Surrounded by glorious extensive gardens providing a tranquil backdrop, this magnificent Grade II-listed property offers elegant accommodation for larger families and groups of friends looking for a stylish rural hideaway. Offering generous accommodation for 26 guests, this beautifully updated former rectory also has ample room for a pair of canine companions to tag along and enjoy the celebrations. Situated on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Tattingstone, this substantial retreat is close to the edge of Alton Water, and features a games room, 13 sumptuous bedrooms and an impressive dining room.
The property offers two relaxing lounges, with ample space for everyone to unwind. At the heart of the house, the fabulous dining room is a wonderful space for enjoying celebratory feasts which you can prepare in the beautifully equipped kitchen. There are three lovely en-suite double bedrooms on the ground floor, along with a utility room, boiler room and a games room where you can play pool and table tennis. The remaining bedrooms are on the first floor: six delightful en-suite doubles, and four cheerful twin rooms, one with an en-suite bathroom. There’s also a family bathroom on the first floor. Outside, there are extensive wraparound gardens with mature trees and an array of plants, along with big lawns offering plenty of room for games and for your pets to run about as you enjoy a BBQ on the picnic benches and south-west facing patio.
Bordered by the rivers Orwell and Stour, Shotley Peninsula offers some wonderful scenic walks for your four-legged friend to enjoy, perfect for exploring both the Dedham Vale and the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty or for following the Flatford and Constable Country Walking Trail. Dogs are welcome at popular local attractions including Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park (3 miles).