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The Cart Lodge Hepworth

Hepworth, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A stunning waterside property, offering a peaceful countryside retreat
  • A great base for exploring the Suffolk coastline, visit the beaches at Southwold, Aldeburgh and Dunwich
  • Enjoy relaxing at the property in the private hot tub, watch the wildlife come to you
Overview
Property code: OC-44959

Situated in the quaint village of Hepworth, the property is an hour’s drive from the Norfolk and Suffolk coastline and is ideal for those looking to explore the coastal towns of Southwold, Aldeburgh, Sheringham and Wells-next-the-Sea. Close by is the beautiful town of Bury St Edmunds with cathedral, abbey, theatre and brewery, with brewery tours and quaint streets, great for shopping and eating out. National trust properties include Ickworth House and English Heritage castles at Framlingham and Orford. Enjoy staying at the property and watch the wildlife come and go from the pond. Leisure facilities: hot tub. Fishing available on-site please bring your own equipment.

Guest enter  this charming property into a welcoming entrance/dining room leading through to a spacious and an open plan lounge/kitchen retaining many of the original features including the exposed timber bearms, an ideal living space. The kitchen area benefits from an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment. The lounge area has two comfortable sofas and a cosy woodburner for those chilly winter evenings (complimentary 1st basket of logs included). The conservatory offers the perfect place to relax with views over the pond. There is a double bedroom on the ground floor along with a wet room, WC and wash hand basin. A steep spiral stair case leads from the open plan lounge/dining/kitchen area to the first floor giving access to the king size master bedroom with exposed beams, vaulted ceiling and a separate dressing room. French doors lead onto a balcony overlooking the pond and a meadow beyond, the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee. The en suite to the master bedroom comprises of roll top bath, large walk-in shower, WC and wash hand basin.

Outside: A decked area with garden furniture and hot tub and views over the pond.  Approximately 200 meters from the property there are country walks with open countryside and footpaths.

Additional info: Please note the property is situated overlooking a deep pond so care to be taken and dogs to be kept on leads at all times.

  • Bedrooms - 1 king size and 1double bedroom
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge with ice compartment
  • Bathrooms - Shower room with shower cubilcle, en suite shower room to master bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Woodburner (1st basket of logs included)
  • Non enclosed garden although the decking area is enclosed by netting and rope
  • Off road parking to the front of the property
  • Shop, pub - within walking distance
  • The property is situated overlooking a deep pond so care must be taken at all times
  • Regret no children
  • Please note- Please ensure pets are kept on a lead outside of the proeprty due to the depth of the pond.
  • This property can be booked alongside an adjacent property that sleeps a further 4 Guests. Please contact us for details.
  • To ensure the peace and tranquillity of your stay, and out of consideration for other guests and our neighbours, please keep music and guest noise to a minimum during the day, with no music or other noise audible anywhere after 9pm.
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Adam Beeney

This property is personally managed by Adam.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Emma 13th June 2026

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Beautiful cottage, in a lovely location. Very comfortable facilities

Reviewed by John 31st May 2026

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Superb venue beautifully furnished and decorated. Location stunning and quiet. Hot tub a special treat with stunning views around. Owner very welcoming and helpful and on hand if needed. Ideal venue for a quiet and relaxing break.

Reviewed by Susan 9th May 2026

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Cart Lodge is a beautiful place to stay. Very peaceful and beautiful views. Bed extremely comfortable and everything you need to hand. Would not hesitate to recommend.

Reviewed by Penny 4th May 2026

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Beautiful stay in this very comfortable cottage. Our host Drew was on hand and very helpful and friendly.

Reviewed by Chris 8th April 2026

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Reviewed by Molly 12th February 2026

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Absolutely beautiful and peaceful location and stunning accomodation! Highly recommend and we will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Michelle 14th November 2025

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The cottage was equipped with everything you needed for a SC holiday. The owner was welcoming and on hand if you needed anything. The hot tub was great, we loved this addition and the view from the decking was very nice. Absolutely loved the top bedroom, stunning views and very spacious. Would definitely return.

Reviewed by Mark 7th November 2025

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Everything we needed fantastic

Reviewed by Jennifer 31st October 2025

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Lovely cottage in a peaceful location, loved the little conservatory bringing the outdoors in. The main bedroom was beautiful and the little balcony was an added extra. Enjoyed using the hot tub and the wood burner, great relaxing week

Reviewed by Jacqueline 26th September 2025

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We wanted a quiet, romantic weekend away for our wedding anniversary and thats exactly what we got. Most comfortable bed we have ever slept in, plus the view we woke up to every morning is just beautiful. Would thoroughly recommend and would stay again.

Reviewed by Vivienne 19th September 2025

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This is a lovely property which is centrally located. The hot tub was wonderful to relax in. Everything we needed was provided and the owner was friendly and responsive. Would definitely recommend

Reviewed by Kathryn 25th July 2025

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We had a very enjoyable week in this stylish, beautifully furnished cottage. The location is very peaceful and perfect for exploring Suffolk. We enjoyed having breakfast on the decking.

Reviewed by Martin 20th June 2025

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A rustic style lodge complete with everything you would need for a good time a very enjoyable weekend indeed

Reviewed by Kevin 3rd May 2025

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Great little get away. Could not fault the accommodation at all

Reviewed by Tina 5th April 2025

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Lovely peaceful location, friendly host and great accommodation

Reviewed by Susan 28th March 2025

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Amazing cottage lovely quiet location for a chilled weekend break. Super comfy beds and sofas. Star gazing at night from the hottub is amazing. Fishing in the pond just outside on your decking is great as you can start from the moment your awake, even in your pjs if you wish.

Reviewed by Susan 17th January 2025

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Lovely character with old beams, wood floors and comfy furniture. Heated perfectly underfloor. Nice wood burner for evenings. The upstairs bedroom is particularly special - big open space with balcony doors looking over the pond with tree reflections. We loved this room & the bed was very comfortable. The hot tub was well maintained and spacious wiRead moreth a dog-proof decked area so our dog could only look at the pond. We had to drive to find good dog walks. Loved it & hope to return. Hide

Reviewed by Rebecca 25th November 2024

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A beautiful and tasteful lodge, charming building and furniture. Perfect for 2 or 4 as both rooms are a decent size. The view from the master bedroom is beautiful at sunrise overlooking the pond. The hot tub was clean and kept the warmth, the star gazing we had was incredible from there. The firewood kept us going for the 4 days we were there and tRead morehe house stays cosy and warm. Thanks Drew for making this a great place to stay! Good dog walks nearby and a few pubs, just for drinks Hide

Reviewed by Karen 25th October 2024

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Beautiful property in a quiet and peaceful location. Hot tub a wonderful plus.

Reviewed by Gillian 18th October 2024

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Lovely converted barn, beautifully furnished, overlooking a large pond. Plenty of space with different rooms to relax in. Bedrooms with own facilities works really well. Very quiet. Owner welcoming and very helpful. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Eileen 4th October 2024

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Reviewed by Leslie 30th September 2024

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A lovely property, easy to find, comfortable to live in. Nice hot tub, though maybe a bit closer to next-door than we'd like. We had to ask for a bread knife & for matches to light the (very efficient) log burner - & search for the kindling as it was buried underneath the logs! Hunt the kitchen light switch is fun. All minor inconveniences, but theRead more devil is in the detail. Big TV in the upstairs bedroom, but we couldn't make it work at all while we were there - despite the excellent help from Sue Hide

Reviewed by Sue 23rd September 2024

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Whilst the accommodation was adequate for a three night stay I would not recommend for any longer. The hot tub was lovely but you need to bring your own towels and there are no bath robes. Please note there is no washing machine, tumble drier or dishwasher. There was no welcome pack which was disappointing. My friend and I whilst we enjoyed our breRead moreak felt that the cottage got by on the bare essentials. We did no cooking so cannot comment on the oven but did notice there was no bread knife. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 20th September 2024

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My friend and I had a fabulously relaxing weekend break here. The cottage is located in a very peaceful location and is within a relatively easy walk to the local shop. The cottage itself has everything you could need, the master bedroom is beautiful with a lovely sized ensuite and walk in wardrobe. The sun room is lovely to sit in when the weatherRead more isn't quite conducive to sitting out on the deck. Drew the property owner can't do enough for you to make your stay perfect - thank you!. Hide

Reviewed by Alicia 6th September 2024

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It could do with a wellcome pake to get you started. The beds were very comfortable and Dew was very helpful

Reviewed by Mel 9th August 2024

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.