Many of our cottages have been welcoming guests for over a decade during which time we have managed thousands of bookings for highly satisfied guests. Idyllic Cottages was born in the Stour Valley with Charlie Allsopp being brought up in Dedham which is at the very heart of this area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). Charlie runs the business and leads the extended team that looks after all our guests from initial enquiry through to the end of their stays. With excellent local knowledge and close relationships with property owners, we are able to guide you through your decision making and answer questions that only true local natives can. We are available pretty much all hours to look after you as we are committed to ensuring all guests have the best possible stay feeling fully revived and recharged.

An impressively modernised classic 18th Century Georgian coachman’s cottage near the divine village of Hartest that is wonderfully set off the beaten track in timeless and unspoilt rolling countryside. Meticulously upgraded, the cottage blends historic character with whitewashed style and rural comfort. With a large landscaped courtyard and separate private orchard, there is oodles of space to relax under Suffolk’s large sun filled skies. After sunset the log-burner, underfloor heating and modern appliances provide luxurious warmth in a bucolic cocoon.