Guests say
Old High Hall in Newmarket is a stunning thatched cottage with a rich history and beautiful gardens. Guests appreciate the superb antique furnishings, modern kitchen, and efficient central heating. The spacious property offers a step back in time with modern comforts like good WiFi and ample parking. While some guests suggest improvements and decluttering, the overall experience is highly recommended, especially for those who appreciate period properties.
The property is generally described as spotlessly clean, but one review mentioned dusty wardrobes and some dirty kitchenware, indicating room for improvement.
There is no specific information provided about the location in relation to local amenities or attractions, so a score cannot be given.
The property is praised for its central heating and ample space, but some guests found the twin room mattresses uncomfortable and the bedrooms too hot, suggesting the need for fans.
The property boasts a well-equipped modern kitchen and good WiFi. However, guests noted a lack of walk-in showers, poor patio lighting, and a need for larger fridges and decluttering.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the level of thoughtfulness, so a score cannot be given.
About this property
Unique, thatched cottage, heavily beamed, inglenook fireplace and open fires, ideal for couples and larger groups of family.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, DVD Player, Open Fire, French Doors To Garden
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Freezer, Dishwasher
Living/dining room 2:
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Corner Bath With Shower Over, Bidet, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath With Shower Over, Bidet, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 5: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair. Large lawned garden with terrace and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 5 cars; garage parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are two fenced ponds in the grounds. This property has a security deposit of £250.. Once used as a hunting lodge, this 14th/15th-century, heavily beamed, thatched cottage with later additions is now a unique holiday home. Surrounded by open countryside this is a quintessential detached English country cottage. Internally Old High Hall provides spacious well-furnished accommodation with many antiques, and open fires in both the living room and dining room. Outside there is a terrace where guests may enjoy a glass of wine, and two acres of delightful gardens (including two fenced ponds). Old High Hall is perfect for couples or family holidays.
The ancient village of Wickhambrook is made up of 11 greens which are believed to date back to Anglo Saxon times. With a village shop and local pubs it provides for everyday needs and is ideally located to explore the surrounding Suffolk towns and villages. Equidistant between the towns of Bury St. Edmunds and Newmarket, 8 miles, visitors can enjoy a day out at the races, a visit to the cathedral and abbey gardens or enjoy a play in the Georgian playhouse built in 1819. Also within easy driving distance are the picturesque villages of Lavenham and Long Melford and the town of Sudbury. There are several National Trust properties in the area including Ickworth House, 6 miles, and Kentwell Hall, 7 miles. Also less than half an hour’s drive is the city of Cambridge with its famous colleges, botanic gardens, museums and galleries. Horse riding and golf nearby. Pub and restaurant 600 yards.
Free WiFi
BBQ's are not permitted at this property due to insurance regulations of a thatched property.
There are low banisters at the property.
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
There is open water in the property grounds.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Reviews (5)
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Cliff Faiers
Superb step back in time in this stunning thatched accommodation. Wonderful communication with the owner and manager as well as oodles of space to explore. Central heating was excellent as well, the house warmed up very quickly.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely house with large garden ideal for families.Threr are many things that should be addressed Poor lighting on the patio at night The brick base for the dinning table is narrow and the chairs can fall off When we arrived the heating was switched off and the house was freezing Although the heating is vey efficient .The bedrooms are to hot and need fansThere are no walk in showers The dinning room chairs are in a bad way and need replacing The fridge is to to small for a family The house needs decluttering With these things done it is a beautiful house
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Confirmed Guest
Stunning period property, with lovely gardens and period furniture, but needs refurbishing and decluttering- and fans for warm and hot weather. The twin room mattresses are very uncomfortable, the wardrobes rather dusty, the kitchen had some dirty cutlery and crockery mixed in with clean - and no fans for warm weather - not all the windows open and the owner was unable to provide fans, unlike other cottage.com properties we've stayed in. Also the kitchen is full of stuff, with little space to store your own items. It also has a very small fridge for a large group - when the supermarkets are 20min drive away, this meant too many grocery runs. Enjoyable stay overall, but some improvements would be recommended. Also suggest a guest book - surprisingly this was missing.