Dragonfly Cottage, Long Melford | Apartment in Long Melford

6.8 (5 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Long Melford Apartment | Dragonfly Cottage, Long Melford

2 Bedroom Apartment in Long Melford

Dragonfly Cottage is a charming cottage in one of Long Melford’s best locations, tucked away next to the wonderful Grade I listed Church at the top of the beautiful village green. This holiday home caters for up to 4 guests with two double bedrooms and a large shower room. A cosy sitting room contains an open fire and there is a well-appointed kitchen/dining room. There is ample parking close by and a private west-facing rear garden.
Dragonfly Cottage is a beautifully presented, charming period property thought to date back to the 1400s. The property is situated in the most idyllic spot, nestled between the Grade I listed Holy Trinity Church and the stunning Trinity Hospital (now almshouses). The property is just a short walk from some of the village’s best pubs and restaurants as well as superb countryside walks both throughout the grounds of the renowned Kentwell Hall and surrounding footpaths.
The property has been lovingly cared for and has been presented to a high standard while remaining sympathetic to the cottage’s heritage. Numerous original features can still be seen including exposed timbers and a cosy open fireplace. The property contains a sitting room with a bay window looking into Church Walk itself and plenty of seating together with a smart TV for a quiet night in. The kitchen contains a dining table and chairs and a range of appliances including a fridge, Stove cooker and gas hob, integrated dishwasher and washer/dryer. Upstairs, accommodation is arranged over two further floors with the master bedroom overlooking the old hospital gardens and a spacious shower room on the first floor and a further double room on the second floor.
Outside, the property benefits from a fully private garden. There is parking available approximately 10m from the property in a free village car park situated at the top of the green itself.
Long Melford itself is home to a wonderful variety of independent shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs with the Black Lion Hotel serving excellent food and drink less than 1 minute's walk away! Long Melford has long been a shopping destination for antiques and artwork with a number of galleries and shops still showcasing a fantastic collection of items. In addition to its amenities, Long Melford is nestled within beautiful countryside with plenty of footpaths out through farmland and land belonging to two stately homes, Kentwell Hall and Melford Hall – both of which periodically open to the public and are well worth a visit.
Within easy reach are a number of other historic villages including Lavenham, one of the best preserved medieval wool towns in England, Clare which is the smallest town in Suffolk and the nearby Cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds. Sudbury is a thriving market town just a 5-10 minute drive away with plenty of shops, visitor attractions and restaurants and train line links into London and beyond.
Dragonfly Cottage is a delightful retreat in a fantastic location ready to help you explore everything this beautiful village and area has to offer.

Dragonfly Cottage, Long Melford is located in Long Melford. Dragonfly Cottage, Long Melford provides accommodation, featuring Pet Friendly, Security/Safety, Internet, among other amenities. This Apartment features Pet Friendly, Security/Safety, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Dragonfly Cottage, Long Melford has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Long Melford has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Long Melford, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • 1 bathroom
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Entertainment
  • TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • Property does not allow children
  • English
  • In a rural location
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
This property does not allow children.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Sharon F.
Aug 1, 2025 11:29:42 PM
Review Score:   4
Summary: It was not a place to relax. House smells of woodsmoke from chimney, worsend on upper floors.Lounge furniture shabby, kitchen unit doors were broken. Washing machine smelt of stagnant water - didn’t use. WiFi information given was incorrect.Photographs online out of date. Property is up for sale.
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