Located in Barton Mills, in the Forest Heath district of Suffolk, Appletree Cottages offer tranquil accommodation with free Wi-Fi, free parking, and BBQ facilities. This holiday home at Appletree Cottage features one double room with a double bed and a family room with a king size bed and sofa bed. Both have en-suite facilities and are equipped with a TV. There is a shared kitchen, dining and living area. Appletree Studio is a self-contained accommodation with underfloor heating and its own kitchen area including built-in cooker, microwave, fridge, washing machine and ironing facilities. The bathroom includes a walk-in shower and there is a double bed and sofa bed. Breakfast baskets can be ordered 24 hours prior to arrival at a surcharge of GBP 8 per person, and guests can choose from continental and traditional breakfast baskets. The continental basket includes fresh rolls and pastries, meats and cheeses, fruit juices, preserves and butter. The traditional basket includes fresh bread, fruit juices, locally sourced eggs, bacon and sausage, tomatoes and mushrooms. Lunch and picnic hampers are available upon request. Appletree Cottages is located on the edge of the Thetford Forest Park. Bury St Edmunds is a 20-minute drive away, whilst the market town of Newmarket, well known for horse-racing, is 15 minutes away by car. Cambridge is 22 miles from Appletree Cottages, while Norwich is 43 miles away. Newmarket train station is 9 miles from Appletree Cottages.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.6
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  • Brian
    United States United States
    Great location and a good amount of space in the accommodation.
  • Duffell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is lovely, this self contained studio was ideal and met our needs. The owner was friendly and helpful, giving us information on local amenities. Would recommend to others.
  • Humphrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful studio, perfect for what we wanted. It was warm and cosy after an adventurous day at Centre Parcs. Would 100% recommend. We were made to feel very welcome. Thank you 😊

Host Information

9.1
9.1
Host review score
Host review score

Appletree Cottages offers tranquil bed and breakfast and/or self-catered accommodation to a high standard. Our charming property is found in Barton Mills, a delightful location to unwind and is excellently located, equidistant to Newmarket, Bury St. Edmunds, Thetford and Ely. With our comfortable accommodations and convenient position, we are a suitable base for exploring this part of Suffolk. In Appletree Cottage you can stay in our double room and/or family room which have shared facilities including bathroom with a bath and shower, kitchen, and dining and living area. Appletree Studio is a self-contained accommodation with its own kitchen area including built in cooker, microwave, fridge, washing machine and ironing facilities. A light airy new build, the studio is open plan and boasts underfloor heating. The bathroom includes a walk in shower whilst the sleeping area includes a double bed and sofa bed. All units come with free Wi-Fi, TV and DVD. For dining needs, you can request for breakfast baskets and lunchtime and picnic hampers. There is free private parking available.
Appletree Cottages is located on the edge of the beautiful Thetford Forest, well known for its wildlife, walks and off-road cycling. The beautiful town of Bury St. Edmunds with its Georgian Theatre Royal and marvellous cathedral is a 20-minute drive, whilst the ancient market town of Newmarket, well known for horses, horse-racing and annual Newmarket Nights open-air concerts, is just 15 minutes away by car. A little further on, you have Cambridge and Norwich, both only less than an hour away from the hotel. Newmarket train station is nine miles away.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Appletree Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
    • Luggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Appletree Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 20:00

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Appletree Cottages accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that the Double Room located upstairs in the cottage has a low ceiling.

    When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 10 GBP per pet, per night applies. Please note that a maximum of 2 pets is allowed.

    Please inform Appletree Cottages in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Appletree Cottages

    • Yes, Appletree Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Appletree Cottages is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Appletree Cottages offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Appletree Cottages is 0.9 miles from the centre of Mildenhall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Room options at Appletree Cottages include:

        • Double
        • Family
        • Studio

      • The prices at Appletree Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.