Electric central heating. Microwave, kettle, toaster. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 1 car. Non-enclosed gravelled area with lawn, furniture, and meadow. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3.6 miles, pub 0.7 miles. Note: No WiFi
Bury St Edmunds 5.8 miles. Bumble’s Retreat is a charming shepherd’s hut resting in the countryside location of Whepstead near Bury St Edmunds. With off-road parking and delightful countryside views, this abode is an ideal base for a couple looking for a getaway to rural Suffolk. Be welcomed by this pretty wooden property, surrounded by a delightful gravelled area with a fire pit and furniture for when you feel like dining alfresco. This garden space overlooks the countryside and is an ideal spot for reclining with a glass of wine at the end of a day of adventures. Step into the property to find a studio-style living space with a plush king-size bed, kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and toaster, a dining space, and sitting area, a lovely room filled with character and charm. This pretty property also has a sleek shower room for your refreshment. Enjoy a meal out at nearby The White Horse country pub, Whepstead. You will also find Ickworth House National Trust estate approximately two miles from the shepherd’s hut. Bury St Edmunds lies close to Bumble’s Retreat countryside location of Whepstead and offers a wealth of independent stores, eateries, and pubs, with options including The Old Cannon Brewery, Rustico, and The Eaterie@The Angel Hotel. Bury St Edmunds is also home to a golf course where you can try out a game or two, Bury St Edmunds Abbey and Gardens, Bury St Edmunds Cathedral, and Nowton Park. Also well worth a visit are historic Lavenham, considered to be Britain’s best preserved medieval village and used as a Harry Potter film location, West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, Bradfield Woods National Nature Reserve, and the Dedham Vale AONB. Make a couple’s getaway to remember with a stay at Bumble’s Retreat.
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