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.
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.
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.
Photo by Tom Carill
The shiny gray head that the owners call "POD" stands out in rural Suffolk.
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.
Photo by Joe Lenton
Photo by Rachel Royal
Photo by The Windmill Suffolk
The bed, the headboard, and the nightstands are all curved to fit into this rounded space.
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.
Photo by Joe Lenton
Oh, and it's large enough for two (or a bunch of balloons)!
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.
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.
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.
Photo by Rachel Royal
Photo by Jessica Platt
The balcony is protected from rain, and it's the best spot for a hot morning coffee!
Mill Farm, Lavenham Road, Bury Saint Edmunds IP30 0HX, United Kingdom
