Skelder, Parham

framlingham, suffolk

9 guests
5 beds
3 bathrooms
Pet Friendly

4.8Outstanding

4.0Sykes Holiday Cottages rating

Framlingham 3.5 miles.

Settled into the stunning countryside of Parham, near Framlingham, Skelder is a white painted detached country cottage within easy reach of the Suffolk coast and is perfect for a family or group of adults.

Park off road and be welcomed into this beautiful detached cottage, enjoying the views as you unpack with ease before making yourself at home in the sitting room, where a selection of sofas allows you to relax with a cup of tea beside a traditional fireplace housing an inglenook woodburning stove, and there is a second sitting room resting alongside the dining room, with a selection of book cases and double doors opening up to the fresh countryside air.

When mealtimes call, the kitchen/diner offers ample amenities and a traditional feel to the décor, and you can enjoy a family meal at the dining table.

Four bedrooms can be found within this stunning property, each homely and with storage, including a king-size with a Juliette balcony, a double with built-in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors, a ground-floor double day bed with French doors opening up onto the garden and a ground-floor single day bed, as well as a ground-floor shower room for your refreshment.

The garden is simply stunning vast, with a large lawn space for children to play on and a selection of mature trees, as well as a fantastic space to dine alfresco.

Countryside walks weave through Parham, and you can take a stroll along the River Ore.

A short distance from the property you will find the fantastic town of Framlingham where a selection of local shops, eateries and a convenience store can be found, so why not enjoy a glass of your favourite beverage in the sunshine?

Framlingham’s amazing castle is not to be missed, an incredible structure which you can explore, and picnic in the grounds.

The property is also within easy reach of the Suffolk coast, with the town of Aldeburgh offering more eateries, independent shops, coastal walks and a brilliant pebble beach.

Make a holiday to remember with a stay at the beautiful Skelder.

Your dates

Everything you'll need

Wifi
Baby Friendly
Dishwasher
EV Charging
Garden / Patio

Wifi
Baby Friendly
Dishwasher
EV Charging
Garden / Patio
Ground Floor Bedroom
Open Fire
Off Road Parking
Pet Friendly
Smoke Free

What guests are saying

4.8

Based on 17 reviews

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and maintenance

The kitchen in particular was grubby, the floor was dirty, the peddle bin had rusted apart, the fridge was dirty, the draining rack was dirty.

The showers were small, the drain in the upstairs shower smelled. The garden was untidy. We were there nearly 2 weeks but there was no offer to come clean/change the bedding whilst we were there. There was no dryer, just a very small washing line. Also, there was no proper oven, just some small counter top thing & an imitation aga that took 30 minutes to heat up. I could go on, but ultimately this was one of the most expensive places I’ve rented (including from you) and by some distance the most disappointing.

JSep 2026

Owner response:

Since our original response below (earlier today): 1. Our cleaners have confirmed they left a note with your welcome pack, inviting you to let them know if you wanted a clean etc during your stay. 2. Best Of Suffolk have confirmed that they tried to contact you to arrange replacement of the broken bin in the kitchen, but their calls went unanswered. 3. Best Of Suffolk have advised that they send out a communication after the first night of any stay asking for feedback if there are any issues which the guests are unhappy with at any stage, but they did not hear from you during your stay. ——- Hi there. We’re sorry you had so many negative issues to feed back about. We’ve followed up with Best of Suffolk to get some clarification on some of the points you’ve raised. To be clear, the house was in exactly the same state as for the past summer when we had multiple guests who gave glowing feedback; and we had been there the weekend before your stay and had no issues, inside or outside the house. We also believe - as do previous guests - that the listings and pictures are accurate about equipment, room sizes etc. Taking those factors together, we’re curious to understand what made your experience so different. Also, this is the first we’re hearing of it, so it would be helpful to understand whether you raised any of this during your two-week stay. We will follow up when we understand the situation better. Kind regards Jonny & Sarah PS The one caveat to the above is that we were aware of the broken bin and BoS has a replacement. We understand they tried to contact you to check whether you wanted them to replace it during your stay.

Skelder was a lovely house set in a beautiful , peaceful location .

An enclosed garden with lots of games to play. Very safe for children and the dog . The bikes were a useful option too . The pool was a real bonus and we had a lot of fun it.

PeterAug 2026

We had a fantastic time at Skelder.

The property, location and facilities were fantastic. I also messaged the owner during our stay and they were very helpful. We would absolutely recommend and also likely to return. Many thanks, Dan.

DAug 2026

Good to know

House Rules

Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Note: For TV bring own Firestick/ChromeCast type device.
Note: No unaccompanied teenagers permitted at the property.
Note: Additional sleeping in study room with double sofa bed made up on request
Note: In August, there is an outdoor swimming pool for guests to use

Stay Information

Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1117068
Parking
Off Road Parking, Designated parking place

Guest & Pet Policy

Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome
Accessibility
Ground floor