Cottage with garden near Ickworth House

Comfortable Accommodation: Bluebird Cottage in Higham offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and a cosy seating area. Guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the holiday home. Outdoor Spaces: A beautiful garden provides a relaxing environment. The property includes a dining area and a comfortable sofa, perfect for unwinding after a day of activities. Convenient Amenities: The cottage offers a walk-in shower, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and a TV. Additional facilities include a washing machine and a wardrobe, ensuring a comfortable stay. Local Attractions: Located 70 km from London Stansted Airport, Bluebird Cottage is close to The Apex (12 km), Ickworth House (14 km), and St Edmundsbury Cathedral (14 km). Guests can enjoy golfing, fishing, and cycling in the surrounding area. Highly rated by guests.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


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Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Nadine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The cottage was lovely and had all the facilities that anyone could need. The host is fantastic and provides all information about local restaurants etc. The cottage is safe and secluded and the environment is very welcoming and calming. The host...
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We were visiting my son and his grandchild’s first birthday who live in Barrow five minutes away from this property. The property is a Terrace cottage with parking at the rear, which can easily accommodate two vehicles. It was a delightful cottage...
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location is near to interesting areas to visit around Thetford Forest, like Lackford Lakes, Grimes Graves and other places on the Brecklands trail.
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful well cared for cosy cottage. It is in a quiet peaceful rural location but close to main routes which makes it a perfect place to explore Suffolk and beyond. The cottage is faithful to its original character but tastefully decorated and...
Tania
Belgium Belgium
a very warm welcome from the owner. she was very helpfull to look for restaurants since we arrived quite late the first night. The cottage was very clean, very authentic and the beds were very comfortable. the location: very quiet, lots of...
Anthony
Indonesia Indonesia
great little cottage for an easy stay close to Bury St Edmunds & Cambridge
Roberto
Malta Malta
Proprietà molto spaziosa, casolare rustico ristrutturato. Parcheggio riservato. cucina completamente attrezzata, compresi saponi e detersivi. Apprezzatissimo pacchetto di benvenuto, con caffè, yogurt e snacks Ottimo host, super! Comunicazione...
Anneke
Netherlands Netherlands
Mooi schoon huisje. Fijne bedden. Badkamer erg mooi! Ligging in rustige omgeving.
Salvador
United States United States
The host was extremely helpful. Even before we arrived she reached out to us to help guide us to the cottage. The cottage was truly adorable. It was a great getaway from the city. Everything we needed was provided for us, such as; dish soap,...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 92,024 reviews from 20542 properties
20542 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

The living areas in the property consist of a kitchen/diner kitchen with seating for four people, an oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave and fridge, and a sitting room with a TV. The bedrooms consist of two king-size rooms, along with a bathroom. Outside, there is an enclosed front garden with a lawn and gravelled area, a rear patio with barbecue and off-road parking for two cars. Within 2.6 miles you will find a shop and a pub. Pets are not allowed at this property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Bluebird Cottage welcomes a family or group of four to explore the historic sites of West Suffolk. Note: No small children. Please note: No smoking, no events, and no visitors are allowed - please show consideration for the neighbours and be mindful of noise levels. Please enquire if you are making a last minute booking, or are booking on behalf of a business / contractors as the property owner's approval is required beforehand. Note: No small children. Please note: No smoking, no events, and no visitors are allowed - please show consideration for the neighbours and be mindful of noise levels. Please enquire if you are making a last minute booking, or are booking on behalf of a business / contractors as the property owner's approval will be required beforehand.

Neighbourhood information

Between Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds, Barrow is a lovely countryside location. The village is famed for its 'walking around Crattle' circular path, called for its principal feature, Crattle Hill, as well as the 14th-century All Saints Church, and offers a variety of local attractions such as Dalham Hall. Two public houses, The Three Horseshoes and The Weeping Willow, offer dining options, while a local convenience shop provides supplies. Explore the attractions of West Suffolk from this charming village.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

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Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.