A delightful rural spot in Mid Suffolk to explore the county and beyond

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Check out the area

Finningham, ENG

Bressingham Steam and Gardens14 min drive
Snetterton Race Circuit23 min drive
Helmingham Hall24 min drive
London (STN-Stansted)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

A self contained Annexe to the Old Chapel with self- catering facilities. Just outside the rural community of Finningham, it is an ideal hub from which to explore beautiful Suffolk.
The Annexe comprises a kitchen/living area, bedroom and bathroom. The kitchen is fully equipped with hob, eye-level cooker, freezer fridge, microwave oven, toaster, kettle and washing machine. All the other usual kitchen utensils are provided. The living area has a small dining table with two upright chairs, two armchairs, a coffee table and TV. The Bedroom has a double bed (very comfortable) two bedside units and a wardrobe. The Bathroom has a walk-in shower, loo and washbasin.
The Annexe has its own entrance and there is off-road parking; guests can come and go as they please.

Property manager

Tony & Aileen Kilbee

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Free WiFi

Free WiFi

Microwave

Kitchen

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We can supply a cot for a baby

Events

No events allowed

Sorry, we do not have enough room.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

In the Annexe, no; on the Patio, yes

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Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stowmarket

Located in Stowmarket, this guesthouse is in a rural area. Cotton Mechanical Music Museum and The Corn Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include EmZo and Bressingham Steam and Gardens. Carters Teapots and Suffolk Owl Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching, golfing, and swimming.

Finningham, ENG

What's nearby

Bressingham Steam and Gardens - 14 min drive
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary - 22 min drive
Snetterton Race Circuit - 23 min drive
Helmingham Hall - 24 min drive
Banham Zoo - 25 min drive

Getting around

Stowmarket Station - 13 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

Queens Head - 10 min drive
Lee's Cottage - 10 min drive
Wortham Tea Shop - 8 min drive
The Kings Arms - 12 min drive
The Bull Inn - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A delightful rural spot in Mid Suffolk to explore the county and beyond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

eilish c.

18 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay for 2 nights

Overall it was a lovely place to stay for a couple of nights. The welcome gifts and essentials of bread and milk being in the property for you is just lovely. It was a little out of the village than I realised when first booked but was okay except the road noise from cars as road at front is quite busy thankfully at night much better. Only downside was the oven it really needs to be cleaned.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

5 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A real gem

Great host. Easy to feel nd and handy location for Norfolk and Suffolk. Apartment spotlessly clean, cosy and had everything 2 people need for a comfortable stay. Quiet location and very comfy bed meant we both slept better than we usually do when away.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

17 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Lovely hosts,clean,well equipped and perfect for a weekend

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

24 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely holiday home for couples

We were met by Tony and Aileen on arrival and shown around the property which was lovely and clean. They also left us a welcome pack and a few treats which were well received. The annexe itself is detached from the main property and there is a nice area for seating outside on the patio. The property was well equipped with very good quality cookware/towels/bedding etc to ensure we had a comfortable stay. They even provided shampoo, shower gel and handwash. The hosts are friendly and on hand if you need them but not at all intrusive. Overall, we had a really nice stay here and would definitely recommend it to other couples looking to stay in the area. Thanks Tony and Aileen and hope to see you again.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith Stevens S.

12 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Everything was clean and everything was catered for at the annexe and Tony was the perfect host. We shall return.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tony & Aileen Kilbee

We are a retired couple who moved to Suffolk after spending 23 years in South Africa. We are very active; Aileen is a past President of the local WI and Tony is the Chairman of Finningham Parish Council. Aileen is a very keen gardener and Tony is interested in history (amongst other things) and is a guide at a local Stately Home during the summer months.
We enjoy meeting people and do all we can to make their stay in our Annexe as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

Why they chose this property

We go out of our way to ensure our guests have a memorable stay in our Annexe and go away with the desire to return (we have had a number of returning guests).
Although we leave our guests to "do their own thing" we are always available to take care if any queries or worries that they may have.

What makes this property unique

There are a number of alternative venues in this area for your stay but we feel that The Old Chapel Annexe is a very special place. It is in an ideal spot to visit many destinations of interest, from the coast to historic sites (Sutton Hoo for example) to fantastic shopping (Norwich) and a number of exceptional eating houses.
Visitors have been bowled over by the facilities and level of comfort we provide.
A warm welcome is awaiting your arrival.