Such a beautiful old building, dating back to 1160 and the newer part to 1440. The wallpaper was fabric in our room, really beautiful. Everything was crooked, adding to the sphere. Really nice experience to spend the night there. Hosts very friendly, offered us tea in their garden when we arrived. It was a hot day (32 C) and they even prepared some ice cold lemonade for 3 cyclists who also arrived that late afternoon. We had a really nice chat with the owners and with some of the other guests.

Our room viewed the busy street. As the window was open (hot night), cars driving fast during the night, startled me at first. Later I got used to it. I didn't get to see the 2 cats... ;-)

Such a relaxed and friendly couple who made the stay even better with their natural warmth and friendliness. The building is absolutely spectacular. Built in the 12th and 15th centuries with incredible original features it is simply a privilege to stay in such a historic house. The bedroom was perfect and the beds were excellent. The shower room is beautiful and the shower hot and powerful. Excellent cooked breakfast too. Terry could not do enough for us. The outside patio was a little paradise, so relaxing. A real suntrap. And we played table tennis , pool and petanque in the front yard. There is nothing to not like about this place. A haven away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Highly recommended. We will be back!! Thank you Terry and Lynette. You are an amazing couple and fabulous hosts.

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If you like old buildings and the quirkiness of them then this is for you. Take this property at face value and you will not be disappointed. Terry and Lynette were so accommodating and welcoming from the minute we arrived, down to recommendations of where to eat and even the offer of a lift if needed. We had a lovely meal out and stopped at the local shop to get some drinks. My husband and I had a great evening in their games room and enjoyed darts, pool and table tennis, plenty more of other games available. Enjoyable breakfast and well catered for.

Due to the location which is on a main road you will need to drive to go out as local taxi can be seldom and a little pricey. Don’t let this put you off and plan ahead.

The property had everything and more of what I expected. The room was perfect, and the shared bathroom was large. I did take a look at some of the other rooms, and would happily stay in any of the rooms. It is a very unique building dating partly from the 1100s. For me the Inglenook was the high light, though I did like the fact that there was a lovely patio and games room. The breakfast was 5 star made to order by Terry. Selection of breads, yoghurts, cereals , coffees ( I had pressed coffee) and my favourite Americana eggs that were blue shelled!!

Not one thing. I found it intriguing!

We would totally recommend this guesthouse if you are looking for character, warmth and friendliness. We stayed 2 nights and were a three-generation party of 9 adults and 7 children, taking 6 rooms. The owners, Terry & Lynette couldn’t have been more welcoming and kind. They love their historic house, and enjoy hosting guests. It’s like staying in an eccentric house with affectionate family members. Terry, a self-confessed workaholic is constantly working on improvements and repairs. He built the two summer house rooms (the Garden Room at the front & River Room at the back). The interior of these wooden cabins is like being in a comfortable canal boat. You have a bedroom with tea/coffee facilities. Bedside table and a hanging rail, a tiny en-suite that has a good electric shower. The toilets are mains drainage - so better than on a boat. The ensuite doors didn’t close well or lock but that didn’t cause us a problem as you are very self-contained and private. The River Room is for a couple and has a private part of the patio with a bench, where you can sit peacefully. The Garden Room is larger, with two double beds and a single day bed that has a trundle bed underneath, so it could sleep 6 at a pinch, although it would be tight with the trundle out. Without it, there was plenty of room for a travel cot. It has a small fridge too - useful for food to make lunches. On the main, back garden patio and in the grassed front garden, there are multiple seats & tables for comfortable sociable gatherings. The gardens aren’t large but are cottage style - stuffed full of flowers, herbs, statuettes and a pond at the back. There is a gate from the back garden leading to long, meadow walks beside the river, where our labradors (who were also warmly welcomed) enjoyed a good run around. Terry is currently creating a games room and covered area for the hot tub, next to the Garden Room at the front, where you also park.

The downside of the summer house style rooms is significant traffic noise from the adjacent main road but this is not a 5* hotel and is priced accordingly. Earplugs deal with the noise if you are a light sleeper. Be aware that those in the two bedrooms upstairs without an en-suite will have to go down the spiral staircase to use the shared bathroom beside the front door. Those who usually have to get up in the night to use the loo might be better with an ensuite. If you want anonymous, air-conditioned minimalism or you need level access, this might not be the place for you. If you are able to manage steps and want to feel welcome and relaxed, like being in a good friend’s home, we thoroughly recommend this property to you.

The evening meal we had booked prior to arriving for the first night of our stay, cooked by Lynette, was really lovely. Cottage pie and plenty of vegetables. Pudding was a delicious apple and raspberry crumble all accompanied by Terry's home made wine. Very welcoming. Terry also did a tasty cooked breakfast every morning if that was what you wanted. The quirkiness of the building and lots of Terry's artwork was all very interesting.

The proximity to a fairly busy main road could at times be noisy. Overnight roadworks didn't help but this was out of Terry and Lynette's control.

Terry and Lynette are a gorgeous couple who couldn’t have been more friendly, welcoming and helpful. The house is truly historic and I loved learning about its 1000+ year history from Terry.

I didn’t dislike anything but people should be aware what this is. It’s not a Premiere Inn, it’s a beautiful home full of characters and charm, just like its owners. If you go in ready to take pleasure in that kind of stay and embrace it for what it is, you’ll love it.

When we think back about the accommodation we used while visiting the UK, the stay at the Bridge Street historic guest house will stand out. Previous reviews have used words like historic, eccentric, eclectic, and they are all of this. To sleep in a room that was built over 1000 years ago is memorable. Terry is just a unique individual and makes his guests very welcome and relaxed and what is his home .

We anticipated a place to boil the jug and make a cuppa tea or coffee, but I’m sure if we had asked he would’ve made that available on the kitchen. It wasn’t very much. We didn’t like about the property given it historic position and incredible age.

Fantastic, quirky property with excellent hosts. If you're looking for a 'perfect' 5-star hotel, this is not for you. However, it has so much character, charm, warmth, personality, history and eccentricity, with surprises round every corner, as if you're staying with eccentric distant relatives who welcome you into their ancestral home and treat you as part of their extended family while they carry on with the DIY, tidying up and sorting laundry, and while family members pop in. It's a memorable experience and we all absolutely loved it. The kids loved the chickens and cats. We would definitely go again. We hadn't booked dinner, but the food home-cooked freshly by the chef (one of the owners) for other guests looked great. The home-made wine was enjoyed one of our party. There had been an issue with flooding (now resolved as the owner had built a flood wall the day before we arrived) so we were moved to another room, which was lovely. The lounge/dining room is shared with other guests and there are limited seats by the fire, but you just muck in as you would at a house party, and make yourself at home.

Nothing we didn't like. However, it would have been better to have more of an idea of the layout of the rooms and where they were in relation to each other, as we were 4 groups from the same family (2 singles, 1 parents+2 children aged 5 & 1, and 1 couple) and there was a shared bathroom we didn't realise we would be sharing with other guests. Only one of our rooms was en-suite, which comprised two double beds (one in a separate room), and shared bathroom between the two within the same family. The family group was in a separate building, which had an en-suite and was very comfortable. To have a clearer picture of the layout and facilities wouldn't have put us off, but would have given us a better idea of what to expect and who to put in which room.

Very good full English breakfast and fruit option for the wife. The only downside about location was the main road outside which was on a hill so a bit noisy. Its a short distance to Sudbury and the supermarket. Good areas to visit including for artists as close to Flatford Mill (Constables Haywain) and visiting Lavenham. It is worth booking a walking tour of Lavenham. This costs £5. This tour is held on Fridays. Meet up in the Guildhall.

There was a spiral staircase to our room which was a bit narrow and this could be difficult if you have a leg injury.