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Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

Carpenters Cottage

The cosy sitting room at Carpenters Cottage, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
The sitting room at Carpenters Cottage, Suffolk | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The kitchen at Carpenters Cottage, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
The exterior of Carpenters Cottage, Suffolk

Carpenters Cottage

A Victorian farm cottage set on the Ickworth estate and finished with an elegant décor.

The kitchen at Carpenters Cottage, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
The exterior of Carpenters Cottage, Suffolk
The cosy sitting room at Carpenters Cottage, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
The double bedroom at Carpenters Cottage, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
The twin bedroom at Carpenters Cottage, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
The exterior and garden of Carpenters Cottage, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

© National Trust / Mike Henton

A Victorian farm cottage set on the Ickworth estate and finished with an elegant décor.

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
010050
Acorn rating

About Carpenters Cottage

Carpenters Cottage is tucked away from the crowds on the 1800 acre Ickworth estate. This spacious Victorian semi-detached cottage has an elegantly relaxed interior styled with classic furnishings, an open fire and French doors that lead to a private, hedge-walled garden. 

You’ll have direct access to the surrounding park and woodland, made easy to explore with extensive hiking, running and cycling trails. You’re also invited to explore Ickworth's impressive Rotunda and its Italianate garden.

Surrounded by countryside with 1,000 years of history to explore, Bury St Edmunds offers visitors award-winning restaurants, fantastic shopping, annual festivals, and a great day out for families. From the magnificent St Edmundsbury Cathedral, and historic ruins of the 11th century Abbey of St Edmund, to the artisan, independent shops surrounding the medieval grid of the town centre.

Further afield visit the ancient university town of Cambridge, only 40 minutes away, take to the water and explore the city by punting tours and relax in the green spaces of one of the many parks. For a day trip, discover the varied and picturesque coastline on the Suffolk Coast. A chance to see the flourishing wildlife which makes Suffolk its home and plenty of walks taking in the beautiful views.

 

Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair, available
  • Fridge, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, not available
  • Television, available
  • WiFi, available
  • Garden, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Freezer, not available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Telephone, available
  • DVD, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • BBQ, not available

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Entrance lobby, kitchen/dining room, sitting room with Victorian open fire.

First floor layout

Two bedrooms (1 x double with 5' bed and 1 x twin), bathroom with bath and separate shower.

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up to date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Heating: Gas central heating included. 

Parking: There is parking for two cars in a graveled, shared area to the side of the cottages.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Garden: There are gardens to the front and side of the cottage. The garden to the side is private, part walled with hedging.

Storage: There is cycle storage provided.

Celebrations: For larger celebrations this cottage can be internally linked to neighbouring Keeper’s Cottage, to become a large six bedroom house.

Offers: Holiday cottage guests have free entry to all National Trust properties during the period of their stay.  Full details in the confirmation email upon booking.

Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Please note: The house is set within parkland which may be grazed by livestock - please ensure all gates are closed.

The cottage is close to a working farm where the park sheep are penned and handled. Lambing time is usually March/April.

The approach drive passes a pond which is a short distance from the cottage and is unfenced so children must be supervised.