1 / 16Heartwarming Cottage
Wickham Market, Suffolk
A two bedroom cottage for four at Wickham Market with a ground floor bathroom, a rear enclosed garden with a view over the Deben Valley and three dogs welcome.
Horses come down the lane outside Heartwarming Cottage more often than cars do. It is a quiet track off the high street in Wickham Market, and the cottage at the end of it is a dog friendly place for four people and up to three dogs, renovated in 2022 with a few old beams left in and a wood burner lit in the living room.
The layout is a little unusual, and useful. The bathroom is on the ground floor with the living room and kitchen, so a late trip to it does not mean creeping past sleeping dogs on the landing. Upstairs are a double and a room with two singles. A welcome pack sits on the side when you arrive, with doggy extras for the other members of the party.
This is a cottage for a couple with a dog or two, or a small family, who want a village with a high street at the end of the lane and fields at the other. There is a sister cottage, Love Heart, on the same site, and the two can be taken together for eight. The rear garden is enclosed, with a sitting out area and a barbecue, and more seating tucked away looking over the valley. The River Deben flows nearby beyond it, and the lane carries horses, both worth a thought before the dogs go out.
The Suffolk coast is within easy reach. Aldeburgh has its shingle and its fishermen's huts, Orford has a castle keep and a quay, and Snape Maltings stands on the marshes by the river Alde, with paths out along the reed beds that suit a dog well. Nearer home, Tunstall Forest has miles of pine tracks.
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from £553 for 7 nights
Heartwarming Cottage takes 3 dogs and is booked through cottages.com.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Rear enclosed garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue
- Dog Facilities
- Dog welcome pack
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £553 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Ev charging, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Heartwarming Cottage from £553 for 7 nights
Book with cottages.comFrequently Asked Questions
Is Heartwarming Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, Heartwarming Cottage welcomes up to three dogs, so it works well whether you're travelling with one or a full pack. There's even a welcome pack waiting when you arrive, with doggy extras included alongside the usual goodies for the humans.
Are dogs allowed at Heartwarming Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the owner directly to confirm availability for your dates. Given the enclosed rear garden and the wood burner inside, it feels well set up for a dog-friendly stay in any season.
What should I know before visiting Heartwarming Cottage with my dog?
The rear garden is enclosed, which is great for letting dogs out safely, but it's worth knowing that the lane outside can carry horses, and the River Deben flows nearby beyond the garden — both things to bear in mind before heading out. On the plus side, the ground floor bathroom means no negotiating a dark landing past sleeping dogs for a late-night trip, which is a genuinely useful detail.
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Heartwarming Cottage from £553 for 7 nights
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