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Belchamp Hall Mill

Belchamp Hall Mill

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 34 reviews
97% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.7
Comfort
4.9
Condition
4.7
Location
4.9
Value
4.7
Customer
Service
4.9

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Extraordinary conversion of a truly rustic and rural mill creating a luxurious retreat deeply immersed in the rich wildlife of a large private country estate.

Idyllic in every Way

Review submitted on Sun, 15 Dec 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed at The Old Mill in November. As we live in a wood, the remote location suited us, well away from stress and noise. Everything from the warm cosy comfort of the property to the Heron's daily visit, the sheep in the field, swans on the pond, multiple pheasants, Kingfishers, Muntjac Deer and even a curious Peacock, all added to our delightful time. On holiday I love to cook and the kitchen held everything we needed, except a knife sharpener, which we bought and, quite happily left for future visitors ! Holidaying late in the year can be off-putting, weather-wise, but the Mill was wonderfully warm, nice underfloor heating and a wonderful wood-burning stove. Even on rainy, staying-in days, the quirky upside down aspect affords a wonderful opportunity to sit snugly up or downstairs and observe the outdoors from various little alcoves and windows, particularly through the Binoculars so thoughtfully provided by the Hosts. We found No dust NOR smell of damp, in what is a thoughtfully furnished, beautifully clean and immaculately presented property.

As a Dealer in Antiques, it was lovely to sit at the little desk and look at my face in a Georgian, 300 year old, wall mirror. However, the 'icing on the cake', and something of a surreal experience, had to be staying in what was the actual workshop of 'Lovejoy', from the 1980/90's Comedy/Drama Television series about an Antique Dealer. We even managed to find the series on the 'U' Channel and saw several glimpses of the Mill, although now much improved !! We always carry an Amazon Fire TV stick so we streamed TV through that, with an excellently fast Internet/Broadband connection; consequently, we are unable to comment on TV reception, although the large Television, mounted on its extending/swivelling bracket, can be pulled forward and turned to been seen from the kitchen, seated and the table area was much appreciated. When we arrived, we were visited by Mr. Raymond's Son, enquiring as to whether we needed anything, who was so polite and welcoming, as was his father Charlie when we met. This is a splendid holiday location for a time away from the noise and rush, although Sudbury, a fine town, with a nice little market and lots of shops, is less than ten minutes away. My only regret, is that I have to recommend this holiday let and highly commend the Hosts for the vision in creating it, because it may not be available for me to book the next time!! Thank you for the welcome basket, thoughtfully provided and the information folder was excellent - the best we have ever seen.

PS a previous visitor complained about the fridge temperature not being cold enough - may I say, that one day I tested it up to the maximum setting and part of a lasagne I had left over, wrapped and placed on the bottom shelf, froze solid !! Thank you for our stay - when you get older all you can do is make memories and we shall never ever forget our stay at Belchamp Mill and look forward to the day we shall return to see you again . . . . . .



Peace and quite

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Nov 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A very nice place to stay,peace and quite ,and wildlife to see .But take care if you have walking problems ,as the stairs are not for you,but other than that it's a world away from the crowd ,



An Autumn hide away

Review submitted on Tue, 08 Oct 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
An idyllic cottage as the website states in an idyllic setting; beautifully and thoughtfully equipped.



A special place

Review submitted on Wed, 18 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A delightful and quirky property, spotlessly clean in a truly idyllic location. Many original touches as well as old features, if like me your knees are a little dodgy the feature inside staircase could be tricky, but otherwise everything was very comfortable, including the luxury shower.
Splendid walks around the immediate area, and we enjoyed watching the wildlife in the garden and adjacent pools from the upstairs vantage points.





The Perfect Place for peace

Review submitted on Thu, 12 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This has to be one of the best properties we have ever stayed at. The Mill has been renovated to a very high standard and we loved everything about the interior and exterior. So quiet and peaceful with so much wildlife. Swans, a Heron, Deer and so many squirrels it was lovely just to sit and watch.
Everything you require is supplied. The big comfy bed is so lovely we could have stayed there all day. Sitting out at night the Owls are hooting away to each other from the woods.
Some great walks from the Mill with our dog too. We tended to keep her on lead due to the wildlife wandering by just in case!
If you are looking for peace quiet and tranquility to unwind then Belchamp Hall Mill is ideal.

Owner was very helpful . Thankyou for an enjoyable break.



Idyllic Mill House

Review submitted on Fri, 16 Aug 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Mill exceeded our expectations, if you want peace and quiet in a beautiful location then this is the place.
A Ralph Lauren sofa and quality furniture made the stay even more enjoyable, including the huge comfortable bed.




A wonderful stay at this picturesque location.

Review submitted on Tue, 23 Jul 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
When you drive down to the mill you fall in love with the place it's so picturesque. So much to see in the area great to just relax at the mill walk or drive to historical places. Spoilt for choice when eating out.



Idyllic spot to contemplate life

Review submitted on Wed, 05 Jun 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage is set in the most superb spot surrounded by fields and woodland nestled next to a picture perfect pond teaming with pondlife ducks and lillies - we were even graced with the arrival of a swan family that waddled in for a bathe one morning.

There’s one other cottage behind the house but its certainly not overlooked and feels very secluded.

The cottage itself is a really fun mill conversion with the bedroom downstairs meaning you wake up surrounded by nature. There’s a walk in double shower and bathroom downstairs also.

The owners beautiful art is on all the walls which is a gorgeous addition amongst the shabby chic decor.

Up the old oak central staircase you’ll find very comfy living area and well appointed kitchen - again with mix and match farm cottage appeal that instantly makes you feel relaxed and homely.

The soft furnishings, wool blankets and old leather sofa immediately invite you to curl up with a good book next to the roaring log burner. (Which also fills the room with that lovely log burning smell that encourages a perfect sofa doze)

Stable doors allow you to open up the room and live amongst the surrounding wildlife.

The cottage has everything you need including a nice welcome pack to get you started.

I would recommend you bring all the food you need as shops are not easy to access.

(there is a BBQ)

Also there are no pubs or restaurants within walking distance so book cabs in advance if you want to partake of the many fine oldie worldy pubs and local ales.

The owners Charlie and Alice are friendly and helpful and knowledgeable.

Our dog had such a good time he wants to move in permanently.

Take a good book, your water colours, a burger and bottle of wine and you be set for the weekend.











A very pleasant holiday cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 31 Mar 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A very pleasant holiday cottage with lovely views and walks all around. We enjoyed our stay and were near family to enjoy the family celebration. A very peaceful place.



Relaxing, beautiful, helpful

Review submitted on Tue, 26 Mar 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Had a cracking time staying at the old mill. We cycled out from Sudbury station along tiny lanes - no car needed! The mill was an atmospheric and beautiful place to stay. All the fittings etc were high quality and comfortable.

A few small comments-
- the "welcome hamper" is quite minimal - which is fine! Just useful to understand
- in particular there was only instant coffee - we assumed there would be fresh coffee so didn't order any in our food delivery...!!
- it would be useful to have some washing up sponges, cleaning spray, and loo cleaner



Stunning location

Review submitted on Wed, 14 Feb 2024
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The location and seeing the peacocks, kingfisher and other and wildlife along with stunning snowdrops.
Mainly the Mill was clean apart from the blinds and lamps which hadn't been cleaned in a while. The sinks, crockery etc all very clean. Every facility available ie dishwasher, microwave etc and clean white sheets and towels.
The Mill was nice and warm and a lot of thought had gone into the decor and presentation of the property. A welcome pack was very much appreciated and again a thoughtful touch.
Overall, a lovely location and peaceful, just some of the cleanliness could be improved.



Gillian, David and Ripley

Review submitted on Wed, 06 Dec 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
I booked this property as a surprise for my wife and we were not disappointed. It was a comfortable, quirky, high quality property, very well equipped and comfortable. The location was ideal for walking our dog Ripley and we especially enjoyed the walk to the Fox in Bulmer for a lovely lunch and beer from their own brewery. The clear sky's gave us the opportunity to see the ISS and Jupiter in the cold evenings and then back to the log burner to warm up. Nice touches like the dog bed, welcome pack and quality toiletries made our stay extra special. We will be back.



Belchamp hall mill

Review submitted on Sat, 11 Nov 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely rustic property, very peaceful and relaxing stay, Charlie the owner came to see us on arrival and was very welcoming and helpful, we would definitely return.



Saw a kingfisher

Review submitted on Sun, 22 Oct 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Excellent accommodation. Comfortable bed. Very well equipped. Log fire a great asset and wonderful oven. Nice touches for the dog. Great experience seeing the kingfisher on the adjacent pond. Lots of wildlife. Would be great to have a bird feeder on the building to encourage further.
Could maybe offer additional firewood for sale as I'm sure cheaper in bulk than buying from petrol station forecourts.



A magical place!

Review submitted on Wed, 11 Oct 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What a wonderful, peaceful stay! We loved it all. Easy to find from the clear directions given.

The Mill House really was Idyllic! We loved it's stylish interior with rustic, period features, implying the history of the mill. The peace and tranquility was amazing. We felt relaxed from the very start. The pond was beautiful with moorhen, swans and kingfishers. As we woke each morning, we watched, from our bed, the pond come to life. Really magical!

The surrounding area was lovely. Sheep grazed in the fields, pheasants trotted about, a roebuck visited us and owls and foxes could be heard morning and night!

There were pretty walks nearby, to see the church and Belchamp Manor. Close by car, were two heritage venues, Melford Hall and Kentwell Hall, well worth a visit.

The Mill was very clean and smelt lovely. We used the log burner and the chimnea, which made our stay extra special. Also, a welcome basket was kindly left for us to enjoy. The bedding was amazing, and we both had the best night sleep in a long time! So much thought had been put into everything to make our stay lovely.

We can't wait to come back!



Lovely place to stay

Review submitted on Wed, 13 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful location. Waking up and looking out at the sun rising over the pond was a real experience. The antics of the moorhen family was an added bonus. We really enjoyed our stay here.



Sunny stay in a lovely location

Review submitted on Sun, 20 Aug 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The worse part about this short break was choosing between all of the accommodation available at Belchamp Hall, everything looked special. We narrowed it down to Belchamp Mill due to its more remote location which was a big bonus for us. The property was exactly as expected as the promotional photography gives a very accurate representation of what is on offer. What it could not capture was the beautiful countryside and range of wildlife, clear instructions were given on which area area of the estate you had access to.
We travelled with our Harlequin Great Dane and she was in Heaven, plenty of walks from our front doorstep and wildlife for her to watch (from a distance!). Belchamp Walter itself is beautiful and being so close to the Hall and Church made our break feel extra special. There were plenty of villages/towns/pubs in the vicinity and this was well detailed in the Mill's handbook. Total perfection would have been a country pub to walk to but we were aware of this at the time of booking and it would have taken away from the total peace and quiet we experienced.
Whilst the temptation would be to return and try one of the other properties, for us I do not think the Mill could be surpassed. However, we could see the other options and they also looked very attractive.
We are considering early retirement and Essex/Suffolk borders were not on our radar, they certainly are now, it is such a pretty area. I would definitely recommend this property and was reluctant to leave.



What a great stay

Review submitted on Sun, 06 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The mill is a perfect place to get away and relax as it is dog friendly some sort of fence between the house and the public footpath wouldn’t go amiss as our dog loves everybody and runs up to them to greet them. However he is a 40 kg Doberman, so therefore a fence would’ve been an asset but other than that, what a fantastic place highly recommended. Thank you Charlie and Alice



Weekend break

Review submitted on Wed, 26 Jul 2023
3.3
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A perfect peaceful location, and lovely building .

I was expecting a boutique interior for the boutique price. The property is over priced for the way it is currently presented.

The rustic style of furniture was in keeping with the style, but many pieces were cheap and tatty, ie dressing table, DIY mirror in bathroom, (is also actually way to low to use) . It could have been furnished with quality or antique furniture, but I imagine that much is just bric a brack second hand. I got the folding chairs out of the shed as the outside furniture was wet and one of them was broken. Sofas are very nice though.

No one wants an open plan bathroom and toilet, this was just not pleasant,

The house is generally dirty, key pieces of furniture have been dusted, fridge sink etc were clean, but every surface should be cleaned frequently, because it hasnt been the house smells a little musty. The shower head was filthy I doubt it had ever been wiped, Wall sockets were dusty and gritty due to the exposed brick work, there was balls of fluff dust and hair under most furniture. shower wall and bathroom blinds were dirty, toilet brush holder was full of water. Tv cabinet and brackets were covered in fluff on the inside I wiped this myself and the cloth was black. Dirty tissues and cigarette butts in the chiminea.

There could be a few more things to make the stay more comfortable. Unless they are there and I could'nt find them, a tray to carry things down stairs , additional chopping boards, I dont want to cut my bread on a board that the previous guest might have cut their meat on . We couldnt open the upstairs door looking over the pond, The Alexa didn't seem to be there. A small table at the top of the stairs out side the kitchen door would be really nice. For the price I would have expected a coffee machine, which actually seems to be quite standard in alot of rentals.

I just felt that it was very much styled and finished to the minimum requirement and feels very much like a holiday home, which for £100 less per night might be more acceptable but not for the price currently charge. I actually felt quite ripped off, especially when we arrived at our next holiday cottage for the remainder of the week which was beautiful in very way and far cheaper.

If the owners either reduced the price or made this necessary changes to justify the boutique price I would recommend the property, but at the current price I cant recommend it.




Our stay at Suffolk

Review submitted on Sun, 02 Jul 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Superb location lovely accommodation and wonderful people, cannot fault it at all.If you want peace and quiet in a beautiful country setting look no further.



Perfect mill cottage.

Review submitted on Sun, 09 Apr 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Belchamp Hall mill is set in a beautiful and peaceful location with a lovely interior, enhanced by the owners’ amazing paintings. It was ideal for our anniversary getaway, and well located for the interesting places Suffolk has to offer. Thank you.



Excellent accommodation in a great location.

Review submitted on Sun, 22 Jan 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Belchamp Hall Mill cottage is a fantastic property which provides spacious accommodation with great character. The two floor property offers a large amount of space which is rarely found in cottages for two people. The scenery around the cottage is stunning and walks are right outside your front door. The cottage is well equipped to an high standard and is extremely comfortable.

We stayed in very cold outside temperatures (-5C) but the cottage was very cosy with its underfloor heating downstairs in the bedroom and bathroom and upstairs the log burner and central heating in the longe and kitchen area. We will definitely be returning to this exceptional cottage.



Country Christmas

Review submitted on Sun, 01 Jan 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Stylish, warm and comfortable accommodation. Lovely views over the mill pond and lots of local footpaths over and beyond the estate. Would visit again.



Beautiful!

Review submitted on Mon, 12 Sep 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Mill is a wonderful place for rest & relaxation in beautiful surroundings. The Mill itself is clean, comfortable & has amazing original features. A perfect place to enjoy wildlife & the countryside, l saw my first Kingfisher, just stunning, we didn't want to leave!



Lovely quiet and peaceful stay at Belchamp Hall Mill.

Review submitted on Sun, 04 Sep 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely quiet and peaceful stay at Belchamp Hall Mill.
Just what we had hoped for and got, spot on thanks.



Perfect - Belchamp Mill house

Review submitted on Mon, 29 Aug 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Everything was perfect for our two week stay; the Mill house, was perfect from switching off and catered for all your needs (home from home), perfect luxury and so comfortable. The tranquil setting overlooking the large pond, watching the kingfisher and heron on a daily basis was a delight! So star glazing on an evening for pure bliss. The Mill house was perfect for exploring Essex and Suffolk and in Sudbury we enjoy eating our with our dog at the Turkish restaurant, which was delicious, the sourdough pizza restaurant and also tapas, which were all dog friendly. The added bonus was the weather and we look forward to returning to the Mill house again.



Chilled and rural

Review submitted on Tue, 19 Jul 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What a cracking place this is. Its got a really nice feel to it, set in a very remote location with just the right amount of privacy and space. Lots of local wildlife. The accommodation is lovely and had everything we needed. If you're looking for a remote stay in luxurious surroundings and lots of beautiful countryside, then you certainly won't be disappointed. Highly recommended.



Review

Review submitted on Mon, 13 Jun 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Had a wonderful stay for our anniversary. The mill is in a very picturesque setting. Fantastic location for lots of walks. Can't wait to return next year.



Belchamp hall mill

Review submitted on Sun, 12 Jun 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
wonderful stay. Superbly fitted and serviced accommodation set in a brilliant location. Total relaxation



Staying at Belchamp Hall Mill

Review submitted on Sun, 22 May 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
It's location comes top for us. Third visit nothing has changed over the years the view from the bedroom looking towards the pond is amazing. During your stay you will see deer and swans with their young if you are lucky. Not too far from amenities cafes and restaurants. Lovely walk to Belchamp Walter from the cottage.



Fabulous relaxing stay

Review submitted on Fri, 29 Apr 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What a wonderful location and beautiful prooerty. The hosts had spent great attention to detail in looking to provide rverything you may need. We were so lucky with the weather that the stay was perfect.



Lovely spot for short stay

Review submitted on Fri, 01 Apr 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Mill is set on its own down a dead end road, so no passing traffic. We had everything we needed, and appreciated the welcome hamper. The property is spacious and comfortable, and the log fire came in useful on chilly nights. Plenty to do in the local area - lovely walks and interesting villages. Just right for a cosy few days away.



Great Retreat for Relaxing

Review submitted on Sun, 27 Feb 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Great week away in this accommodation. Perfect location for a true relaxation, in remote quiet surroundings. Accommodation was perfect and had everything that was needed for our break away. Will definatly return.



Belchamp Hall Mill

Review submitted on Sun, 17 Oct 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A beautifully restored interesting mill in a tranquil location. Hosts were friendly and available if needed. Left feeling relaxed and restored, would definitely recommend.