HOTELS The Windmill Suffolk - Luxurious Tower in the English Countryside

The Windmill Suffolk - Luxurious Tower in the English Countryside

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Windmill

About a two-hour drive from London, this unusual structure hides in the East Anglia, where pasturelands extend as far as the eye can see. Suffolk's iconic building was once an industrial tool that was turned into a boutique getaway for those interested in quirky architecture and a taste of country living.

Cockfield's last windmill to get erected deceives with its modern retrofit, but it was originally built in 1891. Once its days of milling were over, it was turned into a water tower to store water for the small local community.

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The Windmill Suffolk and Open Fields

Photo by The Windmill Suffolk

After Steve and Natalie Roberts decided to move to Suffolk, they discovered an advertisement for a property featuring a farmhouse, a granary, and a windmill. At that time, the windmill was mostly just a bare frame, with one large window and several smaller ones punctuating its empty structure.

The Windmill Suffolk in the English Countryside

Photo by Rachel Royal

The original windmill's wooden structure, shaped like a helmet, inspired the modern hideaway tower. Sitting atop the dark brick base, the quirky top is made of zinc.

The Windmill Suffolk - The Mushroom Tower

Photo by Tom Carill

The shiny gray head that the owners call "POD" stands out in rural Suffolk.

The Windmill Suffolk Kitchen/Dining Room

Photo by Ben Gadsby Williams

The big glass-walled entrance leads you into the rounded kitchen/dining room - with a fitting oval table - where you can prepare a delicious meal and wash it down with a glass of Moët champagne.

The Windmill Suffolk Kitchen

Photo by Joe Lenton

The Windmill Suffolk Dining Corner

Photo by Rachel Royal

The Windmill Suffolk Bedroom with Rounded Bed

Photo by The Windmill Suffolk

The bed, the headboard, and the nightstands are all curved to fit into this rounded space.

The Windmill Suffolk Bathroom

Photo by Jessica Platt

The bathroom's pretty freestanding bathtub is one of those places where you enjoy your time when there isn't much to see from the windows anymore.

The Windmill Suffolk Freestanding Bathtub

Photo by Joe Lenton

Oh, and it's large enough for two (or a bunch of balloons)!

The Windmill Suffolk Top Floor

The "TOP" - Living space on the fourth floor. Photo by Jessica Platt

The living space of "POD" is on the fourth floor, and if you enjoy gazing at endless fields and picture-perfect sunsets, this is where you will spend most of your time.

The Windmill Suffolk "TOP" Living Room

Photo by Jessica Platt

The ceiling is fitted with wood all around, creating a cozy and nice-smelling environment for grabbing a book and spreading out on the comfy L-shaped sofa.

The Windmill Suffolk Top Floor Space

Photo by Joe Lenton

There is a fridge on the floor, too, so you can keep your drinks nicely chilled without needing to go up and down.

The Windmill Suffolk View of the Fields from the Top

Photo by Rachel Royal

The Windmill Suffolk Balcony

Photo by Jessica Platt

The balcony is protected from rain, and it's the best spot for a hot morning coffee!


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Mill Farm, Lavenham Road, Bury Saint Edmunds IP30 0HX, United Kingdom


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