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Kyson

Woodbridge, Suffolk
The grand exterior of Tranmer House, Kyson nr Woodbridge, Suffolk
The grand exterior of Tranmer House, Kyson nr Woodbridge, Suffolk
The cosy sitting room at Kyson, nr Woodbridge, Suffolk
The cosy sitting room at Kyson, nr Woodbridge, Suffolk
The large kitchen and dining area at Kyson, nr Woodbridge, Suffolk
The family kitchen and dining area at Kyson, nr Woodbridge, Suffolk
The dining area at Kyson, nr Woodbridge, Suffolk
The hallway at Kyson nr Woodbridge, Suffolk
A spacious double bedroom at Kyson nr Woodbridge, Suffolk
A spacious double bedroom at Kyson nr Woodbridge, Suffolk
A large double bedroom at Kyson nr Woodbridge, Suffolk
The spacious twin bedroom at Kyson, nr Woodbridge, Suffolk
The spacious twin bedroom at Kyson, nr Woodbridge, Suffolk
The bright, airy bathroom at Kyson nr Woodbridge, Suffolk
The shower room at Kyson nr Woodbridge, Suffolk
The outdoor seating at Tranmer House, nr Woodbridge, Suffolk
The stunning views near Tranmer House, nr Woodbridge, Suffolk
Views of the estate near Tranmer House, nr Woodbridge, Suffolk
The Royal Burial Ground of Sutton Hoo with Tranmer House in the background, nr Woodbridge, Suffolk
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At-a-glance details

  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Preferred changeover day Saturday
  • Minimum stay 2 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 0
  • Acorn rating 3 What's this?
  • Reference 010039
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About Kyson

An elevated and spacious apartment for six surrounded by Anglo-Saxon history.

Kyson is a large three-bedroom apartment based in Tranmer House, a place of fascinating history. It was here that its former owner, Edith Pretty, ordered the famous Sutton Hoo archaeological dig in which an Anglo-Saxon ship was discovered. You’ll have sweeping views over the burial mounds and the River Deben from the windows of this apartment. Built in 1910, Kyson is now light and airy with a hint of its former Edwardian elegance retained in the wooden floors and checkered-tiled bathroom.

Walk around the 7th-century burial grounds before heading into the Exhibition Hall. Here you can learn more about who was buried here and see the full-size reconstruction of the burial chamber, stunning replica treasures and original finds from one of the mounds, including a prince's sword.

Beyond the Sutton Hoo estate, Rendlesham Forest is just a 15-minute drive from here. The Suffolk coast is also close, with Orford Ness National Nature Reserve a 20-minute drive. On this wild and remote shingle spit, you’ll discover an abundance of wildlife and fascinating 20th-century military history.
 

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Features and facilities

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

Accessibility

Not accessible

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Layout

  • First floor

    Second floor: hallway, sitting room with gas fire, kitchen/dining room, three bedrooms (5’ double, 6’ double which can be a twin on request and 1 twin) and bathroom with attachment over bath. Shower room (cubicle with electric shower) with basin and lavatory at the end of the hall, adjacent and on the same level as the three bedrooms. There are four steps down to the landing leading to all three bedrooms.

    NB: there is an external flight of stairs to the main entrance lobby to all 3 apartments, from which a further internal staircase leads to Kyson and Wilford apartments on the second floor.

Notes for guests

Access: This access statement is for guidance only. For up to date photos, please see those images in the main website page.

Heating: Bio-mass heating included.

Parking: There is parking available at the rear of Tranmer House.

*WiFi: WiFi is only accessible within the shared entrance lobby

Garden: There is a shared grassed sitting area with views towards Woodbridge and there is access to many walks on the estate.

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 12pm at this cottage.

Please note: The ground floor of Tranmer House will be used as an Education Centre.

Events are held in the restaurant from time to time and some noise may be heard. 

Exciting Changes at Sutton Hoo: This cottage is currently closed until August 2nd 2019 as part of the amazing work that is going on at Sutton Hoo. Our closest cottages are Bridge Farm Cottage, Nightjar, Stonechat and Woodlark if you are looking to stay nearby. The following link will give you more detailed information on what is going on at Sutton Hoo - Releasing the Story of Sutton Hoo

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Hand-crafted replica of the Sutton Hoo helmet

Sutton Hoo

Awe-inspiring Anglo-Saxon royal burial site
River Deben below Kyson Hill

Kyson Hill

Escape from it all at Kyson Hill
Sunset over the river orwell

Pin Mill

Enjoy a wander around Pin Mill and escape from it all
Orford Ness hares playing on the shingle

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve

Internationally important coastal nature reserve, with a fascinating 20th-century military history
Willy Lott's House at Flatford and the River Stour, Suffolk

Flatford

Discover the views that John Constable painted
Red Deer at Dunwich Heath, Suffolk

Dunwich Heath and Beach

A precious landscape on the Suffolk coast

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About the Acorn rating

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To help find the best cottage for you, we have created our own quality rating system for our holiday cottages called the Acorn rating. Ranging from 1-5 Acorns, the rating gives you an indication of a property’s facilities, fixtures and fittings, with five being the highest quality level. The Acorn rating is not connected to any other industry rating system that may be used for holiday cottages and is only to be used as a guide that covers location, style of interior and the facilities you may be looking for. We do not set our cottage pricing based on the Acorn rating we have given a cottage as all our cottages are of an individual nature. Therefore, we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice. In addition, some of our cottages are curated to be sympathetic to their time period. This means that they might not have all of the aspects of modern living, but impress in so many other ways.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose and clean. Running water and a toilet are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities – details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage. Bedding, linen and towels are supplied with a few exceptions, which are again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. In general, a 1 Acorn cottage does not have WiFi.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high number of guests to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 Acorn cottages have WiFi and the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic. Bedding, linen and towels are supplied in all 2-5 Acorn cottages.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage.

4 Acorn: these cottages have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally the ratio of bathrooms to guests is likely to be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers instead of showers over baths.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. This is the highest offer available. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage or is set within an extraordinary location or building. The furniture is of a high standard, and has real comfort for modern living.

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