Extraordinary 15th century timber framed cottage in famous Medieval village - The Tryst
Apartment in Babergh District
5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this apartment rental
Lavenham is England’s best preserved Medieval village with The Tryst one of its oldest homes and a classic example of traditional mid 15th Century timber framed architecture. Grade 1 Listed and retaining many historic features, some from the Elizabethan age, it takes a step back into the ‘Age of Shakespeare’ while providing exceptional comfort enveloped by ancient wooden beams and a massive inglenook fireplace at its heart. With Tudor nooks, wattle & daub walls, wide oak floors, a generous walled Tudor style knot garden, easy access to beautiful countryside, great pubs & restaurants, boutique shops and galleries on the doorstep, The Tryst has all the ingredients for a wonderfully relaxing and distinctly timeless rural getaway.
The Ground Floor
Sitting Room – Large corner sofa, 32” smart TV and upholstered 2 seater sofa arranged around an early 16th century inglenook fireplace with extravagant limestone jambs and a bressummer exhibiting ancient taper marks. Antique wood panels cover the main wall.
Kitchen – Fitted wooden cabinets and works tops with butler’s sink, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Bose speaker, glorious AGA and farmhouse breakfast table with seating for five. Views over the private garden accessed through the rear lobby.
Dining Room – Oak table with six matching chairs below a gilded framed mirror.
The Indian Room – Single bed with double oak doors that open straight out onto the garden.
Shower Room – Walk-in-shower, lavatory and stone hand basin.
The First Floor
The Gold Room – King-sized bed with elegant bedside lamps and tables, ottoman trunk, wardrobe, chest of drawers and impressive twenty-one arm brass chandelier hanging from high vaulted rafters.
The French Bedroom – King-sized bed with marble toped bedside tables, antique brass lamps, elegant mirrored dressing table and chest of drawers under an historic carved Crown Post. Surrounded with windows on three sides with pretty views over gardens and an ancient villagescape.
Bathroom – Freestanding iron bathtub with brass mixer taps, lavatory and hand basin.
Outside
Wonderfully proportioned private walled knot garden teeming with greenery and flowers and a criss-cross of paths connecting the sun terrace, with large table and seating for four, and the magical vine enveloped metal bower shading a romantic seating area.
The Ground Floor
Sitting Room – Large corner sofa, 32” smart TV and upholstered 2 seater sofa arranged around an early 16th century inglenook fireplace with extravagant limestone jambs and a bressummer exhibiting ancient taper marks. Antique wood panels cover the main wall.
Kitchen – Fitted wooden cabinets and works tops with butler’s sink, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Bose speaker, glorious AGA and farmhouse breakfast table with seating for five. Views over the private garden accessed through the rear lobby.
Dining Room – Oak table with six matching chairs below a gilded framed mirror.
The Indian Room – Single bed with double oak doors that open straight out onto the garden.
Shower Room – Walk-in-shower, lavatory and stone hand basin.
The First Floor
The Gold Room – King-sized bed with elegant bedside lamps and tables, ottoman trunk, wardrobe, chest of drawers and impressive twenty-one arm brass chandelier hanging from high vaulted rafters.
The French Bedroom – King-sized bed with marble toped bedside tables, antique brass lamps, elegant mirrored dressing table and chest of drawers under an historic carved Crown Post. Surrounded with windows on three sides with pretty views over gardens and an ancient villagescape.
Bathroom – Freestanding iron bathtub with brass mixer taps, lavatory and hand basin.
Outside
Wonderfully proportioned private walled knot garden teeming with greenery and flowers and a criss-cross of paths connecting the sun terrace, with large table and seating for four, and the magical vine enveloped metal bower shading a romantic seating area.
Amenities
Balcony or Patio
Map of Babergh District
££££
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
The Tryst is a gem. This beautifully restored cottage has been thoughtfully and sensitively decorated. It is well stocked with everything you could possibly need and its garden is a beautiful and tranquil place to relax and unwind.
The AGA cooker was a particularly wonderful surprise that added to the authenticity and pleasure we had during our stay. Highly recommended.
8.0 / 10.0
We had a great stay over New Year. It was a privilege to stay in such a historic place which was full of character. There were a couple of small things that let it down though. The downstairs shower room was not very clean and in particular the extractor fan which was totally clogged. We were left a small welcome pack which included 3 individual jams which were all partly used and had to be thrown away. We felt that for a weeks stay perhaps more logs, fire lighters and toilet rolls would have been provided. We were of course told to phone with any issues but felt we wouldn’t as it was over new year. The cost of providing these things was minimal and the shops close by but it is these little things that make the stay special. We still had a wonderful time
10.0 / 10.0
We had the pleasure of staying at the Tryst over the Christmas break. The house was outstanding and full of festive atmosphere. The history of the house, the decor and the knot garden would definitely mean we would stay again in a heart beat.
The surroundings were beautiful, plenty of places to walk our dog, great pubs and local shops, as well as plentiful historical buildings to admire.
The only critic would be to highlight that there is only a small fridge with an internal freezer box. As we were a party of six we would have struggled with the xmas lunch food and provisions for the week but luckily our sons came later so we asked them to bring our plug in cool box!! I am sure many who stay go out to eat, but we love to cook.
10.0 / 10.0
The Tryst is a gem – full of Medieval character but modernised enough to be extremely comfortable. We spent cosy evenings in the Tudor beamed lounge watching Netflix (best of both worlds!) and enjoyed grand dinners in the historic dining room. The location is fantastic, just around the corner from the Guildhall and, even though it was so central, parking was really easy. While we did not use the garden (being October) it looked amazing and I imagine it would be wonderful in the summer.
8.0 / 10.0
The Tryst is an astonishing building, and you're staying in so much medieval history. The cottage is comfortable, and wonderfully situated in Lavenham, which is a great village - make sure you visit the butchers!
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely place to stay; warm, comfortable and inviting. Both log burner and AGA were easy to use. The 2 upstairs bedrooms were huge and the beds and pillows were very comfortable. The bed linen was white crisp cotton. There was plenty of hot water and the heating could be adjusted appropriately. The garden bedroom was tiny but we knew it would be and the fridge was small and not easily accessible if you intend to do a lot of cooking for 5 or 6 people - but that's a very minor gripe. The stairs might be a bit hard to negotiate if you were infirm or very elderly. The enclosed garden was lovely and the boot room area was very useful.
10.0 / 10.0
What a fascinating place to stay!
So many interesting twists and turns it really has the Wow factor. I kept the venue secret from my friends and they were absolutely blown away when they arrived.Thanks so much!!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a thoroughly relaxing holiday at The Trust, in beautiful Lavenham.
The beds were incredibly comfortable; the Aga provided a cosy centre to the house.
Situated just a few houses down Water Street from the Main Street in Lavenham, we were in a very handy position for the well-stocked Coop, butcher and chemist shops, as well as just a two minute walk to the Market Square.
Lots of local info and walks provided in the house folder.
No 10 and the Lavenham Greyhound were our favourite restaurants; the Sunday lunch at the Six Bells in Preston St Mary is out of this world and very reasonable! A proper pub.
Be aware, if you have dogs, you will need to walk them five mins down the road for every pee and poo, as the back garden is not suitable for them. A minor problem in what was a wonderful stay.
Many thanks!
8.0 / 10.0
Amazing property in Lavenham
We had a lovely week at The Tryst. It’s an amazing old property with a gorgeous garden - spent some evenings eating outside, and others enjoying the restaurants Lavenham has to offer. For a property that is over 500 years old it’s got all the mod cons you require from a rental property. It’s also brilliantly located in the heart of this beautiful village.
10.0 / 10.0
The Best in Lavenham
The Tryst is one of the most beautiful cottages in Lavenham that we have stayed in perfectly situated in the village with plenty of parking available. It has a lovely sunny cottage garden with a shaded seating area at the bottom. The cottage is steeped in history with beautiful period furniture. The 3 bedrooms all had such comfortable beds and heard no noise from outside so we all slept so well. The downstairs bedroom was perfect for my mother in law as she struggles with stairs she had double doors she could throw open into the beautiful garden and the sun would stream through.there was a lovely bathroom with shower downstairs also right next to her bedroom which was so handy, she didn't want to leave. We would sit outside in the morning having breakfast and soak up the morning sun and enjoy a bbq in the early evening sun too. We can't wait to return to the Tryst in the winter for a cosy break with a roaring fire.
10.0 / 10.0
A long weekend with friends in a beautiful, quaint house in Lavenham
The Tryst is a beautiful, higgledy-piggledy house in the centre of Lavenham. It has all the trappings of a Medieval dwelling, subtly blended with modern facilities to make it an ideal place to stay. The garden is beautiful and we were able to eat outside, as the weather was kind to us. We had an excellent birthday celebration dinner at No 10, only a few minutes walk from the front door.
The Tryst certainly deserves it's Five Star Rating and I would not hesitate to recommend it
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Babergh District?
The average price for a rental in Babergh District is £87 per night. This rental is £71 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Extraordinary 15th century timber framed cottage in famous Medieval village - The Tryst. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Extraordinary 15th century timber framed cottage in famous Medieval village - The Tryst pet friendly?
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What amenities are available at Extraordinary 15th century timber framed cottage in famous Medieval village - The Tryst?
We found 1 amenities for this rental. This includes , and balcony or patio.
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