Title: Dragonfly Cottage, Long Melford Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=5705&destination=Sudbury%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=100678074&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Dragonfly Cottage, Long Melford ## Photo gallery for Dragonfly Cottage, Long Melford ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Dragonfly Cottage, Long Melford (Long Melford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100680000/100678100/100678074/99f229b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Dragonfly Cottage, Long Melford (Long Melford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100680000/100678100/100678074/f0efbffb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Dragonfly Cottage, Long Melford (Long Melford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100680000/100678100/100678074/a4f66765.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Dragonfly Cottage, Long Melford (Long Melford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100680000/100678100/100678074/2d7e3f59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Dragonfly Cottage, Long Melford (Long Melford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100680000/100678100/100678074/fab35931.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Long Melford, Dragonfly Cottage is a charming haven. This beautifully presented period property boasts an open fire, well-appointed kitchen/dining room and a private west-facing garden with a summer house. With ample parking nearby and within walking distance to some of the village’s best pubs and restaurants as well as countryside walks through Kentwell Hall grounds. ## Reviews 6.8 ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Dragonfly Cottage, Long Melford Dragonfly Cottage is a charming cottage in one of Long Melford’s best locations, tucked away next to the wonderful Grade I listed Church at the top of the beautiful village green. This holiday home caters for up to 4 guests with two double bedrooms and a large shower room. A cosy sitting room contains an open fire and there is a well-appointed kitchen/dining room. There is ample parking close by and a private west-facing rear garden. Dragonfly Cottage is a beautifully presented, charming period property thought to date back to the 1400s. The property is situated in the most idyllic spot, nestled between the Grade I listed Holy Trinity Church and the stunning Trinity Hospital (now almshouses). The property is just a short walk from some of the village’s best pubs and restaurants as well as superb countryside walks both throughout the grounds of the renowned Kentwell Hall and surrounding footpaths. The property has been lovingly cared for and has been presented to a high standard while remaining sympathetic to the cottage’s heritage. Numerous original features can still be seen including exposed timbers and a cosy open fireplace. The property contains a sitting room with a bay window looking into Church Walk itself and plenty of seating together with a smart TV for a quiet night in. The kitchen contains a dining table and chairs and a range of appliances including a fridge, Stove cooker and gas hob, integrated dishwasher and washer/dryer. Upstairs, accommodation is arranged over two further floors with the master bedroom overlooking the old hospital gardens and a spacious shower room on the first floor and a further double room on the second floor. Outside, the property benefits from a fully private garden. There is parking available approximately 10m from the property in a free village car park situated at the top of the green itself. Long Melford itself is home to a wonderful variety of independent shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs with the Black Lion Hotel serving excellent food and drink less than 1 minute's walk away! Long Melford has long been a shopping destination for antiques and artwork with a number of galleries and shops still showcasing a fantastic collection of items. In addition to its amenities, Long Melford is nestled within beautiful countryside with plenty of footpaths out through farmland and land belonging to two stately homes, Kentwell Hall and Melford Hall – both of which periodically open to the public and are well worth a visit. Within easy reach are a number of other historic villages including Lavenham, one of the best preserved medieval wool towns in England, Clare which is the smallest town in Suffolk and the nearby Cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds. Sudbury is a thriving market town just a 5-10 minute drive away with plenty of shops, visitor attractions and restaurants and train line links into London and beyond. Dragonfly Cottage is a delightful retreat in a fantastic location ready to help you explore everything this beautiful village and area has to offer. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### 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) - 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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 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 600006950 ## About the area Located in Sudbury, this apartment is in a rural area. Holy Trinity Church and Melford Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kingfisher Leisure Centre and Assington Barn. Lavenham Falconry and Nowton Park Maze are also worth visiting. [Visit our Long Melford travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Long-Melford.dx4385) [View more Apartments in Long Melford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Long-Melford-Apartments.d4385-aaApartments.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%7C52.08702%2C0.72074&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WpT4E08QpebT3S1q5_DOmcVMFB0=) Long Melford, England ### What's nearby - ![Really liked this place!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7322/4f96fe04-e0d8-4647-ab14-64f1cc57e042.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kentwell Hall 11 min drive \- 1.3 miles - ![Mathematical Bridge, an old landmark in Queen's College, Cambridge, UK (Long Exposure); Shutterstock ID 363489767; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193478/066dd5b1-eacd-4fc9-b0b9-2eb2195892f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Cambridge 59 min drive \- 38.4 miles - Holy Trinity Church 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Melford Hall 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Long Melford Heritage Centre 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Sudbury Station 16 min drive - London (STN-Stansted) 59 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 8 min drive - Grover & Allen (Wetherspoon) 8 min drive - The Prince Of Wales Free House 8 min drive - Cock And Bell 14 min walk - Mick's fish & chips 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dragonfly Cottage, Long Melford pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Dragonfly Cottage, Long Melford? ### What time is check-out at Dragonfly Cottage, Long Melford? ### Where is Dragonfly Cottage, Long Melford located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dragonfly Cottage, Long Melford Reviews ## Reviews All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicky M. 18 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Last minute stay Dragonfly Cottage was booked days before our arrival. There for a family gathering having lived in Long Melford for a few years previously The cottage was warm, welcoming and beautifully equipped, set with with the stunning backdrop of Long Melford church and a stones throw from a great gastro pub. ##### Nicky M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie A. 7 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful little cottage We stayed at the cottage for the weekend. The property was really welcoming and spotlessly clean. Well equipped kitchen. Probably the most comfortable bed I have slept in with good quality bedding. A real joy to spend time here. Although we stayed at the beginning of October there is a lovely summerhouse and a nice garden area. The village is lovely with the church literally right on the doorstep. ##### Debbie A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Barbara T. 27 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dragonfly Cottage The cottage is quaint and lovely but i found the stairsl difficult as so shallow. ##### Barbara T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Sharon F. 1 Aug 2025 Liked: Communication, location Disliked: Check-in It was not a place to relax. House smells of woodsmoke from chimney, worsend on upper floors.Lounge furniture shabby, kitchen unit doors were broken. Washing machine smelt of stagnant water - didn’t use. WiFi information given was incorrect.Photographs online out of date. Property is up for sale. ##### Sharon F. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Gillian C. 28 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location Disliked: Listing accuracy Although the property looked ok in the photos the maintenance of white goods was poor, the washing machine door had lost one hinge, hung loose, and the fridge door didn’t close properly, more worryingly the front door was at times impossible to enter from the outside. It got swollen and stuck and the lock was unreliable. I contacted the agent and after several days the odd job man repaired the white goods, I left despite having a week or so to go, the key lock problem had not been fixed after 1 week. In many ways it was not suitable for dogs, pale carpeting and furniture - house rules for dogs were very strict unless you had a dog trained to police dog standards. Fair enough no dogs allowed upstairs but fit a stair gate so it is a rule possible to follow. I had to find a tray large enough to prevent my dog going upstairs. So, it wasn’t a pleasant experience. ##### Gillian C. 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