Rural Retreats was founded in 1985 with the aim of making the countryside more accessible for holidaymakers and giving them the best possible choice of holiday homes across the UK. Rural Retreats’ continuing success is based on excellent local knowledge and painstaking research, together with a flair for finding delightful and unusual properties. All of this has enabled us to build a portfolio of over 450 exceptionally fine holiday homes in stunningly beautiful locations, all available for you to rent. When you are looking for your own perfect holiday home, our experienced and helpful staff can help to point you to the property of your dreams. Whatever you want to ask about any of our properties, there will be someone on our staff who knows the cottage or apartment at first hand.

This magnificent Grade II listed farmhouse dating from the 17th century sits proudly within 500 acres of the beautiful Nether Hall Estate, comprising of extensive parkland, woodland, a lake and ponds. The exceptional accommodation provides every indulgence and luxury for a truly special gathering of family and friends and can also accommodate shooting parties.

Information correct at time of writing. The quiet village of Pakenham (known as the Village of Two Mills) is home to Pakenham Water Mill as well as a windmill. The working water mill is one of very few in Suffolk still producing flour and if you visit on a Thursday morning you might be fortunate to see the mill in action. There is a seasonal tea room on site serving a variety of refreshments including a 'miller's lunch' and a beautiful garden for enjoying the tranquillity of the millpond. In the opposite direction, The Pakenham Fox serves delicious home-made pizzas and freshly fried fish and chips, as well as a varied menu for differing tastes and is an award-winning Real Ale pub. Bury St Edmunds, the home of Saint Edmund is less than 15 minutes' away by car and offers award winning food and drink, a number of independent shops, beautiful parks and an abundance of history. Both the St Edmundsbury Cathedral and Theatre Royal are well worth a visit and the stunning Abbey Gardens is best enjoyed on a sunny day. Food lovers are absolutely spoiled for choice - why not enjoy some french modern fine-dining at Maison Bleue; or the Michelin starred Pea Porridge; or indulge in a Mediterranean feast at Francela. For a lighter bite to eat whilst exploring the town, Really Rather Good serves a tasty selection of cakes, sandwiches and platters. There is easy access from London by train from Liverpool Street to Stowmarket or Thurston; alternatively from King's Cross to Thurston or Bury St Edmunds. Stansted airport is 55 minutes away by car.