Weavers Cottage, Lavenham
ID: S535829
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Weavers Cottage in Lavenham is praised for its character, cleanliness, and prime location with easy access to local amenities and historical sites. Guests appreciate the peaceful garden and the property's suitability for dogs, though some noted the garden could be more secure. The cottage's charm and the beauty of the village are highlights, despite comments about the need for updates to furniture and garden maintenance.
The cottage is generally described as clean, with no major complaints about cleanliness inside the property. One guest mentioned cleaning the windows themselves, indicating a potential issue with exterior cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for being quiet, convenient, and close to local shops, eateries, and historical sites, making it an ideal spot for guests looking to explore Lavenham without using a car.
While the cottage's character is appreciated, several guests found the living room furniture, particularly the sofa, to be uncomfortable. The steep stairs were also noted as a concern for some.
Facilities are adequate, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as the uncomfortable garden furniture, the need for garden TLC, and incorrect instructions for the hot water. The BBQ's cleanliness was also criticised.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the level of thoughtfulness. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
A 15th century cottage nestled into the town of Lavenham, Suffolk, with easy access to local amenities, Weavers Cottage is perfect for a family looking to explore the countryside. Travel through the picturesque town, where a variety of buildings of various ages mix together to create a tapestry of colour and character, and discover Weavers Cottage, a pink-painted traditional cottage. This property is filled with character, beginning in the quaint sitting room, where the original fireplace and wooden roof and wall beams add a sense of history as you relax with a cup of tea and plan the day ahead of you. Cook a heart-warming meal in the kitchen, where you will find a selection of amenities and either enjoy your masterpiece in the dining room or outside in the picturesque gardens where a wooden bench is surrounded by lush greenery and flowering shrubs in a split-level garden, a fantastic spot to try out the barbecue provided. On the ground floor there is a bathroom and when the evening wears on, climb the original staircase and find a king-size bedroom with a blue feature wall and writing desk, and a bunk room perfect for children. Lavenham is a beautiful and historic village where there are plenty of independent shops for you to explore, and afterwards why not enjoy a hot meal and a glass of your favourite beverage in the sunshine at one of the local eateries? For a taste of local history, visit the Little Hall Museum, a historic building full of information, or National Trust Lavenham Guildhall. For countryside walks and historic buildings, head over to the town of Bury St Edmunds, where you can enjoy a picnic at Hardwick heath and Newton Park. Enjoy a family getaway to Suffolk with a stay at Weavers Cottage.
In late medieval and Tudor times, Lavenham was one of the country's wealthiest towns due to the English wool trade. Today, Lavenham is considered England's finest complete medieval village with over 350 timber framed medieval houses and its magnificent church of St Peter & St Paul. Located in some of these medieval buildings you will find delightful shops, art galleries tea rooms, good pubs and a number of Michelin starred gourmet restaurants. Many places have been filmed for TV & films including a Harry Potter movie filmed in the splendid NT Guildhall. The village & the surrounding countryside have inspired many famous artists, John Constable was schooled in Lavenham and Thomas Gainsborough in the nearby village of Sudbury. This area of Suffolk is renowned for its pretty villages and its historic houses. Nearby is NT Melford Hall with its antique centres, visit the beautiful Debham Vale and see where John Constable was inspired. At NT Flatford Mill, you can enjoy a leisurely boat trip or walk the banks of the River Stour and afterwards visit the riverside tea rooms. London is just over one hour by train from Sudbury and the nearest airport is Stansted.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x bunk.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with open fire
Gas heating with open fire.
Electric oven, electric hob, fridge, washing machine, toaster, kettle.
TV, WiFi, selection of books.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
On-road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed rear garden with split-level terrace, furniture and barbecue.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.4 miles.
Note: This property has steep stairs and a split-level garden and is not suitable for those with mobility issues.
Note: If you wish to bring a pet, it must be mentioned at the time of booking.
Note: King-size room is accessible through bunk room so please bear this in mind when booking.
Note: Guests receive a welcome gift on arrival
Nearby points of interest
- Kentwell Hall
- Greene King Brewery
- East Anglian Railway Museum
- St. Edmundsbury Cathedral
Reviews (11)
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Alexandra
Its ideally situated in the village and is lovely and quiet. The garden would benefit from a bit of love and tlc, it was a bit tired as was the cottage. That said it's the end of the season. I really loved Lavenham and will definately return but maybe not to this cottage.
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Charmain
The sofa and only soft chair to sit on had seen better days and not comfortable at all, this will need an update. Sorry. Garden was very overgrown and not as secure (enclosed)as we thought it would be, it wasnât until we arrived that we found our dog could get into the neighbours gardens so was having to be on her lead all the time, we blocked of the patio area with the bins and garden chairs so she could have a little freedom. This can be easily rectified by perhaps putting some wire fencing around the hedging. The village and Surrounding area was beautiful and would come again staying a different cottage. Sorry.
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Colette
Garden furniture very uncomfortable and the table needed a good clean and sanding. I feel that no effort was made to make it Clean and tidy. What would the cost of a few fresh potted fowers be ?? Honestly very bad . I also feel you should have highlighted more the very poor access to the bedrooms. We are fit enough but still felt it was dangerous , a rope attached to the side of the stairs might help. I know the property is for sale at the moment but if you are renting it again please try to make it more enjoyable for visitors coming to stay. Colett Lenehan.