Located in Barton Mills, in the Forest Heath district of Suffolk, Appletree Cottages offer tranquil accommodations 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 private bathrooms and are equipped with a TV. There is a shared kitchen, dining and living area. Appletree Studio is a self-contained accommodations 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, while 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 in particular 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 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.6
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  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the host was a lovey pleasant lady and the property was superb, a great welcome and a great stay, thank you.
  • A
    Anonymous
    United States of America United States of America
    Sian and her son were very hospitable, so nice. This was our second stay with her and most likely not the last.
  • Brian
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location and a good amount of space in the accommodation.

Host Info

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

Area info

Amenities of Appletree Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • 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 apply.
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 available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
    • Baggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • 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 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's 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 apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

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

    When traveling 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Appletree Cottages

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

    • The prices at Appletree Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Appletree Cottages is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

      • Room options at Appletree Cottages include:

        • Double
        • Family
        • Studio

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