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.

A large, immaculate and stylishly converted old farm building set in calm and gentle rolling Suffolk countryside. A high wooden beamed vaulted ceiling and perfectly polished real oak Parquet floor throughout creates a precision, organic and rural feel to this luxurious space. From large folding doors both the kitchen/dining area and bedroom face into a private terraced and lawned west-facing courtyard with views over the adjacent field to create the ultimate in-out dynamic. With doors closed, heating on and log burner lit, The Milking Parlour becomes the perfect snug to retreat to after exploring the astonishing variety of the nearby Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.