The Gatehouse

Windmill Hill The Gatehouse, Briar House, Long Melford, CO10 9AE, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>51</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
51 reviews

Beautiful location and surroundings, just a walk across the fields to pubs and cafes of Long Melford. Tastefully decorated. Friendly owner who greeted us upon arrival. Nice enclosed area outdoors where we had breakfast.

Robert United Kingdom
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The Gatehouse

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  • Entire home
  • 129 ft² size
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Baggage storage
  • Parking on site

Offering a garden, The Gatehouse features accommodations in Long Melford. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The Apex is 14 miles away and Freeport Braintree is 21 miles from the vacation home. With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom vacation home offers a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Hedingham Castle is 12 miles from the vacation home, while Ickworth House is 14 miles from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 28 miles from The Gatehouse.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
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  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful location and surroundings, just a walk across the fields to pubs and cafes of Long Melford. Tastefully decorated. Friendly owner who greeted us upon arrival. Nice enclosed area outdoors where we had breakfast.”
  • Annette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely little cottage. Very clean. Beautiful secluded cottage garden. Quiet. Lovely owner. Perfect.”
  • Maggie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This Gatehouse is idyllic, with a lovely old world charm set in a beautiful location of private grounds which the very friendly owner is happy to let you explore.Its cosy, comfortable and secluded with a relaxed get away from it all feeling.”

Hosted by Bruce

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
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Bruce
You won’t want to leave this charming, one-of-a-kind place.!! The Gate House offers a luxury over night stay with a small enclosed vegetable patch to the rear with outside seating area for your Breakfast or just to relax with a glass of wine. The Gate House is very close to Long Melford just a short drive away, or walk across the fields . There is lots of amenities there,including restaurants cafes and pubs, Also close by is Kentwell Hall and Long Melford Hall which you can visit.
Hi from Bruce and Lauren, We have many shared interests such as gardening and walking our dogs, Lauren lives in the next village along and spends lots of her time with her 12 year old son Oscar James, Lauren loves all things home and garden and enjoys trips to the beach, I Bruce love nothing more than tinkering with old classic cars and spending time in the garden. Yes I will provide my number if you need anything.
Long Melford is a long established historic village with Melford Hall and Kentwell Hall being of particulate interest and available to view . The Medieval village of Lavenham is just a short drive away . The Gate House is situated in the grounds of approx. Six acres of garden ,Surrounded by farm land. Formal rose gardens with Box Hedging are set either side of the main house . The rear garden has approx four acres of mature trees and small lake . Long Melford can be reached by walking across the fields or by car . There is parking in the Historic Long Melford high street which boasts being the longest village high street in the country . Parking at the Gate House is provide in a covered Cart Lodge at the end of the drive .
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Gatehouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Cleaning products
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Front Desk Services
    • Baggage storage
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Gatehouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 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 not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

    This property doesn't offer extra beds.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

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

    FAQs about The Gatehouse

    • The Gatehouse is 1.2 miles from the center of Long Melford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, The Gatehouse is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Gatehouse on this page.

    • Check-in at The Gatehouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

    • The Gatehouse has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Gatehouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • The Gatehouse can accommodate this group size:

        • 2 guests

        For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.