4 guests
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2 bedrooms, 2 beds
2 bathrooms
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Peaceful, pretty and everything a break in the country should be, this home is the epitome of modern country chic. With a window wall opening from the open-layout living space to the deck and the fabulous private garden, there's a deep connection between this tastefully converted barn and its natural surroundings. Inside, white walls, wood floors and features like exposed bricks and valued ceilings are the backdrops for vintage furnishings, an impressive log burner and a fully kitted-out kitchen. Two comfy bedrooms offer enough space for a small family or a couple of friends, and if you're lucky enough to get the master suite you'll have your own romantic freestanding bathtub to relax in. Summer stays are made particularly special here thanks to the additional three-acre wildflower meadow – yours to explore and dotted with secret seating spots. Here wildlife lovers will be in their element, with the bees, birds and butterflies around them. You may even bump into some of the owners' free-range bantams going about their business too. Just a short drive from Stowmarket for all the shops and restaurants you could need, it's an hour's drive to Aldeburgh for the beach. And why not borrow some bikes and explore the nearby villages and country lanes at your own pace?
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What to expect
Highlights
Enjoy the Suffolk countryside – your home is a ten-minute drive from Stowmarket
Eat alfresco on the deck
Light the log burner for cosy evenings no matter the weather
Treat yourself to a long soak in the freestanding bathtub
Spot birds and butterflies in the wildflower meadow
Light the home's barbecue for a summer treat
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Home truths
This home has private parking
A travel cot and high chair are provided on request for little ones
Your garden is enclosed and if you're bringing dogs, there's a water bowl and treat awaiting them – please check with the host about their ground rules for pets and be aware of the free-range bantams
Bikes are provided but please check beforehand if this is important to you as they may be in for maintenance
There's laptop-friendly workspace at the table
The neighbouring home can be hired alongside it if you're a larger group of up to nine – an unused hallway can be opened up to join them
About this stay
Amenities
Desk / workplace
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Garden
TV
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 2 beds
2 bathrooms
Extras
Additional fees
Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you for an additional £25 each per week
Your host provides a starter supply of logs for the wood burner – extra logs can be supplied for an additional fee
If you'd like to explore the Suffolk waterways, canoes are available to rent for an additional fee of £45 per day
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Guest reviews
A
"The setting The simple elegance and luxury Easy access to the beautiful Cotswolds"
S
"The cottage we rented met with all our expectations and was a real delight. Communication was easy, quick and efficient."
M
"Perfect experience"
K
"We have rented two apartments through Plum Guide for an upcoming vacation. So far our experience has been outstanding in getting the apartments booked. The staff has been very helpful."
I
"We have used Plum Guide a few times and have always found the places we stayed and the Plum Guide service excellent from start to finish. Recently we rented an apartment in Venice. The apartment was perfect for our needs - well appointed, comfortable beds, right number of bathrooms, lovely kitchen and living areas. The location was also perfect for us - quiet neighbourhood but close to everything - quick access to 2 vaparetto stops and easy walks to almost everywhere Plum Guide service was, as usual, excellent"
M
"Plum Guide was excellent in every aspect. Plum guide gave me recommendations.They gave me help answering questions 24/7. Plum guide gave us 2 sets of keys which was super helpful. I recommend this service!"
A
"The setting The simple elegance and luxury Easy access to the beautiful Cotswolds"
S
"The cottage we rented met with all our expectations and was a real delight. Communication was easy, quick and efficient."
M
"Perfect experience"
K
"We have rented two apartments through Plum Guide for an upcoming vacation. So far our experience has been outstanding in getting the apartments booked. The staff has been very helpful."
I
"We have used Plum Guide a few times and have always found the places we stayed and the Plum Guide service excellent from start to finish. Recently we rented an apartment in Venice. The apartment was perfect for our needs - well appointed, comfortable beds, right number of bathrooms, lovely kitchen and living areas. The location was also perfect for us - quiet neighbourhood but close to everything - quick access to 2 vaparetto stops and easy walks to almost everywhere Plum Guide service was, as usual, excellent"
M
"Plum Guide was excellent in every aspect. Plum guide gave me recommendations.They gave me help answering questions 24/7. Plum guide gave us 2 sets of keys which was super helpful. I recommend this service!"
Local guide
About Suffolk
Seaside towns with pastel Victorian villas, a rambling coastline with clifftop walks, and undulating countryside studded with stately homes is what Suffolk is all about. In Southwold, a Victorian pier juts out into the sea and the smell of fresh fish and chips floats on the sea air. Aldeburgh makes the most of river and sea, where colourful rowboats drift down the river Alde, and the seafront is lined with...
Get around
Airport
Norwich
1 hr 8 min
London Stansted
1 hr 39 min
London Southend
1 hr 35 min
Train station
Stowmarket
9 min
Bus stop
Station Road
8 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
15 min
Cafe
11 min
Pharmacy
9 min
Points of interest
Beach
Dovercourt Beach
1 hr 0 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No smoking
No parties or events
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Mark
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. For over twenty years, Mark has been providing guests with a lovely collection of hand-picked, characterful cottages in Suffolk and Essex. Each home has authentic five-star charm on the inside, and idyllic rural settings on the outside. He'll go the extra mile to make sure you have a fantastic stay, so whatever you need, don't hesitate to ask.
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