Faith Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No

Reviews & Ratings

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* Based on a combined average customer score (of 6 customer ratings)

40 Customer Review(s)

Reviews

“Everything was lovely, but there is lack of heating in the bedrooms, a factor if staying there in cold weather.”

- Mr Brightman, October 2018

“Absolutely perfect”

Stayed with my sister and a friend. The cottage is over and above what we expected. So well-equipped & comfortable. We have no hesitation in recommending the cottage for a peaceful stay in the country.

- Avrilmann, September 2018
“The cottage & gardens are lovely.”

The kitchen has everything you need & the whole holiday was so restful. A special touch were the flowers etc. left by Carol & Colin.

- Miss Mann, September 2018
“This is a fantastic holiday cottage, from the outside it is chocolate box beautiful.”

So peaceful set back from the road so no traffic noise. Inside it has every thing you need and more. The furnishings of very good quality and well appointed. The beds are very comfortable, my wife and I had great nights sleep. There is every kitchen utensil that you will ever need, and plenty of crockery and cutlery. There is every a very high quality (so not dish washer safe) dinner and tea service. If you stay with children there is many outdoor, including an Wendy house and table tennis table and indoor board games, along with a large number of DVDs. The log burner in the lounge makes for a cosy evenings when it is cold outside. Logs are provide by the owners Colin and Carol, who live just across the lane. They are very welcoming and very accommodating without being intrusive to you holiday. We had a wonderful break in Faith Cottage and really highly recommend the whole experience. Jim and Julie Ashton (Derbyshire)

- Mr Ashton, September 2018
“Holiday cottage”

We are just returning from an amazing 2 weeks at Faith COTTAGE. Not only does it look beautiful but inside it is so well equipped. Carol and Colin have spent a long time making this cottage so special for our holidays. Everywhere you look there are fields and lovely views. Perhaps one thing I should mention that we needed to go out in the car every day as the nearest pub and shop were about 1.5 miles away . However there were great places to visit...Lavenham, Suffolk Owl Sanctuary with crazy golf, Bury St Edmunds itself, Ipswich, Norwich, Banham Zoo, Kentwell Hall and Gardens and so on....... But you will thoroughly feel at home at Faith COTTAGE. THOROUGHLY RECOMMENDED.

- SheilaNorbury, August 2018
“This was an immaculate cottage with Carol and Colin meeting all our needs.”

It is highly recommended. The cottage has been re built by the owners and it is such an interesting story to follow. Peace, tranquility, amazing views. Lovely features inside. You will not be disappointed.

- Mrs Norbury, August 2018
“This was the best equipped cottage we have ever stayed in anywhere,every aspect exceeded expectaion and we will certainly be back .”

The owners are positively delightful and the welcome was superb.

- Mr Tyson, July 2018
“Faith Cottage has everything you would want in a holiday cottage.”

A charming, thatched cottage with a lovely big garden, every home comfort and the personal touches from the owners welcoming us to the cottage were the icing on the cake! A lovely quiet location too but a good base from which to explore the local area. The stairs are steep due to the history of the cottage, so not for everyone, but perfect for our family (children aged 7 and 9) and we can see ourselves coming back! Thank you Colin and Carol!

- Mrs Walley, July 2018
“We had been looking forward to staying in Faith Cottage for several months, since making our booking, but had not anticipated the extent to which our hosts would go to make our stay so pleasant!”

Although the nearby roads were not so good for long walks (narrow, boring and at times dangerous), Faith Cottage is well situated for visiting B st E and many fascinating old villages. Check out the old house beside Cockfield parish church! We also enjoyed meals in both pubs in Hesset (great chips in the Bear!), as well as Hartest.

- Dr Hardy, June 2018
“Faith Cottage is the perfect place to get away and relax with all the comforts of home.”

The garden is beautiful and the owners are really welcoming and helpful.

- Mr Watts, June 2018
“This is our second visit to Faith Cottage and it was even better than our first.”

The owners provide a very high level of hospitality, from fresh flowers in every room to a cake waiting for you on the kitchen table. Beautiful cottage in an idyllic setting.

- Mr Ennis, May 2018
“Lovely cottage in a lovely location.”

Owners friendly and welcoming. Lots of good things as welcome from fresh flowers to wine, cake, tea and milk. Weather was great so we loved sitting in the garden, but plenty of comfort indoors to snuggle if the weather had been bad. We will be back.

- Mrs Mccormack, April 2018
“Lovely, cosy cottage, and a very enjoyable break.”

We were greeted by the owners, who were lovely and showed us around. There was everything you need for a short break away, they even left us a bowl of fruit, sweets, milk and a bottle of wine for us to enjoy which was a nice surprise, and fresh flowers in all of the rooms. The house is quite cold in the winter, but the wood burner made it nice and cosy in the evenings.

- Mr Hickman, January 2018
“The reason we would not re book this cottage again - The kitchen was cold, underfloor heating didn't work.”

The bathroom was also uncomfortably cold. Ran out of hot water so couldnt have a shower. Towels provided were of very poor quality. Beds in the twin bedded room were very uncomfortable due to the quality of the mattresses. The springs in both mattresses could be felt.

- Mr Hollington, January 2018
“Perfect location to put us close to our two daughters living in the area, however Faith Cottage far exceeded our expectations.”

Even in the autumn the gardens and views were stunning and the exceptional little touches, flowers, sweets, fruit etc made us feel very welcome. The furnishings are in keeping, lovely deep roll top bath, walk in shower, log burners and comfy beds all make this a very desirable holiday home.

- Mrs Simons, November 2017
“An exceptional cottage in an ideal location, this cottage was very well equipped offering very good value for money.”

The owners coud not have been more helpful. One of the best cottages in which we have stayed.

- Summers, October 2017
“Absolutely fantastic”

We were welcomed with a smile and wonderful welcome, Colin and Carol have made this place a dream come true, plus all the complimentary gifts as well, we had fantastic weather and chilled out, we really did not want to leave. Thank you both for letting us share your dream home, it is a privilege and honour to have met you both. We will return at some point, hopefully during the summer months. Thank you once again Clive & Susie Buckinghamshire

- clives873, October 2017
“We have stayed at this cottage before so we did know what to expect.”

It is a lovely cottage in a very relaxing location. Very clean and the goodies Carol and Colin leave their guests are always a very welcome treat. We would definitely stay here again.

- Whiteside, September 2017
“This cottage is superbly beautiful; the owner worked for a year and a half getting it into shape for lodgers.”

Colin and his wife Carol do everything to please their guests. Fresh flowers, a warm welcome message, several breakfast items - none of this is standard procedure but it was certainly pleasant and useful for us. The cottage was spotless, the beds comfortable, the kitchen had everything (our "cook" was very happy indeed with all that was at his disposal), the surrounding nature (Bradfield Woods NR a few minutes away on foot) most agreeable (for a birdwatcher like me). Bury St Edmunds is not far, with supermarkets and several places to visit including beautiful Abbey Gardens.

- Mr Jones, June 2017
“The quality of the property and all the extras that the owners put in, made this the best cottage we have ever stayed in.”

The garden was superb.

- Mr Ennis, June 2017
“Wonderful and friendly owners who understood the meaning of child friendly.”

They couldn't have been more lovely and in such a wonderful setting also. Both girls want to go back - and so do we. Such a beautiful idealistic cottage in lovely surroundings. All mod con's. again couldn't have asked for a better place - Thank you.

- Mrs Simon, April 2017
“Lovely place and a warm welcome from the owners!”

- Mr Jouberton, April 2017
“WE really loved the cottage and the very friendly and welcoming owners.”

We were greeted with a table set for afternoon tea, which included delicious homemade scones, clotted cream and jam along with a large bowl of fruit and a bottle of wine, milk and other necessities (unlike the other cottages we stayed in that didn't include any of these items). The cottage was even more charming than in the photos and the surrounding garden was serene and beautiful. The cottage was very close to Bury St. Edmunds and the historic village of Lavenham and had quick access to the A14 so it was easy to get around and close to lots of amenities and Suffolk attractions. The most wonderful part was the cottage itself, originating from the fifteenth century yet equipped with all the modern conveniences while maintaining its historic atmosphere. Lots of wildlife and numerous varieties of birds to be seen in the garden which was surrounded by serene farmlands and mature trees and shrubs. I highly recommend this cottage and its owners who were excellent hosts in every way.

- Mrs Carroll, March 2017
“The owners, Carol and Colin, were most welcoming and left a wonderful selection of treats on our arrival.”

Colin came over to meet us, had a fire started and spent time telling us about the history of the house and the area. Carol visited us towards the end of our stay to make sure everything was alright! Idyllic cottage, quiet area, lots to explore in the locality - a restful stay.

- Mr Spiers, February 2017
“Fabulous cottage, peaceful location.”

Very welcoming hosts. Lack of internet/broadband dissappointing.

- Mrs Trowell, December 2016
“Fresh fruit,wine etc was a very thoughtful gesture,lovely genuine,friendly owners who remain in the background but are there if needed.”

Wonderful location and would be very safe/ ideal for families. No hesitation to recommend to friends.

- Mrs Harrington, December 2016
“Very warm welcome from Carol.”

Most beautiful cottage, in quiet location. Thoughtful welcome pack. Had a great time at Bury St Edmunds Xmas market. Cottage is credit to its owners, that was lovingly restored most thoughtfully. Highly recommend a stay here.

- Mr Burns, November 2016
“The cottage was exceptional, beautiful surroundings and overall fantastic.”

The cottage had everything you could ever want and Carol and Colin were very friendly and helpful. Thank you to everyone for our wonderful peaceful holiday.x

- Mrs Summers, November 2016
“The cottage was beautiful and the little touches left by the owners were lovely and very welcome after a long drive.”

The garden around the house was stunning and we were very lucky to see a deer very close to the cottage. The cottage has all you need for a lovely peaceful week away. The only down side is there's no wifi and signal for phone is not that good.

- Mrs Landeg, November 2016
“The description was clear and everything was as described.”

The hosts were very friendly and the cream tea left for us, as well as the welcome given by them was excellent. They had included a starter back of basics as well as a lovely basket of fruit and bowl of chocolates. Fabulous experience and wonderful cottage. We also appreciated the hosts being available if we needed them but otherwise leaving us to our privacy. Thank you, Colin and Carol!

- Mrs Mckenna, October 2016
“A dream cottage in a quiet, idyllic location, yet close to Bury St Edmunds with all of its facilities.”

The property was spacious and extremely well-equipped, and the owners provided so many extra touches, along with a welcome pack of food. One of the best places that we've ever rented!

- Mrs Worobiec, October 2016
“Beautiful cottage”

Such a lovely cottage with great charm and character. Colin and Carol are very friendly and welcoming they have both done a brilliant job renovating this cottage and it's definitely paid off. We both had a relaxing week here unwinding after a busy life style. This property is a great location to explore suffolk and the local attractions like Anglesey Abbey, Lode Mill, Bury St Edmund's and Sudbury.

- Karen3456789, September 2016
“A Beautiful Cottage with a warm and friendly atmosphere, and has the definate WOW factor!”

What an amazing place!! Faith Cottage is absolutely beautiful. It has a warm and friendly atmosphere and the WOW factor throughout. It has been lovingly restored to an extremely high standard by the owners, Carol and Colin, and it was a real privilege to stay there. They gave us a very warm welcome and it was a lovely surprise to have the table laid with scones and jam and all we needed to begin our holiday without rushing out to the shops for basic provisions. Every single part of this cottage is beautiful...it was a joy discovering each room with all the character and querks... yet still very practical and well equipped. I particularly enjoyed my long soak in the roll top bath, which made for a luxurious and relaxing evening after our journey over. It had everything we needed for a wonderful weekend away. I would highly recommend this Cottage, and we will definitely be going back!

- 1964debz, November 2014
“Faith Cottage is the lovliest of all the cottages we have stayed”

Faith Cottage was well equipped , beautifully furnished , immaculate and full of character features. The garden was pretty and surrounded by lovely countryside.Suffolk is a beautiful county with pretty coastline and lovely medieval villages. The owners of the cottage were so friendly and helpful and put in so much effort in ensuring that guests are comfortable and made welcome. We wouldn t hesitate to recommend Faith Cottage to anyone wishing to stay in a wonderful cottage in lovely and peaceful surroundings.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2013
“Perfect English Cottage”

This was everything we hoped for in a country cottage experience. We were made very welcome by the owners who had set out tea and scones for us. They lived near by and topped our wood up when needed. Watch your head on the staircase!

- A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer, November 2012
“Outstanding relaxing and homely cottage.”

The hosts are very welcoming on arrival and so are the little touches that they provide, especially the cream tea. The cottage is beautifully restored and very comfortable. Home from home. The cottage has ecellent facilities with all the equipment you would find in your home. The gardens are delightful. The cottage is situated for days out and about not far from a variety of attractions. All in all a fabulous place to have a realaxing stay.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, October 2012
“Well worth a visit”

My husband, two friends and myself stayed here in May 2009 but have never forgotten our visit to Faith Cottage it was so wonderful. The cottage looked so pretty on Sykes' website and didn't disappoint in the slightest. The owners couldn't have done more to make you feel at home, there were too many little touches to mention which you don't often find in rented cottages. If we ever get down that way again we would love to make a return visit and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a holiday in the area.

- derbyshiretwo, December 2011
“Excellent accomodation, all you could ask for .”

The cottage was fully stocked with high quality utensils, linen, crockery etc., a warm welcome from the owners Carol and Colin. Nothing was too much trouble. The location was very peaceful, but was within 20 - 40 mins of easy driving to Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Sudbury. and more. The 4 of us had a very enjoyable stay.

- regg0, November 2011
“A beautiful country cottage, a charming Suffolk hideaway”

Carol and Colin are wonderful hosts and they've done a great job fulfilling their personal dream of repairing and fitting out Faith Cottage. It is beautifully appointed with quality furnishings, appliances and loving touches, It is comfortable, cozy and charming. Colin tells a great history of the place and his pride in his work is evident. The cottage is surrounded by very nice landscaping and farmer's fields. Like any centuries old house it has its quirks. If you're handicapped in any way, be careful. The bedrooms are up a steep staircase and the bath is downstairs. However, there is a convertible sofa on the ground floor that avoids the stair issue. We enjoyed our stay very much and would do it again in a minute.

- Loring G, May 2011
“wonderful, friendly hosts couldnt ask for better”

The cottage was ideal, location, cleanliness,everything was top notch.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, July 2010

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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

The property

Felsham 1.5 miles.

A delightful Grade II listed detached cottage, situated in the rural hamlet of Bradfield St. George, 1.5 miles from the village of Felsham.

Dating back to 1488, this charming property has been sympathetically restored to combine character features with modern amenities, boasting a thatched roof, exposed beams throughout and woodburners in the dining and sitting rooms.

The large garden offers views over glorious Suffolk countryside whilst one of the oldest woodlands in England rests on the edge of the property's perimeter, ideal for a peaceful evening stroll.

Many wonderful medieval villages are scattered throughout the area, home to some fabulous Tudor architecture, and nearby Bury St Edmunds offers a good range of amenities and attractions, including the Theatre Royal and of course the stunning cathedral.

A lovely property in a great location!

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Ground floor bathroom with roll-top bath with hand-held shower plus a walk in shower, basin and WC. Modern, fitted kitchen with breakfast area. Dining room with woodburner. Sitting room with double sofa bed and woodburner.

Amenities

Electric heating with underfloor heating on ground floor and woodburners in dining and sitting rooms
Range cooker with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, Wifi, selection of books, games and DVDs,
Fuel, power and starter pack of fuel for woodburners inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair on request
Off road parking for 3 cars
Large lawned garden with garden furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 1.5 miles
Note: There is a fenced pond close to this property
Note: Due to the thatched roof this property does not allow BBQs.

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About the location

FELSHAM

Bury St. Edmunds 9 miles; Stowmarket 7 miles.

The peaceful village of Felsham provides home to a good local shop, a lovely village pub and a beautiful church dating back to the 15th Century. The surrounding villages boast a wealth of architecture spanning the decades and include Ickworth House, built by the eccentric 4th Earl of Bristol and Melford Hall, a turreted Tudor mansion once visited by Elizabeth I. The small medieval town of Lavenham is well worth a visit, with its stunning Tudor buildings and local history museum, whilst nearby Bury St. Edmunds provides a good range of pubs and restaurants, as well as a choice of museums, parks and a stunning Cathedral. Plenty to do at any time of year!

Region Information

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute

Reviews & Ratings

Reviews

“Everything was lovely, but there is lack of heating in the bedrooms, a factor if staying there in cold weather.”

“Absolutely perfect”

“The cottage & gardens are lovely.”

“This is a fantastic holiday cottage, from the outside it is chocolate box beautiful.”

“Holiday cottage”

“This was an immaculate cottage with Carol and Colin meeting all our needs.”

“This was the best equipped cottage we have ever stayed in anywhere,every aspect exceeded expectaion and we will certainly be back .”

“Faith Cottage has everything you would want in a holiday cottage.”

“We had been looking forward to staying in Faith Cottage for several months, since making our booking, but had not anticipated the extent to which our hosts would go to make our stay so pleasant!”

“Faith Cottage is the perfect place to get away and relax with all the comforts of home.”

“This is our second visit to Faith Cottage and it was even better than our first.”

“Lovely cottage in a lovely location.”

“Lovely, cosy cottage, and a very enjoyable break.”

“The reason we would not re book this cottage again - The kitchen was cold, underfloor heating didn't work.”

“Perfect location to put us close to our two daughters living in the area, however Faith Cottage far exceeded our expectations.”

“An exceptional cottage in an ideal location, this cottage was very well equipped offering very good value for money.”

“Absolutely fantastic”

“We have stayed at this cottage before so we did know what to expect.”

“This cottage is superbly beautiful; the owner worked for a year and a half getting it into shape for lodgers.”

“The quality of the property and all the extras that the owners put in, made this the best cottage we have ever stayed in.”

“Wonderful and friendly owners who understood the meaning of child friendly.”

“Lovely place and a warm welcome from the owners!”

“WE really loved the cottage and the very friendly and welcoming owners.”

“The owners, Carol and Colin, were most welcoming and left a wonderful selection of treats on our arrival.”

“Fabulous cottage, peaceful location.”

“Fresh fruit,wine etc was a very thoughtful gesture,lovely genuine,friendly owners who remain in the background but are there if needed.”

“Very warm welcome from Carol.”

“The cottage was exceptional, beautiful surroundings and overall fantastic.”

“The cottage was beautiful and the little touches left by the owners were lovely and very welcome after a long drive.”

“The description was clear and everything was as described.”

“A dream cottage in a quiet, idyllic location, yet close to Bury St Edmunds with all of its facilities.”

“Beautiful cottage”

“A Beautiful Cottage with a warm and friendly atmosphere, and has the definate WOW factor!”

“Faith Cottage is the lovliest of all the cottages we have stayed”

“Perfect English Cottage”

“Outstanding relaxing and homely cottage.”

“Well worth a visit”

“Excellent accomodation, all you could ask for .”

“A beautiful country cottage, a charming Suffolk hideaway”

“wonderful, friendly hosts couldnt ask for better”