Hidden down a country lane just 4 minutes' walk from the village of Kettleburgh, this charming 13th century thatched house retains many fine features including a gallery in the second bedroom, stone floors in the reception rooms, old beams and wonderful inglenook fireplaces.

An old hall house; rooms are well proportioned for a large family, but be warned; the staircase in Sparrow Cottage retains its original twist!

Sparrow Cottage, so named after its wealthy 17th century owner, together with Tarka Cottage have their own private rear gardens and share access to a small fenced wooded area, great fun both for children and family pets to roam in.

Nearby: Beyond the garden are footpaths galore, but take wellies and walk quietly if you are going to look at the river - there are swans nesting and otters bathing close by.

Equidistant from Earl Soham, Easton and Framlingham, all extremely attractive villages and towns with a variety of fascinating architecture and excellent traditional pubs, you can enjoy several days of exploration without bothering about the car.

Young and old will adore Framlingham Castle and Easton Farm Park where children can feed the animals and learn more about farming. There is an excellent riding school close by, just outside Wickham Market.

Getting Around: The countryside and villages are stunning and the coast just a thirty-minute drive away. Explore the ancient port of Dunwich, the sandy beach and pier at Southwold and the seaside town of Aldeburgh, loved as much by artists, writers and musicians as by holiday makers.

• Sparrow Cottage
• Large fitted kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment, toaster, kettle etc and loads of cupboard space. There is a breakfast table and chairs.
• The stone floored dining room has a large table (seats up to 10), serving table, and inglenook fireplace with open fire
• The sitting room has a large inglenook fireplace with open fire, sofas and armchair, occasional tables and lamps, a radio / CD player, flat screen TV with Sky package and DVD. French doors lead from the sitting room to the garden.
• The master bedroom has a superking Hypnos bed with canopy, bedside lights, dressing table, tallboy with hanging space and drawers, inglenook fireplace (not used) and door leading to the en suite bathroom which has a shower, washbasin and w.c., heated towel rail.
• The double bedroom has a minstrels gallery (not accessible), superking Hypnos bed, reading lights, bedside tables, dressing table and stall, radio clock alarm, wardrobe.
• Twin bedroom with 2 full sized Hypnos single beds, dressing table, and loads of space behind the eaves
• The landing has a large hanging cupboard
• Family bathroom with shower, wash basin, w.c. and heated towel rail

• Tarka Cottage
• From the parking area walk through the garden to the stable door of the open plan kitchen and breakfast area. The fitted kitchen has plenty of worktops and is equipped with all the appropriate gadgets including an elctric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment . There is a washing machine, tumble dryer and a payphone in the shared utility building. To the left of the breakfast area is a snug south facing sitting room with sofa, chairs and an open fire. A lovely light and airy garden conservatory creates a further comfortable space in which to relax and unwind. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms, the master bedroom having a 6' super king sized bed and ensuite shower room whilst the other bedroom has a 5' double bed and its own shower room.

• Services
• Watermill Cottages has oil central heating as well as open fires in the two sitting rooms. Flatscreen TV, DVD, CD/radio. Travel cot and highchair available. Hypnos beds as well as bedlinen and towels. Barbecue and garden furniture
• Welcome packs of goodies await you on arrival.
• There is a shared laundry with washing machines, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board, a small library of books and DVDs

• Children
• A wonderful location for adventurous youngsters. The well is covered. The garden is laid to lawn so fine for ball games. There is a fenced woodland area to explore. The river is a short walk away and only accessible via a gate.