Title: Meddlars - A romantic cottage by a historic Town great for walks, pubs and shops. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Meddlars - A romantic cottage by a historic Town great for walks, pubs and shops. ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73780000/73770300/73770249/9cbafd2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73780000/73770300/73770249/afbbce63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73780000/73770300/73770249/20d01990.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73780000/73770300/73770249/fd772e9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73780000/73770300/73770249/bd4ae838.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to Meddlars, a romantic 17th-century cottage in the historic Town of Hadleigh. With original charm and modern conveniences, this bolt-hole offers a cozy sitting room with a real flame gas fire, well-equipped kitchen and wet room shower. Explore the picturesque riverside walk behind the High Street or stroll into town where you can enjoy interesting pubs and shops. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3538 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Meddlars - A romantic cottage by a historic Town great for walks, pubs and shops. This romantic bolt-hole is set in the historic Town of Hadleigh, great for pubs and shops but also walks straight into the countryside . With lots of original charm in addition to modern conveniences, we’re sure you won’t be disappointed. Cottage Walk Through Meddlars dates from the 1600s but has all the modern touches, like its marble floor and well equipped kitchen to its wet room shower. Yet it still retains much of its historic charm, and its ancient timbers transport you back to days gone by. The advantage of this cottage is that it is priced at the rate for a one bedroom cottage, but it does have a nice little second bedroom suitable for a third adult. You enter the cottage into a cosy sitting room with a cosy real flame gas fire to toast your toes by, at the end of this room is an open staircase winding up over the dining alcove. Beyond the dining area is the long modern kitchen with a door out to the back garden. Upstairs there is a pretty double bedroom, a wet room shower bathroom and a single bedroom. Garden There is a small but fully enclosed garden to the rear of the cottage with herbs to pick, a patio decked area and BBQ, and of course we provide bicycles. Outside There is a lovely walk a couple of hundred yards from the cottage, taking you along the disused railway line into the countryside, or if you stroll into town there is a picturesque riverside walk which meanders behind the High Street, along the fields of the Brett river valley. You are situated at the edge of the small Historic Market Town of Hadleigh, as you walk into town, your road becomes the High Street. There is parking in the cul-de-sac opposite The fields and open countryside start just a few yard further out of town from the cottage. Green Credentials This ancient house was renovated using traditional building methods where possible. Bikes are provided for guests to use and to explore the cycle routes that run from the disused railway track all over Suffolk. Local Area Meddlars is on the edge of Hadleigh which is a pretty market town with masses of historic buildings and a very good High Street filled with interesting and independent boutiques and shops. Being situated in a bustling village on the road into the High Street, those seeking a quieter retreat should note that we may have other cottages better suited. On the other hand being in a historic village location, this cottage is really perfect for those who want to be just a stroll away from interesting pubs, restaurants, cafe’s, historic buildings, riverside walks and interesting shops, with lovely countryside from just round the corner. The town is known for its wonderful pargetting (make sure you look up at the buildings as you walk past) and has a beautiful 15th century Guildhall and a total of 246 listed Historic buildings. There are a number of pubs and restaurants in the town, you can read all about them on our Hadleigh local area page. Just a short drive away are famous places like Flatford Mill in Constable Country, where the painter John Constable lived and did many of his most well known paintings like the Haywain. There are lovely walks along the river to Dedham from here, or in summer you can hire rowing boats and row up the river and pull up onto the river bank for a picnic. Sudbury is where Thomas Gainsborough (England’s most famous portrait painter) was born, and his house is now open as a Museum which contains a world-class collection of his works. Kersey, Suffolk’s prettiest tiny medieval village, is a lovely place to visit and has some good circular walks round beautiful countryside, it is also where the lovely old pub The Bell lies just beside the ford. Then there is Lavenham, which is England’s best preserved Medieval Village. And all the tiny little historic villages along the river valley. Ipswich is a 20 minute drive away and the best unspoilt Suffolk coastal destinations start in about 50 minutes Standard Inclusive Features Kitchen: All cottages are complete little homes and facilities include modern central heating, refrigerator, hobs, oven and / or microwave, toaster, crockery and serving dishes, cutlery, many utensils, fire-extinguisher, lots of pots and pans, glasses and mugs, kettle, coffee maker, teapot, kitchen towels, oven gloves, olive oil, salt and pepper, sugar, herbs, tea, fresh and instant coffee, washing up liquid, cloths, general cleaning materials, etc. Bathroom: Soap, fluffy cotton towels, bath mats, shaver point, toilet brush, toilet roll. Bedroom: Cotton bed linen, wardrobe with coat hangers / chest of drawers, iron, ironing board, hairdryer. Living room: If your cottage has an open fire or stove then a basket with firewood and a bucket with coal will be provided free and more will be available at cost and there will be firelighters provided, TV, please note there is no DVD player in this cottage, books, games, magazines, local brochures, OS and other maps, folder with our special ‘What To Do’ insiders’ guide to the local area. Bikes: Please check with the owner that these are available before you arrive to avoid disappointment if they are in for maintenance. Baby: Cot and high chair provided on request (please bring baby’s bedding). Dog: Up to 2 well behaved doggies are welcome, the cost is £20 per pet for up to 7 nights ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Golf - Optional golf privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 538 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 629821 ## About the area Located in Ipswich, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve and Dedham Vale, while Wattisham Station Heritage Airfield Museum and Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Lavenham Falconry and Namco Funscape. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Ipswich travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ipswich.dx7912) [View more Cottages in Ipswich](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ipswich-Cottages.d7912-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.03876%2C0.95735&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HduQAk5DW2tHtZU7ml-G-x_cvms=) Hadleigh, Suffolk ### What's nearby - Flatford Mill - 15 min drive - 7.9 miles - Portman Road - 18 min drive - 11.7 miles - Jimmy's Farm - 19 min drive - 13.9 miles - Ipswich Regent Theatre - 20 min drive - 12.5 miles - Ipswich Waterfront - 20 min drive - 12.5 miles ### Getting around - Sudbury Station - 18 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Capel Village Bar - ‬11 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive - ‪White Hart - ‬8 min drive - ‪Greggs - ‬7 min walk - Corn Craft Tea Room & Gift Shop ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Meddlars - A romantic cottage by a historic Town great for walks, pubs and shops. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Meddlars - A romantic cottage by a historic Town great for walks, pubs and shops.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Meddlars - A romantic cottage by a historic Town great for walks, pubs and shops.? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Meddlars - A romantic cottage by a historic Town great for walks, pubs and shops. located? > This family-friendly Ipswich cottage is located by the sea, 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lavenham Falconry and Dedham Vale. RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden and Chantry Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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