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The Chicken Shed

Occold, near Eye, Suffolk
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A contemporary, peaceful property located on a traffic-free country lane
  • Thoughtfully planned to suit an adult party, with bright dual-aspect bedrooms and two shower rooms
  • The 2-acre meadow on the doorstep is perfect for walks and wildlife watching

Property code: OC-TCS

"Possibly the best rented accommodation we have ever experienced with the bonus of helpful and kindly owners". - Michael Wilson

For a peaceful, dog-friendly stay right out in the sticks, look no further than this entirely undisturbed Suffolk holiday home. Surrounded by wide open spaces and vibrant meadows, a stay here offers four human guests and two dogs the chance to truly unwind in quiet and calm surroundings. The property is only accessed via a private track from the owner’s farmhouse, making it a safe and secure place for your pet to roam without the danger of busy roads. There is, however, plenty of roaming wildlife surrounding the accommodation, so be sure to keep an eye on your doggo around deer, hares and pheasants.

Your entire pack will find somewhere comfortable to unwind in the generous open-plan living area, whether it’s curled up in a cosy armchair or laying on their favourite blanket beneath a sunny window. The property is entirely laid out on one floor, so you can leave your sleeping dogs to lie right here as you head to bed. Two bedrooms, one double and one twin, can be found along the hallway, along with a wet room and additional shower room in the utility-come-laundry space. In sunny weather, throw open French doors and allow Rover to roam around the surrounding wide-open space, setting off from here to embark on several exciting walkies routes.

This rural cottage is situated in the heart of Suffolk, 3 miles from the vibrant market town of Eye. This town is a lovely place to tour with man’s best friend at your side, complete with historic castle ruins to explore and plenty of pup-friendly pubs for a quick refreshment. Further afield, you’ll find Framlingham (12 miles), Stowmarket (14 miles) and Diss (9 miles), along with the mighty Suffolk Coast AONB (22 miles) that’s filled with coastal adventures to discover with your canine companion.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 super king zip and link, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 wet room with shower, bidet and WC, 1 utility room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Smart TV, DVD
  • Garden, patio, unfenced field to front
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Shop 3 miles, pub 1 mile
  • Regret no children under 7 
  • Please note that there is a step up to the entrance of the property and uneven hardstanding and garden areas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Darren Williams

This property is personally managed by Darren.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 29 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Salena 25th May 2026

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Fantastic location Excellent facilities

Reviewed by David 30th April 2026

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Everything was perfect. The hosts were friendly without being intrusive. Bungalow was cosy and modern. Welcome package was greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Reviewed by Julia 19th April 2026

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This is a beautiful, well maintained cottage in peaceful countryside location. You certainly will not be cold as the cottage is very warm even when the heating is not required. The cottage has absolutely everything you might need and is excellent for two couples or a family of 4. The only downside is the amount of travelling necessary to visit the Read morelocal attractions or coast. The owners are very pleasant and there is you need them but not in your face. Hide

Reviewed by Carol 16th November 2025

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What a wonderful place to stay! If you like being away from it all....this is definitely the perfect location. We had a fantastic week! Brilliant for dog walking and exploring the local area too. The accommodation had everything you could possibly need and was clean and comfortable. We would definitely recommend and will certainly be returning at sRead moreome point in the future! Hide

Reviewed by Denise 19th October 2025

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Very comfortable cottage in peaceful location, equipped with just about everything you could need ! Quiet footpath walks from the door much enjoyed by our reactive rescue dog, as were the dog treats included in the welcome pack. We very much enjoyed our stay and would certainly come again .

Reviewed by Fran 28th September 2025

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Lovely modern, well designed, spacious accommodation. TV and WiFi worked very well unlike some of our other holiday accommodation in east anglia. Perfect for dog walks with miles of footpaths and bridleways right from the front door. We would However Advise bringing extra towels over and above the ones Provided by the owners As the accommodatRead moreion is almost fully carpeted and would be a worry in wet weather. Lucky we had plenty of extra sheets and Dog protection with us. Local pub friendly and welcoming with typical well prepared home-cooked pub food. Lovely Villages and small towns nearby for example, Eye and Debenham. Hide

Reviewed by Christopher 27th September 2025

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A brilliant holiday cottage - great layout with the daytime accommodation separating the two private sleeping areas with their own facilities - and very clean and well equipped.

Reviewed by George 7th September 2025

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I've been doing self catering holidays for over 40 years and can honestly say this is one of the best properties I have stayed in. Comfortable, spacious, and very clean. Wildlife is amazing right outside the property, we saw deer, pheasants, red kites and hares plus other.

Reviewed by Dawn 27th August 2025

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A beautiful cottage, very clean, plus all the home comforts you need. Lovely welcome package and milk for when we arrived - thank you.

Reviewed by Mark 18th August 2025

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Reviewed by Kara 10th August 2025

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We had a lovely time staying at the Chicken shed. The location is perfect for relaxing, walking and getting back to nature. Jan and Mark were nearby and were friendly and approachable. Cottage has everything you need for a perfect stay! Thoroughly recommend.

Reviewed by Priscilla 2nd August 2025

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Lovely well appointed cottage, clean, secluded, everything you could want in a holiday home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there & would recommend it.

Reviewed by Maria 20th July 2025

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We had a wonderful week in the Chicken Shed - the bungalow was spotlessly clean, spacious, light & airy - really comfy bed and great shower. A real home from home. We appreciated the welcome pack too. Loved exploring the surrounding area by car and on foot, as well as relaxing in the garden and watching the wildlife. Jan, the owner, is nearby if neRead moreeded and very helpful. We look forward to returning. Hide

Reviewed by Keith 23rd June 2025

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Home from home. Great hosts. Spacious well equipped and comfortable.

Reviewed by Frances 26th May 2025

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Reviewed by Neil 20th May 2025

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Friendly hosts. Cottage clean and spacious. Comfortable beds. Very dog friendly with lots of space for them to run. Plenty of local paths nearby. Nice welcome pack, including some some dog treats

Reviewed by Adrian 22nd April 2025

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A lovely quiet property in the countryside. Our family of 4 and dog had a lovely stay. Great location to go for dog walks and also to explore Suffolk.

Reviewed by Frances 30th March 2025

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Reviewed by Ray 23rd March 2025

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A lovely cottage with much potential. Jan and Mark are good friendly hosts

Reviewed by Hilary 1st December 2024

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Reviewed by Frances 27th October 2024

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Reviewed by Daniel 14th October 2024

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Really quiet location but central for most attractions. Very welcoming owners. Comfort only marked down to 4 stars due to wet room (why was the loo placed closest to the shower)

Reviewed by Christine 6th October 2024

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Lovely, cosy, comfortable place to stay for our holiday, Our dog loved the 2 acre field in front of the cottage, run free and lots of smells, doggy heaven. Wild life is abundant.Approaching Eye from Occold just before the first houses, Muntjac deer cross the road regularly so be aware!! Owners are friendly and very helpful. Thank you so mucRead moreh for a lovely holiday Hide

Reviewed by John 29th September 2024

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Great accommodation and wonderful hosts. Very helpful and friendly. And informative.

Reviewed by Sharon 24th September 2024

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The house was fabulous so comfortable, everything you could wish for and it was a very warm house .The owners were lovely. I would go again in a heartbeat.

Reviewed by Mark 13th September 2024

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Holiday bungalow as described, beautiful location, quiet and peaceful, great for the dog as she loved running around the field opposite the property. Plenty to do and see around the area. Had an enjoyable break. Would recommend this property.

Reviewed by Theresa 9th September 2024

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Reviewed by Melanie 20th August 2024

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Fantastic cottage and the owners couldnt be more welcoming and helpful.

Reviewed by Mary 17th June 2024

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Comfortable and very well equipped cottage. Location very quiet - no traffic noise apart from the odd car or tractor in the lane. Excellent welcome basket. Owner very welcoming.

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