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The Hatchery

Steeple Bumpstead, near Haverhill, Essex
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Hot Tub
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Lavish property set in rural splendour with everything you need for stylish celebrations
  • Extensive gardens with a hot tub, BBQ area and beautiful pond
  • Exquisite interiors for wining and dining in comfort

Property code: OC-HATCH

Bespoke and platinum graded luxury accommodation throughout with the Four equally sized en-suite bedrooms and a superb vaulted open plan living space designed for entertaining. Set in an idyllic secluded spot with tranquil gardens, this stunning property offers fabulous accommodation for families and friends looking for a unique spot to celebrate birthdays, reunions and special occasions. With ample space for eight guests and two canine pals, this beautifully designed retreat features a welcoming wood burner, chic decor, plush furniture, floor-to-ceiling windows and a vast garden with a hot tub. Enjoying a peaceful rural location, the property offers a fantastic hideaway perfect for exploring Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

With light streaming in through the skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows, and with a glass walkway overlooking the space, the elegant open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner is a fantastic area for everyone to relax and celebrate. Featuring atmospheric lighting and a wood burner, the lounge is perfect for unwinding in after sharing a fabulous family feast in the sociable dining area which is next to a sleek, beautifully equipped kitchen. There’s also a handy utility room where four-pawed guests will find dog towels and a special washing area. The property offers four spacious king-size bedrooms – two on the ground floor and two upstairs – each with its own en-suite facilities as well as a TV and Bose speakers. Outside, the large gardens stretch across 3 acres, with plenty of space for your four-legged friends to run about as you sit back and enjoy a BBQ or a glass of wine on the stylishly furnished porcelain-tiled terrace, or take a dip in the hot tub.

The market towns of Haverhill (4 miles) and Saffron Walden (11 miles) have plenty of pet-welcoming places to eat and drink, and the area offers miles of quiet country lanes to wander with your pets. The property is ideally situated midway between the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the university city of Cambridge (both 21 miles).

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 king, 2 zip-and-link king beds that can be converted into twins on request
  • 4 en-suite Air Conditioned bathrooms – 2 en-suite wet rooms with WC, 2 bathrooms with shower over the bath and WC, 1 additional WC
  • Induction hob, double oven, American-style fridge/freezer with ice machine, microwave, Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine, KitchenAid mixer, wine fridge
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Oil boiler central heating, underfloor heating throughout, solar panels on roof
  • Wood burner, logs provided
  • TV in lounge, TV and Bose speakers in each bedroom, office area with A4 printer
  • 3-acre mature garden with terrace, garden furniture, gas BBQ and hot tub
  • Private parking for 5 cars
  • Pub and shop 1 mile
  • Hot tub, robes and slippers provided
  • CCTV for security
  • 2 11kW electric vehicle charging points (paid for on site via an App)
  • If you would like to book an online food delivery slot earlier than your arrival time, the owner can take the delivery for you. Please let the owner know of the time slot. It must be on the same date as you arrive.
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • 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 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Myles 8th July 2026

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Excellent property, very comfortable and extremely well equipped kitchen and utility. Lots of surrounding ground which is great for dogs.

Reviewed by Caroline 31st May 2026

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We absolutely loved our stay at The Hatchery and would definitely return. The owners have thought of everything that you could possibly need including extras for the dogs such as towels, bowls and treats. The garden is absolutely stunning and what a treat to wake up to the gorgeous view of all of the trees and grounds each morning. Each bedroom haRead mores air conditioning which was very much needed in the recent heatwave! We have a disabled daughter so the downstairs bedroom and wet room was fantastic!! My only complaint is that none of us wanted to go home and we would live at The Hatchery if we could!! Absolutely gorgeous clean home in stunning surroundings, we will definitely be back!! Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 30th December 2025

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Thank you for ensuring that everything was just right and also for responding to a couple of queries promptly. We had the best time.

Reviewed by Suzanne 15th December 2025

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This is a fabulous cottage , the owners have furnished this property with high end products and beautiful detail

Reviewed by Ian 2nd December 2025

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Every single thing about this property is 100% from the amazing welcome basket , the cheese board in the fridge , the personal items that were left for our occasion, the immaculate rooms , everything you could ever need was in the lodge .we felt like we had stepped into a world of luxury

Reviewed by Campbell 21st October 2025

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Fantastic time enjoyed with the family in a nice location, welcome hamper was exceptional the perfect house fine tuned by the owners who deserve 5 stars.

Reviewed by Karen 14th October 2025

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Such a peaceful and tranquil setting. The attention to detail and thoughtfulness that have been put into this property are truly impressive. We have stayed at many high-end accommodations, and I can honestly say, hand on heart, that this is the best place we have ever experienced. The welcome hamper was delightful and very generous; we all enjoyed Read moresharing the lovely cheeseboard and wine. The interior design and decoration are fabulous, featuring high-quality beds, bedding, and towels. Additionally, we were provided with comfortable dressing gowns and slippers. All the kitchen and utility room appliances were high-end, and plenty of glasses, crockery and cutlery were provided. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 5th October 2025

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Reviewed by Charlotte 30th September 2025

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The house has everything you could possibly need and I want fantastic place to stay with family or friends

Reviewed by Kim 18th July 2025

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No complaints at all with the cottage and facilities. Fabulous place. The best welcome pack ever. Would definitely return and recommend.

Reviewed by Danny 22nd June 2025

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Wonderful. A lovely welcome hamper and beautiful property with a lovely garden for us and our dogs.

Reviewed by Ian 2nd June 2025

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The Hatchery is a wonderful holiday cottage and we loved our time there. Many thanks to the owners for their consideration of every detail, from a stunning and immaculate interior equipped with everything you could possibly need, to wonderful, freshly mown grounds, a beautiful outdoor seating area and a luxurious hot tub. Truly fabulous and highly Read morerecommended. Hide

Reviewed by Sara 29th May 2025

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Stunning! A beautiful, well presented property in a peaceful area. Without doubt the best holiday home myself and friends have stayed in. As a group of friends celebrating our 40ths it was the perfect location. The property was spotless! It had everything we needed and more. So grateful for the wonderful welcome hamper which kept us going (when ouRead morer food order was delayed)! The owner was so helpful when we had a small request. He came straight over and kindly supported us. The hot tub, wood burner, appliances, equipment, outside space, the blankets and even down to the hand soap - everything was fabulous! Thank you so much for making our weekend so special. We cant wait to book in again hopefully next year! Hide

Reviewed by Gary 11th March 2025

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This is the second time we have stayed at the hatchery. Once again we were very lucky with the weather so we were able to enjoy their big garden and use the bbq and hot tub. The hatchery do the best welcome hamper and weve stayed at a lot of cottages and none have them have matched up to the hatchery. The Beds are very comfortable. The kitchen is Read morewell equipped and they have thought of everything and it is all of a high standard. The garden isnt enclosed which we were made aware of but it didnt cause a problem with our 2 dogs as the garden is so big. Lovely house Hide

Reviewed by Jennie 8th March 2025

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The cottage was spotless and everything was catered for. The views were stunning and we had such a relaxing stay. We enjoyed the walks and our kids played in the large and private garden. It was a treat to cook in the open plan kitchen and we enjoyed movie nights with the massive TV followed by a relaxing dip in the hot tub. A bit of paradise in SuRead moreffolk! Hide

Reviewed by Jen 27th January 2025

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The Hatchery is a great place for a weekend away. It was immaculate upon arrival and there is great attention to detail. Every little thing you can think of is provided and more. Plenty of parking available. We thought allowing the arrival of food shopping before check in was very good and the welcome hamper is the best I have ever received. Dogs aRead morere catered for and the washing stations at the back are a fantastic, well thought through add on. The garden however is not enclosed so could be a problem for some dog owners. The fire was made up ready for our arrival which was much appreciated. The owners were contactable and responded to my query in great time with effective communication. Would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 3rd January 2025

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A very high quality property, with top of the range equipment and furnishings, generously appointed to cater for large groups.

Reviewed by Katie 2nd December 2024

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This cottage is amazing! We will be back next year for sure, maybe a few times. We loved it. The place is perfect and the quality of the interior is lovely. Thank you so much!

Reviewed by Paul 29th August 2024

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When we holiday in the UK we always take extra things with us, like a sharp knife, a large frying pan extra tea towels....that sort of thing. When reading up on The Hatchery, others had stated everything had been thought of. We were sceptical, but we needn't have been! Literally anything you could want from a 'Home from Home' holiday property has bRead moreeen thought of and catered for! Inside the property first impressions were not just how impeccable it was but how clean it was and how beautiful it smelled and the 'Welcome Pack' wow!! this was gratefully received. So many little extras have been thought of, which all mounted up to a stress free holiday. Seriously if you needed something, it was there!! Outside is just as stunning and with plenty of room for everyone. The hot tub was a big hit and was used regularly. We had a truly wonderful week at The Hatchery and would not hesitate to come back and to recommend to everyone. The Sharpe's Hide

Reviewed by Carsten 11th August 2024

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We had a three-week stay at the cottage. The equipment was complete and perfect, anythiing you can image was available. The owners life across the street and were very helpful and friendly. 10 stars out of five.

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.