The Gardens:
Gardens: The front garden has a large lawn and an east facing terrace running the full length of the old part of the house, separated by a lavender bed and with outside table, six chairs and parasol. A secure side gate takes you through to the back garden with very large west and south facing terraces and an extendible table with ten chairs and over-size parasol. The back garden is terraced on three levels, with raised herbaceous borders and steps up to a croquet lawn (set provided), side lawns with fruit trees and an over-size hammock and four lazy chairs. A raised gravel garden runs alongside the main rose bed and has a low table and four chairs arranged under a tree to keep cool in the summer months. Young children need supervision throughout in the back garden because of its many levels.
Meadow and surrounding countryside:
Meadow and surrounding countryside: Immediately opposite the house – across Huntsmans Lane - is a two and a half acre meadow which comes as part of the house. The meadow is kept mown to allow for cricket, rounders and other family games. Guests should note that there is a public right of way across the field, although it is little used by walkers. There are several excellent walks from the house across the surrounding fields and countryside (see house guide on arrival).
Places to visit:
Places to visit in the surrounding area:
Kentwell Hall and Melford Hall, Long Melford
Gainsborough's House, Sudbury - museum and art gallery at the birthplace of artist Thomas Gainsborough
The Water Meadows and The Quay Theatre, Sudbury
Clare Castle and Priory, Clare
The Little Hall and Guildhall, Lavenham
Hedingham Castle, Castle Hedingham
Ickworth House and Park, Horringer, near Bury St Edmunds
The Greene King Visitor's Centre and The Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds
Places to eat:
The Black Lion Hotel and Scutchers, Long Melford
The Henny Swan, Great Henny
The George, Cavendish, Tel: (01787) 280248
The Great House Hotel, Lavenham
The White Hart, Great Yeldham
The Queen's Head, Hawkedon, Tel: (01284) 489218
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