Eye 3.6 miles.
Step inside and you’ll find a welcoming sitting room where evenings naturally gather around the woodburning stove, perfect after a day spent outdoors.
A second, quieter lounge provides a handy spot for reading, puzzles or simply taking five with a cup of tea.
The kitchen is well laid out for self-catering stays, giving you everything you need to prepare relaxed meals, whether that’s hearty breakfasts before heading out or long suppers enjoyed together at the table.
The layout works well for groups, allowing everyone to spread out without ever feeling disconnected.
Sleeping accommodation is arranged across four bedrooms, with a mix of doubles and singles that suit families or friends travelling together.
A ground-floor shower room adds practicality, especially after muddy walks or days exploring the lanes and footpaths nearby.
Outside, the lawned garden is a real bonus, offering space for children to play, dogs to stretch their legs and adults to sit back and enjoy the open air.
With generous driveway parking, arriving and unloading is refreshingly easy.
The surrounding area is full of quiet charm.
Eye itself is well worth exploring, with its Norman castle ruins, independent shops and friendly cafés.
The wider Suffolk countryside is threaded with gentle walking and cycling routes, passing through farmland, woodland and sleepy villages.
Further afield, Diss and Stowmarket offer additional places to browse, eat and explore, while the Suffolk coast can be reached by car for a change of scenery and bracing sea air.
The Hare & the Bumblebee Cottage is a relaxed countryside retreat, well placed for discovering the softer, slower side of Suffolk.