This two-bedroomed terraced cottage is a fine choice for holiday in the heart of Suffolk’s horseracing community, with a village store on the doorstep plus a dog-friendly pub and play park 1.5 miles away. All-season appeal comes courtesy of the enclosed garden and wood burner, and it’s well-placed for days out: the cities of Ely and Cambridge are only 17 miles away and some of the county’s well-heeled towns are even closer.
Dogs figure large in rural Suffolk life, so you’ll feel right at home when you enjoy a break at this lovely village abode. The cottage delivers a warm welcome from the outset, with a porch that will prove useful for storing doggie gear and cleaning paws after a stroll across the surrounding countryside. Beyond, the sitting room is homely with two comfortable sofas, a Smart TV and a wood burner that will add a warm glow to companionable evenings spent with the dog dozing at your feet. At the rear of the cottage, the kitchen/diner has all the essentials for fuss-free self-catering – the village store is just across the lane if you need to top up supplies. A modern family bathroom completes the ground floor layout, while upstairs two beautiful bedrooms beckon. One features a king-sized bed and the second is set up as a twin room, making the cottage ideal for any party of family or friends. A typical terraced-cottage garden to the rear has both a lawn and a furnished patio; let the dog sniff around while you unwind in the fresh country air.
Head to the neighbouring village of Cheveley – less than 2 miles from your doorstep – to enjoy relaxed dining at a dog-friendly inn and a dedicated Dog Park where your pet can run, play and socialise. Once he’s let off steam, take a stroll around the upmarket towns of Newmarket (4 miles) or Bury St Edmunds (12.5 miles) – in the countryside between the two you may see racehorses in training. Visit the city of Ely (17 miles) to see historic sites and enjoy riverside walks; dogs are not allowed inside the cathedral but are welcome to explore the surrounding gardens. Cambridge has plenty of waterside walks and green spaces too; dogs travel free on the Park and Ride buses and are even allowed on some of the punts that transport visitors past the city’s most iconic colleges.