Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Oil underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair. External games room with table tennis (private). Enclosed lawned garden with patio, sitting-out area, BBQ and garden furniture. Indoor heated swimming pool (private, 40ft x 15ft, depth 5ft 6in, open May-Sept). Tennis court (private, open all year, Mon-Fri mornings). Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Looking for a rural escape to unwind in? The Stables could be just what you are looking for. In a charming location with its own enclosed garden, this peaceful, detached cottage has been lovingly restored with a cool, contemporary finish. The spacious open-plan living/dining room is lovely and light with its high vaulted beamed ceiling, wooden floor and comfortable leather sofas (just perfect for relaxing on!) and French doors opening out onto your own private patio and garden. Wonderful for enjoying your morning coffee or an impromptu al fresco meal in the evening. The well equipped kitchen and dining area has everything that you could wish for, while the bedrooms are beautifully styled, with wood frame beds, and crisp fresh linen, all giving a peaceful ambience.
This cottage is within easy reach of Bury St Edmunds and Norwich, and guests have access to the heated indoor swimming pool (open from May until September, sole use in the mornings and a couple of hours in the early evening, other times available by prior arrangement). The games room and tennis court are also available for guests’ enjoyment in the mornings, Monday to Friday, all year round, and can be available at other times by prior arrangement with the owner.
Situated near Eye and Debenham, with their interesting range of shops and pubs, there are good road links to the larger towns of Diss and Framlingham. Within easy driving distance is the Suffolk Heritage coast with the delightful towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh. Also within easy reach are Bury St Edmunds and Norwich. Shop 2½ miles, pub ½ mile.
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About the area
Eye
Eye is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Frenze Beck Nature Reserve and Dickleburgh Moor, while The 95th Bomb Group Hospital Museum and Cotton Mechanical Music Museum are cultural highlights. Mid-Suffolk Light Railway and Carters Teapots are also worth visiting.
The 95th Bomb Group Hospital Museum - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
Carters Teapots - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
Helmingham Hall - 17 min drive - 19.7 km
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary - 18 min drive - 20.2 km
Getting around
Diss Station - 17 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 58 min drive
Restaurants
Cedars Pantry Cafe - 8 min drive
Ampersand Brew Tap - 13 min drive
Wild Bean Cafe - 12 min drive
The Good The Bad & The Hungry - 19 min drive
Eye Fish & Chip Shop - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does 2 bedroom accommodation in Occold, near Eye have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at 2 bedroom accommodation in Occold, near Eye?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 bedroom accommodation in Occold, near Eye on 16 May 2026 start from AU$296, 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.
Is 2 bedroom accommodation in Occold, near Eye pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 2 bedroom accommodation in Occold, near Eye?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 2 bedroom accommodation in Occold, near Eye?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 2 bedroom accommodation in Occold, near Eye?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 2 bedroom accommodation in Occold, near Eye located?
Situated in Eye, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Carters Teapots and The 95th Bomb Group Hospital Museum. Debenham Leisure Centre and Diss Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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We had a fantastic stay at The Stables, Celia was a brilliant host and the children adored the swimm
We had a fantastic stay at The Stables, Celia was a brilliant host and the children adored the swimming pool! We were very say we had to leave a day early due to a family emergency. We would 100% stay again and recommend it to everyone!
Hannah Davis
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Daui
14 Oct 2020
A well appointed stable conversion with every facility.
A well appointed stable conversion with every facility. Very secluded and a great place to just sit back and relax.
A warm welcome from the owners.
Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
Daui
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Val
12 Oct 2020
E
Exceeded our expectations!
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Val
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anne
28 Sept 2020
I would thoroughly recommend this property.
I would thoroughly recommend this property. It is nicely fitted and well equipped including cushions for the garden chairs and even a sewing kit! Celia was very helpful and provided cake and flowers for our arrival. We enjoyed using both the pool and the tennis court.
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Anne
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Hayley
3 Sept 2020
We loved our stay at The Stables.
We loved our stay at The Stables. The accommodation is equipped with everything you could possibly think of. The hostess was amazing. The accommodation is ideal as effectively both bedrooms have a separate bathroom. We will definitely be going back.
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Hayley
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Louise
18 July 2020
Owner so welcoming and the cake in the fridge was a tasty surprise.
Owner so welcoming and the cake in the fridge was a tasty surprise. Extremely well equipped cottage and adding in the use of the pool and tennis court made it the perfect holiday.
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Louise
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rod
17 Nov 2019
My favourite place to chill out.
My favourite place to chill out.
Rod
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amanda
6 Nov 2019
Lovely relaxing week in a lovely comfortable cottage, finished to a high standard.
Lovely relaxing week in a lovely comfortable cottage, finished to a high standard. Would recommend.
Amanda
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Katy
24 Oct 2019
C
Comfortable cottage and a friendly welcome - a lovely cake was a surprise when we arrived!
Fully equipped and felt like home from home:)
Katy
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Pauline
14 Oct 2019
V
Very good place to stay lady very welcoming hope we can book again most places we visited only about 40 mins away nice vegetarian restaurant not farThe Walnut Tree and in Diss good italian called Puccini's
Pauline
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Steven
24 Sept 2019
Lovely place to stay, would recommend it as a place to stay, the owner was away the week we were the
Lovely place to stay, would recommend it as a place to stay, the owner was away the week we were there but told us we could make full use of the facilities, which was nice.
The only issue we had for the first few days was that we were inundated with flies in the property, which we think was due to the rotting fruit in the orchard, which wasn't great as we had a bbq on the Sunday and spent a lot of the time stopping the flies getting on the food. Once the gardener came and cleared the orchard we had no more problems.
Despite this we loved the property and the surrounding area would stay there again.
Steven
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Harriet
17 Sept 2019
Perfect holiday cottage in a beautiful rural setting.
Perfect holiday cottage in a beautiful rural setting. Very clean, comfortable and well equipped, with everything we needed for an enjoyable stay.
Luxurious sheets and towels. Great to have use of the really nice pool, table tennis room and tennis court. Warmly welcomed by the very friendly and helpful owner. Would highly recommend, and would love to return.
Harriet
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Maureen
29 July 2019
A superb cottage, well equipped and very comfortable.
A superb cottage, well equipped and very comfortable. Very peaceful setting with a beautiful garden to enjoy. Swimming pool lovely and on the doorstep. The owner has obviously put a lot of thought and effort into creating the ideal holiday home.
Maureen
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen
25 July 2019
The Stables is a very well equipped cottage.
The Stables is a very well equipped cottage. The quality of the towels and sheets is superb. We had a very friendly welcome and a beautiful home made cake to enjoy. The garden was a super place to relax and dine al fresco and enjoy a glass of wine. The sun shone most days ! We stayed as a couple and cycled nearly every day - straight out from the cottage onto quite country lanes. Had a nice day at Southwold which is a short drive away. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Karen
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Linda
19 July 2019
Very well equipped cottage in pretty surroundings.
Very well equipped cottage in pretty surroundings. There was nothing that we needed that the cottage didn't have! Added bonus to be able to use the pool, tennis court & table tennis. Lovely walks from the door. Central location to explore Suffolk & Norfolk. Probably the best cottage we have stayed in, especially with 2 teenagers. Personal touches to make us feel welcome. Had a great holiday - thank you!
Linda
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jean
30 June 2019
A lovely cottage in a peaceful location surrounded by fields.
A lovely cottage in a peaceful location surrounded by fields. Tastefully furnished and extremely comfortable. Very well equipped. We had everything we could need and more. Celia welcomed us and showed us the ropes, having left a huge, deliciously moist, victoria sponge in the fridge. Perfection. Comfortable beds with crisp cotton sheets. Our 16 year old granddaughter loved the pool, as did we. Even the weather was kind to us. We enjoyed visiting castles, houses and gardens and the seaside and had a wonderful week. Would love to return.
Jean
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marcus
18 June 2019
A wet week in Suffolk but the location of "The Stables" on outside of Occold, near Eye, in the heart
A wet week in Suffolk but the location of "The Stables" on outside of Occold, near Eye, in the heart of Historic East Anglia meant we could go North, South or East Coast in hour or under and dodge the rain.
The owners were most welcoming and provided a beautiful sponge cake and the amenities were first class with quality wash toiletries and towels provided.
A Fast Wifi connection (20Mbps+) meant we could monitor the weather or anything else as good as home.
Overall the cottage was a great base for our week to explore the area and would recommend it for 2 couples (both are in effect ensuite) or 2+2 Family.
Marcus
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Antonien
5 May 2019
Tremendously enjoyed our stay! The Stables is artistically and tastefully decorated, spacious and fu
Tremendously enjoyed our stay! The Stables is artistically and tastefully decorated, spacious and fully equiped. It has the comfort of a luxury hotel. The indoor swimming pool, tennis court and table tennis table were a bonus.
Antonien
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mrs
25 Apr 2019
This immaculate cottage has a quiet and peaceful location, with shopping /eating facilities just a s
This immaculate cottage has a quiet and peaceful location, with shopping /eating facilities just a short car drive away. The property is light, airy and very well equipped. The fresh flowers and home made cake on arrival were a lovely touch. Would highly recommend it.
Mrs
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Wendy
22 Mar 2019
Very Comfortable well equipped and very nice people.
Very Comfortable well equipped and very nice people. wonderful place if you like walking.
Wendy
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
MARKHAM
8 Mar 2019
Lovely cottage in a beautiful, peaceful part of the country.
Lovely cottage in a beautiful, peaceful part of the country.
We had a friendly welcome from the owners , the homemade cake was delicious.
Would recommend visiting Diss, Eye and Thornham walks.
Our best meal during our stay was without doubt the Sunday carvery at the Black Horse pub in Thorndon .
MARKHAM
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