Guests say
Valley Farm Cottage is a spacious and well-equipped property in a beautiful location, close to local amenities. Guests appreciate the large garden, homely feel, and the provision of a cot and highchair. Some concerns were raised about cleanliness and early morning noise from nearby farm traffic.
Guests have reported issues with cleanliness, including a sticky kitchen floor, unclean toilets, and stained towels. The bin and dishwasher were not emptied prior to arrival, indicating a need for improvement in this area.
The cottage is praised for its beautiful spot and proximity to a shop, pub, and rail station. However, the presence of an animal disposal facility and early morning traffic from a nearby farm slightly detracts from the peaceful setting.
The property is described as spacious and comfortable, with a large decking area and a pleasant open plan kitchen/dining area. However, some guests noted the lack of fans in upstairs bedrooms and difficulty with stairs for those with mobility issues.
The cottage is well-equipped with a BBQ, cot, and highchair, but guests reported missing items like dishwasher tablets and a grill pan. Maintenance issues like an unemptied bin and a minor smoke alarm problem were also mentioned.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
A hidden gem in the heart of the river side village of Melton near Woodbridge in Suffolk, Valley Farm Cottage is immaculately presented and offers stylish accommodation. Perfect for family and friends to enjoy a holiday together, the family sitting room offers an inviting space for the adults to enjoy some quality time in front of the fire. If you’re not feeling sociable then just tune in, zone out and watch some TV or read one of the many books provided instead; it’s up to you! There is a second living room provided, perfect for children complete with TV and games. The excellent kitchen has everything for the keen chef to be able to produce delicious food for the whole family. If it’s a sunny day, then open up the bi-fold doors and let in the fresh Suffolk air while you’re cooking up a storm. When the food is ready, gather around the dining table and look forward to long and happy meals together. If the sun is shining (which it does a lot in Suffolk!) then you can dine alfresco. The outside space is a real benefit at Valley Farm Cottage which boasts a beautiful decking area, and large garden laid to lawn, so you an chill out and relax with a drink in hand; which is what holidays are made of. Bedtime isn’t a problem either with three beautiful bedrooms, consisting of super-king size, king size and twin. Each bedroom has a fantastic bathroom dedicated, ensuring you can truly relax and unwind. Woodbridge itself is within walking distance and as an historic market town has loads of fascinating history and lots of interesting shops, bars, boutiques, restaurants and pubs to discover. Take a barge along the river Deben to spot birds (keep an eye out for the elusive avocet!) or indulge in some sailing, cycling or walking, all of which are popular in the area. Other places worth visiting while on a visit to Woodbridge include Sutton Hoo, Aldeburgh, the Bawsdsey Peninsular, Southwold, Dunwich, Framingham Castle and Go Ape Thetford. Enjoying a superb setting, Valley Farm Cottage offers stylish and attractive accommodation which is sure to give its guests a truly memorable holiday.
Melton is a rural village resting between Ipswich and Lowestoft within Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is served by Melton railway station and is just a mile from the historic market town of Woodbridge. The village has a small selection of independent shops and a couple of popular pubs so is a great place to stop off to stock up on a few essentials and have a drink while enjoying the captivating surrounding countryside. There are a number of attractions on the doorstep including some fantastic golf courses for the grown-ups and Congo Rapids Adventure Golf for the not so grown-up, as well as the rural idyll that is Foxburrow Nature Reserve. Towns such as Woodbridge, Ipswich and Lowestoft are within a short drive and offer a great range of attractions and amenities.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x Super-king Size (zip/links, can be twin on request),1 x king size.
Two bathrooms with bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Shower room with shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility room.
Two sitting rooms, one with electric log burning stove
Oil central heating with electric log burning stove.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV with FreeSat, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed gardens, lawns, patio area, patio furniture, barbecue.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles.
Note: No unaccompanied teenagers please.
Note: If you wish the zip/link beds to be made up in a different configuration please request at the time of booking.
Note: There is a neighbouring agricultural processing business situated along the same single-track country lane as Valley Farm Cottage.
There may be some intermittent traffic and operational noise.
Note: The stairs have turns so please bear this in mind when booking.
Note: We are unable to offer weekend check in's at this property, only Monday - Friday arrivals
Reviews (5)
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Colin
Excellent location with no significant noise from the abattoir, just the occasional large truck rumbling along the track at the rear. There were two matters which, for us personally, let it down⦠1. The two sets of main stairs are both sharply curved with narrow treads. This makes it difficult to carry suitcases up and would also represent a challenge for older or less-mobile users. 2. Neither of the upstairs bathrooms has a suitable stand-up shower, just an attachment to the bath which is situated under a low sloping ceiling.
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Benny
Nice large garden to play in with garden chair and table on decking. Was useful having a cot and highchair when we arrived. Unfortunately not at all clean. Sticky kitchen floor, crumbs on work top, toilets were not clean, towels had stains on and bedding did not smell fresh. Also garden is not child safe, no proper railing on decking.
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Diane
There were not any dishwasher tablets.