Dragonfly Cottage, Long Melford

Although the property looked ok in the photos the maintenance of white goods was poor, the washing machine door had lost one hinge, hung loose, and the fridge door didn’t close properly, more worryingly the front door was at times impossible to enter from the outside. It got swollen and stuck and the lock was unreliable. I contacted the agent and after several days the odd job man repaired the white goods, I left despite having a week or so to go, the key lock problem had not been fixed after 1 week. In many ways it was not suitable for dogs, pale carpeting and furniture - house rules for dogs were very strict unless you had a dog trained to police dog standards. Fair enough no dogs allowed upstairs but fit a stair gate so it is a rule possible to follow. I had to find a tray large enough to prevent my dog going upstairs. So, it wasn’t a pleasant experience.

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 WiFi information given was incorrect.Photographs online out of date.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.

We stayed at the cottage for the weekend. The property was really welcoming and spotlessly clean. Well equipped kitchen. Probably the most comfortable bed I have slept in with good quality bedding. A real joy to spend time here. Although we stayed at the beginning of October there is a lovely summerhouse and a nice garden area. The village is lovely with the church literally right on the doorstep.

The cottage is quaint and lovely but i found the stairsl difficult as so shallow.

Dragonfly Cottage was booked days before our arrival. There for a family gathering having lived in Long Melford for a few years previously The cottage was warm, welcoming and beautifully equipped, set with with the stunning backdrop of Long Melford church and a stones throw from a great gastro pub.