A converted windmill in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, The Windmill takes luxury self-catering accommodation to new levels!

Built in 1891 the converted Windmill is the perfect contemporary country hideaway. With uninterrupted panoramic views, a comfy living room with sumptuously soft oversized handmade velvet sofas, piled high with plump cushions, fluffy blankets and cosy throws and two bedrooms; each with super kingsize beds. The bathroom is equally as much of a treat! With an oversized oval bath and walk-in monsoon shower. 

One of the quirkier places you could choose to stay over Valentine’s Day, The Windmill near Lavenham in Suffolk is a 19th-century windmill turned holiday home. A two-night stay from February 13 to 15 costs £650 through Host Unusual and can be supplemented with a Love is in the Air package (costing £295).

That additional package provides couples with a full-body massage each in nearby Bury St Edmunds, champagne, chocolates and a gourmet welcome hamper so they can linger in their unique abode for as long as possible.

Built in 1891 The Windmill is the perfect contemporary country hideaway. Take in the uninterrupted panoramic views over a glass of bubbly in the top floor living space before relaxing on the inviting and sumptuously soft oversized handmade velvet sofas, piled high with plump cushions, fluffy blankets and cosy throws.

Originally built in 1891, the recently converted Windmill has been lovingly restored over a 2 year period by owners Steve and Natalie Roberts into lavish and luxurious adults- only holiday accommodation.

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Renting an entire cottage or apartment is a fantastic way to spend your first few days as a married couple, or even as a little minimoon break before the big day. From little cottages to modern apartments, we’ve rounded up some of our favourites from the Scottish Highlands down to the Cornish coast. With so many different options available, you really are spoilt for choice.

The Windmill, Suffolk

Now, this is somewhat different! The Windmill dates back to 1891 but after an incredible restoration, this is the perfect adults-only place to unwind. The stunning POD on the fourth floor offers views across the Suffolk countryside. On the ground floor, you’ll find the fully fitted kitchen with everything you need to create the perfect dish or late brunches. Push open the bi-fold doors and bring the outside in.

Businesses are born out of all sorts of motivations.

There’s the desire to use a skill you’ve trained darned hard to achieve; the knowledge you have a ground-breaking concept that the world really and truly needs; or, let’s face it, pure and unadulterated, cold hard cash.

And then there are the more quirky – the ones where you find yourself asking ‘what on earth made them think that was a good idea’?

If you’d seen Natalie Roberts and her husband Steve only a year or so ago, you might indeed have been asking that very question of them.

After all, this is a couple who came to Suffolk on an overnight stay for a Christmas Market, and pretty much walked away with the keys to a dilapidated windmill that hadn’t been touched in almost a century.

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Taking a short break post-wedding is increasingly popular whether you spend your first trip as newlyweds abroad or closer to home. What better place to mini-moon than Suffolk, with beautiful scenery and stunning venues.

From romantic boltholes to chic party pads, we’ve found them all. By Jeremy Lazell