This beautiful 17th century cottage is located in the conservation area of the historic village of Hoxne. Nestled within idyllic countryside & a network of footpaths it posesses a blend of character features & contemporary styling which make it an ideal place to relax & unwind. It is a delightful holiday home for a couple, friends, or a small family wanting to explore the outstanding countryside & host of great pubs & interesting places to visit that are easily accessible from the property. The space This characterful and impressive timber framed cottage has many original architectural features such as beamed ceilings, timbered walls, and an inglenook fireplace. It is equipped with a modern wood pellet stove (pellets provided FOC), gas central heating and hot water as well as a gas range stove for those who enjoy cooking. It is cosy in the winter and cool in the summer. There is an entrance porch for coats, shoes and boots, which leads into a well-proportioned reception room and then to an initial kitchen, with steps down to a kitchen/diner and French doors opening onto the garden. The south facing cottage garden is sunny and private, a lovely spot to eat and relax surrounded by birdsong, and has a herb garden that guests are welcome to use. The spacious bathroom and toilet are on the ground floor by the back door of the cottage, as are the two kitchen areas with dining table and seating for up to 6 people. The traditional cottage stairs lead to the spacious bedroom with a king size bed and, if required, a fold-out cube bed. The room is timbered and has a shuttered window overlooking the garden. As is typical for a cottage of this age please be aware that the stairs are steep and winding, and also be mindful of the split level kitchen with steps down to the dining and reception rooms. Terms of usage 1. Please keep noise inside and outside to a considerate level at all times. 2. As the mobile signal in the cottage is very poor if necessary the landline can be used for incoming and outgoing calls (the number is on the back of the handset), with all charges for calls longer than 30 minutes in duration payable by the guest. 3. The maximum number of adult guests is two. 4. To reduce the risk of fire the use of candles or any other naked flame is not permitted. Guest access Guests can use the whole house