The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston

We could not fault our stay at The Old Rectory. We were a multi-generational family group and found this well appointed house with its delightful and peaceful gardens ideal for our needs. The younger ones played tennis on the tennis court and a game of croquet on the extensive lawns, while we older ones relaxed on the terrace. We all enjoyed visiting the pigs and chickens and can recommend a gentle walk across the fields to the Six Bells pub in the next village. The owners were very helpful, even offering to unpack delivered shopping if it arrived before we did and leaving a welcoming pack of goodies. All in all, a fabulous place.

Our Trip to Suffolk We had a very pleasant stay with Maggie and Paddy at The Old Rectory. The accommodation was excellent as was the food at breakfast and dinner. A fine place to drive from to the outlying towns and villages.

Very warm welcome from the hosts. Beautiful landscape. Nearest village “Lavenham”, a medieval village with beautiful old houses. Very beautiful big room with super beds. Fantastic homemade full English breakfast! Very clean and cosy house. Quiet surroundings. Lovely place!

My family and I had a wonderful stay at Maggie’s house. We rented the whole property for our family trip to celebrate my mother's birthday. We instantly felt at home there and Maggie was an excellent host - even receiving and packing away our online shopping which arrived before we did. The seclusion of the property with the expanse of land surrounding it makes it one of the most unique Airbnbs I have stayed at. The house is beautifully furnished with several bathrooms and very comfy beds. It was perfect for our family of eight adults and three young children as there was plenty of room for everyone, a huge lawn for the children to play on and a tennis court. It is close by to several good pubs and to Lavenham. I whole heartedly recommend Maggie’s home and we look forward to returning for our next family trip.

A charming looking house in a very rural part of Suffolk, not far from Lavenham. Pretty garden, and in the grounds pigs, sheep and hens. Pros Quiet and peaceful, with large garden and rural views Locally grown produce Home made marmalade and granola Paddy carried my luggage upstairs and was very personable and friendly You can organise to have dinner at the old rectory Fluffy bath towels Cons Due to the rural location the WiFi connection can be limited, it was not possible to connect upstairs If staying on the second floor the stairs are steep and narrow. Quite tricky to navigate. You need a car to get to local pubs etc. Roads are quite narrow Lack of a night light on second floor The booking policy, if you book with *********** and cancel at a late stage there is no charge. However if you book direct and have to change arrangement at a later stage, this has significant financial implications. Clearly stated in terms and conditions. A expensive learning lesson to use *********** or similar.

Wonderful hosts who ensured our stay was a success. 5 star home cooking and thoughtful recommendations around places to visit and eat out. A very quiet location in a beautiful, restful setting. Highly recommend.