Laxfield 3.3 miles. Offering an authentic cottage stay, Flaxen Cottage enjoys a superb location in a beautiful rural setting close to Laxfield in Suffolk. Ideal for a family or couples travelling together, the property offers immaculately presented accommodation to help guests feel relaxed and ready to enjoy their holiday. The sitting room is warm and welcoming with wood flooring, feature exposed ceiling beams and a delightful fireplace complete with woodburning stove. You can imagine gathering together here in front of a roaring fire with a glass of your favourite tipple or in the cooler months, a steaming mug of hot chocolate. Step into the rustic kitchen and you will find a fully equipped kitchen, perfect for rustling up wholesome food for the whole family, and as well as a stylish dining area which is all set up ready for long, lazy meals together, there is a light and airy garden room, which has comfy sofas, a TV and doors opening onto the gardens, offering a wonderful alternative space for chilling out. Guests can curl up with a book and enjoy the views over the gardens or if the weather allows, step out into the gardens which come complete with a patio area and furniture, all set up ready for drinking and dining alfresco. When it’s time for bed, guests can choose from two beautifully appointed bedrooms which are both welcoming and rustic. Flaxen Cottage enjoys a superb location in the village of Heveningham, known for its fabulous stately home, Heveningham Hall which is well worth a visit and has a packed calendar of events throughout the year. A short distance away are towns such as Halesworth, Framlingham, Aldeburgh and Southwold, all worth a visit and offering a great selection of shops, eateries and amenities. As well as rolling countryside ideal for long walks and cycle rides, the coast is just a short drive with opportunities for all kinds of watersports with golf also a popular pastime here; nearby courses include Halesworth, Southwold, Aldeburgh, Bungay and Waveney. Flaxen Cottage offers guests a traditional cottage stay in a stunning rural location.
Two double bedrooms. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Utility. Cloakroom with basin and WC. Sitting room with woodburning stove. Garden room
Laxfield is about half-way between the Suffolk market towns of Halesworth and Framlingham, just 40 minutes' drive from the coast at Southwold or Aldeburgh. Just off the main road, called The Street, lies the school and pre-school, the village hall and the Baptist chapel. In the centre, near the wonderful All Saints Church and the historic Guildhall are a thriving modern Co-op store and two charming pubs. Close by, Halesworth is full of character, with old buildings, a weekly market held on a Wednesday and a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants. The beautiful Suffolk Heritage Coastline features unspoilt heathlands and the RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve, whilst the delightful coastal towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh are all within a short drive. With the cities of Ipswich and Norwich both within touring distance, Halesworth is an ideal location from which to discover Suffolk.
