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One-bedroom holiday home near Ickworth House

Comfortable Accommodation: Bumble's Retreat in Whepstead offers a cosy holiday home with one bedroom and a walk-in shower. The property includes a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, electric kettle, toaster, and a comfortable living area. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the private garden, providing a peaceful retreat. The holiday home features free on-site private parking, ensuring convenience for all visitors. Local Attractions: Located 52 km from London Stansted Airport, Bumble's Retreat is close to Ickworth House (6 km), The Apex (9 km), and St Edmundsbury Cathedral (9 km). Other nearby attractions include Hedingham Castle (32 km) and Thetford Castle Hill (31 km). Activities and Services: The property offers golfing and cycling opportunities. Reception staff speak English, providing assistance to guests during their stay.

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Sykes Cottages
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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • N&s
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing hosts, amazing place and such a great escape from life in the city. Arrived late into the evening to then wake to the most amazing peaceful view.
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really enjoyed my stay lovely hosts beautiful surroundings

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 92,032 reviews from 20871 properties
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Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

Bumble's Retreat consists of a studio-style living space with a king-size bed, and open-plan living space with a kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator, kettle, toaster, a dining space for two, and sitting area. There is a separate shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC. Outside there is a non-enclosed gravelled space with furniture plus off-road parking for one car. Within 3.6 miles you will find a shop, and within 0.7 miles, a pub, and please note this is a smoke-free property. One well-behaved pet welcome. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels included in the rent. Explore Suffolk with a romantic stay at Bumble's Retreat. Note: No WiFi

Neighbourhood information

Bury St Edmunds, locally referred to as Bury, is a historic market town and civil parish found in Suffolk, East Anglia. Boasting over 1000 years of history to discover, it offers plenty to see and do at any time of the year. Describe as being 'Suffolk's foodie town', you can expect to find plenty of tempting eateries to assist you on your self-catered stay including all of pubs, restaurants, cafés and takeaways galore, as well as there being a good selection of supermarkets and convenience stores for those seeking fresh ingredients or any picnic essentials. Admire the beautiful architecture of the town whilst visiting both its high street and independent stores, with abbey ruins and gardens, art galleries, Suffolk's only cathedral and Moyse's Hall Museum to find too, offering something for all tastes. Visit the 200 acres of Nowton Park where you can walk amongst the landscaped lands of Suffolk's countryside, or take a trip to discover the beauty of Thetford Forest Park, spanning over 18,730 hectares, here you can find serene walking and cycling routes as well as attractions such as High Lodge, Lynford Stag, Lynford Arboretum, the Harling Woods and so much more. The coast can also be reached via a scenic drive, where you can find the traditional seaside towns of Felixstowe and Clacton-on-Sea, while Ipswich, Cambridge and Colchester are all within reach too.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

Bumble's Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.