My family had a delightful 3 night stay in Gardeners Cottage in early August 2022. The cottage and grounds are maintained to a high standard and fit our family of four perfectly with plenty of space. The house is well-stocked with any kitchen appliance you need to cook a meal. The most wonderful thing about the cottage is its setting on the grounds of West Stow Hall. The grounds and Hall exterior are beautiful and really set the stage for our outings into the East Anglia countryside. Our family greatly enjoyed our time there and would gladly visit again.

2nd visit to this lovely cottage, so quite and peaceful, excellent for pets as the garden is fully enclosed and private. Every thing is catered, there are lovely walks, we will be returning again next year.

Perfect spot for family of 5 to stay while visiting family in the area and to explore the surrounding sights. We couldn’t have asked for anything more.

Lovely cottage in a great setting. Would highly recommend.

The gardeners cottage is superbly fitted out with everything you need, it’s very clean and tidy and has a nice enclosed garden, so good for dogs. It’s in a lovely position for walks and visiting the area. We can highly recommend, will be returning without doubt.

The cottage was perfect really, had everything you could need. It was cosy and welcoming, comfy beds-we all slept well! Amazing night sky the stars were so clear. The Hall is stunning! There is plenty to do in the near area, walks and the Saxon village, and not too far to travel to lots of other towns, villages, seaside. Ideal!

Lovely cosy cottage, perfect for a family stay.

Despite the wet weather we had a wonderful Christmas at the Gardner’s cottage West Stow - Eileen was so accommodating given the travel restrictions constantly changing before our stay. The cottage itself was comfortable and a real fire made for a Christmassy feel. Having the nearby forest was great for walks with the dog. Definitely one to come back to.

A delightful Gardener’s cottage in the grounds of the big house, simple but well appointed and charming. Perfect place for a quite break, with plenty of countryside walks around and only 20 mins car ride to the larger towns of Bury St Edmunds & Mildenhall. Living overseas but with family nearby, we will definitely be checking on availability for our next trip home.

Superb throughout! A well equipped cottage with everything you could possibly need! Throughly cleaned throughout and to a very high spec! Very comfortable and cosy and in an impeccable condition! Eileen was was warm and welcoming and so very friendly! We’ve been to lots of cottages throughout the country and this is one of the best! Location was superb and so very dog friendly and we’ll definitely go back next year, without any doubts! Thank you for a lovely and most enjoyable stay!

Lovely cottage, with all amenities you could want in beautiful tranquil surroundings. Used as a base to explore the area. Garden was excellent and as we had the dog was secure and well maintained. Huge woods just down the road to walk the dog too.

The cottage is in such a beautiful location and is well presented and has everything that is needed for a stay. Our children adored playing hide and seek in the garden. Eileen was on hand if we needed anything (we didn't) but it was nice to know she was there if needed.

A great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. Eileen was accommodating and friendly and made us feel at home.

Lovely country cottage with beautiful garden and grounds.

Everything was perfect- beautiful, idyllic setting, really helpful, lovely host. Hope to return soon.

This was our second visit to Gardeners Cottage and it was lovely to be back. Comfortable , cosy and very well equipped, the perfect place to relax in beautiful surroundings. A warm welcome from Eileen with yummy chocolate brownies and lovely fresh eggs! Just perfect.

Cottage was just as described, unfortunately we had a major power-cut during our stay, Eileen and her husband were very helpfull during this period and provided candles and support with heating bottles for the baby and cooking some breakfast the next morning. This did spoil our short break in as much as it was a little cold the first night as no heating available, no power for any of the baby's sterilisers or wifi, played cards by candelight, however this was out of the control of owners, but the next morning they did fire up the augur to help with some warmth. Yes we would come again and they were a very friendly couple and hosts.

Relaxed and comfortable

Gardeners cottage is a little gem! Spacious and very comfortable with everything you could possibly need for your stay. The beautiful cottage garden is fully enclosed and therefore very safe for children and dogs! Situated in the beautiful grounds of West Stow Hall and close to Thetford forest and many historic places of interest, I would certainly recommend a stay there.

Beautiful walled garden cottage with its own garden secured by gate so good for dog . Chicken wire portable fence provided as secret gate to the side doesn’t shut properly so just put that to the left of the path. Was difficult to find just because it was pouring down when we arrived so if you park facing in by traction engine you can enter via the gate to your left by west stow hall turn right up the gravel and gardeners cottage is then to your right signposted on the gate The studio is right in front of you Spacious large lounge with log burner ( great for winter so didn’t use) Big dining table to seat six and plenty of sitting on two big sofas Kitchen has everything you need with table for 4 Two LARGE bedrooms with proper twin comfy beds and large double which can easily house a cot or child on z bed if needed ( we didn’t) Beautiful grounds to wander in Keep your dog on lead as horses chickens in coops etc The only minor complaint would be that the shower is a triton trickle and the toilet uses some funny system that is very loud and temperamental You must touch the flush on top to stop in running and whirs through the night Had a dreadful problem in the whole cottage with flies Think due to immense heat we’d had and then tons of rain so don’t leave any food out anywhere Really annoying Heat walks just up the road at Kings Forest and West Stow country park Lackford lakes ( dogs on lead and can only take them on two trails as nature reserve) Despite the above whinges the setting, cottage, grounds and views are stunning with patio to sit outside and enjoy your tea /coffee and outside eating weather permitting. Will definitely return and reckon it would be just as fab in deepest winter with the agar and log burner Thetford forest not far away for dog walks and bike hiring which the teenagers loved Eileen and Andy were on tap in the Hall to help where required and even assisted jump starting the car when leaving when we found we had a flat battery !!!!! Just bring your fly spray 😝😝🐝

Gardeners cottage has everything you need for a break. It’s very homely. Set in beautiful grounds of West Stow Hall. The views from the cottage are lovely. Eileen was a great host. Thetford Forest is great for cycling and walking trails. Cambridge and Ely are only 30 mins away. Drive tube to Holkham beach on north Norfolk coast - 1hr 20 but worth it. Great fish and chips in Wells-next-the-sea. Lots of other nearby walks.

Great cosy cottage with everything you'll need included. Owners friendly and really helpful in suggesting places to go. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Lovely cottage in a stunning location (even in a wet and windy February). Cottage had everything we could need for our stay and Eileen and her husband were happy to answer any questions we had. Would definitely look to book next time we're in the area.

Nice people great location best equiped weve had

Amazing little bit of peace in a beautiful setting. The cottage (and the host) was warm and welcoming. A well equipped kitchen with everything you could want. The beds are comfortable and warm. The log burner gives you a warm glow. Perfect getaway for a couple or a family. Phone signal minimal in the area but wifi sorted that. The hall and grounds are amazing and such a romantic view from the cottage. The walled garden gives you privacy and peace of mind for small children and our furry children. We would definitely stay again.

We really enjoyed our stay, owner was very friendly and welcoming, the cottage was clean and very spacious, it has everything you require for the stay. We had a lovely time there, enjoyed a walk in local forest. We are going to come back and definitely recommend to others.

Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings. Excellent communication from Eileen and thoughtful touches - brownies, milk and firewood for the wood burner. Highly recommend!

Such a lovely cottage set in idyllic surroundings. Within easy reach of Cambridge and Ely for sightseeing and lots of good restaurants within a short driving distance. Nothing was too much trouble for our hosts. Would recommend it for a peaceful getaway

One of the best equipped self catering and delightful properties we have stayed in.

From the moment we drove into West Stow Hall’s driveway and glimpsed the turreted 16th Century brick structure, we fell in love. Our lodgings were more humble: the Gardener’s Cottage for the property, but it had two ample bedrooms with very comfortable beds, a fully equipped kitchen where we were greeted with milk and cake, a sarcophagus-sized tub with an efficient electric shower, and perfectly beautiful English gardens all around. As a horse lover I adored seeing, through the kitchen window, four weanlings in their paddock. The owners were away when we arrived but left all in readiness for us; their housekeeper greeted us and got us settled in. Gardener’s Cottage was a fine base for touring Cambridge, Lavenham, Kentwell Hall (where we lucked upon a Michaelmas Weekend complete with over 100 re-enactors to give us an authentic taste of life in the days of the Tudors. I would go back again in heartbeat! Highly recommended.

A very comfortable cottage with all amenities supplied. The setting is glorious in the grounds of this sixteenth century Manor House. Owners very friendly and helpful and there were good walks and interesting venues nearby. Highly recommended.

Thank you for such a peaceful and cosy retreat!