Comfortable Accommodation: St Catherines Cottage The Old Schoolhouse in Long Melford offers a bed and breakfast with a garden and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the patio area or enjoy garden views from their private bathrooms.
Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Each morning, a selection of chocolates or cookies is served to start the day.
Live Music: The property hosts live music events, providing entertainment for guests. The on-site private parking is free, and London Stansted Airport is 47 km away.
Local Attractions: Nearby attractions include Hedingham Castle (17 km), The Apex (23 km), and Clare Castle (13 km). Hiking enthusiasts can explore the surrounding countryside.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
“That the host was brilliant and the accommodation very comfortable. .”
Jemima
United Kingdom
“Claire was such a wonderful host. Her home is so cosy, like a fairy cottage, and our little bedroom was so sweet. The bathroom and huge tub were amazing! It was a great location for access to Long Melford and Kentwell Hall, and we will definitely...”
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Mali
United Kingdom
“Pretty cottage in quiet lane, good space for parking, warm welcome, excellent breakfast.”
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Mrs
United Kingdom
“Delightful cottage with all home comforts, clean and stylish in keeping with this unique property.
Excellent location with places of interest/historic interest, pubs/restaurants, tea rooms & shops a few steps away.
Warm and friendly...”
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Yanou
Netherlands
“We had a lovely stay in Claire’s beautiful little cottage. The breakfasts were very tasteful and she even suggested making variations if we wanted to. She had some amazing tips for places to visit and where to eat. The location is also very good,...”
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Christine
United Kingdom
“The host, Claire was welcoming & friendly.
The cottage was charming , everything was of a very high standard. With a lot of care & attention to detail.
Breakfasts were super !
Highly recommended”
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Jenny
United Kingdom
“Claire was very friendly and helpful. The school house is full of character and quirky and beautifully decorated. Its tucked down a little road off the high street so no road noise but perfect location. The bed was really comfortable and the...”
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Harriet
United Kingdom
“Excellent location and delightful cottage. Clare was a lovely host who made us feel at home. Quiet and lovely garden with outdoor seating”
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Andrew
United Kingdom
“What a lovely stay we had. Claire was just the most wonderful host and made us feel so welcome. From booking her communication was great and personable. The place was immaculate, the bath tub so relaxing, gardens gorgeous, bed comfortable,...”
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Lilian
Ireland
“We loved everything, Claire welcomed us into her home and it was absolutely beautiful, everything was spotless, I could not fault 1 thing”
Property surroundings
House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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