Ship Timber & Suffolk Oak
18 guests
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7 bedrooms, 11 beds
5.5 bathrooms
6,792 sq/ft
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A Grade II listed country house with 16th-century roots, set in eight acres of Suffolk grounds near Bury St Edmunds, this is the kind of place that rewards a long stay. The heated outdoor pool – said to be the deepest in East Anglia – opens to a sun terrace, and a woodland tennis court sits within the mature grounds where peacocks and deer roam freely. Inside, the house spreads across three floors of entertaining rooms, a cinema room, and a vast kitchen that spills out poolside. An adjoining annexe adds privacy for larger groups.
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What to expect
Highlights
Stay a fifteen-minute drive from historic Bury St Edmunds
Swim morning laps under the open sky
Get together to share a cosy movie night in the home cinema
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Home truths
The accommodation here is set over the main house, which has five bedrooms, and a separate two-bedroom annexe.
At full occupancy, two guests will sleep on the sofa bed in the first bedroom.
The final two guests sleep on futons in the stable rather than in the main house or annexe – worth factoring in when you're thinking about how rooms are shared out.
Air conditioning is only available in the first bedroom.
Only the library fireplace is a working wood-burner – the fireplaces in the other reception rooms are decorative. Your host lights the library fire during the cooler months.
The swimming pool is only available for use between April and September.
Early check-ins and late check-outs are available upon request only. They can be arranged close to your arrival or departure date.
About this stay
Amenities
Outdoor fireplace / firepit
Outdoor seating
Desk
Laptop friendly workspace
Gym
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Bedrooms & bathrooms
7 bedrooms, 11 beds
5.5 bathrooms
Extras
Arranged by your host • Subject to availability
VIP services
Daily cleaning
Additional fees
- Your host can arrange additional housekeeping services for you – this will be scheduled and organised once you're checked in.Cost on request
Local guide
About Bury St. Edmonds
With everything from award-winning fine dining to traditional menus, Bury St. Edmunds is known as Suffolk’s foodie town. And beer drinkers are well-catered for too, thanks to the brewery offering guided tours and a whole host of pubs – including one of the smallest in Britain. Add to that an array of cosy restaurants, independent cafes, delicious delis and enticing bars, and anyone with a love of food and drink...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Explore Bury St Edmunds Abbey
Immerse yourself in history at the ruins of this Benedictine abbey. Marvel at the stunning stained glass windows and enjoy the well-maintained grounds. Accessible for those with mobility issues.
Get around
Airport
Norwich
1 hr 28 min
London Stansted
1 hr 1 min
London Southend
1 hr 40 min
Train station
Thurston
6 min
Bus stop
Rougham Post Office
1 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
6 min
Cafe
1 min
Pharmacy
6 min
Points of interest
Beach
Dovercourt Beach
1 hr 9 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Events possible (with prior approval)
No pets
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival time flexible
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Departure time flexible
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Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
60
days
Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.
Host
This home is managed by James
This home is managed by a business on behalf of its owner. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. A happy new dad and a former private jet pilot, James is now enjoying fresh endeavours in property management. And if a bit of extra luxury tickles your fancy, be sure to ask him about optional private jet trips to Paris or a ride around town in a classic sports car.
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