Wonderful Wooden Beamed 17th Century Retreat - White Lion Cottage, Ipswich

Suffolk. Sleeps up to 5

Wonderful Grade 11 listed cottage from the 1600s brilliantly encapsulates ancient market town charm and rich rural heritage. Thanks to a full and sympathetic renovation it is a glorious blend of traditional style and modern convenience with original roof beams, solid oak floors and exposed red brickwork throughout. Within a comfortable open plan living space is a modern kitchen and enveloping inglenook fireplace with wood burner. Being hidden down a quiet backstreet with easy access to the stunning Suffolk countryside, shops, pub and restaurants it perfectly straddles the experience of a small town retreat and a rural getaway.
The Ground Floor
Sitting Area - Light and open plan with original wooden beams and floors, leather sofa and recliners orientated around a log burner and 49" Smart TV. Additional cushions and blankets available for cosy nights around the fire.
Kitchen - Open galley style with American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, electric double oven, gas hob, boiling water tap, combi microwave/oven/grill and fully glazed door opening onto a terrace.
Dining Area - Wooden table with four chairs along with two folding chair for use inside or out as needed.
The First Floor
The Balcony Bedroom - King-sized bed that can be spilt into two 2ft 6in single beds (unless requested before check-in will be configured as King-sized) along with dressing table, hanging hooks and cupboard with further hanging space, iron, ironing board and hairdryer.
The Footman's Bedroom - Single bed, bedside cabinet, chest of drawers and full hanging wardrobe.
Shower room - Walk-in ‘rainfall' shower, lavatory, handbasin, and slate floor.
The Second Floor
Master Bedroom - King-sized bed, wardrobe, full length mirror, dressing table, chest of drawers and stress busting freestanding bath.
Outside
Through the kitchen door there is an adorable terrace with table for two and lush green pot plants. There is also a snug car port with parking for one medium sized car, with additional public parking nearby charged at £9 for 72 hours.

This cottage is located in Ipswich. Chantry Park and Suffolk Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve and Dedham Vale. Traveling with kids? Consider Lavenham Falconry, or check out an event or a game at Portman Road.