The Lodge off High Street

A lovely lodge which was spotlessly clean and tidy.

The kitchen was well equipped but could do with another set of cutlery and cooking utensils plus some more mugs. There is noise from water pipes which cannot be avoided but seem extra loud in 2 of the upstairs bedrooms. During our 2 week stay there was a constant presence at the front of the property (outside kitchen window and front door) from the owners and work men. It would have been nice to have been forewarned about the tree pruning and chainsaws at 8.30 one morning and also the window cleaner who appeared on the patio by our open patio doors with no warning midafternoon. We were extremely grateful for the fans that were provided during the heatwave. An ideal base to stay, but not a quiet location.

Location within the town is excellent, as is plentiful parking Location within the overall Edge Hall property is very much less so.

It is not at all relaxing to have a number of people passing the bedroom window, the kitchen window and what little patio space is available (not the least people actually washing their car right outside the front door). The patio gets sun only for a very limited time so it was particularly galling to come back to find a window cleaner sloshing around on the patio during this period. That is something that should be done on changeover day. Over the weekend, where the main house had guests, there were people walking past the patio all the time and they were just the other side of the big hedge on the patio which blocks out the sun for this property. This is NOT the relaxing scenario we had anticipated and the listing stating " set in the beautiful grounds of the house " gives a particularly misleading impression. The vegetable garden and utility room in the garage both being immediately next to us did not help. The downstairs bedroom, which is the easiest and has the largest bed and is most likely to be used, smelled quite strongly of dog - yes I know the owners like dogs and up to 2 are welcome but the carpet clearly needs a proper clean. We kept the window open as much as we could given that the main thoroughfare for everyone going to the car park was right outside. The visitors book (which we notice has been censored by page removal) by and large praises the property for " thinking of everything ". Well, all I can say is they must be more easily pleased than us For example the downstairs en suite has nowhere around the sink to put a toothbrush or even soap and a not very good way of getting the temperature on the shower. Never mind no welcome basket, there wasn't even a bottle of milk in the fridge. How hard is that when you are in a High Street?????Lest you think that is nit-picking it should be noted we hire cottages across England at least five times a year plus we have for some years had August in a property on the outskirts of Hadleigh that DOES have attention to detail (the intention had been to see if this property, by dint of it actually being in town, might be an further improvement. It isn't). All in all I would call it perfectly adequate for our purposes of visiting people locally but certainly nothing more than that. And I won't be recommending it to relatives up north who were looking to do similar visits to the area.

We were a mixed group the layout and size of the house for 6 was comfortable and private.

A lovely place to stay.

Very clean and well equipped. A good place to travel out from and Hadleigh is a very interesting town.

Great location and very comfortable accommodation.

Comfortable, fully equipped and a good base for exploring Suffolk.

Lovely property with superb facilities.

Nice to be close to all amenities but to be able to enjoy privacy. Great base to explore suffolk and beyond.

We had a pleasant stay at The Lodge in Hadleigh.

There were four bedrooms, all ensuite. It was clean, warm, cosy and very tastefully decorated. It offered private off road parking. The bed linen and towels were lovely and the beds were comfortable. It was also very quiet so no noise from the road. Although there were well lined curtains in the lower bedroom and one top bedroom and blinds in the other two bedrooms they did not block the light meaning a very early awakening which we are not used to. The kitchen was well equipped. A larger pan and an extra baking tray would have been welcome. The Lodge is in the middle of the owners' very well tendered and lovely garden but this means there is limited privacy. The owners were not over friendly but polite enough. There was some confusion for us at first regarding price as we found the Lodge online and phoned the property to get a price but then discovered it cheaper on Sykes. We were however more than happy to book directly with Sykes as we have had good experience with them.

Our second visit, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Wonderful base for visiting our family and also for seeing Suffolk.

The property was in a very good location and was clearly well taken care of.

Due to the hot weather we had to have the windows open most of the time and there were constantly work people wandering around outside the property the entire time so it was not particularly peaceful. Also the smaller bedroom with the shower is located by whatever the water goes through, so any time someone has a shower or runs the water there is a very loud continuous noise right next to the head of the bed.

Marvellous cottage.

Lovely owners. Would definitely stay again, and will recommend to others.

Very good place to stay in a lovely town.

This was our second stay at The Lodge and we had a thoroughly enjoyable time.

High spec accommodation, well presented. Excellent!

A lovely property in a perfect location - simply stroll out and enjoy the delights of Hadleigh!

Surprisingly quiet given its central location. The property was very clean and comfortable - slightly old fashioned, but everything was of very good quality and the owners had thought of everything. We had a little difficulty finding the property initially as the instructions suggested a car park 150 yards from The George pub, but was actually more like 300 yards. The confusion was there was a public car park 150 yards from the pub, but not accessible from the road. A call to the owner gave more clarity and then we easily found the car park at the top of the high street. The actual car park itself was excellent with plenty of space and easy access to the property. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we were very impressed with Hadleigh itself - a great selection of independent shops, cafes and restaurants plus very friendly people. We will be back!

This was our second holiday in this lovely house, which is situated close to the shops in Hadleigh.

One point, which I left a note about- the ground floor bathroom needs a hand rail in the shower.

Lovely place to stay

Excellent house regarding comfort, location, cleanliness and facilities.

The hosts were friendly and helpful though not intrusive. I would highly recommend this accommodation.

Everything was perfect.

Lovely helpful hosts, very clean cottage and very comfortable. Perfect location for popping out on to the high street for provisions and meals. Royal Bengali Indian restaurant was good, Kings Head setting for a drink was good but avoid the food. The coast is only 30/40 minutes drive and lots of interesting National Trust places to visit. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place. It’s the best Sykes properties we have been in for ticking all the boxes. It’s quiet at night too for sleeping, always a must.

Ideal place for a family with dogs.

We were visiting friends for a birthday and everywhere we went was walking distance. Great location. Would definitely go back.

Our second stay at this lovely house- such a perfect location in a charming town.

We have booked again for the same time next year.

A very nice place to have our Birthday Celebrations, very clean ,comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked VERY HAPPY,

Faultless.

Angela, Rod, Phillips and Amber were wonderfyl

Fantastic stay for three weeks whilst moving house.

Angela, Rod, and Phillipa are brilliant hosts. Thoroughly recommend. Amber(their poodle)is a treasure too. Nothing is too much trouble and we felt it was like home from home. 10 star rating

What a lovely little hidden gem.

Such a quaint little house with lots of quirky features. The bedrooms were all exceptional, and all of them having en-suites was particularly nice. The kitchen was well stocked and all of the facilities worked well. We used this Lodge to get ready for my wedding, and the spacious, well lit living room was perfect as our Hair station. The thoughtful little touches were what really impressed me though - the board games, the cookies, the little outdoor area, the Quentin Blake wallpaper! All in all we had a lovely experience here and the owners were very helpful in providing all the information we needed for our stay. I would absolutely recommend staying here if you want to explore the stunning little town of Hadleigh.

Great property, perfect for a family with teenagers with each room having an en suite and televisions.

Lovely picturesque town.

Lovely location so close to the small town.

Property was lovely looked fresh and was very clean. We had lots of walks, with the central location we were able to visit a few other towns and attractions with ease.

We loved it so much that whilst we were there we booked for a week next year!

Very comfortable property, friendly hosts.

We enjoyed our stay.

Lovely place to stay everything is exactly as stated.

Comfortable, warm and even had a little Christmas tree, perfect in every way!

Had a great stay, the cottage exceeded all our expectations.

It was spotlessly clean and well equipped with everything that you need. We were treated to a homemade cake, biscuits, tea, coffee etc. There were even treats for the dog! Hadleigh high street is only a short walk away and has a good range of shops and restaurants. The area around Hadleigh is good for country walks and our dog loved it.

The only issue that we had was on all the correspondance we had from Sykes stated that departure time on our last day was 10am so we planned our departure and journey home accordingly.

However on arrival at the cottage we were advised that the departure time was 9am a whole hour earlier. This was not impossible but did make our last morning more rushed. We would however still highly recommend the cottage and will probably stay there again ourselves. The welcome pack was greatly appreciated, the facilities were very good and the owners helpful. The overall experience was excellent.

Owners are delightful, property was immaculate, lots more shops in the high street than we expected, there were some interesting walks, so bring your walking shoes!

Can totally recommend.

The house is ideal for our needs with a downstairs bedroom and bathroom for our elderly mother.

Spotlessly clean and comfortable. The owners, although living next door at the end of their very lovely garden, do not intrude at all unless you need anything, then they could not be more charming, friendly and helpful and we would like to thank them for that. We love being able to walk into the town which provided us with everything we needed. The surrounding area is blessed with beautiful landscape and architecture with many places of interest to visit. We hope to return one day.

Good visit to The Lodge at Hadleigh.

Pro's Great accomodation, very clean and ideal for our party of 6. On the High Street. with Parking and plenty of shops, pubs etc. Brochure of walks in the house, of which we did 3. The George pub was great, we had Sunday roast and another evening meal there, plus a daytime drink. Good food and very friendly. Minor problems with opening patio door and loss of WFI, dealt with quickly. Con Only minor in that it is on a busy road, and can be noisy at times, but I suppose this is offset by the town being on your doorstep.

A very pleasant week at the lodge.

Well stocked kitchen with everything you could need. Plenty of bathrooms, which would be perfect for a large family. It was a super hot week and fortunately all the upstairs had big windows. The only issue with that was that for light sleepers, it meant you really heard the road noise. Hadleigh has a lot of motorbikes and Barry boys using the high street. I do wish we’d know the Lodge was a former hotel - it makes it a little less homely with the room numbers on doors and towel reuse note up.

Pictures did not do it justice so was better then expected.

Owners very helpfull, if you should have any Problems they will do the best to solve issue. Hadleigh is lovely we have been before but haven't stayed. Have never been to a holiday let ( and we have done many all over England) before that has everything You could possibly need. Even had a umbrella. Well Done......

access to cottage is up 3 deep steps which could be difficult for anyone with mobility issues.

Loved the cottage though, kitchen could do with a few more dishes. lovely spot in summers with gardens nearby

Great location and friendly hosts, We loved Hadleigh and the surrounding countryside.

Our group of four + 1 dog spent a week in "The Lodge" and what a lovely week it was.

Everything was as described. As I am slightly disabled, I didn't venture upstairs, but our friends who did sleep up there said it was excellent. Plenty of hot water everywhere. On the ground floor en-suite to the twin bedroom, lovely bathroom with powerful shower over the bath. Kitchen was spacious and very well equipped. Lounge/dining room with dining table/chairs, 2 settees, big TV with freeview. Nice little patio with table and chairs. Not very secure for a small dog but if the dog is well behaved like ours, not a big problem. The town itself has plenty of interesting and useful shops not just Tacky "Gift" shops, if any. We ate in the "George" on every night bar one. We ate in the Kings Head pub/restaurant on the first night and I had a Ribeye steak destroyed, it's just a bit further away from the "The Lodge". Once was enough. On the last night I had a Ribeye in the George and it was to die for, with a bread and butter pudding to follow. There is a restaurant at the rear (no dogs) but you are welcome in the bar with your well behaved dog, while they eat the dog treat biscuits offered by the staff. The staff were attentive and the local clientele were really friendly. Our friends said there are some very nice walks in the area and we all travelled to many historical sites and places of interest, meeting such friendly and welcoming people. Besides all that, this holiday destination is in our estimation "Highly Recommended" but I am biased because I've been there and done that and would willingly go back again.

Nice clean warm cottage with good parking and nice location.