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The Gig House, Stowupland

(Ref. 1116902)

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4.9

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  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

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12 Customer Reviews

  • "Just the most perfect place for an escape."

    .we'd imagine, at any time of the year. The house itself, the fixtures and fittings, and the gardens are just beautiful. Wonderful evenings with an open fire, so lovely to return to after a day out. Absolutely no complaints whatsoever..the only possible suggestion we'd make would be perhaps an outdoor mat to clean shoes and boots before coming inside..or perhaps boot stand or box to keep them outdoors? Many thanks to everyone connected to Columbine for making us feel very welcome..and providing the most perfect much-needed escape.

    Reviewed by Kevin5.0Oct 2024

  • "The Gig House has a lovely ambience and is a really successful conversion of a period property."

    We enjoyed our stay and loved the location, being on the estate with access to the moat walk and gardens, which was a daily treat for our dogs. The only criticisms are that the kitchen area is starting to look a bit tired. The utensils & crockery could do with either updating or some more useful additions. There are far too many tins in the oven and most could do with being disposed of. The fridge door needs rehanging on the same side as the covering cupboard door, as this was a bit of a bug bear! And a small dishwasher would be good. That said it did not impact on our over all enjoyment of this peaceful property. Very comfortable beds, good shower, efficient fireplace, light & airy in all rooms, and open plan layout downstairs is really functional. Finally, it should be made clear that the private garden is not directly accessible from the back door, but is through the estate's cottage garden. This meant we could not let our dogs straight out, but had to put a lead on them to get to it, just in case they gave chase to any of the wildlife around! (They're used to livestock but a rabbit would have led them astray. Thankfully the hedgehog didn't move quick enough to engage them!) Lovely having views over the cottage garden though. Just a shame the path to the private garden is not closed off. That said, would happily recommend the Gig House if you want a relaxing, peaceful stay in in historic and rural surroundings.

    Reviewed by Antony4.4Sep 2024

  • "The Gig House was a really really great place to stay and be based for exploring Suffolk for the first time."

    The walled garden we opened the back door onto and looked over was idyllic. Bed and overall layout very comfortable, it was a lovely serine place to stay. The work going as advertised was not intrusive, and we had a lovely relaxing holiday......Would we return? - YES!

    Reviewed by Stephen5.0Sep 2024

  • "Absolutely gorgeous property, surrounding area is great to explore."

    The owners were very friendly and helpful, and the gardeners keep the walled garden just beautiful. We visited Southwold, Sutton Hoo, Stowmarket and Lavenham whilst we were there and had the most fabulous short break. Highly recommended.

    Reviewed by Isabelle5.0Aug 2024

  • "Beautiful cottage set on incredible grounds would 100%return and recommend"

    Reviewed by William5.0Aug 2024

  • "We had a lovey stay at the gig house."

    Absolutely stunning property surrounded by beautiful fields and overlooking a wonderful garden. Our dog absolutely loved watching the doves through the window over the archway! It was spotlessly clean and welcoming. ! The Kitchen could do with some better cutting knives, but we got by. We also found the beds very firm but they had wonderful linens and plush duvets. It was cold at night time but we didn’t light a fire so can’t really complain! would definitely recommend taking slippers and a dressing gown . Over all all of the highs outweigh any minor lows ! Stunning , beautiful perfect setting , we loved it .

    Reviewed by Stephen4.7Apr 2024

  • "We have a very large, very well-behaved dog and the 29 acres of land that we could explore was amazing everybody was so friendly and the history of the hall was amazing as well, the gig house was well equipped with everything we could possibly need, ie washing machine , cleaning supplies, ironing board and iron hair dryer etc , the house was immaculate and cosy, the open fire was set up ready to use adding to the homely cosy feel, all local amenities are dog friendly and welcoming, pub,fish shop and butchers and chinese highly recommended."

    also hew was always available if needed and such a lovely man, all staff and locals on the grounds are very friendly, we will definitely be rebooking, kind regards lisa and john plus bully the dog.

    Reviewed by John5.0Mar 2024

  • "We had a very enjoyable stay at the Gig House."

    It was warm and cosy despite the cold wet weather and had everything we needed to feel at home. Beds were very comfy. The house was located in a quiet but convenient area with some interesting history. Will definitely look to rent it again.

    Reviewed by Heather5.0Feb 2024

  • "A property with historic charm set in a delightful Suffolk farm group in a peaceful rural location."

    Perfectly centrally located for East Anglia site seeing. Open fire a bonus during the cold spell when visiting and adding to the period atmosphere of the place. Upgrading of door seals would be an obvious improvement to reduce on cold draughts. Larger wine glasses perhaps? A minor point! TV handset slightly unresponsive. High standards of cleanliness and comfort. All in all a great property which we would highly recommend.

    Reviewed by Adam5.0Nov 2023

  • "This is our fourth visit to The Gig House now."

    We keep coming back because we love it! The atmosphere in the house, the location within Suffolk and also the location next to Columbine Hall and its gardens all make it one of our favourite places to stay. It's warm, friendly and is equipped with everything we've needed each time we've stayed. I highly recommend it.

    Reviewed by John5.0Oct 2023

  • "Lovely guest house."

    Amazing location - very peaceful and great for a family or couple looking an escape from the big city! Lots of walking and beautiful scenery! We lived every minute! Thank you Hew x

    Reviewed by Sarah4.7Aug 2023

  • "Enjoyed staying at your property very much such a great place."

    Would definitely re book. Thanks very much.

    Reviewed by Michael5.0Dec 2022

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This property is part of the Best of Suffolk collection.
Best of Suffolk is an award-winning, local holiday cottage lettings agency, bringing the experience of a boutique hotel to self-catering cottages in Suffolk.

Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x children’s bunk bed
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with open fire
  • Electric storage heating and open fire
  • Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine
  • Flat-screen TV with FreeView, DVD player, CD player, iPod docking station, WiFi
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Enclosed garden, patio furniture, 29 acres of communal grounds
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.9 miles, 0.6 miles
  • Note: There is an unfenced moat near the property so please supervise children at all times
  • Note: There is some building work taking place on outbuildings on the site for 2024 on Mondays to Fridays from 8am until 4pm and the owners have offered 10% discount on the rental price (already added) to take into account any disturbance.

The property

Boasting a superb countryside setting on the country estate of Columbine Hall, The Gig House holiday home near Stowupland in Suffolk is the perfect rural retreat for families.

A particular feature of the property is its position in the heart of a stunning country estate with 29 acres of grounds to explore.

It really is the stuff of fairy tales with secret gardens, woodland areas and even a moat!

The house itself also has its own private enclosed garden, so is safe for children and pets to run around in, allowing the grown-ups plenty of time to relax alfresco with a drink and nibbles; what more can you ask for?

The property is just as impressive on the inside having been lovingly converted to offer all the mod cons any discerning visitor would expect, whilst retaining original features such as exposed beams, traditional cottage windows and wood panelling.

The open-plan living area is really spacious and bright and airy with a generous seating area and open fire welcoming guests to take a seat and start their holiday as they mean to go on, by chilling out and relaxing.

The kitchen is fully fitted with everything needed to create delicious food for the whole holiday party and the attractive rustic dining table and chairs are in the ideal position to make the most of the opportunity to socialise together while enjoying good food and company.

If the weather is warm enough, then step out into the courtyard garden and enjoy a drink outside while the children can have a run around and (hopefully!) tire themselves out.

When it’s time for bed, guests can choose from two wonderfully appointed king-size bedrooms and a cool children’s bunk bed; all offer calming spaces to rest your weary heads.

Waking up in the morning is idyllic at The Gig House, with the setting just perfect for a relaxing stroll before planning the day’s activities.

The village of Stowupland is close by and well worth stopping off at for a browse and a pint in a traditional English country pub before heading off to explore the nearby bustling market town of Stowmarket.

Head out in the car for trips to other attractions including Go Ape Thetford, Stonham Barns Crazy Golf, Mid-Suffolk Light Railway and Anglia Indoor Kart Racing, all within a short drive.

If you like animals then you’ve come to the right place with Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, RSPB Minsmere, Africa Alive Zoo and Oasis Camel Park, all on top of the list of places to visit.

The Gig House enjoys a simply sublime setting and promises guests a holiday to remember for a lifetime.

Note: There is some building work taking place on outbuildings on the site for 2024 on Mondays to Fridays from 8am until 4pm and the owners have offered 10% discount on the rental price (already added) to take into account any disturbance.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

STOWUPLAND

Stowmarket 1.8 miles; Ipswich 12.1 miles; Woodbridge 20.1 miles; Aldeburgh 29.7 miles

Close to the charming market town of Stowmarket in Suffolk, Stowupland is a delightful rural village which boasts a small selection of shops and a couple of popular local pubs. Known by the Saxons as ‘Ultuna’ due to the presence of a large number of owls in the nearby woods, the village is a prime example of a traditional English village with some spectacular countryside surrounding it, making it the perfect spot for walking and cycling. Nearby attractions include Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, Stonham Barns Golf Park and the infamous Food Museum with the bustling town of Stowmarket just a few miles away, where you will find an impressive array of shops, pubs, restaurants, boutiques, galleries and cafes.

Note: There is an unfenced moat near the property so please supervise children at all times

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas