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Beautifully Restored Thatched Cottage with Modern Comforts

Family-friendly cottage in Bury St Edmunds

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Living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 498.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Bury St Edmunds, England
  • Place, Larkwood Trout Fishery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lackford Lakes
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautifully Restored Thatched Cottage with Modern Comforts

6 The Green – Beautiful Thatched Cottage Retreat in the Suffolk Countryside

Step into the charm of 6 The Green, a beautifully restored thatched cottage offering the perfect blend of character, comfort, and countryside tranquillity.

Guests enter through a welcoming hallway into a cosy and inviting living space, complete with comfortable sofa, armchairs, and a feature fireplace. The adjoining dining area creates a warm, relaxing environment – ideal for slow breakfasts, family meals, or unwinding after a day exploring.

The charm continues downstairs with a generously sized live in kitchen/breakfast room, fully equipped for home cooking, plus a separate utility area. There’s also a practical boot room with an additional shower room – perfect for rinsing off muddy boots or wellies after countryside walks.

The spacious ground-floor main bedroom features a king-size bed with a luxurious memory foam mattress to ensure a restful night’s sleep. Also on the ground floor is the large family bathroom, where you can soak away the day in the double-ended bath or enjoy the walk in spa like shower.

From the living room, a characterful spiral staircase leads to a galleried landing with a dressing area and through to the twin bedroom – perfect for children, friends, or additional guests.

Surrounded by stunning countryside, this peaceful rural getaway is ideal for long walks straight from the door. For shopping, dining, and history, the beautiful market town of Bury St Edmunds is just a short drive away.

Whether you’re planning a romantic break, a family escape, or a relaxing countryside retreat, this cottage provides a warm and memorable base for making special moments together.

The property is accessed via its own private drive and offers parking for two cars.

Location Highlights
Within walking distance of:
• Lackford Lakes
• Hengrave Hall
• West Stow Country Park
• Culford Park
• RHS Fullers Mill

Easy access by car to Cambridge, Ely, and Newmarket (30–45 minutes).
Less than 2 hours from London.
Local train station just 10 minutes away with direct routes to Cambridge, Ely, and London.

Amenities & Extras
• Towels and bed linen provided
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Everhot range cooker with induction hob
• American fridge/freezer with ice maker
• Microwave
• Log burner (Sept–March)
• BT superfast fibre broadband
• Smart TVs in living room and kitchen/diner
• Blu-ray player
• DVDs, board games & books
• Boot room with additional shower room
• Travel cot & high chair available on request
• Shampoo, soap & shower gel provided
• Outdoor patio seating & bench
• Celebration packages available (Prosecco, Champagne, chocolates, flowers, balloons – enquire directly)

Perfect for couples, families, solo travellers, and business stays alike, 6 The Green offers comfort, character, and countryside calm in one delightful thatched cottage.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Breakfast available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
Smoking allowed in rear garden only.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No parties allowed No outdoor fires or bbq’s Smoking/vaping only on black patio, ashtray provided.
No carrier bags or glass in the outside blue bin but may go into black bin.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bury St Edmunds

Located in Bury St Edmunds, this cottage is in a rural area. West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village and Suffolk Regiment Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cineworld Bury St Edmunds and Royal Worlington & Newmarket Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Larkwood Trout Fishery, or check out an event or a game at Mildenhall Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bury St Edmunds, England

What's nearby

  • Larkwood Trout Fishery - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Lackford Lakes - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Fuller's Mill Garden - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • The Apex - 11 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Bury St Edmunds Station - 8 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪F O L K Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Old Cannon Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Cadogan Arms - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully Restored Thatched Cottage with Modern Comforts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautifully Restored Thatched Cottage with Modern Comforts?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully Restored Thatched Cottage with Modern Comforts?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully Restored Thatched Cottage with Modern Comforts?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully Restored Thatched Cottage with Modern Comforts located?

This family-friendly Bury St Edmunds cottage is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Larkwood Trout Fishery, Fuller's Mill Garden and Lackford Lakes. West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village and Hawker Pool are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia V.

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

Exceptional

Absolutely stunning location and home. The country village and walks were perfect. Close to everything we neededThe house was beautiful with everything anyone could want. Truly loved our visit
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia K.

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

Comfortable and Relaxing

Loved everything about it. It was so nice going back to a “home” after work instead of a hotel. Very clean and comfortable stay. Thank you much!
Stayed 25 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter O., Iowa, USA

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

Wonderful house

We really enjoyed our stay at this thatched house near Bury St.Edmunds and we found so much to do in the area that our week-long stay passed very quickly. We particularly enjoyed the comfortable bed and the perfect garden, enjoying several meals at the outside table. An very unusual place that we were fascinated by was Grimes Graves, a Neolithic flint mine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Classic, charming and delightful

Tracy's cottage is a charming example of English country cottage, updated just enough (but not too much.) The important things are modern: heating, kitchen, clothes washing, bathroom. And the important parts are classic: thatched roof, cottage interior. A lovely location on Flempton green within easy drive of our favorite places around Bury.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Perfect cottage break!

We absolutely loved our stay at The Green! The cottage is beautiful with its thatched roof, ceiling beams and big fireplace. The kitchen was extremely well equipped with everything you might need & a lovely private garden to enjoy the summer evenings. Communication with Tracy was excellent. She made sure we had everything we needed and provided some brilliant personalised recommendations for things to do/happening in the local area. The cottage is located conveniently for lots of attractions and a short drive into the town centre. Wish we could have stayed for longer & would love to return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine R.

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

Beautifully decorated thatched roof cottage

A lovely cottage mixing the traditional with the modern. A lovely welcome basket with bread, milk, cereals & homemade delicious jam. Kitchen had plenty of pots & pans as well as plates, glasses etc. Beds were very comfortable & our son loved his bedroom which was under the “ thatch” & accessed via a narrow, steep spiral staircase. Very quiet & lovely to sit in the backyard in the afternoon & listen to the birds.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Wonderful Property

What more could you ask for! Stunning property with everything you could need. Bedding and towels were luxurious, open fire made the living area very cosy, the garden was great for the children to play in -as was the green opposite the cottage. Tracy was extremely helpful throughout. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely cottage for a couple

Lovely cottage,, well maintained and good kitchen stuff. Ideal for a couple with two children with beds in the loft. Again ideal for elderly couple as long as they can sleep downstairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Great stay

An excellent place to stay to explore the area. The property is well equipped and spotless. The hosts were friendly and helpful. Lovely welcome basket on arrival which was great after our long journey. We could buy fresh eggs every morning, which was a treat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

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

Beautiful Cottage In A Peaceful Village

Set in a quiet peaceful village with beautiful garden and a variety of sitting out areas yet only 5 miles out of historic Bury. Good on drive parking. When entering the cottage it was clear how well kept the cottage is and how clean clearly keeping to COVID guidelines. There was a welcome basket in the kitchen and various information sent before arrival. The map of West Stow Country Park very helpful. It is also well worth visiting Fuller Mill garden. The latter 2 are quite near the cottage. Please be aware that there is a steep step in the bathroom before getting to bath and toilet and a steep step into the lounge. There is a large twin room upstairs, double is on ground floor. However, you need to be quite agile to use the stairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

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

Beautiful cottage in a lovely location!

This cottage served as a great base of operations for a short holiday exploring Bury and its surroundings. Our boys loved the twin beds in the roof and the space for play on the landing outside, though two adults might feel a little cramped in the same space. There was plenty of space in the living area and kitchen and all you could need for self catering, even sharp knives! The back garden was beautiful, it was a shame we couldn't spend more time out there due to the weather. Highly recommended :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Callum E.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Tracy Kennedy

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Hi, I’m Tracy, and I’d love to welcome you to our cottage.

After moving to beautiful Bury St Edmunds in 2014, I spent time lovingly renovating our thatched home and began hosting guests in 2017. Creating a warm, comfortable space where people can truly relax has been such a joy.

I’ve worked in customer service for over 30 years, so looking after people has always been at the heart of what I do. I genuinely enjoy meeting guests from all over the world and helping them feel at home from the moment they arrive.

When I’m not hosting, you’ll usually find me baking, making jams and chutneys from fruit in the garden, or out enjoying peaceful country walks in the surrounding countryside. I’m always happy to share local tips, favourite spots, and little touches to make your stay extra special.

I look forward to welcoming you and helping you enjoy a cosy, memorable stay in Suffolk.

Why they chose this property

Our cottage is a quintessential thatched home overlooking the village green, and I fell in love with the area the very first time I saw it.

It’s a truly beautiful Suffolk village, peaceful and full of countryside charm, yet perfectly placed for exploring. From the doorstep you can enjoy wonderful walks through Kings Forest, Culford Park, West Stow Country Park, and along scenic river paths – ideal for stretching your legs and soaking up the fresh country air.

At the same time, the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds is just a 10-minute drive away, offering lovely independent shops, a bustling market, and a fantastic choice of restaurants and cafés – perfect for a relaxed day out.

For me, it’s the best of both worlds: quiet rural surroundings with everything you need close by.

What makes this property unique

6 The Green is a truly special home, dating back to 1640 and full of character and history. With its wealth of original beams and period features, the cottage beautifully reflects its heritage while offering all the comforts of modern living.

Originally a workers’ cottage for the Hengrave Estate, it has been lovingly restored over the years and is now the only thatched property overlooking the village green – something that makes it feel both unique and wonderfully timeless.

There’s something magical about staying in a home with so much history, where centuries-old charm meets cosy, relaxed cottage living.

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