Abbey Gardens Cottage

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1000 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
    In all areas • 70 Mbps
  • Terrace
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms

About this property

Historic Setting: Abbey Gardens Cottage in Bury St Edmunds is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming setting. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. The property features an outdoor seating area, perfect for relaxation. Comfortable Living: The holiday home includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms, equipped with a fully fitted kitchen, washing machine, and a cosy fireplace. Prime Location: Located 72 km from Norwich International Airport, the cottage is an 8-minute walk from The Apex and 300 metres from St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Nearby attractions include Ickworth House (6 km) and Thetford Castle Hill (20 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient and central location, guests appreciate the friendly host and excellent facilities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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Accommodation Type
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Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really well equipped cottage, comfy beds, great showers”
Melissa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A beautiful cottage! It’s easy to locate and there’s parking nearby. It’s very spacious, and surprisingly warm considering the age of the property. I loved the exposed beams. The bed was so comfortable and big. I adored the roll top bath- I’m a...”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Graeme's property is next to the Abbey ruins and gardens and very close to the centre of town. There a number of good restaurants a few minutes walk away. The property is very well equipped, comfortable and very clean. Graeme was great at...”
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A conveniently located cottage backing onto the Abbey Gardens and a five minute walk to the centre of Bury St Edmunds. The courtyard garden is a real sun trap, but there was always a shady spot as well. Well equipped kitchen and lovely to have a...”
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, comfy beds, great shower - really hot and powerful. Good quality fittings, crockery, and cooking items. The owner was very helpful and allowed us access to the cottage before 3.00 pm. Double glazed, so traffic noise was not a problem.”
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This cottage is modern and cosy and a very short walk from the centre of this beautiful city. The accommodation is very well appointed and has a lovely homely feel to it. We have stayed at this property twice and will return again.”
Tony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was well located and very well presented throughout. The hosts were on point whenever needed and nothing was a problem. Graeme is very guest focussed, therefore I can’t fault the customer service or the facilities, and some nice...”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location very good, comfortable, clean. Excellent shower”
Barry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was perfect. Comfy, warm & exceptionally well equipped. Especially enjoyed the pre set morning heating.”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable and clean cottage, and very close to the centre of Bury St Edmunds.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Graeme

9.8
Host review score
Graeme
Situated in the very heart of the medieval grid and recently refurbished to a very high standard with parts of the original building dating back to the 15th century. Overlooking the historic Abbey Gardens you will wake up to a beautiful relaxing view from both bedroom windows. Stepping out the front door into the very centre of Bury St Edmunds, with Angel Hill just a 100 yards away. The space Enjoy the use of the full property with a decked patio garden area to the rear. With 2 double bedrooms one en suite and one family bathroom spread over 2 upper floors. The ground floor has a spacious lounge and kitchen area for you to enjoy with double doors accessing the garden. Enjoy the use of a brand new kitchen, with all mod cons including a LOR coffee machine and milk frother, mirowave, induction hob, oven, Kettle, toaster, wine fridge and fridge. The back wall of the garden is part of Abbey Gardens and dates back to the 15th century. Parking is available less than 5 minutes walk away at either Ram meadow car park or Angel hill. Ram meadow is recommended.
Feel free to contact me should you need any assistance during your stay. I live close by and will be happy to help.
Bury St Edmunds is a picturesque historic Suffolk market town, steeped in fascinating history, with a thriving local economy. The centre is based around a grid pattern formulated by Abbot Baldwin in around 1080, this area is known today as the medieval grid. The town is host to a variety of attractions, shops and eateries and is under two hours from London.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
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.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.