Bell Tower Cottage
Accommodation details
The cottage, which is situated under the bell tower of a Georgian manor house, has recently been converted to luxury accommodation, opening for guests in May 2022. The property is generously proportioned and well-appointed, providing everything needed for a blissful escape in a beautiful and peaceful part of East Anglia.
The ground floor of the cottage is mostly open-plan and guests have a spacious and social area in which to cook, eat and relax. There is a coffee machine in the kitchen, as well as a microwave, toaster, fridge-freezer, washer-dryer, dishwasher and oven with induction hob. The usual crockery, glassware and kitchen utensils can be found in the kitchen cupboards and there are recipe books on the shelf. There is a round oak dining table where guests can serve up a meal and enjoy delicious food together.
In the living room area there is a log burner (logs are provided), a smart TV, a DVD player, a comfy sofa and an armchair.
In the study there is a large desk, upon which guests will find a portable bluetooth speaker, and beyond the study is a luxurious bathroom with a cast-iron slipper bath and a separate shower.
In the bedroom, which is upstairs under the bell tower, there is a king-size sleigh bed, a dressing table, a full length mirror, plenty of storage space for clothes and a small smart TV.
The private garden is fully enclosed and has a patio and a lawn. The garden is overlooked by the cottage's veranda where guests can sit and relax. There is a BBQ, fire bowl and a table and chairs.
Although joined to The Ryes, Bell Tower Cottage is an entirely separate property with its own garden, and it can only be accessed through the cottage's front door.
Practical information
The cottage sleeps a maximum of two people and one baby under 2 years old (please note guests bringing a baby will need to bring their own travel cot, stair gate, high chair, etc).
There is a footpath within easy walking distance of the cottage, which connects to The Stour Valley Path and The St Edmund Way.
Guests can check-in on Fridays (minimum 3 nights) or Mondays (minimum 4 nights). Check-in is between 4pm and 10pm. Guests must check out by 10am on the day of departure.
A welcome hamper is provided.
WiFi internet is available.
Bed linen and towels are provided. (Beach towels are not.)
There is parking for one car, more parking is available upon request.
Up to two well-behaved small/medium size dogs over the age of 6 months are welcome, by prior arrangement, for an additional cost. Please do not let dogs upstairs or on the furniture.
The cottage is over two floors and is approached up a number of steps so it may not be suitable for people with limited mobility.
There are some security cameras on the exterior of The Ryes (the main house) but there are no cameras on Bell Tower Cottage or its garden.
The Ryes Holiday Cottage Project involved the conversion of part of a grade II listed property to a luxury one bedroom holiday cottage.
The project was partly funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.