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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 exterior of Carpenters Cottage, Suffolk
St Mary's Church, in the Ickworth Estate parkland, Suffolk

Carpenters Cottage

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

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The exterior of Carpenters Cottage, Suffolk
St Mary's Church, in the Ickworth Estate parkland, Suffolk
The cosy sitting room at Carpenters Cottage, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
The kitchen at Carpenters Cottage, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
The dining room at Carpenters Cottage, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
The twin bedroom at Carpenters Cottage, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
The double bedroom at Carpenters Cottage, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
The exterior and garden of Carpenters Cottage, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
The Rotunda and Italianate garden at Ickworth Estate, Suffolk
A woodland trail near The Round House, Suffolk
Fairy lake and the surrounding woodland on the Ickworth Estate, near The Round House, Suffolk

© National Trust / Mike Henton

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

  • Guests

    4

    Bedrooms

    2

    Acorn rating

    3What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    0

    Reference

    010050

    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.

    • Wi-Fi, available
    • Garden, available
    • EV charging, not available
    • Fridge, available
    • Freezer, not available
    • Microwave, available
    • Open fire / wood burner, available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Washing machine, available
    • Dishwasher, available
    • Tumble dryer, not available
    • Cot & high chair, available

Things to see and do at the Ickworth Estate

Ickworth Estate 

An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Fully open today
View of the Rotunda from the path with newly restored roof at Ickworth, Suffolk

Visiting Ickworth Estate with the family 

There are loads of different family activities designed to help you explore and discover Ickworth Estate this summer. However you choose to spend your day with us, your adventure starts here.

Summer of Play banner for Ickworth

Explore the house at Ickworth Estate 

Discover the house and the treasures collected by the flamboyant 4th Earl of Bristol at Ickworth Estate, a magnificent Italianate palace in the heart of Suffolk.

A long path lined with clipped yew balls leads the eye to a huge, round stone mansion

Exploring the area

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 

Jacobean-style house with gardens and watermill

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Fully open today
An early summer photo showing a stone Jacobean house with blue sky and green trees

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 

The National Trust's oldest nature reserve, and England's most famous fen

Ely, Cambridgeshire

Fully open today
The sun rising behind a windmill stood in a green meadow

Lavenham Guildhall 

One of the most spectacular timber framed buildings of medieval England at the heart of village life

Sudbury, Suffolk

Fully open today
Lavenham Guildhall, Suffolk

Melford Hall 

An eclectic home, with stories of naval exploits and Beatrix Potter set in picturesque gardens.

Sudbury, Suffolk

Closed now
Jacob sheep in the parkland at Melford Hall, Suffolk

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