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6 + double sofa bed |
 | A selection of childrens books, bath toys, DVDs, outdoor toys and general toys are provided, plus Cbeebies is available through Sky+ tv. |
 | For outdoor use are Children's and adult's bicycles available for hire from Stowlangtoft Estate. Plus keen walkers will enjoy the Estate footpaths open to guests. |
 | There are 4 golf courses less than 15 minutes drive away. |
 | A small onsite restaurant is open for dinner and drinks on Fridays and Saturdays. There are no kids meals but there is an outside seating area. |
 | There is wireless broadband internet access |
 | Many beautiful beaches and charming coastal towns within a short drive. |
 | A useful list of baby gear is provided including a wooden and a travel cot (bedding if required), two highchairs, a booster seat, a stairgate (only one short flight of stairs), a baby bath seat, a changing mat, a bouncer chair, hand blender, sippy cups, plastic crockery, plastic feeding spoons, toddler cutlery, socket covers, SoS Baby Kit (nappies, wipes, nappy bags, cotton wool, shampoo), a baby monitor, hooded bath towels, potty and steps. |
 | Handily, a CRB checked primary school teacher lives in the cottage next door and offers babysitting services when booked in advance |
 | Local caterers can provide In-Cottage Meals. Tesco, Waitrose and Sainsburys all deliver. |
 | The property shares a large lawned garden and also benefits from a secure south facing private garden. |
Arrivals and Departures:
Check-in time: 15:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Payment:
Reservation Deposit: 25%
Balance: 30 days prior to arrival
Capacity:
Sleeps: 8 + Under 10's
The Coach House is a pretty 3-bedroom (sleeps 6-8) cottage set amongst 800 acres of woodland and parkland on the beautiful Stowlangtoft Estate in Suffolk. Although wonderfully rural, the cottage and its courtyard neighbours, is brilliantly convenient too. There's wonderful walking and cycling, with bikes for hire on site, plus a restaurant in the courtyard (Fri & Sat evenings only) and Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, and a whole host of fantastically pretty coastal towns and villages all within a short drive. Add to that fully qualified babysitting and a handy list of baby and toddler gear on hand, and the result is a brilliant rural retreat for any pre-school family.
Formally the Estate's stables and grooms quarters, the Coach House now has a contemporary open-plan living design. The lounge, dining area and kitchen is huge with a light bright feel thanks to its patio doors to the private terrace and double height ceilings with sky lights. The huge family bathroom, shared by the two twin bedrooms, is also very spacious and two of the three bedrooms roomy enough for a cot a piece.
The interiors are country contemporary with neutral colour schemes and comfortable modern furnishings, plus all mod cons including dishwasher, washer dryer and microwave in the kitchen, plus TV, DVD and HiFi system in the lounge.
Outside, private patio area – perfect for dining outdoors on a warm evening (a BBQ is available from the owners) and larger communal gardens spread out to the left of the house.
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If you don’t feel like cooking at the weekend, there is a restaurant just across the courtyard, or the Michelin award-winning restaurant and cafe at Wyken Vineyards within 2 miles. Why not hire a bike (child bikes, helmets and babyseat available) and cycle there for guilt-free afternoon tea? If you fancy cooking yourself up a storm, the vineyard also has a farmers’ market each Saturday morning, which is ideal for stocking up on local goodies.
Further afield, the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds is a great place to explore and is just ten minutes away by car. The Abbey Gardens is a lovely stop for the playground and duck feeding, and the leisure centre offers a pirate ship and flumes for the young ones. The new 'Coffee and Kids' café (opposite a tempting children’s clothes shop!) is a funky place to spend a few hours getting creative with paints or letting the little ones play with the toys and playhouses, whilst enjoying a cappuccino.
The medieval wool town of Lavenham, and nearby Long Melford, are also close and ideal for antique hunting. Cambridge is 40 minutes away for a great day’s shopping, punting or touring. The renowned Suffolk coast with its famously pretty towns of Aldeburgh, Dunwich and Southwold are within a short drive and well worth a visit.
Other nearby attractions include the award-winning Easton Farm Park which is perfect for toddlers and offers animal feeding, petting, egg collecting, horse and cart rides and mini train trips. Banham Zoo, with its brand new giraffe enclosure is an easy drive, and the Africa Alive safari park nr Lowestoft has a fabulous re-creation of the African Savannah.
As well as Coffee and Kids, other recommendations for eating out with little ones in tow include the brilliant field kitchen at Jimmy's Farm, made famous by the TV show and a great day out in itself thanks to its animals and nature trail - stock up on supplies in the shop too. If babysitting is an option, Bury is home to the Old Cannon Brewery and Brasserie (a lovely brew pub), and Maison Bleue, for superb fish. Further afield is the critically acclaimed The Great House at Lavenham and, family friendly, Thorpeness Brassiere and Regatta in Aldeburgh.
Nearest Medical Services: Doctor 2 miles away, local hospital 9 miles away.
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Past Guest Ratings: * (4 guests)
*Rating collated since Feb '10.
All verified as genuine BFB guests who experienced the accommodation with young children.
Awards:
The Coach House was awarded a 4 Star Gold rating by Visit Britain for 2009/10
When I asked our three year old what she liked best about our holiday she said '...
When I asked our three year old what she liked best about our holiday she said 'our holiday house'! And great if you have baby twins.
Overall Experience Rating: 80%
A wonderful experience, very family friendly....
A wonderful experience, very family friendly.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
We had a lovely stay here. It is a great cottage and we really appreciated...
We had a lovely stay here. It is a great cottage and we really appreciated the attention to detail for our young childrens needs
Beautiful cottage and surroundings. Fabulous weather. Cameron thinks...
Beautiful cottage and surroundings. Fabulous weather. Cameron thinks that Ronaldos house isnt as nice as The Coach House.
Very good break. Lots to do. Comfortable house. Kiera loved th...
Very good break. Lots to do. Comfortable house. Kiera loved the bath toys.
Very good break. Lots to do. Comfortable house. Kiera loved th...
Very good break. Lots to do. Comfortable house. Kiera loved the bath toys.
The Coach House was an excellent home away from home. They had catered for...
The Coach House was an excellent home away from home. They had catered for everything our babies and we required. We had a wonderful holiday and hope to come back again soon. Thank you.
The Coach House was an excellent home away from home, they had catered for every...
The Coach House was an excellent home away from home, they had catered for everything our babies and we required. We had a wonderful holiday and hope to go back again soon.
