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Mallards

Whepstead, Suffolk

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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
pets Dogs welcome 1
grade 4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Enjoy a countryside stay in this contemporary cottage
  • Watch the birds or enjoy a coffee in the unique garden pod
  • Wander through the beautiful meadow from the back garden
Overview
Property code: OC-MAL

Stay in this beautiful cottage in the countryside village of Whepstead and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, gorgeous views and fantastic local food; a perfect place for a romantic retreat for two. In the village itself is a great local pub with fantastic food options, as well as a plethora of footpaths right on the doorstep. Visit Bury St. Edmunds (5 miles), a market town with plenty of arts, heritage and eateries or head to Newmarket (18 miles miles) to see the famous racecourse. Thetford Forest (16 miles), the largest pine forest in Great Britain, offers some incredible walking and biking trails, with a peaceful ambience and immersive experience.

The ground floor opens up into the living/dining room, with a comfortable two-seater sofa, an armchair with a footstool and a warming wood burning fire. Just by the french doors is a two-seater dining table with views out towards the garden for mealtimes. There is a kitchen which is small but equipped with all that is needed to cook up a feast for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Completing the ground floor is the shower room, featuring a spacious walk-in shower. Upstairs, the super king-size bedroom makes up the top floor, with plenty of storage to unpack and views of greenery out of the window.

The garden has a patio area with seating and a BBQ for summer evenings. Guests are also welcome to explore the meadow to the rear of the property which has a luxurious garden pod for birdwatching and enjoying the views.

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  • 1 king-size bedroom
  • 1 shower room
  • Two-ring hob, microwave/oven, fridge with icebox
  • Wood burner, first basket of logs supplied
  • Smart TV
  • Patio garden area
  • Private parking
  • Storage for bikes available on request
  • Pub 1 mile, shop 2 miles
  • Regret no infants or children
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

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Heidi Brackenbury

This property is personally managed by Heidi.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 38 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Diana 1st December 2024

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Very comfortable and clean! Nicely decorated! Lovely views, especially the animals which were very friendly! Great stay!

Reviewed by M 14th October 2024

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A very cosy cottage in a great location. Peaceful spot, cottage backs onto owners paddock where the interaction of birds and animals is a constant joy. Owners friendly and helpful, would strongly recommend Mallards.

Reviewed by Frank 25th August 2024

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Well located, clean and comfortable in a friendly place.

Reviewed by David 23rd July 2024

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Perfect. A lovely getaway in a great location. Will definitely return.

Reviewed by Jane 9th July 2024

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We highly recommend staying at Mallards. It's so picturesque and in an ideal location for visiting the area. We especially loved the adorable animals that live here and this made our stay extra special. The owners keep this property immaculate and are very welcoming - we will definitely be returning.

Reviewed by Petra 7th July 2024

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We had a warm welcome and a nice stay, loved the animals, mainly the cocky behavior of the Turkey. Bury st Edmunds is a nice historical town and Cambridge is easy to acces from Whepstead.

Reviewed by Lucy 2nd July 2024

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We love it at Mallards. It's beautiful and tastefully decorated, while also being cosy and comfortable. It's good to be able to walk the dog outside in the meadow and to have the little back yard as well. The countryside all around is just amazing and there's lots to explore. Also nice to have good eateries like the 6 Bells nearby in Horringer. AllRead more in all a perfect base to explore Suffolk. Ian, the host, is very welcoming and responds to any questions we have. We've visited a couple of times now and look forward to returning there. Hide

Reviewed by Dawn 24th June 2024

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We had a lovely couple of nights at Mallards, the cottage was very well equipped and beautifully furnished, owner Iain was welcoming and helpful. Set in a very pretty Suffolk village with a Pub in walking distance just added to the appeal. I would recommend to anyone wanting a getaway in a cosy cottage in a picturesque part of the UK. We will be baRead moreck again sometime soon. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 10th June 2024

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Really nice location. Lovely having the animals out at the back. Owner very helpful and hospitable.

Reviewed by Alan 25th May 2024

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Really nice place to stay,very comfortable and well equipped. Owner very nice and always ready to help.The animals are fantastic to watch,and pet when you are on the patio.We will be going back,a lot to do and see very close in the area.

Reviewed by Diana 14th May 2024

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Reviewed by Kenneth 28th April 2024

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Excellent cottage, we both loved it. Lovely views out to the paddock and enjoyed watching all the animals

Reviewed by Anna 6th April 2024

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Very nice stay. Great location. Would definitely go back there.

Reviewed by Gary 18th March 2024

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Reviewed by Lizzie 29th February 2024

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Reviewed by Marie 21st January 2024

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Reviewed by Donna 9th January 2024

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Really lovely well equipped property with a very comfortable bed. Great location for attractions around Bury.

Reviewed by Gianni 2nd January 2024

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We spent 3 nights at Mallards and it was fantastic. Great credit to the owners for creating a fantastic place and the little touches made it even better. Will definitely return, thank you Ian for the hospitality

Reviewed by Pauline 19th November 2023

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Reviewed by Kristy 7th November 2023

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Very cute property, high standard interior, probably the most comfortable superking bed we've stayed in! The whole property is great for relaxing, particularly if you love animals. It's a drive away from the closest shop, quite close to owners property and very secure. Would highly recommend

Reviewed by Stuart 30th October 2023

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Reviewed by George 17th October 2023

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We went for a short weekend break and the place was beautiful and very clean. The owners were very friendly and left us with privacy however we had a few nice chats with them about the local area and the animals they keep there which were all very friendly and quiet. We would definitely love to stay again.

Reviewed by Duncan 10th October 2023

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We had a very nice time at Mallards . The location is peaceful and the owner Ian is very friendly. Our dog loved the field out the back and the numerous animals that lived at the property. I would highly recommend Mallards for a short break or holiday.

Reviewed by Lisa 3rd October 2023

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Reviewed by Julia 22nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Deborah 14th September 2023

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Reviewed by Tjitske 7th September 2023

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Reviewed by Michelle 2nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Bruce 31st August 2023

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The cottage was so lovely and clean through out. Facility was excellent. So peaceful and we'll be visiting again. The owner was excellent too.

Reviewed by Tracy 28th August 2023

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Wonderful cottage next to owners who were friendly and helpful whilst respectful of our privacy. Very clean, tiled floor throughout the ground floor was perfect for the dog with a stair gate to keep upstairs dog free. Very comfortable bed lovely location wild birds, turkeys geese and we loved saying hello to the beautiful donkeys in the field. LoadRead mores of footpaths and great for dog walking. We will be returning. Hide

Reviewed by Keith 13th August 2023

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A quality cottage set in six plus acres of grounds of a 15century thatched house. Quality of the cottage and surroundings more than met our expectations. Superb.

Reviewed by Inga 14th July 2023

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We had 3 lovely nights at the Mallards, really nice property with garden area and with lovely views. Very friendly welcome by the owner and extra little goodies in the fridge. They were on hand if needed but left you alone to enjoy your holiday. Very secure property and very pet friendly. We really enjoyed the meadow at the rear which we could Read moreexercise our dog. Would definitely come again. Hide

Reviewed by Nicholas 27th April 2023

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Reviewed by Bill 5th April 2023

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Reviewed by A 6th March 2023

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A home from home. Very relaxing and peaceful with a fabulous view! Thank you for a gorgeous stay, will book again!

Reviewed by Sandra 27th February 2023

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Lovely cottage. Have fed back to the owners that we would have liked curtains at the lounge doors as felt a bit exposed

Reviewed by Sarah 20th February 2023

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We had a fabulous two night break! Exactly what we had hoped for peace and quiet and very relaxing. The cottage was home from home with lots of added extra's to ensure comfort. It was spotless and very welcoming. The host Ian was very friendly and attentive but left you alone to enjoy your stay. Re booked to return again before we had even left!

Reviewed by Susan 6th January 2023

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LOCATION

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