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The picturesque village of Kettleburgh lies between Earl Soham and Framlingham and was once on the borders of the land ruled by the Iceni tribe under Queen Boudicca, later occupied by the Vikings. Once a large settlement Kettleburgh was granted a market and fair in the 1200s. Today it is a sleepy and peaceful village where you can enjoy a relaxing drink at the Chequers pub with its beautiful riverside garden. The Thatched Cottage is situated on the crest of a hill near the ancient church of St Andrews and is tucked quietly away at the end of a private road. It benefits from stunning views over the Deben Valley and glorious sunsets! Surrounding footpaths lead across tranquil fields to the village pub, the Deben and beyond.
The Thatched Cottage is two and a half miles from the historic market town of Framlingham famed for its medieval castle and its links to Lady Jane Grey and Queen Elizabeth I. The castle overlooks the Mere and Framlingham College with its Gothic architecture (its notable junior school Brandeston Hall is located in Brandeston only a mile away from the Thatched Cottage). The historic Church of St Michael’s which lies near the Castle is also well worth a visit. Within the town centre are many charming shops selling local and organic products. A traditional market takes place in the Square every Tuesday and Saturday. There are inviting restaurants and tea shops and the Station pub is a hidden gem which serves really great food!
The village of Earl Soham is just a couple of miles from the Thatched Cottage and should not be missed. Delightful period cottages are located around the Village Greens and along what was once a Roman Road. The village pub, the Victoria, has a well deserved reputation for the quality and variety of its real ales which are produced in its brewery also located in the village and its excellent home cooked food.
The Thatched Cottage is close to the Heritage Coast and within half a hour you can reach , Aldeburgh, Snape Maltings and Southwold. The proms at Snape and the literary festival at Aldeburgh are both extremely popular. Other places within easy reach and certainly not to be missed include Walberswick, Woodbridge, Dunwich, Orford and RSPB at Minsmere. There will be loads to do throughout your stay and with quiet country lanes all around you bicycles might be fun.
Ground Floor - The front door opens directly into the sitting room which has slate flooring, a large inglenook fireplace and double aspect windows making it light and airy. Furnishings consist of a sofa, two armchairs, an occasional chair, coffee tables, lamps and a TV and DVD player.. Please note that there are some quite low beams in this room.
- The dining room is simply furnished with dining table and chairs.
- A well lit inner hall leads to the ground floor double bedroom. Here there is a double bed, bedside tables with lamps, a wardrobe and a chest of drawers. There are double aspect windows with views over the private garden.
- A door from the bedroom leads to the en-suite wet room. Tiled throughout there is a shower, washbasin and w.c., towel rail and shaver point
- Two steps lead down from the inner hall to the kitchen. The floor is tiled and the work top is partly granite. The kitchen is fully fitted including electric cooker with double oven and overhead extractor, large fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. There is a breakfast bar with two stools. A back door leads to the garden.
- Large wetroom with shower, basin and w.c.
- A steep cottage staircase with banister on either side leads to the first floor
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First Floor - At the top of the stairs is a large L shaped single bedroom with single bed and bedside light, table and chairs, chest of drawers, hanging hooks and window with wonderful views over the garden and across the fields - you can see for miles!
- Twin bedded room (easily adapted to make a super king bed) with bedside tables and lights, chest of drawers, hanging hooks, lovely views over the church and grounds
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Outside - The private garden is mainly laid to lawn with shrubs and mature trees. There is a terraced area with table and chairs, parasol and barbecue
- There is parking on the drive for two cars
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Services: - Oil central heating. Underfloor heating on the ground floor and radiators upstairs
- Bed linen and towels are provided (Please bring own beach towels)
- In consideration of other visitors please do not smoke in the cottage
- Please be aware that special care should be taken when using the barbecue etc as this is a thatched cottage
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