This peaceful retreat in the picturesque village of Rede is a lovely home-from-home for pet lovers. Sleeping four guests, with an invitation for one canine companion, the charming period hideaway is ideal for couples or a small family. You are just 2 miles from the dog-friendly village pub in Whepstead, where you can tuck into locally sourced food. The pub is also the starting point for tranquil country walks, while delightful Bury St Edmunds, 6 miles away, has appeal for all, with its historic cathedral, twice-weekly street market and array of shops.
The open-plan living area of this beautifully renovated cottage is a welcoming space, housing a spacious, contemporary kitchen/diner and lounge with comfortable sofas and a cosy wood burner-effect gas fire. Also on the ground floor is a shower room, with another upstairs, together with two cosy double bedrooms. Their original features include exposed beams and a beautiful flint wall. Outside, a small, enclosed space to the front has a bistro table and chairs, perfect for a quiet moment with an evening tipple.
Explore the gentle landscape with your favourite hound on a circular trail that starts from Whepstead’s village pub, such as the 2.5-mile River Lark Walk. This runs alongside the river and through woodland, with interesting new smells for pups to investigate. Canines on leads can explore miles of parkland surrounding the National Trust’s magnificent Ickworth House. Although restricted from the famous house and gardens, they will be offered a compensatory doggy cake and ice cream. Bury St Edmunds has a great range of dog-friendly eateries, or you can picnic in the beautiful Abbey Gardens, with pets on a lead. Enjoy interactive displays and a wonderful collection of clocks at fascinating Moyse’s Hall Museum.