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Pooles Farm Cottage

Stowupland, near Stowmarket, Suffolk
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • A traditional cottage with lovely original features indoors and out
  • Enjoy the large, enclosed garden, where you can dine alfresco as children play
  • Set in a quiet village surrounded by rolling countryside and with easy access to places of interest
Property code: OC-P32216

Set in the friendly Suffolk village of Stowupland, this characterful two-storey cottage is the perfect base for a countryside getaway, complete with a fully enclosed garden for your faithful four-pawed companion to explore. Surrounded by scenic footpaths and rural lanes, it’s a dream for daily walkies.

This welcoming Suffolk stay is packed with charm, from exposed beams and quirky latched doors to sloping ceilings and historic quarry-tiled floors. Enter through the porch – ideal for drying off muddy paws – and step into the country cottage kitchen/diner. With seating for four and everything the holiday chef could need; it's a homely space to cook up meals after long countryside adventures. Next door, the spacious lounge features a corner sofa, Smart TV, and a wood burner-effect electric fire – just the place to curl up with a good film and a snoozing pup at your feet. The gleaming family bathroom rounds off the ground floor. Head upstairs to discover three beautifully presented bedrooms – a double and two singles – each with classic wooden beds and traditional sprung mattresses for recharging after a day of exploring. The fully enclosed back garden means your loyal hound can sniff about in safety while you enjoy breakfast on the patio or fire up the BBQ for an evening feast. There's outdoor furniture for relaxed meals under the Suffolk sky, plus another (unenclosed) garden at the front. There’s parking on the drive for up to three cars.

Mid Suffolk’s rolling landscapes offer plenty to sniff out, while the nearby A14 puts you within easy reach of Ipswich (12 miles), the historic village of Lavenham (13.5 miles), and the Anglo-Saxon site of Sutton Hoo (20.5 miles) where pups on the lead can join you. 2 miles away, the bustling market town of Stowmarket has shops, eateries, and places to stop off for a bowl of water and a pint.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 double, 2 singles
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee machine, washer/dryer
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Large, enclosed back garden with table and chairs and charcoal BBQ; large front garden (not enclosed)
  • Private off-road parking for 3 cars
  • Pub/restaurant and shops within 500 metres
  • 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 5 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Helena 1st March 2026

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Cosy comfortable cottage well equipped for 4. Quiet with enclosed private garden, but close to A14 and easy walk to main line train station. Great location for discovering Suffolk.

Reviewed by Andrew 22nd October 2025

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Very clean and cosy, we only had a short stay but felt very comfortable. Great to have a secure garden for the dog to run around, and the location was excellent having a supermarket, Chinese takeaway and fish and chip shop within a short distance.

Reviewed by Stephen 6th October 2025

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Our two week stay in late September entirley lived up to expectations. The property is indeed a traditional farm workers cottage with memorable features such as a wonderfully spacious master bedroom complete with authentic beams and sloping ceilings. The louge is cosy and the kitchen more than adequate for holidaymakes such as us who prefer to eat Read moreout whilst away from home. Whilst the building may be delightfully old, we found that our comfort was ensured by the fine sofa in the lounge and by the excellent beds which provided us with a sound night's sleep for the whole stay. The staircase is narrow and steep, but we soon adjusted to this throwback to former times and it caused us no issues even on nocturnal visits to the downstairs bathroom. As the autumn evenings began to chill, we found the storage heaters very efficieint in maintaining our comfort. Meanwhile, the location of the property is ideal for exploring numerous towns and cities in all directions - and the glorious coastline to the east. Hide

Reviewed by Kate 7th September 2025

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We don't usually stay in smaller cottages but found this one to be great value for money, with everything we (family of 4 adults) needed. We had been a bit worried about the steep stairs and the only toilet being downstairs, but it wasn't a problem and the taller ones got used to ducking through the doorways (eventually!). We chose the property maiRead morenly for the location, which is excellent. We were able to get to everywhere we wanted to for days out - coast, country, villages & towns really easily and everything we needed during our stay was close by in the village itself and in Stowmarket. It's also great for public transport, being 20 mins or so walk (or regular bus) from Stowmarket station. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 4th July 2025

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It's an very old farm workers cottage with low ceilings, beams and steep stairs so I wouldn't book it if your majorly over 6 foot tall or have mobility issues. However, we were a family of four adults yet it didn't feel cramped. the garden was a good size, surrounded by mature trees but otherwise it was just a big square of grass. Good for childreRead moren's games at least. As we were the first guests to ever rent, after its recent conversion into a holiday let, there were obviously a few teething issues but the owner was already dealing with them before we left. We had a lovely peaceful time here and the owner was very helpful. Hide

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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.