 'Certificate of Excellence' from Trip Advisor* located?

This family-friendly Eye cottage is located in a rural location, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from The 95th Bomb Group Hospital Museum, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Victoria Centre Retail Park and No 8 Marketplace. Scole Pocket Park and Frenze Beck Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina N.

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

Beautiful and charming

Lovely relaxing few days. Great oven.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Phil D.

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

Perfect break in Suffolk

The cottage was exceptionally clean and ell equipped. All amenities very close. Co op 20 yds ,pub 100yds. Great pubs/restaurants near by. Good base to explore Suffolk from.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Would stay again

Fantastic

10/10 Excellent

Yafit D.

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

Beautiful cottage in a great village location

We had a brilliant week at Eye. Really enjoyed the quiet, yet central location. Very well run village with lots of artisan food shops and beautiful walks. The Cottage is comfortable and specious with everything you need to have a great stay. Having the Co-op across the road is also brilliant.

8/10 Good

Sarah C.

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

Lovely cottage

We would thoroughly recommend this cottage - it's very well equipped, comfortable, and conveniently located in a pretty village. It's also in a good position for visiting various parts of Suffolk. The only issue we had that is worth considering when booking the cottage is parking. There is no dedicated parking and although previous tenants have apparently had no problem parking across the road from the cottage, we were not able to do this apart from once on the day we arrived. This wasn't a problem for us as we just parked around the corner, but might be an issue for some guests. This is the only reason we gave it 4 stars rather than 5.

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Recommend it wholeheartedly

Eye is a gorgeous location and the cottage is right in the middle of its most picturesque spot. There is a co-op just opposite (not noisey at all!) and the cottage itself is immaculately kept and like the tardis inside - deceptively big. Couldn't find a fault.

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

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

Lovely little cottage in Suffolk

We rented this cottage as a base for a family wedding in the Eye area, and what a lovely place it was! Really well decorated, clean and tidy with a well-appointed kitchen (including a nespresso machine for morning coffee!). Although no dedicated parking we never had any problems finding a space on the side of the road (and there is a car-park nearby just I case). Although there is no outside garden/space this wasn't a problem for us as we were busy with the wedding. The cottage is ideally situated in Eye, with a small supermarket over the road and a short stroll to the centre, where there is an excellent café (Cafeye) and pub (Queens Head) - we ate in both and the food was great. Overall a lovely property and would highly recommend :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim O., Chicago

Excellent homestay in Eye

We couldn't have selected a better home or location to see our family and friends. It was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Very bright, clean and cosy

We had a lovely time at the cottage which had everything we needed. With the CoOp over the road an added bonus (not noisy). Very pleasant and highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Colin M.

Good base to explore Suffolk

The Cottage was clean and had a homely feel. The downstairs rooms were of good proportions. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a bathroom which appeared to have been refitted recently as it was in immaculate order and had a good power shower. The sink is only intended for washing hands and cleaning teeth and the lack of a plug was not really conducive for wet shaving. Three rolls of toilet tissue were provided which was thoughtful. We found the bed (in the main bedroom) to be rather on the firm side. Although we didn’t cook here, the kitchen seemed to have everything you need. Washing up liquid and brush were provided. Parking is on street and each time we managed to park almost opposite the cottage so no worries there. There is a small Co-op about 50 yards from the front door and another slightly larger Co-op in the centre of Eye which also boasts a fish and chip shop along with butchers, ironmongers, antique shop etc. Overall, a very good cottage for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

A Great Place To Stay In Eye

Easy to access. Well appointed - it had everything that my wife and I needed for a long weekend break. Parking on the road. Quiet. Very convenient for local shops and pubs. We would be delighted to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., London

Delightful stay

Eye is very well located for exploring the region. The cottage is comfortable and very well appointed with everything you could need for an enjoyable stay.. A small hiccup with the access code was swiftly and efficiently resolved by our hostess.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Susan P.

Comfortable cottage

Lovely weekend spent in spacious cottage. Good location for the village and exploring the local area. Cottage was very clean with everything we needed for a weekend away. Would visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nigel B.

Lovely cottage with everything you need for a comfortable holiday.

Lovely cottage, well equiped and very clean. Eye is a charming town with lots of history. The Queens Head pub is a very friendly place with good food. A very enjoyable few days away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne T.

Great place to stay!

Lovely to arrive somewhere and it be exactly how you expect and even more!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor R., Cambridgeshire, UK

A wonderful property

Eye is a picturesque little village/town and the cottage is close to the centre. It has off-road parking, which was easy to find right outside the cottage, although there was a car-park close by. The actual cottage has been carefully extended and beautifully furnished, with an Ikea kitchen and a very tasteful bathroom and comfortable beds. Ii is hard to criticise the cottage but the only addition I would suggest would be a nest of coffee tables as there was no where to put your tea/coffee/wine/gin-and-tonic. I would certainly recommend this cottage and it is certainly one of the nicest ones we've stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Francis M.

Charming, lovely house.

A lovely stay, feels like you’re in a country cottage. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daff C.

Beautiful Cottage

A beautiful cottage in a lovely location. This cottage ticked all of the boxes. The information pack was well thought out and contained everything you needed to know about the cottage and surrounding areas. The easy secured access to the property is fantastic.... No need for worrying about losing keys! We couldn't believe how spacious the cottage is, too big for just the two of us really. The kitchen is fully equipped, the bed so comfy we didn't want to get up and we relaxed on the big sofa in front of the tv. We had the most relaxing weekend and would highly recommend this cottage.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

A very comfortable property in a very nice area

The property is much larger inside than it looks from the outside.Very comfortable beds and stylish bathroom.A very relaxing stay in a nice area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carole A.

Lovely cottage in beautiful village

We had a great stay at this cottage. There was lots of room and everything we needed for our week. We especially loved the facilities in the pretty village - it even had a chocolatier! on top of a lovely bakers, food shops, lovely pubs and great takeaways. We couldn't of wanted more. Gorgeous.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Greeba D.

Orange Grove Cottage ,Eye

Spacious , tastefully decorated , immaculately presented. Kitchen well- equipped. Property well located for sight-seeing and the late opening co-op opposite a definite boon Owner left plenty of clear instructions and local information.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M., Scotland

Exceptionally clean, comfortable well located accommodation

Cottage : Extremely clean, comfortable and well equipped. Whilst we didn't actually stay indoors for long it was great to be able to come home in the evening to very comfortable sofa and chair, a lovely dining room if you wanted to eat indoors and a very roomy kitchen with a range cooker and an American fridge freezer. Bed very comfortable and bath & shower modern and again exceptionally clean. There isn't a garden but this didn't matter as we were out and about and one evening we walked up to the Castle and sat there watching the brilliant sunset. As there are plenty of windows to open it wasn't hot and stuffy. Location - Easy to park on the road on the other side of the road but there is a car park behind the Coop which I wouldn't have hesitated to leave the car in if necessary. Eye is well serviced with a good range of shops within walking distance - Coop opposite, turn left and there is a good deli & cafe, turn right & a PO and general stores another Coop, florist & greengrocer, hairdresser butchers, hardware etc. Didn't eat in the pub but went for a drink and saw the huge portions of food all of which was devoured by the diners - there is a beer garden in the back. Eye itself is less than an hour from Framlingham, Southwold and Debenham all of which are worth a day out to. The day we went to Southwold there was a monsoon but we still had wonderful fish & chips on the 2nd restaurant on the pier and when we returned to Eye it hadn't even rained!! Communication - very good, easy to get into the property as supplied with a personal code so no worry about having to be there for a specific change over time which was emailed prior to our arrive. Despite being away herself Sarah emailed to check everything was ok with her phone number and to liaise about our departure. Would I stay again? - a definite Yes!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Louise O.

A great cottage for a pleasant visit.

A lovely cottage to base yourself for exploring Suffolk and the surrounds. Very clean and well appointed, a blind over the skylight in the master bedroom would be a good idea. Other than that an excellent stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Lovely cottage

Just had a very relaxing week in this lovely cottage. Such a good place to base yourself. Very clean & tidy and very well equipped with everything you need. As I have trouble with my balance & can't always walk very far it was great that the shop was just over the road & plenty of places to choose from if you don't want to cook & just fancy a takeaway. Sarah is helpful and responds very quickly to any questions you may have. Wouldn't hesitate to come back again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

sarah c.

Such a lovely cottage

We had a lovely stay at this cottage. The cottage is well equipped with everything you might need during your stay. The rooms are cosy but modern making for a comfortable stay. We stayed with our two boys aged 6 and 9 and they loved sharing a room for the weekend. Great location with a lovely pub just up the road. Very easy booking and communication with Sarah before and after our stay was great. Would definitely recommend to family and friends. No outside space, but that didn't bother us as we were out and about most of the time.

About the host

Hosted by sarah beesley

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I live in Hertfordshire, England with my husband and two children. The cottage was refurbished as our second home and, as such, is fitted to an excellent standard. We bought the cottage after being frequent visitors to Eye for many years and used to spend much of our spare time there. My husband and I both work together in our family run business and sadly find that we have less and less spare time with the demands of our family and expanding business, so we've decided to let our cottage for others to enjoy it.

Why they chose this property

We've always loved Eye since our very first visit some twenty years back and it will always have a place deep in our hearts. We felt so at home in Suffolk that we even chose to get married in Eye some twelve years ago (despite all of our family and friends living in London and Herts). It's a fantastic base for exploring East Anglia and there are so very many interesting places to visit locally and further afield.

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