Chaffinch Cottage Ipswich, Suffolk

Property Description

This pretty 16th Century cottage is full of character and light. Relax on the large enclosed courtyard with its beautiful blossom tree and flower baskets – it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of rosé wine. At night the tree is lit up with twinkling lights giving the space a magical feel.

If it gets a bit chilly, head inside and sit next to the large inglenook fireplace with its cosy wood-burning stove. We love this room with its historic beams and antiques. If you don’t fancy eating out, rustle up a dinner using some local fresh seafood from the fisherman’s huts at Aldeburgh, a twenty-minute drive away.

Closer to home, the centre of Wickham Market is 50 yards away, where you’ll find a range of shops including a butchers, antique store and beauty salon, as well as an arts centre. There are a couple of restaurants here as well as a fish n’ chips shop, while there are many pubs nearby, including one in the village of Ufford, a one to two-hour walk from the cottage (or a four-minute drive). Your lovely hosts provide bikes for free, too, if you want to explore the area on two wheels.


Home truths:
*One of the bedrooms can be converted into a twin bedroom
*This home is on main road in this pretty and historic market town, but the garden at the back is fully enclosed
*A cot and high chair are available upon request
*A water bowl and treat per dog is provided
*Please check with your host that the bikes are available before you arrive to avoid disappointment if they are in for maintenance
*You can park outside the cottage to unload and there is safe parking in a cul-de-sac just 80 yards down the road
*Norwich International Airport is just over 36 miles away