The Gatehouse

Windmill Hill The Gatehouse, Briar House, Long Melford, CO10 9AE, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>52</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
52 reviews
a bedroom with a bed and a mirror on the wall at The Gatehouse in Long Melford
a white bath tub in a bathroom with a tile floor at The Gatehouse in Long Melford
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a bedroom with a bed and a window and a chair at The Gatehouse in Long Melford
a bathroom with a walk in shower and a toilet at The Gatehouse in Long Melford
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The Gatehouse

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  • Entire home
  • 129 ft² size
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Luggage storage
  • Parking on site

Offering a garden and garden view, The Gatehouse is situated in Long Melford, 22 km from Ickworth House and 23 km from The Apex. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 20 km from Hedingham Castle. With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom holiday home offers a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Freeport Braintree is 34 km from the holiday home, while Audley End House is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 45 km from The Gatehouse.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
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  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Tasteful & quirky decor. Beautiful walled garden.”
  • Maggie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This Gatehouse is idyllic, with a lovely old world charm set in a beautiful location of private grounds which the very friendly owner is happy to let you explore.Its cosy, comfortable and secluded with a relaxed get away from it all feeling.”
  • Chelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Such a well compacted use of the space. We went in December and rained. So we decided to stay in for the evening it was just a shame the weather wasn't right for us to sit outside and admire the garden. But will definitely be going back again.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Bruce

9.7
9.7
Host review score
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Bruce
You won’t want to leave this charming, one-of-a-kind place.!! The Gate House offers a luxury over night stay with a small enclosed vegetable patch to the rear with outside seating area for your Breakfast or just to relax with a glass of wine. The Gate House is very close to Long Melford just a short drive away, or walk across the fields . There is lots of amenities there,including restaurants cafes and pubs, Also close by is Kentwell Hall and Long Melford Hall which you can visit.
Hi from Bruce and Lauren, We have many shared interests such as gardening and walking our dogs, Lauren lives in the next village along and spends lots of her time with her 12 year old son Oscar James, Lauren loves all things home and garden and enjoys trips to the beach, I Bruce love nothing more than tinkering with old classic cars and spending time in the garden. Yes I will provide my number if you need anything.
Long Melford is a long established historic village with Melford Hall and Kentwell Hall being of particulate interest and available to view . The Medieval village of Lavenham is just a short drive away . The Gate House is situated in the grounds of approx. Six acres of garden ,Surrounded by farm land. Formal rose gardens with Box Hedging are set either side of the main house . The rear garden has approx four acres of mature trees and small lake . Long Melford can be reached by walking across the fields or by car . There is parking in the Historic Long Melford high street which boasts being the longest village high street in the country . Parking at the Gate House is provide in a covered Cart Lodge at the end of the drive .
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Gatehouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Cleaning products
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Luggage storage
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Gatehouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 17:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    Until 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Gatehouse

    • The Gatehouse can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Gatehouse is 1.2 miles from the centre of Long Melford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Gatehouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at The Gatehouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

      • The Gatehouse has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 1 bedroom

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • Yes, The Gatehouse is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • The prices at The Gatehouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Gatehouse on this page.