First of all, the first impression was Pauline herself who was very welcoming & showed us around the cotttage & how things worked. The Yew tree cottage is a very lovely cottage with it's own swimming pool, garden area, pond with fishes, cats running around, a swing, it's barn area, some sheep & chickens and obviously the nice owners. My kids 8 & 4 year old thoroughly loved their time whilst there especially swimming in the pool and when Pauline showed us around the lamb & the chickens. The inside of the cottage has it's original features but brilliantly modernised where you won't miss the comfort of a modern home. Overall, the owners are very nice people and caring. The cottage is superb. We had a splendid family time. I would recommend this cottage to anyone without any hesitation.

Had a great time at this property for a long weekend. Plenty to do around and about. Lovely house and very hospitable owners. Pool was a real bonus. As was the use of the surrounding fields to walk our dog. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

It looks like a place you see in the movies, gave me instant hansel and gretel vibes. However its kitted with all the essentials including brilliant WiFi. We practically lived in the pool. It was lovely, Pauline and Norman are an amazing couple. Their warmth is felt from the moment you arrive. They love their home and have ensured you have everything you might need during your stay. We loved the cosy vibes of the beautiful original house, the rooms were lovely. The pool was the highlight as the kids just didn't want to get out. The showers in the pool were so handy and powerful. We didn't get to try out the house showers! Loved having a cuppa with Pauline and Norman and discovering more about them and the house. We stayed 3 nights and hope to return in the summer for 7.

We booked to stay at Yew Tree cottage as it came with use of the owners indoor pool and communicating with Pauline was very simple. She was quick to answer questions, we managed to have difficulty paying but sorted that out with VRBO (in Texas in the end!). We arrived late as already agreed and there had been some local flooding, Pauline messaged us to outline where the floods were, it couldn't have been easier! We arrived and Pauline came round and showed us where everything was and how to manage the pool etc. On the Sunday morning we were shown how to feed the chickens (which we did in the week) and we must say the cottage is lovely. The cottage is attached to their farmhouse with a locked adjoining door, it is a beautiful timber framed building with uneven floors and beautiful features. There was a wood burning stove for use in the living room and a fully equipped kitchen. There was nothing we needed whilst we were there. I can thoroughly recommend Pauline and Norman's cottage, they are immensely nice people and very accommodating, the area is quiet and remote with a pub in the village about a mile away. There are some other lovely villages close by as well! We had a thoroughly relaxing week in a lovely setting (with lots of swimming!). An amazing break from the rat race!

Peaceful, charming, traditional cottage with modern amenities. Delightful setting, lovely village with excellent pub. Swimming pool competed the perfect property for a restful break.

Absolutely beautiful place to stay to enjoy Suffolk. Hosts so welcoming, grounds and gardens so English. Loved and enjoyed our stay here.

We had the most wonderful holiday staying at Yew Tree Cottage in Cretingham. The cottage is spacious and full of character and has everything you may need for a relaxing holiday. We enjoyed days out at Bawdsey, Bressingham and Thorpeness where we took out a rowing boat around the huge lake. There is also mini golf there at the golf hotel just up the road. We enjoyed going to The Bell Inn in the evenings (20 min walk) which is an excellent friendly pub with a good and varied menu. Pauline and Norman are excellent hosts and we very much enjoyed meeting them. The swimming pool is first class and a wonderful treat. So refreshing after a days sightseeing. We very much enjoyed our holiday here in Suffolk and hope to return again one day.

Sympathetically modernised period building, in a small village, close to an excellent pub. Ideally located for Minsmere and Sutton Hoo