Cocky Hen, Ubbeston

About this property

Laxfield 2.1 miles. Boasting a superb rural location in the heart of the Suffolk countryside in Ubbeston near Laxfield in Suffolk, Cocky Hen is a delightful holiday home which is perfect for a couple. The interior is stylish and contemporary with a small but welcoming seating area located in front of an attractive woodburning stove creating a beautifully sociable space for curling up together. The kitchen is surprisingly well equipped for a small space and has everything needed to create delicious food for your loved one with an elegant dining table for two just perfect for enjoying long, romantic meals together. At bedtime sink into the sumptuous bed and after a relaxing night’s sleep jump in the shower in the contemporary wet room and you’re raring to go for the day. The benefit of a stay at Cocky Hen is the opportunity to use the fabulous communal on-site swimming pool so after a quick dip in the pool you can sit back and relax in the private courtyard garden and enjoy the views of the surrounding countryside. Cocky Hen is in a superb location close to the coastal towns and villages of Suffolk with Aldeburgh, Southwold, Walberswick and Thorpeness all within a short distance. Attractions worth visiting include Framlingham Castle, Mells Equestrian Centre, Africa Alive Zoological Reserve, Sutton Hoo, RSPB Minsmere and Yoxford Antiques Centre and Gardens. Towns worth visiting range from Halesworth and Saxmundham to Westleton and Fressingfield. For a rural retreat with the added benefit of the use of a swimming pool, Cocky Hen is the perfect destination. Note: This property can be booked with Muddy Pig (Ref. 1116884), Old Trout (Ref. 1116881) & Holy Cow (Ref. 1116880), together sleeping 12 guests.

Laxfield is about half-way between the Suffolk market towns of Halesworth and Framlingham, just 40 minutes' drive from the coast at Southwold or Aldeburgh. Just off the main road, called The Street, lies the school and pre-school, the village hall and the Baptist chapel. In the centre, near the wonderful All Saints Church and the historic Guildhall are a thriving modern Co-op store and two charming pubs. Close by, Halesworth is full of character, with old buildings, a weekly market held on a Wednesday and a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants. The beautiful Suffolk Heritage Coastline features unspoilt heathlands and the rspb Minsmere Nature Reserve, whilst the delightful coastal towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh are all within a short drive. With the cities of Ipswich and Norwich both within touring distance, Halesworth is an ideal location from which to discover Suffolk.

Accommodation

Single-storey.

Studio-style layout with super-king-size bed (zip/link, can be twin on request), kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.

Wet room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC

Central heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, washer/dryer, dishwasher.

TV with sound bar, WiFi.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

A travel cot, and highchair are available on request at time of booking.

Off-road parking.

Courtyard with patio furniture.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 2.2 miles, pub 2.1 miles.

Note: Use of the swimming pool is subject to availability.