Rhubarb Cottage
ID: S598060
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 1
Guests say
Rhubarb Cottage in Woodbridge, Suffolk, is a characterful property praised for its wildlife-rich garden and peaceful location. Guests have enjoyed the cottage's quirky charm, cosy lounge, and thoughtful welcome pack. While some maintenance issues have been noted, the cottage's homely feel and beautiful surroundings make for a delightful stay.
Cleanliness has received mixed feedback. Some guests found the cottage comfortable and the kitchen nice, while others reported a grubby shower room, dusty interiors, and a neglected garden. The presence of rubbish and overgrown areas has also been mentioned.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity and beauty, offering a peaceful setting and a good base for exploring Suffolk. The only minor issue was the driveway's gravel ramp, which caused some cars to scrape.
Guests have found the beds lovely and the cottage overall comfortable. However, some have noted issues with water pressure, temperature control in showers, and a cold downstairs shower room, slightly affecting the comfort level.
Facilities have been a point of contention, with guests mentioning well-equipped kitchens and good lighting, but also several maintenance issues such as broken blinds, difficult-to-operate TVs, and a lack of certain amenities like oven gloves and a freezer within easy reach.
The thoughtfulness of the hosts is evident in the welcome pack provided, which has been well-received. However, it should be noted that such gifts, while appreciated, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Resting in the beautiful Suffolk village of Ufford, near Woodbridge, Rhubarb Cottage is a quaint family home close to local amenities and the Deben River.
As you arrive at this picture postcard cottage you will sense the classic character of Rhubarb Cottage immediately. On the ground floor there is a kitchen, dining room, sitting room, and shower room. Steep cottage stairs lead up to the first floor with two bedrooms and en-suite bathroom.
You will enter into the entrance hall with plenty of space to hang your coats and place your shoes, hard wood and tiled flooring runs throughout the ground floor.
The quaint kitchen has everything you need to cook up a storm whilst enjoying your self-catering break. This includes an electric oven, hob, microwave, slimline dishwasher, fridge, kettle and toaster. There is a fridge-freezer and washing machine located in the outbuilding.
Located off the kitchen is the dining room, this spacious room features a large wooden dining table seating six. A large dresser houses a whole range of crockery and glassware, plus there is a sumptuous armchair in the corner for when you want to sit back and enjoy a cup of tea and a good book.
Relax at the end of the day in this charming sitting room with exposed beams, a sofa and two arm chairs positioned to enjoy the Smart TV. There is also an array of board games and books for guests to enjoy.
The ground floor shower room is located off the kitchen, this room is perfect to wash off those sandy toes after a day enjoying one of the many Suffolk beaches, there is a shower cubical, wash basin and WC.
Carpeted steep stairs lead up to the first floor so please bear this in mind.
The master bedroom welcomes you with exposed original floor boards and beams, a space to retreat to at the end of the day. Relax in the wooden framed king size bed with bedside tables and lamps, there is a cupboard and chest of drawers for your belongings.
Off the master bedroom is the ensuite bathroom, relax and unwind in the gorgeous freestanding roll top bath, there is a wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Across the landing is the second bedroom, this carpeted room with views across the garden features two single beds with bedside table and lamp as well as a built in wardrobe for your belongings.
Rhubarb Cottage benefits from an expansive country garden, with many secrets areas to explore. In the summer months enjoy the dedicated barbecue and seating area for dining alfresco.
There is a gravelled gated driveway with parking for two cars, please note that the curve in the driveway can make it unsuitable for low vehicles however there is space for one car right outside the driveway too.
Woodbridge is a historic riverside market town boasting an outstanding selection of independent shops, restaurants and pubs. The town has been famous for boatbuilding, rope and sail making since the Middle Ages. The working tide mill is a major attraction and a must visit for anyone staying in the area. The River Deben runs alongside the town and is popular for boating, walking and wildlife with wonderful views over to the National Trust site of Sutton Hoo. The town hosts a number of events throughout the year and is a wonderful place to visit.
EPC Rating: Band EAccommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king with ensuite bathroom with wash basin and WC, 1 x twin room.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining Room.
Sitting room.
Electric storage heaters with individual thermostats.
Electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for two cars.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3.8 miles, pub 0.4 miles.
Note: Due to the age of the property the stairs are steep and there are low door frames.
Note: The curve in the driveway can make it unsuitable for some low vehicles.
Nearby points of interest
- Framlingham Castle
- Orford Castle
- Ipswich Transport Museum
- Christchurch Mansion
- Ipswich Museum
Reviews (12)
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Trevor
The welcome pack was nice and included ground coffee but no cafetiere or anything to make it with. I rang the number but they were no help. I did find a cocktail shaker with a dead fly in it though. The TV batteries were dead and no spares in the man drawer. There are CDs but no CD player, videos but no video player. There are candles dotted around but the instruction booklet said candles weren't allowed. The kitchen could have done with scissors and tongs. The downstairs shower room never got warm enough to use. Some of the curtains could have done with being a bit shorter so they would fit behind the radiators better. The cold water feed in the upstairs bathroom was worse than the hot water feed. There was a freezer but it was in an outside shed so probably wouldn't work in cold weather. The drive is constructed such that you scrape the bottom of the car on entering. I had to park in an unlit road. To get recycling instructions you had to type in a long URL to get to the county council information. I didn't bother. The cottage itself was fabulous. Uneven floors, small doors, cosy rooms; all quaint features you'd expect from a 17th century building. It is barely overlooked. The garden is huge. It's nice to see they've not sold it off. There's a lookout table and chairs at the highest point, but you have to avoid the dog pooh on the steps.
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Harry
The property was as described and offered many features and comforts; the little cosy lounge was exceptionally lovely to chill-out in after exploring the Suffolk countryside. The reception pack of wine and fresh bread etc was a lovely thought and most welcome. The only minor issue we had was with the ramp to the gravel driveway. As soon as the front wheels got on to the gravel, there was insufficient support and the car bottomed out scraping the ridge. Either the ramp is slightly too steep or the first foot or so of the gravel drive needs to be reinforced. However, this was easily overcome as there was sufficient room to park outside the lovely entrance gate to the property on the roadside. No doubt though, I would highly recommend this charming property to others for an ideal location to base your travels around mid & south Suffolk.
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Harry
The property was as described and offered many features and comforts; the little cosy lounge was exceptionally lovely to chill-out in after exploring the Suffolk countryside. The reception pack of wine and fresh bread etc was a lovely thought and most welcome. The only minor issue we had was with the ramp to the gravel driveway. As soon as the front wheels got on to the gravel, there was insufficient support and the car bottomed out scraping the ridge. Either the ramp is slightly too steep or the first foot or so of the gravel drive needs to be reinforced. However, this was easily overcome as there was sufficient room to park outside the lovely entrance gate to the property on the roadside. No doubt though, I would highly recommend this charming property to others for an ideal location to base your travels around mid & south Suffolk.