Space to settle in
Private entrance, large living room, dining kitchen, bathroom and upstairs bedroom with en-suite WC.
Bury St Edmunds · Thetford · RAF Honington · Surrounding area
Your dog-friendly holiday cottage in Suffolk
The Old Stores is a spacious Grade II listed annexe in Sapiston, near Bury St Edmunds, Thetford, RAF Honington and the surrounding area. Your own peaceful countryside space for up to four guests, whether visiting family, travelling for work or taking a break.
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- 4guests
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- ✓dogs welcome
Welcome to The Old Stores
Your own corner of a historic Suffolk home
The Old Stores is a self-contained annexe in the quiet hamlet of Sapiston. The main house dates from the 17th century; the former village shop was added in the 1800s and now forms this comfortable, character-filled retreat.
Settle into the generous living room, cook in the well-equipped kitchen, or head straight out onto nearby footpaths. Thetford is around 10 minutes away and Bury St Edmunds around 20 minutes by car.
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Comfortable, practical and genuinely dog-friendly
Dogs are welcome
Dog blankets and thoughtful extras are ready for four-legged guests after countryside walks.
Work or unwind
Fast Wi-Fi, a dedicated desk, HDTV with Fire TV, books, games and plenty of room to relax.
Easy arrival
Self check-in and free private driveway parking for two cars make arrival straightforward.
A Suffolk base for your visit
Stay near Bury St Edmunds, Thetford, RAF Honington and the surrounding area
Stay near Bury St Edmunds
Enjoy a rural base around 20 minutes by car from Bury St Edmunds. Spend the day in town or visiting friends and family, then return to your own living room and dining kitchen. Dogs are welcome too.
Stay near Thetford
Thetford is around 10 minutes away by car. With Wi-Fi, a dedicated desk and self-catering facilities, the annexe gives you space to relax after a work trip or a day exploring the area.
Accommodation near RAF Honington
Visiting someone at the station or travelling for an arranged visit? Stay in neighbouring Sapiston with a private entrance, self check-in, a kitchen and parking for two cars.
The surrounding area
Explore rural Suffolk from Sapiston, with countryside walks from the village and a comfortable, dog-friendly base to return to.
Looking for rooms near these locations? A booking at The Old Stores is for the whole self-contained annexe: one double bedroom and a living-room sofa bed, sleeping up to four guests. Journey times are approximate and depend on traffic and your destination. Check dates and prices.
Rural Suffolk
In Sapiston, near Bury St Edmunds and Thetford
The Old Stores, Bardwell Road, Sapiston, Suffolk, IP31 1RU.
Enjoy countryside walks from the village, including a route around the medieval Burnthall Plantation. Norwich, Cambridge and Ipswich are each around an hour away, with the Suffolk and Norfolk coasts a little beyond.
- 20 mins to Bury St Edmunds
- 10 mins to Thetford
- RAF Honington in neighbouring Honington
- About 1 hour to Norwich, Cambridge or Ipswich
5.0
Guest favouriteTop 5% of eligible Airbnb homes · 57 reviews
“Full of character, whilst being wonderfully peaceful… it felt like a home away from home.”
“Wonderful cottage with plenty of space in a great quiet location.”
“Lovely home in a small village surrounded by beautiful rural countryside.”
Ratings and selected comments sourced from our Airbnb listing in September 2026.
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Questions about staying at The Old Stores
Where can I visit during my stay?
The Old Stores is a base for Bury St Edmunds, Thetford, RAF Honington and the surrounding area.
Where is The Old Stores?
Our holiday cottage is in Sapiston, a quiet hamlet in Suffolk. Thetford is around 10 minutes away by car and Bury St Edmunds around 20 minutes. Find our address and directions above.
How many guests can stay?
The self-contained annexe sleeps up to four guests, with one double bedroom upstairs and a sofa bed in the living room. There is a bathroom and a separate upstairs en-suite WC.
Is the cottage dog-friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome at The Old Stores. We provide dog blankets and thoughtful extras, and there are countryside walks from the village.
Is there parking and Wi-Fi?
There is free private driveway parking for two cars, fast Wi-Fi and a dedicated desk. A private entrance and self check-in make arrival straightforward.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Choose your dates and number of guests to see the current price and book directly. Our reservation system provides live availability and payments are processed through Stripe.
Who runs The Old Stores?
The Old Stores is independently operated by James & Natalya Miles. Explore our 24 property photographs to see the rooms and outdoor spaces before booking.
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