Mallards

Stay in this beautiful cottage in the West Suffolk countryside village of Whepstead and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, gorgeous views and fantastic local food; a perfect place for a romantic retreat for two. In the village itself is a great local pub with fantastic food options, as well as a plethora of footpaths right on the doorstep. Visit Bury St. Edmunds (5 miles), a market town with plenty of arts, heritage and eateries or head to Newmarket (18 miles miles) to see the famous racecourse. Thetford Forest (16 miles), the largest pine forest in Great Britain, offers some incredible walking and biking trails, with a peaceful ambience and immersive experience.

The ground floor opens up into the living/dining room, with a comfortable two-seater sofa, an armchair with a footstool and a warming wood burning stove. Just by the french doors is a two-seater dining table with views out towards the garden for mealtimes. There is a kitchen which is small but equipped with all that is needed to cook up a feast for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Completing the ground floor is the shower room, featuring a spacious walk-in shower. Upstairs, the luxurious super king-size bedroom makes up the top floor, with plenty of storage to unpack and views of greenery out of the window.

The garden has a patio area with seating and a BBQ for summer evenings. Guests are also welcome to explore the meadow to the rear of the property which even has a luxurious Garden Pod in the meadow for drinks and birdwatching.

Shop: 3 miles Pub: 0.9 miles.

Why we love this property: Cute and cosy holiday accommodation ideal for short breaks at any time of year.

GROUND FLOOR.
Sitting/Dining Room: Wall mounted Smart TV, comfortable seating, woodburner, dining table and chairs for two, doors which open out onto the front of the property.
Kitchen: Two ring electric hob, combination microwave oven, fridge with icebox.  
Shower Room: Large walk in shower, washbasin and wc.

FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1: Super king bed.

Garden: A small patio area is included with the cottage which comes complete with patio heater, garden furniture and a small charcoal barbeque. There is also access to a meadow at the rear of the property. 
Pets: One well behaved dog allowed.
Parking: Ample private parking
Heating: Underfloor heating throughout, plus the woodburner. Air Conditioning.
Notes: Wifi, towels, 2 bikes, and a supply of wood for the open fire are provided. Bike storage is available on request. Washing machine located in garage. Please note that Mallards is located within the owners grounds.

Mallards is not suitable for children including babe in arms.

Whepstead is a small village just a couple of miles south of Bury St Edmunds in West Suffolk. This pretty village has a mixture of traditional thatched cottages and newer modern houses. The village boast a popular pub which serves good food and drink all year round. The rolling countryside surrounds the village and there is also a wealth of foot paths just waiting to be explored. Bury St Edmunds is the old capital of England and today it remains a busy and beautiful market town with plenty to explore. Experience and enjoy the wealth of arts, heritage, and food on offer. If you love exploring local shops and restaurants then you’ll find a huge range of niche boutique shops, cafes, and award-winning restaurants within the town as well as national and international brands at the new shopping centre The `Arc'.
Whepstead is also ideally located for easy access to Newmarket and the famous Racecourse, historic Lavenham and Long Melford or even Cambridge.