Stylish Living in a Medieval Cottage

Entire cottage in Harleston, United Kingdom

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1.5 bathrooms
Hosted by Laura & James
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.

Garden view

Soak up the view during your stay.
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Head out on Angles Way and follow the Waveney river valley for an idyllic countryside stroll or take a trip to the beautiful Suffolk coast, then light the fire and curl up under the beams. Featured in a host of magazines, this bucolic abode combines period features and chic, contemporary design.

Ivywood cottage is medieval in age, but contemporary in design, with luxurious finishes and fine detailing.

The house is in a unique rural setting and was once part of the Gawdy Hall Estate.

The house sits next to a beautiful 15th century church, set within a 3 acre church yard.

Glorious and plentiful Waveney Valley walks in all directions.

Guests have complete privacy and run of the house, including a private garden.

We respect our guest's privacy, and are on call for any advice or assistance that you may need during your visit.

The cottage is a short picturesque drive from the coastal gems of Southwold and Aldeburgh. Harleston and Bungay are quintessential English towns with charming independent stores, delis, family butchers, bistro cafes, pubs, restaurants, and tea shops.

It's the countryside, most people drive.

Diss is the mainline station between London and Norwich and is just 15 minutes by car.

Cycling is very popular and the cottage is on a regular time trial route.

Buses are very reliable and the village is well serviced making it easy to hop between Suffolk and Norfolk villages.

There is fabulous walking from the cottage. Located in the Waveney Valley paths such as Angles Way which follows the Waveney river valley are right on your doorstep.

The space
Ivywood cottage is medieval in age, but contemporary in design, with luxurious finishes and fine detailing.

The house is in a unique rural setting and was once part of the Gawdy Hall Estate.

The house sits next to a beautiful 15th century church, set within a 3 acre church yard.

Glorious and plentiful Waveney Valley walks in all directions.

Guest access
Guests have complete privacy and run of the house, including a private garden.

Other things to note
There is fabulous walking from the cottage. Located in the Waveney Valley paths such as Angles Way which follows the Waveney river valley are right on your doorstep.

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
TV with DVD player, Netflix

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 513 reviews.

Guest favourite
This home is a guest favourite based on ratings, reviews and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 94% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 6% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Guests mention

Where you’ll be

Harleston, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighbourhood highlights

The cottage is a short picturesque drive from the coastal gems of Southwold and Aldeburgh. Harleston and Bungay are quintessential English towns with charming independent stores, delis, family butchers, bistro cafes, pubs, restaurants, and tea shops.

Meet your host

Superhost
529 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
My work: Company Director and Project Manager
Originally from Norfolk and Edinburgh, we have been living and working in London for the past few years. When we learned we had twin boys on the way, we decided there was no place we would rather be than back in Norfolk, surrounded by friends and family and the beautiful countryside.

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