1 / 18Scutchers Cottage
Long Melford, Suffolk
A newly renovated cottage for four in a pretty Suffolk village by Long Melford, with a dressing room, a fire pit in the enclosed rear garden and one dog welcome.
Scutchers Cottage has been newly renovated, and this dog friendly cottage sits in a pretty Suffolk village, with the antique shops and independent boutiques of Long Melford to browse and Dedham Vale, Constable Country, a short drive away. It sleeps four, and one dog comes along for the holiday.
The front door leads into a cosy lounge diner. The dining area seats four beside a double-sided feature wood burner, which may be available by prior arrangement with the owner, and the lounge has two comfortable sofas and a Smart TV, so evenings pass in good company, the dog dozing within reach. The kitchen has a breakfast table for an unhurried start. The first floor holds an en suite double with a TV, then a twin, and a dressing room with a dressing table and chair.
The rear enclosed garden opens off the kitchen, and the dog can head straight out to the patio as the breakfast things are cleared. There is a patio furniture set for eating outdoors and a fire pit for later, and that is where the day winds down, glasses on the table and the dog settled at somebody's feet.
Countryside walks begin close to the village, and Dedham Vale, the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty whose landscapes inspired John Constable, has scenic routes for a dog to explore. The Heritage Coast is well worth a day trip, with Southwold, Walberswick and Aldeburgh to wander, and Thetford Forest has walking and cycling tracks a little further afield. Colchester and Bury St Edmunds, the cathedral cities, are within easy reach too.
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from £511 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Access to the rear enclosed garden is via the kitchen and there is a patio furniture set should you wish to soak up the sun and enjoy a spot of al fresco dining
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £511 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Accessible, Wifi
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Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Scutchers Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, Scutchers Cottage welcomes dogs — one dog is allowed per stay. The cottage has an enclosed garden reached through the kitchen, giving your dog a safe outdoor space to make the most of.
Are dogs allowed at Scutchers Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the property directly to confirm availability for your dates. What we can say is that the cottage is set up with dogs genuinely in mind, with a utility room and bathroom in a back-of-house sequence that's well suited to muddy returns from Suffolk fields.
What should I know before visiting Scutchers Cottage with my dog?
The property accepts one dog, so it's not the right fit if you're travelling with more than one. The layout works well for dog owners — there's a utility room off the kitchen that leads through to the bathroom, a practical run for cleaning up after a walk, and the enclosed garden off the back gives your dog room to roam safely. Walking nearby is gentle and low-traffic, with field edges, green lanes and the option of a circular walk from Lavenham, 3.6 miles away.
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Scutchers Cottage from £511 for 7 nights
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