Title: Almond Cottage Clare - 2 bedroom English Cottage in smallest town in Suffolk 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 # Almond Cottage Clare - 2 bedroom English Cottage in smallest town in Suffolk Cottage in Sudbury with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96150000/96143400/96143315/e0e6a7e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96150000/96143400/96143315/53103cc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96150000/96143400/96143315/5f16dbc6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96150000/96143400/96143315/76d1f592.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96150000/96143400/96143315/4efed380.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of historic Clare, Almond Cottage offers a charming retreat for couples and families. This 16th century cottage is just a short walk from Clare Castle and Country Park, antique shops, tea rooms, restaurants and pubs. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Almond Cottage Clare - 2 bedroom English Cottage in smallest town in Suffolk We welcome you to our 16th century cottage in the centre of the historic town of Clare, the smallest town in Suffolk. Our fully equipped cottage is only a few minutes walk to Clare Castle and Country Park, Clare Priory, the Ancient House Museum, antique and independent shops, tea rooms, restaurants and pubs. Many other places to visit including Long Melford and Lavenham. Almond cottage is ideal for couples, families, friends and business travellers who would like a comfortable place to relax. We will be available to deal with any questions you may have during your stay on the phone. If you require us to, we can attend the property. Clare is a historical market town with everything you need on your doorstep. Easy to travel to surrounding villages and towns. Great walks and bike rides in the country park and along the river Stour. Once you are at Almond Cottage, you can walk to everywhere within Clare. We do not have any off street parking and there are double yellow lines at the front of the cottage. If it is safe to do so, you may be able to pull over quickly to unload and load your luggage. There is plenty of free parking just a minutes walk down the street, there are also two parking places opposite the cottage but please read the parking restriction times. Just at the bottom of the road opposite the cottage there is the Clare Castle Car Park which is free in the evenings but you will need to check the signs for parking times and charges. This is only a minutes walk and guests have had no trouble finding parking in the past. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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 - Comprehensive recycling policy - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67390000/67384000/67383942/86de780d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### This historic cottage is located in the very heart of Lavenham, Suffolk. 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Lavenham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 51 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=72092354&PinnedHotelID=72092354&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 20 ### 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 ### Rules Quiet hours are between 11pm and 7am as we are in a residential area. Please respect our neighbours. No parties or events are allowed at the cottage. If the electronic key fob is not left in the cottage on departure you will be charged £10 fee for the replacement. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 ## About the area ![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%7C52.07725%2C0.58066&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VCQFu1XFgd0UR4rs10Xz41YXi4c=) Street, Clare #### What's nearby - Clare Castle Country Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Clare Ancient House Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Hedingham Castle - 14 min drive - 9.5 miles - Gainsborough's House - 16 min drive - 11.7 miles - Kentwell Hall - 24 min drive - 11.2 miles #### Getting around - Dullingham Station - 24 min drive - London (STN-Stansted) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪White Hart Wedding Venue - ‬8 min drive - ‪The George - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Cavendish Tea Rooms - ‬4 min drive - ‪Roughacre Brewery - ‬15 min walk - ‪The Five Bells - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Almond Cottage Clare - 2 bedroom English Cottage in smallest town in Suffolk pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Almond Cottage Clare - 2 bedroom English Cottage in smallest town in Suffolk? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Almond Cottage Clare - 2 bedroom English Cottage in smallest town in Suffolk? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Almond Cottage Clare - 2 bedroom English Cottage in smallest town in Suffolk located? > Situated in Sudbury, this cottage is steps away from Clare Castle Country Park and Clare Ancient House Museum. Little Yeldham Village Hall and Ridgewell Airfield Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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