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Mint Cottage |
Lavenham, Suffolk, England |
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Built in the 16th Century as a Weavers cottage Mint Cottage is a stunning historic cottage with antique furnishings and luxury features. It is set in the middle of Lavenham, England’s best preserved medieval village and is an easy walk from several excellent pubs and restaurants. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 1 |
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Guests:
| 2 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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The Cottage is in Shilling Street, a quiet 16th Century residential street just a 100 meters from the main square and where Jane Taylor lived and wrote the famous nursery rhyme “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”. Lavenham was almost forgotten from the 1600's till recently and was featured in the Dimbleby's TV show as one of England's best preserved Medieval 'Wool' Villages and it is the Jewel in the crown of Suffolk's many pretty villages. The open log fire and the massive antique four poster bed makes this a romantic treat to remember for couples staying in historic Lavenham. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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One of the great joys Suffolk is the beautiful little hamlets that even locals get lost getting to though the meandering 'spiders web' of tiny lanes and byroads. Many of these villages are wonderfully preserved in their medieval origins, our local village of Lavenham being a fantastic example. The area is very rich in History from the Saxon treasure of Sutton Hoo and the rebel Queen Bodicea who defeated the Romans, right up to the many expeditions of Settlers leaving for America. The landscape and the architectural beauty of the area has long inspired artists to work and move here, the most famous of which are John Constable, Thomas Gainsborough and Sir Alfred Munnings. There are endless opportunities for walking, cycling, horse riding and other outdoor activities, and culture vultures will be in heaven with a long list of historical sites and museums to visit. Information about the highlights of the area is contained in a pack in the cottage. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| From London, a train takes about 45 minutes and the journey is about an hour and a half by car. More detailed directions provided on booking. |
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Nearest airports:
| Stansted 40 miles |
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Nearest train station:
| Sudbury 8 miles |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Harwich |
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Car Hire:
| Optional |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Several within walking distance |
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Nearest beach:
| Aldeburgh |
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Nearest shop:
| Several within walking distance |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Mark Scott |
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Contact Phone No. |
01787 211115 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Birdwatching / Canoeing / Cycling / Horse Riding / Therapies / Walking
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Interior Facilities |
Dishwasher / DVD player / Linen provided / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
Mint Cottage has many wonderful period features - broad oak floor boards, ancient beamed and arched rooms, old brickwork and listed wood panelling and mullioned windows. The bright sitting room has a lovely open log fire and a big comfy sofa. The kitchen dining area contains all of the modern conveniences including dishwasher, refrigerator and washing machine. The beautiful bedroom has a high vaulted ceiling with a wealth of ancient oak beams including a beautiful Crown Post and fabulous original broad oak flooring. There are fine Persian rugs on the floor and a gorgeous 4 poster super king bed with silk tapestry hangings. The bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a shower over a bath. There is full central heating throughout the cottage. This cottage also has an ipod/iphone portable speaker.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Garden
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Exterior Details |
You can walk straight out from the kitchen onto a private patio to enjoy a glass of wine as you relax looking out over the lovely large mature garden to the Suffolk countryside beyond. Steps leading down from the patio bring you into the lovely large, mature garden which is shared with Penny Cottage next door and is also part of our small group of holiday cottages. The garden has some nice quiet places to enjoy a picnic or have some privacy.
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Further Details |
Lavenham contains a few excellent Restaurants and Pubs like The Great House rated as one of the best French Restaurants in England The Swan Hotel which is a gorgeous building and has a very highly acclaimed restaurant for non guests and guests alike. The Market Place, is only 100 yards away and features the wonderful National Trust owned Guildhall which was the backdrop for the 1960's cult film “Witchfinder General” with Vincent Price, The Guildhall now houses a fascinating local history Museum, there are many good pubs, tea rooms, beauty salons, and lovely old fashioned village shops nearby. Lavenham is really tiny but was once England's 13th most prosperous town - in the 1500's! Its importance stems from its wool and weaving activities which is indicated by its amazing array of historic buildings. There are great marked circular walks around the village and down the old disused railway line to Long Melford.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Welcome pack on arrival includes all the ingredients for an English breakfast. All linen and towels included. TV, DVD’s, CD selection, books, games, magazines, local brochures, OS and other maps and folder with ‘What to do in the local area’ all in the house. Bikes are available. This cottage is 5 star rated because of the very high quality of furnishings and equipment, because of this we are unable to offer this lovely cottage to guests with pets or to smokers.
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Other Information |
Ideal for honeymoons / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Mint Cottage |
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We have had the perfect weekend. Lovely cottage in a lovely location. Lavenham is such an interesting place, we will definitely return to Mint Cottage.
Eric & Claire, Jun 2011 
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A beautifully presented cottage. Thoughtfully equipped and provisioned. The warm welcome and added touches made for a pleasurable stay.
Jan & Ingrid, Jun 2011
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Fantastic break. Beautiful cottage in a stunning location, we will definitely be back in the near future, thank you Maryka for the wonderful, warm welcome.
Jason & Natalie, May 2011
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Understated luxury, peace and quiet and birdsong, glorious views from the bedroom window and everything you could possibly need has been thought of.
Rachel & Michael, May 2011
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