Modern cottage, hot tub and pet friendly with large enclosed private garden

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The front of the building.
Please note gas bbq in photo no longer in use.

Large open plan kitchen. Fully equipped with everything you should need

Our wood fired hot tub at Swallows Roost! Look out across rural Suffolk

Our luxurious wood fired hot tub -
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Bury St Edmunds, England

The Apex
‪9 min drive‬
Bury St Edmunds Abbey
‪9 min drive‬
Ickworth House
‪12 min drive‬
Bury St. Edmunds (BEQ-RAF Honington)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Swallows Roost is in a rural location with no shared facilities and no contact is required at check-in or check-out. Please contact us if you have any questions or requests.

Swallows Roost was renovated to a high standard in 2016. There are 2 generous double bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom and a family bathroom. The third bedroom has two single beds, with room for a further single bed or cot if required. A spacious living area includes a television with a soundbar, which enables you to connect your own music via Bluetooth. 70Mbps broadband completes your needs. The large open plan kitchen allows many hands to share the cooking while taking a full part in the conversation in the living area. Full height windows give wonderful views across two acres of grassland and farmland beyond. You can also savour the views from the large yet secluded area in front of the property, where you can sit peacefully, enjoy a barbecue or watch your children playing. This is fully secure/enclosed garden for children and dogs to play safely. Swallows Roost now also has a six seater wood fired hot tub! The first bag of logs is included and more is available to buy from us or the local garage. Our newest addition is a large fire pit with swing arm grills for cooking on like a bbq or toasting marshmallows! (This now replaces our gas bbq).

BBQ and s’mores packs available to pre order - please ask for more details

Property manager

Henry and Hayley Brewis

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Cot / highchair available on request.

Events

No events allowed

Small family celebrations encouraged!

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

By prior agreement. Please see Rental Agreement.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Small family celebrations encouraged!

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bury St Edmunds

Located in Bury St Edmunds, this holiday home is in a rural area. The Apex and Suffolk Regiment Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cineworld Bury St Edmunds and Giffords Hall Vineyard. Travelling with kids? Consider Ickworth House and Flo-ridaz Hovercraft. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

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Bury St Edmunds, England

What's nearby

Greene King Brewery - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
St Edmundsbury Cathedral - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
The Apex - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
Bury St Edmunds Abbey - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
Ickworth House - 12 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

Bury St Edmunds Station - 17 min drive
Cambridge (CBG) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Dove - ‬8 min drive
‪Beehive - ‬9 min drive
‪Oakes Barn - ‬9 min drive
‪Vespers Belgian Beer Bar - ‬10 min drive
‪Deep Blue Fish & Chips - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern cottage, hot tub and pet friendly with large enclosed private garden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Modern cottage, hot tub and pet friendly with large enclosed private garden ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern cottage, hot tub and pet friendly with large enclosed private garden ?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Modern cottage, hot tub and pet friendly with large enclosed private garden located?

This family-friendly Bury St Edmunds holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Nowton Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ickworth House and Abbey Gardens. The Apex and Suffolk Regiment Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Nicola F.

2 Aug 2024

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Beautiful property in quiet location - Garden not secure enough for escape artist dogs!

The cottage is stunning, very clean and in a lovely location. It probably has the best equipped kitchen we have seen in a holiday rental, every piece of equipment you could think of (and more.) Our teenagers enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit, lots of family bonding whilst eating smores! We did experience wifi issues the first couple of days, but the lack of internet actually turned into a blessing. Host was very helpful when we contacted them about it. The only negative is that the garden was not fully secure (the secure garden was our reason for booking this property.) Our 2 cockapoos found 3 different places to escape, despite our best efforts at blocking gaps. This meant they had to stay on their leads, and we could not fully relax. I am sure it would be fine for bigger dogs, or those who are not little houdinis but it is not suitable for escape artists like mine. I would recommend this property and would love to visit again one day (if the garden was fully secure)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya M.

1 Jul 2024

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So peaceful!

Lovely modern property, with all the amenities you could need. We had dogs with us, so the huge enclosed field was perfect for them, and we didn’t have to worry about them running off. We relaxed in the hot tub, and cooked on the firepit. It was so quiet and peaceful, all you could hear was birdsong. Lovely country walks nearby too, if you could drag yourself out of the hot tub for long enough. The hosts were lovely, nothing was too much trouble, even having to change our dates was no problem.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol p.

27 Jun 2024

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Lovely house!

Our daughter was getting married nearby and we rented the house for before and after. The property was great for 7 adults and our 3 dogs! Having the completely enclosed very large garden area was a godsend! The only odd thing was there were only mainly plastic prosecco glasses. So we bought a set and left them there! All in all a lovely place to stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine N.

6 Apr 2024

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Peaceful

Used to celebrate an 80th and 18th birthday with family

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

13 Nov 2023

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Peaceful dog friendly country retreat

We had a very enjoyable stay with our toddler and 2 dogs. We valued the thoughtful welcome pack, the size of the garden and that it was fenced in for our dogs to roam, and the cot set up + high chair for our toddler. We had ‘escaped’ from our neighbourhood over the Guy Fawkes weekend - where the fireworks make our dogs very nervous and had a nice peaceful break. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John E.

30 Oct 2023

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Half term escape

Excellent property situated in a peaceful and beautiful location near to Bury St Edmunds. Well appointed and cosy.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

1 Oct 2023

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Mrs Dave

The property was clean and welcoming with everything there to allow us to have a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. The welcome food was an unexpected added bonus. Our 2 dogs loved the safe field to explore and we could relax knowing they couldn’t escape. The layout of the property was ideal and the location was perfect to explore Suffolk.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan S., Edinburgh

31 Aug 2023

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Second visit

Second time we have been to Swallows Roost and we had another great stay. Comfy beds great views and a big bbq. Handy to get to most places in Suffolk and Norfolk.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

13 Aug 2023

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Another lovely visit

Great facilities, great location.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

eMMA F.

11 Jul 2023

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Fantastic accomodation

We have just finished our fabulous stay, by far the best accommodation we have stayed in with dogs, could not find any faults - HUGE secure garden for dogs, allowing everyone to relax Large living space, good size bedrooms Furniture / beds all comfortable Peaceful location Host very quick to respond to questions in lead up to our stay Nice goodies left for us Really is a home away from home have everything you could need and all good quality, we would love to return again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kalvinder Kaur M.

17 Jun 2023

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Wonderful place for us and our two dogs.

Excellent cottage. Everything was high quality. The spacious location was very relaxing, especially the paddock where the dogs could play freely. Would love to come back some day.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jo b.

27 Jan 2023

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Ideal for ages

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay our ages ranged from 50’s-80’s & two dogs. Very well equipped to entertain all ages, dogs had a fantastic time exploring the field. Lots of bird life to watch. Will be recommending & hopefully staying again Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

9 Nov 2022

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Perfect!!

We have stayed here before and will do again. It's a lovely comfortable cottage, really well furnished and with everything you need. It has plenty of walks, a huge dog secure garden, and really friendly helpful owners. It is the only cottage we have ever stayed in which ticks all the boxes. Thank you so much.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

28 Oct 2022

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Very nice indeed.

Property is great, could not fault it at all and the attention to detail is everywhere. The enclosed field at the front is perfect for dogs. There is everything you need and the owners provide very detailed and friendly instructions. Hope to come back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline D.

25 Sept 2022

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Beautiful house beautiful scenery .Very quiet

Stunning house.A home from home..I’ve not had a holiday for over 20 years.Very stressful life and I’ve come home very chilled .My daughter hasn’t been able to stay anywhere for more than two nights because she wants to be home and she has managed to stay the whole week .Thank you

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allan S.

9 Sept 2022

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comfort in the country

very well appointed accommodation with everything we needed. there were some generous welcome gifts included!. the views are wonderful and there are easy dog walks from the stables. The property is well located and we were able to visit into Norfolk and onto. the Suffolk coast all within an hour. We will be back

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt b.

12 Aug 2022

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WOW

We got what we wanted and expected. The converted stables were brilliant. Plenty of space. Beds were very comfortable. Few gifts on entry which were greatly appreciated. The open space outside was perfect for our dogs to roam within. All 3 slept far longer than normal. Thank you to our hosts who quickly replied to our messages and even popped over to help out.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bev U.

8 Aug 2022

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Relaxing summer break

This property has all the space needed - inside and out - for a group of 4 of us with 3 dogs. It is really well equipped - everything we needed and more. It's a very quiet location - just the birds and the harvesting in the background - and great skies for stargazing. Hosts are incredibly helpful - couldn't ask for more.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

29 Jul 2022

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Relaxing stay in the beautiful and very peaceful Sparrows Roost

We stayed for 4 night at this beautiful converted stables with the most amazing garden. There was myself partner with our two children aged 13 and 10, plus my mother in law and Nan along with our two energetic dogs and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is comfortable and all the little extras were really appreciated- especially the portable air con machine on the warmer days. If we had any questions they were quickly answered and if we needed any assistant be the owners were so efficient and popped in to help. We wanted a relaxing few days in the beautiful countryside away from the hustle and bustle and that’s exactly what we got! We would certainly go back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgina W.

17 Jul 2022

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Fabulous long weekend break

We’ve just returned from a fabulous 3 night stay at Swallows Roost and can’t wait to return in the future. Family members and our 3 golden retrievers had a great time. The enclosed field was perfect for both dogs and human to relax and enjoy. We couldn’t fault the property, very comfortable and well appointed. Location was perfect, so peaceful. There are some lovely walks from the cottage and we were fortunate to spot buzzards, red kites, king fishers and hares.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Melanie P.

11 Jul 2022

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Lovely setting

Lovely long weekend in the Suffolk countryside. Fabulous conversion with plenty of space inside and out. We were two small families and the property worked really well for us. The owners left lots of treats for us which were very well received. The outdoor space is absolutely amazing and the kids loved it. We had a scorcher of a weekend and our only gripes would be a little shade is needed and maybe a couple of sun loungers or more comfy chairs but that’s all we could have asked for. Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paulina W.

7 Jul 2022

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Was nice

Nice holiday. I wrote in biditor book opinion.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

17 Jun 2022

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Idyllic Weekend Away

A very lovely stay! We thoroughly enjoying ourselves, and it was a great location to spend my Dad’s 60th!🙂 The only minor inconveniences were that there is no shade at all on the property apart from the being inside, so as myself and my partner as well as the kids don’t do well in constant sun all day, it seemed a shame to go inside when all we needed was an umbrella for the table. Perhaps a few sun loungers would be beneficial also as the cast iron patio furniture became a bit uncomfy after the first day - and we had to buy a cheap bbq as there was no gas for the provided bbq on site. Other than that, it really was a very peaceful stay and would return😊 thanks for a lovely stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

12 May 2022

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Could not have been more perfect

Everything about this cottage was perfect. The large enclosed field was perfect for the dogs, very safe. The cottage itself really well appointed - everything we needed was there. Lovely welcome with the milk, delicious bread, blue eggs! and other goodies. Wonderful quality bed linen and really comfortable beds. Hayley and Lucy and Alex were SO helpful. If I have to rate it out of 10 I would give it 20!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bev U.

4 Jan 2022

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Christmas break at Swallows Roost

Swallows Roost was absolutely perfect for a totally relaxed Christmas break with family and friend. Even better than I’d hoped it would be - a kitchen more than equipped for a full on Christmas dinner, comfortable furnishings throughout, spacious open plan layout - and so much attention to the little extra touches that make all the difference. With the large enclosed field for our 3 dogs and the peaceful location all 3 generations of us were more than happy to spend 4 days holed up in our “Christmas bunker” - a first! Would definitely recommend and plan to return in the summer to enjoy the barbecue and star-gazing.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Henry and Hayley Brewis

We are Henry and Hayley Brewis and we have lived at Pinford End Farmhouse, which is just across the lane from Swallows Roost, for 31 years. We have two daughters, our eldest daughter, Lucy, now looks after the property and its guests. We are both airline pilots and although we have travelled the world, we cannot imagine living anywhere else, home is best!

What makes this property unique

The stables have been converted in the most sympathetic and eco-friendly way possible, retaining full height ceilings and the original stable doors. Energy needs are met by an air source heat pump which supplies underfloor heating throughout and solar panels which are tucked away in the meadow. Outside there is a large area for enjoying views over the countryside around a barbecue, with two acres of meadow at your disposal, leading down to the tiny River Lark.

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