ID: S684734
South Grange House & Cottage in Saxmundham, Suffolk, is praised for its beauty, comfort, and peaceful setting. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and thoughtful touches like a welcome pack. The property's location is ideal for local walks and visiting nearby attractions. While some guests mention issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the majority report a very positive experience.
Most guests found the property to be spotlessly clean and comfortable. However, there were a few reports of cleanliness issues, such as pet excrement and a fly infestation, which have slightly lowered the score.
The property is consistently described as quiet and peaceful, with a convenient location for local walks and visiting nearby attractions like Snape Maltings. The serene setting and sunset views are particularly appreciated.
Guests are very pleased with the comfort of the property, mentioning the most comfy beds and spacious rooms. The presence of a steep staircase without a handrail has been noted as a concern, slightly affecting the score.
The property is well-furnished with a well-equipped kitchen and a hot tub, although some guests suggest improvements like privacy screens and better instructions for waste disposal. Maintenance issues such as the positioning of light switches and noise through connecting doors have been raised.
While guests have mentioned a welcome pack, there is not enough information to determine if this is a consistent offering or a one-off occurrence. Therefore, it cannot be guaranteed and the score is set to null.
South Grange House & Cottage is a truly beautiful, newly renovated Grade II listed family farmhouse, positioned with ample land. This charming property holds an abundance of character and stunning original period features, including inglenook fireplaces, exposed brickwork and original beams. The property is arranged across three floors, the family area fills the ground floor, with sitting room, games room, large kitchen/dining room, utility room and cloak room. On the first floor are four bedrooms, one with en-suite and a Jack and Jill bathroom. On the second floor are two further bedrooms and another bathroom. South Grange House and Cottage sits centrally within the grounds and is approached down a long drive and parking area. To the rear of the property is a vast patio area leading onto grass, with beautiful countryside views.
South Grange House
Ground Floor
Entering into the property into the entrance hall leading to the kitchen/dining room. On the ground floor is an expansive kitchen/dining room, utility room, cloak room, sitting room and games room. A mixture of beautiful original brick and tiled flooring and newly fitted carpets run throughout the ground floor.
Kitchen/Dining Room
With views out across the rolling countryside, this spacious room is very much the heart of the home, and a space for people to enjoy special celebrations. The beautiful kitchen is bespoke with original exposed brick flooring. Including everything you need to cook up a storm, with a belling electric range style oven, four ring hob with extractor fan above, dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster. There is also an full size fridge-freezer and washing machine located in the utility room.
The dining area with inglenook brick fireplace with electric fireplace creates a beautiful space to dine, and a table which comfortably seats 12. This is a wonderful space for family and friends to enjoy quality meals together.
Utility Room
This room offers additional worktop space and storage, along with a washing machine and full size fridge-freezer. In addition this room is perfect for storage for shoes/coats.
Cloakroom
Featuring a WC and wash basin.
Sitting Room
A truly magnificent room, with an abundance of period features including a wonderful mix of exposed brickwork and timbers along with an original tiled flooring. This room has been lovingly refurbished to create a warm and welcoming space for the whole family to enjoy. There are two luxurious three-seater sofa's and two arm chairs to enjoy, all positioned to make the most of the fantastic inglenook fireplace with oak beam, brick hearth and large electric fireplace.
Games Room
Located between the kitchen and sitting room. Enjoy family fun whilst enjoying the pool table.
First Floor
A carpeted staircase leads up to the first floor. The first staircase is located off the entrance hall, please note this is an original staircase and therefore is very steep and narrow, with a handrail.
Bedroom 1
A light and spacious room, with views of the grounds. This grand space again with exposed timbers features a super-king bed with bedside tables and chest of drawers.
En-suite Shower Room
A beautiful en-suite shower room with walk in shower cubical, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom 2
With views across the garden and countryside beyond. A beautiful tranquil space to relax, with super-king zip/link bed with bedside tables and chest of drawers.
Jack and Jill Bathroom
Accessible from bedroom 2 and the hallway. Featuring a bath with over-head shower, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom 3
Another fantastic size bedroom, featuring a super-king zip/link bed (which can be made up as twins upon request). There is a chest of drawers for your belongings.
Bedroom 4
This calm and tranquil room with idyllic views offer a super-king zip/link bed (which can be made up as a twin upon request). There is a cupboard for your belongings.
Second Floor
Carpeted steep stairs lead up to the second floor, there is no handrail and leads to the hallway with low doorways.
Bedroom 5
With carpeted floor and views out across the gardens, this room features two full size single beds. There is a built in cupboard for your belongings.
Bedroom 6
With carpet flooring and views out across the garden. This room offers two full size single beds. Due to the age of the property, the floors are very uneven.
En-suite Bathroom
Entering into the first part of this en-suite with beautiful roll top bath, so grab that glass of wine and book and enjoy a long soak after a busy day exploring Suffolk. From this section enter into the main en-suite with corner shower, wash basin and WC.
South Grange Cottage
Ground Floor
Kitchen/Dining Room
With views out across the rolling countryside, this spacious room is very much the heart of the home, and a space for people to enjoy quality meal times together. The beautiful kitchen is bespoke with original exposed brick flooring. Including everything you need to cook up a storm, with a belling electric range style oven, four ring hob with extractor fan above, dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster.
The dining area boasts a beautiful table and chairs, creating wonderful space for family and friends to enjoy quality meals together.
Sitting Room
A truly magnificent room, with an abundance of period features including a wonderful mix of exposed brickwork and timbers along with an original brick flooring. This room has been lovingly refurbished to create a warm and welcoming space for the whole family to enjoy. There is a luxurious three-seater sofa and two arm chairs, all positioned to make the most of the fantastic inglenook fireplace with oak beam, brick hearth and large electric fireplace.
First Floor
A staircase leads up to the first floor. The first staircase is located off the entrance hall, please note this is an original staircase and therefore is very steep and narrow.
Bedroom 1
An impressive space with beautiful vaulted ceiling boasting original beams. A wooden super-king bed awaits with bedside tables and stylish lamps. Sit back and relax on the two wingback chairs and enjoy a spot of TV.
Family Bathroom
An expansive space featuring a bath, corner shower, wash basin, towel rail and WC.
Bedroom 2
With views across the garden and countryside beyond. A beautiful tranquil space to relax, with super-king zip/link bed with bedside tables and chest of drawers
Outside
South Grange House & Cottage is accessed via the long shingle driveway, leading to a parking area shared with the next door cottage. The grounds are predominantly laid to lawn with two ponds on the grounds of the property. To the rear of the property is a large patio area with outdoor table and chairs and charcoal BBQ for guests to dine alfresco, wood fired hot tub and wood fired sauna for the exclusive use of South Grange House & Cottage.
Please note the grounds and pond are not secured so children should be supervised when using the garden.
Please note the house is next to a working farm and outbuildings that guests cannot access.
Sibton Abbey Ruins
Located shortly from the property is Sibton Abbey ruins where you can view the remains of the abbey church and claustral buildings. Please contact us to book a viewing of the Ruins. (Please note the ruins are located on private land and should not be accessed without consent).
Sitting amid Suffolk’s gentle rolling countryside is the picturesque village of Peasenhall, bursting with pretty period houses and quaint cottages and proudly boasting quality local amenities, including a delicatessen with its own smokehouse, an excellent family butcher selling local farm produce, a village store with a post office, an interesting curio shop, tea rooms, and a public house serving fresh local produce. Within Peasenhall village you can enjoy several footpaths that lead you over open fields where you can enjoy the glorious surrounding Suffolk countryside. Peasenhall is an ideal place for those wishing to explore Suffolk by car, cycle or on foot, offering quiet rural country lanes, pretty villages and interesting market towns. The nearby beautiful Suffolk Heritage Coast is just a short drive or cycle ride from Peasenhall village, where you can explore Suffolk’s coastal delights at Aldeburgh, Walberswick, rspb Minsmere, Dunwich and Southwold. Other local attractions include Framlingham Castle, Helingham Gardens, Sutton Hoo, Snape Maltings, Orford Castle and several antique centres all awaiting your exploration.
South Grange House has six bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size zip-link (can be set up as a twin on request) with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x super-king size zip-link (can be set up as a twin on request), 1 x super-king size, 1 x super-king size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x jack and jill bathroom with bath and shower above, basin and WC.
1 x second-floor twin bedroom with ensuite with walk in shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor twin size.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with electric fireplace.
Games room.
South Grange Cottage has two bedrooms: 1 super-king size bedroom, 1 x super-king-size zip-link (can be set up as a twin on request).
Family Bathroom with shower, bath, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with electric fireplace.
Garden.
1 x wood-fire hot tub.
Wood-fire sauna
Gas heating with stove.
2 x electric oven, 2 x electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, 2 x washing machine, 2 x dishwasher, 2 x kettle, 2 x toaster.
2 x Smart TV, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking.
Rear garden laid to lawn, patio with furniture.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.4 miles, pub 2.5 miles.
Note: There is a pond on site, please supervise children and pets.
Note: Due to the age of the property some floors are uneven and stairs are steep.
Note: The property is located next to a working farm with outbuildings that guests cannot access.
Note: If you wish for the super-king bedrooms to be made up as a twin please let us know on request.
Note: The bedding and pillows are feather with no alternative available.
Note: The wood fired hot tubs & sauna are for your exclusive use.
Note: The properties can be accessed internally both on the ground and first floor.
Carmela
The downstairs floors were filthy, I had to clean previous pet excrement off the floor within seconds of arrival. the usptairs was comfortable but downstairs was very uncomfortable, no downstairs toilet, cold dirty floors, 2 half rolls of toilet paper for the entire house hold, watered down soap dispencers, watered down cleaning spray. I will never book with Sykes again and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
David
The cottage was spotless and very well presented. Thank you for the welcome pack that was very much appreciated. The bed was very comfortable with beautiful cotton bedding. We enjoyed the hot tub, we found it did take a while to heat up so plan your day so you can enjoy the tub in the evening. It was great watching the sunset in the evening whilst in the tub! Thank you we had a wonderful time.
Louise
The hot tub was lovely, it takes some effort as it is wood burning but it is well worth it. I'd suggest a screen to block out the other hot tub if separate parties are staying to give you a little bit of privacy. We loved our stay and are hoping to hire the entire house later this year.
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