Apartment in Babergh District
3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this apartment rental
A dedicated labour of love rejuvenated this 1930s Art Deco utility building in a sublime and secluded rural setting. It is the ultimate Constable Country retreat nestled in a private wild water meadow next to the River Box that runs through the Dedham Vale. Originally built in 1938 as the village pumping station, it was fully restored and extended in 2005 to create an ethereal space with unrivalled connection to its stunning natural landscape thanks to extensive use of glass. With wonderful walks, two fantastic pubs and uninterrupted south facing views over the Box Valley, The Pump House is an extraordinary sanctuary of bucolic peace and beauty.
Ground Floor
Sitting space – Within the glass conservatory style extension two large sofas face each over a coffee table and provide uninterrupted 180 degree views over the Box Valley with double French windows opening out onto a large wooden terrace and a water meadow beyond.
Kitchen – Down one side of the open plan living space is a kitchen worktop with a sink, electric oven & hob, microwave, kettle and toaster and large full sized fridge freezer.
Dining space – As part of the kitchen area there is a round dining table with four chairs adjacent to a full-wall-window and industrial styled heating tower which includes a log burner.
Bedroom – Off the living space through a curtain is a King-sized bed flanked by bedside tables and reading lamps. There is a large hand basin and clothes storage in built in wardrobes.
Shower room –Features a lavatory, walk-in power shower and hand-basin.
The Pump House has underfloor heating powered by a ground heat source pump that provides continuous heat and hot water.
First Floor
‘Cinema’ Snug – Up a paddle (compact and steeper ‘ladder’ style) staircase is a second seating area with a sofa bed facing a large 36” Smart TV.
Outside
French windows open straight onto large raised wooden terrace with seating and outdoor table along with a BBQ. A side ramp lead down into the private water meadow that is half left wild and the half mown and features a separate river bank seating area and direct access to footpaths.
Ground Floor
Sitting space – Within the glass conservatory style extension two large sofas face each over a coffee table and provide uninterrupted 180 degree views over the Box Valley with double French windows opening out onto a large wooden terrace and a water meadow beyond.
Kitchen – Down one side of the open plan living space is a kitchen worktop with a sink, electric oven & hob, microwave, kettle and toaster and large full sized fridge freezer.
Dining space – As part of the kitchen area there is a round dining table with four chairs adjacent to a full-wall-window and industrial styled heating tower which includes a log burner.
Bedroom – Off the living space through a curtain is a King-sized bed flanked by bedside tables and reading lamps. There is a large hand basin and clothes storage in built in wardrobes.
Shower room –Features a lavatory, walk-in power shower and hand-basin.
The Pump House has underfloor heating powered by a ground heat source pump that provides continuous heat and hot water.
First Floor
‘Cinema’ Snug – Up a paddle (compact and steeper ‘ladder’ style) staircase is a second seating area with a sofa bed facing a large 36” Smart TV.
Outside
French windows open straight onto large raised wooden terrace with seating and outdoor table along with a BBQ. A side ramp lead down into the private water meadow that is half left wild and the half mown and features a separate river bank seating area and direct access to footpaths.
Amenities at Ultimate Constable Country retreat -The Pump House
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Babergh District
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2025
We had a wonderful week at the Pump House.The location was perfect and plenty of wildlife.The Pump House was quite quirky with propeller type steps up to the Mezzanine and everything in keeping with the original building.We decided to be self catering, we would say the kitchen dishes were not very clean and had to scrub two saucepans and bought foil for the oven dish as it looked like it had not been cleaned properly by the previous occupants, however it did not detract from the overall stay at all, this was just an observation.When we arrived we were met with some lovely cake,biscuits,bottle of wine and cornflakes.We were suitably impressed.Thank you Hollie and Charlie, we would stay here again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2025
We had short 3 night break but wished we had stayed longer. The Pump house has been beautifully restored into a lovely holiday cottage and had everything we needed. We did a number of long walks directly from the cottage as there were number of public foot path so close. Our dog loved the garden and the river ( typical Labrador ). The pub is in easy walking distance. There is a fantastic information book in the cottage, with all the info you need to enjoy the area.Perfect break just what we needed. Thank you.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2024
Fantastic location and comfortable base for us and the two dogs. Good clear walking and friendly local pubs. Ground source heating was brilliant and the Pump House was always warm to return to. It was a very easy and relaxing place to stay
6 / 10Average·Apr 2025
Lovely village and location but cleanliness could be improved especially kitchen stuff. Feels like it needs a deep clean.
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Top rated by guests
8.6Excellent
(14 Ratings)
"We had a wonderful week at the Pump House.The location was perfect and plenty of wildlife.The Pump House was quite quirky with propeller type steps up to the Mezzanine and everything in keeping with t..."
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