Bluebird Cottage

Newmarket, Suffolk

Bluebird Cottage, located in the village of Higham near Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, is a charming terraced cottage ideal for a family or group of four. The cottage combines traditional features like original fireplaces and rustic wooden doors with modern amenities, including a contemporary kitchen and stylish bathroom. The ground floor features a well-equipped kitchen, a dining room with seating for four, a convenient cloakroom, and a bright sitting room with comfortable sofas and a Smart TV. Upstairs, there are two king-sized bedrooms and a stylish bathroom with both a tub and a walk-in shower.

Outside, Bluebird Cottage offers two garden spaces: an enclosed front garden with a lawn and a gravelled path, and a rear patio garden with an outhouse for bike storage, perfect for barbecues. The cottage is surrounded by open fields and offers excellent cycling and walking routes through the Suffolk countryside. Nearby attractions include National Trust-owned Ickworth Park and Anglesey Abbey, both offering beautiful parkland and gardens.

Higham is close to several charming villages with cosy country pubs and amenities. In nearby Barrow, guests can dine at The Weeping Willow, enjoy fresh fish and chips, or shop at local convenience stores and the post office. Bury St Edmunds offers historical sites like the ruins of Bury St Edmunds Abbey Gardens and St Edmundsbury Cathedral, as well as fine dining and entertainment options like the independent Picture House and Cineworld.

A short drive away, Lavenham is a well-preserved medieval village with over 300 listed buildings, antique shops, galleries, and cafés. Newmarket, known for the National Horse Racing Museum and Links Golf Club, provides additional dining and shopping options. Farm shops in Tuddenham and Denham Farm offer local produce, and the Garden Centre in Tuddenham has a popular café.

Further afield, the city of Cambridge offers a wealth of cultural and academic attractions, including university colleges, museums, galleries, and the renowned Cambridge University Botanic Garden. The Suffolk coast, with picturesque seaside towns like Southwold and Aldeburgh, is also within easy reach for a day at the beach. Bluebird Cottage serves as a perfect base for exploring the diverse attractions of Suffolk and the surrounding areas.

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