Villas In Bury St. Edmunds

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Ms S - Verified booking

  This was a perfect fit for us; for one of us with new chronic illness, the other with limited mobility and a young lively dog. It is 3 minutes from door to centre of woodland if you can clamber over some logs/stones, a minute more if you need to walk on flat. We found it so peaceful/ serene. Our dog was much more at ease with so little surrounding noise (except a military flight path which didn't bother us at all, somehow it was still just so quiet there).It's small which makes it very cosy with the log burner and rainwater shower plus roll top bath adding restorative cosiness. Fully equipped kitchen, there were even lots of useful things like oil and kitchen foil which made everything easier.If, like my illness, you have extra sensitivities, ask that the scent diffusers are removed in advance. You need caution with the spiral staircase in lounge area as you could bump head on it, so it could be issue for some disabilities, but we placed dog bed there to remind us not to cross the room that way.Very helpful responsive owners. We will certainly try to return. It was hard to find especially in dark. We gave feedback so hopefully instructions will improve. It's a very long off load track that not all cars/ people would enjoy/ manage well, but if you can, the remoteness is wonderful.As pictures illustrates, we were there in Autumn but the yard looks like it would be lovely for summer al fresco dining and was good for hot chocolate under the stars. Also look at our dog's smile on the last morning. He was refusing to leave the forest.

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• Nicholas - Verified booking

  This is a potentially lovely house in a delightful town but our stay was spoiled because firstly: when we arrived at 4pm the house had not been cleaned.

  The beds were covered with the previous visitors' towels and bedding. The toilets were dirty and there was urine dribble on the floor of one toilet. Secondly, one of our predecessors had left a note listing 9 issues, all were still unaddressed. I also had to refix the downstairs toilet seat, not something one ever wants to do, let alone today whilst Covid is still spreading. The manager explained she had tried to phone me but my phone was off and that the cleaner 's car had broken down, which is unfortunate but she was nothing like as apologetic as I would have expected. We went out for two hours when the cleaner arrived but the surfaces could not have been satisfactorily wiped in so short of time and the place did not smell antiseptic on our return. Previous visitors had drawn attention to the broken bath selector in the bath/shower, it was still broken during our stay. This was something that particularly mattered to us. As it was the water from the shower drained painfully slowly, leaving a dismal tideline. In fairness the manager did offer to come to see us but one of our party has a medical condition which meant that they could not have accepted a visitor into the house during Covid. I left a note of all of our concerns for the manager. A week has passed and she has not replied to them. Accidents and breakdowns happen but I would have expected a better service from a reputable company.

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• Fatima - Verified booking

  This is our 3rd visit, and always we found the property meticulously clean and well presented on arrival.

  The house is decorated and maintained as a home rather than a rental, and you get a distinct feeling that the owners have not spared their best. Beds are comfy and the living room was a great place to crash after a long day on our feet. Sofas are squishy and soft- and the kids loved snuggling in the blankets that are kept in the box upstairs. Kids also completely taken by two of the bedrooms being connected by a storage space! The house is brilliantly placed in that it is within walking distance of all of Bury’s local attractions. The Abbey gardens, the cathedral and Wooster’s which is actually better than the French patisserie we have here in London! It’s a great house to use a base for going to Cambridge for the day or beaches on the Norfolk coast. The lovely part is walking into a warm and inviting home, that has all the conveniences of home. Large kitchen and dining room. Perfect home away from home!

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• Diane - Verified booking

  What can I say about Bumbles Retreat!

  !! FANTASTIC, BEAUTIFUL, COMFORTABLE PEACE & QUIET . Simply the BEST place to totally relax,chill out to recharge our batteries . We also had lovely weather, which was a bonus.Everything you could think of was provided, a tin of treats for our boy FLINT & a lovely basket of goodies for us. Our hosts too were so lovely, they've created a wonderful Retreat ❤️& I would highly recommend going there if you need to totally relax. Flint,our dog had a brilliant time to, so much room to run around as much as he wanted, in pastures of wild grasses & flowers &plenty of 'sniffs' to explore. Seeing the beautiful Barn Owl 4 out of the 5 nights was a huge bonus, plus all the other wildlife too. Local pub is great for either a takeaway or on Wednesdays, a gorgeous Roast, with digs allowed inside, perfect for us. We didn't want to leave! Will certainly be visiting you again in the future

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• Honey - Verified booking

  I recently stayed at Bumbles Retreat and had the most wonderful experience.

  The peaceful, idyllic scenery was exactly what I needed for a relaxing getaway. The owners were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making sure everything was just perfect. The shepherd’s hut is beautifully done up with so much attention to detail, from the cute bathroom to the cozy little reading lights. The bed was super comfy, ensuring a great night’s sleep, and the hut had everything you could possibly need for a long weekend away. Little touches like the baskets with wine and beer, as well as books, really added to the charm. For dog owners, they’ve thought of everything – there was even a little bag of goodies and treats for my dog, Bandit, which was such a thoughtful touch. The whole atmosphere at Bumbles Retreat is peaceful and serene, making it a perfect escape. I can’t recommend it enough – we had a lovely time and will definitely be back!

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