Woodbridge, Suffolk

Kyson

A modern looking viewing tower at Sutton Hoo in a field of golden grass with large green trees nearby. The tower features wooden and steel elements.

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A spacious apartment with views of the famous Anglo-Saxon burial mounds at Sutton Hoo.

Guests
6
Bedrooms
3
Acorn rating
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Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
010039
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 Royal Burial Ground before heading into the High Hall exhibition. Here, you can discover more about life in Anglo-Saxon England and who we think was buried here alongside high quality replica treasures and original Anglo-Saxon objects. The ground floor of Tranmer House is open as well. Here you can find out about the archaeological investigations which have taken place at Sutton Hoo and the people behind them.

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.
Layout
First floor layout
Communal entrance lobby with internal shared staircase to Kyson & Wilford apartments.
Second floor layout
Hallway, sitting room with 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.
Kyson Floor Plan
Wi-Fi, available
Garden, not available
EV charging, not available
Fridge, available
Freezer, available
Microwave, available
Open fire / wood burner, not available
Television, available
DVD, available
Washing machine, available
Dishwasher, available
Tumble dryer, available
BBQ, not available
Cot & high chair, available
What's provided in a National Trust holiday cottage?
Heating: Bio-mass heating included.

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

WIFI: We’re pleased to provide free WiFi access at this accommodation which is supported by BT. Please note intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and therefore should not be relied upon.

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: Please note that Sutton Hoo holiday apartments are part of Tranmer House, a converted private Edwardian residence. Tranmer House consists of three holiday apartments, staff accommodation, offices and the visitors’ centre. As such the building may be occupied by other parties at the same time. Being apartments, there may be some noise from other guests coming and going. Kyson is not a stand alone single holiday cottage.

The ground floor of Tranmer House is open to visitors.

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

Find out more about the royal burial site, and the things you can see and do during your stay at Sutton Hoo.

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