Hex Cottage
England / Sibton, Suffolk
Thatched forester's cottage in Sibton Park- a perfect hideaway from modern life.
If you're hankering for a total retreat - one that detaches you from the
modern world and all its disturbances - rejoice in the simple life with
a stay at Hex Cottage.
Hex Cottage is a thatched forester's cottage located in Suffolk's Sibton
Park, offering a cosy hideaway for two. Set in its own meadow and
surrounded by woodland, the cottage is a reminder of simpler days gone
by. Without any access to electricity, you can indulge in the now-rare
opportunity to unplug, to disconnect, and rejuvenate in undisturbed
peace and quiet.
From outside, Hex Cottage appears as if straight from the pages of a
storybook; its thatched roof, pitched eaves, and turquoise front door
are a whimsical welcome on your arrival. And as you step inside, you
also step back in history, leaving the world behind. Everything about
this cottage is small but perfectly formed, reminding us that the
simpler life most certainly is not a poorer one.
The kitchen is a warm and welcoming room, with an Esse wood-fired range
cooker that supplies the cottage with heating and endless hot water.
You can still see the original bread oven - just one of the cottage's
many features which has been retained, with others including the leaded
windows and original flooring. The sideboard with butler sink
complements the cottage's heritage, as does the antique dining table
with seating for four.
Leading through, you'll come to the charming sitting room, complete with
an open log fire, comfy sofa and warm, fluffy rug on the floor. It's
the perfect place to curl up on cold days and relish in long
conversations together, with just the crackling fire as your soundtrack.
The romantic bedroom continues the fairy-tale feel, where a canopy
completes the comfy king size bed. The soft, grey curtains pool on the
wooden floor, while sunshine spills through the leaded, arched windows.
Come night time, your bedside lights are flickering candles, and when
it's time to blow them out, you can finally relax in complete darkness.
Next door, you'll find a gorgeously quirky bathroom, with a luxurious roll-top bath and zinc-coated vanity unit.
Each morning, wake to fresh croissants and newspapers, which can be
delivered to your outside larder. On fine days, enjoy an alfresco
breakfast at the wicker table and chairs in the garden, or perhaps a
late evening meal as the sun begins to set. As Sibton Park is a
wildlife haven, you might spot anything from buzzards to barn owls as
you dine.
If you need some reminder of the world beyond, you have the whole of
Sibton Park and its estate at your feet. Relax at the luxurious outdoor
swimming pool, with its landscaped, grassy slopes and stylish poolside
furniture, or for something a little more active, head along to the
tennis courts. A whole host of activities can be arranged for you too,
including nature walks, chef-prepared picnics, and rowing on the
estate's lakes.
Beyond Sibton Park, you're ideally located for exploring all Suffolk has
to offer, starting with the pretty villages of Yoxford and Peasenwell
on your doorstep. You're only a short drive from Aldeburgh, Southwold,
and Walberswick on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, or Snape Maltings for its
music and art. There are some fantastic places to eat and drink,
including the Westleton Crown, the Sibton White Horse, and the Queen's
Head in Dennington. A little further afield, visit famous Cambridge for
excellent shopping, culture, and punting!
Ultimately, with no demands on you or your time, you're free to spend
every minute at Hex Cottage exactly as you wish. And if that means
savouring each moment away from the world in this blissful sanctuary,
nobody could blame you for it.
Things to note
The cottage has no electricity but the wood-fired range cooker expertly heats the property and provides hot water, minimum 2 night stay required, one well-behaved dog permitted (small charge), concierge service including chef/spa treatments is available on request.

The basics
Region: Sibton, Suffolk
Cost (from): £955 for a 7 night stay
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Minimum stay: 2 nights
Property ref: 183
Facilities
Sleeps 2, double bedroom (king-size bed), private bathroom, roll-top bath tub, kitchen/dining area, wood-fired range cooker, original bread oven, larder (newspapers & croissants delivered daily on request), private meadows, use of swimming pool, use of tennis courts, parking.
Local activitiesWildlife, birdwatching, beaches, coastal walks, canoeing, cycling, festivals, shopping, swimming, tennis, punting, boating, fishing, crabbing, surfing, horseriding.
At a glance
- Sleeps 2 - ideal for a couple's retreat
- A reminder of a bygone age, with many original features and no electricity
- Set in its own meadow and surrounded by woodland
- Full use of estate's swimming pool and tennis courts
- Concierge services can be arranged on request
- Perfect location for exploring rural and coastal Suffolk
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