The Old Rectory

ID: S272284

  • Bedrooms 13
  • ・ Sleeps 26
  • ・ Pets 3

Guests say

The Old Rectory in Tattingstone is highly praised for its spaciousness, suitability for large groups, and well-equipped facilities including a games room. The property's beautiful garden and proximity to local walks and pubs are frequently mentioned. While there are some minor maintenance issues, the overall sentiment is extremely positive, with many guests looking forward to returning.

There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score for this category.

The location is consistently lauded for its beauty and convenience, with easy access to local walks, pubs, and attractions like Alford Lake and Sutton Hoo. The peaceful and rural setting is ideal for guests.

Guests find the house very comfortable, with large bedrooms, spacious communal areas, and a variety of spaces to gather or find privacy. The property accommodates a wide range of ages and is well-suited for large family celebrations.

The facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen and games room, are highly appreciated. However, there are comments about a slow cooker hob and a non-working DVD player, suggesting some room for improvement in maintenance.

While the reviews reflect a positive experience, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the host. Therefore, a score cannot be provided for this category.

About this property

Extensive gardens, rich in history and character, and sleeping up to 26 guests, this beautiful grand property is ideal for large groups of friends or families and comes complete with well-equipped games room.

Base for a large gathering of families or friends for a special occasion. The characterful former rectory has 13 bedrooms sleeping 26 guests and is comfortably furnished in traditional style. Set in extensive, mature gardens on the Shotley peninsula, it is close to the rivers Stour and Orwell and within easy reach of the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

All the rooms in this impressive Suffolk retreat are spacious, and airy, with large, light-filled windows. On the ground floor are two peaceful living rooms, one with French doors to the garden. There is also a vast games room, and an impressive formal dining room with space for everyone to enjoy communal meals. The kitchen is fitted with all the equipment you might need, or for outside catering during your stay. Completing the ground floor are three appealing double bedrooms. The first-floor houses ten bedrooms, comprising doubles and twins, and there are 11 bathrooms across both floors. Outside, the lovely garden has beautiful specimen trees, a suntrap patio with a BBQ area, picnic benches and a large lawn with ample room for games.

Peaceful Tattingstone sports two village pubs, and a children’s playground, with lovely walks and cycle paths nearby. Directly opposite your holiday home is the Alton Water reservoir, covering 400 acres of countryside. Hire equipment to sail, windsurf and paddle board on this man-made lake or follow an 8-mile cycle and walking trail around the water. Be sure to visit Dedham Vale (8 miles), known as Constable Country and made famous by artist John Constable’s local landscape paintings such as The Hay Wain.

Reviews (20)

  • Mr Norris

    We were a party of 19 adults and 4 young children. We had a wonderful stay and the games room was such a great facility and focal point for our celebration long-weekend. Don't expect luxury but do enjoy the comfortable and fun ambiance of the house and the spacious rooms. It takes a while to get your bearings as the house is so large. It is absolutely ideal for large family celebrations such as ours. Thoroughly recommended.

  • Mrs Thomas

    We had an issue with the lock on the front door, but John came and sorted it the following morning. House was very hot, we had to turn the heating down constantly.

  • Mrs Markall

    This was a lovely holiday house for a large group of people.

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