The Milk Parlour is highly praised for its cleanliness, peaceful and beautiful location, and thoughtful touches by the hosts. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities and the property's proximity to local attractions. While most found the property comfortable, a few mentioned issues with the bed and seating. The hosts' friendliness and helpfulness are frequently commended, although one review noted a less welcoming experience.
Guests consistently mention that the property is immaculately clean and well-maintained, contributing to a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
The property is celebrated for its tranquil setting and convenient access to local sights, though one review mentioned a fast road nearby which requires caution when exiting.
While many guests found the property comfortable, there are a few remarks about a firm bed and less comfortable seating, which suggests room for improvement in this area.
The property is well-equipped according to guests, but comments about a creaky bed, a difficult-to-use hob, and the need for some maintenance indicate that there may be some areas that could be enhanced.
Several reviews mention the hosts' thoughtfulness, including recommendations and a welcome pack. It should be noted that such personal touches, while appreciated, may vary and are not guaranteed.
You’re welcomed into a light and airy L-shaped living space with bespoke kitchen, dining area and comfortable sitting space with big double doors opening onto the patio. The bedroom has a zip and link bed so you can choose between a double or twin configuration with modern bathroom adjacent.
Milk Parlour has ample parking on the shared gravel drive with a courtyard at the front of this semi-detached holiday home, however the wonderful private patio at the back overlooking the pond is idyllic for some relaxation.
Ground Floor
Milk Parlour is a single-storey property with oak flooring in the bedroom and living area, Italian designer tiles in the kitchen and bathroom and designer rads throughout.
Kitchen/Living Room
The original stable door opens into the light and airy L-shaped open plan living space with high ceilings, beams and double doors to the patio giving stunning views of the moat and woods behind.
The stylish kitchen has bespoke units with integrated Bosch electric oven, induction hob with extractor fan; under counter fridge with icebox; slimline dishwasher and freestanding microwave.
A beautiful two-seater sofa will take pride of place in the living area, together with an armchair, Eames rocking chair and wall-mounted flat-screen TV. The dining area has a round oak table with matching chairs.
Bedroom
The king-size zip and link bed can be made into a twin on request (2 x 2’6” singles) and sits with bedside tables. There’s also a ladder dressing table with mirror and chair.
Bathroom
Light modern bathroom with Velux window allowing natural light. There’s a bath with rain shower over with hand shower, washbasin, WC and heated towel rail.
Outside
Milk Parlour sits next to another self-catering cottage, Red Poll Barn, which can be booked in conjunction to accommodate six guests. There's an additional holiday cottage opposite, Rookyards, which sleeps four more guests, however the living and dining areas aren't big enough for all ten guests to gather comfortably.
It’s surrounded by countryside with an abundance of wildlife including muntjac deer, bats, badgers, squirrels and many birds for you to identify from the comfort of your own private patio which overlooks the moat with garden and woodland beyond – an idyllic spot to sit with a good book or simply watch the wildlife. There’s outdoor furniture and a BBQ for you to use if you enjoy eating al fresco.
The owners are happy for you to wander around almost two acres of their stunning moated gardens and grounds. For the ultimate in relaxation, guests can bring their rods and fish for rudd and perch in the pond.
Please note there is a washing machine available for guests use in the outhouse (this is a communal washing machine, shared with two other properties)
There’s a drive from the main road to the Rookyards Estate with ample parking for two cars and a path leads to the door of your accommodation. The surrounding countryside lends itself to cycling and you can store bikes undercover in one of the cart sheds.
Note: This property can be booked with neighbouring Red Poll Barn (Ref 1116922), together sleeping 6 guests.
Milk Parlour lies in the village of Spexhall, surrounded by the idyllic Suffolk countryside offering country walks or cycling and easy access to the old market towns of Bungay, Beccles and Halesworth with an excellent array of local shop and eateries.
The 500 year old ‘Huntsman and Hounds’ pub is approximately a ten minute walk away and, as well as offering good cuisine by the fire or in the mature gardens.
The Suffolk Heritage Coast to the east includes the popular Georgian seafront town of Southwold, home to the Adnams Sole Bay brewery.
There are excellent sporting and leisure facilities in the area including a number of golf courses, sailing and water sports on the river estuaries as well as fishing, horse-riding and bird-watching.
Single-storey.
One king-size (zip/link, can be 2'6" twin on request).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Central heating.
Electric oven and grill, induction hob, fridge, freezer, communal washing machine, dishwasher.
TV with FreeSat, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
A travel cot is available at time of booking.
Ample off-road parking for 2 cars.
Private decking area, communal grounds, patio furniture, barbecue.
EV charging via external plugs is weclome here, please note there is a surcharge for this.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: If you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking.
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers.
Note: If you wish a travel cot and highchair to be available please request at time of booking.
Note: Please supervise children and animals at all times as the grounds aren’t fully fenced, and there are open ponds and moats.
Note: There is onsite fishing available.
Note: If you wish the king-size to be made up as a twin please request at time of booking.
Note: Guests receive a welcome pack on arrival.
Note: This property can be booked with neighboring Red Poll Barn (Ref 1116922), together sleeping 6 guests.
Pauline
The weather was kind, the owners are very friendly and available to help if required and left us an excellent welcome pack, including home made jam. The accommodation was very comfortable and well supplied. Southwold is well worth a visit.
Angela
Well located too - a short ride to lovely Southwold and a little further to Aldeburgh. Lots of nice pubs and cafes locally. Owners very friendly and available to help if required. Would definitely stay again if we were in the area and would recommend to others. Had a lovely stay - thank you!
Kirri
It had everything we needed for a comfy stay, decorated and furnished beautifully and spotlessly clean. Jacqui was a warm and welcoming host. Thank you for such a lovely stay... we will be back!
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