Perfectly pared-back and light-filled hideaway for 4 near wild meadows and coastline, an AONB
Space & setting.
Light streams into this beautiful, airy space in Suffolk. It comes as no surprise that the owner is a photographer; the decoration is perfectly pared back and calming with plenty of natural textures and a Scandi feel – poured concrete floors, whitewashed beams, sheepskin rugs and sisal matting. There are 2 double bedrooms and a sofabed, and there’s space for everyone to gather around the whitewashed farmhouse table at breakfast time, before finding a sofa on which to open a book or just lie back and look up at Suffolk’s vast skies, framed by a picture window and skylights.
Beyond the glass is garden; the Georgian main house and this contemporary outhouse share 6 acres, with pathways cut through tall grasses. Pets are welcome, as are children, who will love bouncing on the trampoline before days spent shell seeking on the coast. But we’d come here with friends, for long windswept walks and lunches at Suffolk’s famed seaside shacks, then afternoons chilling in this incredible space, bathed in a flood of natural light.
Getting here: drive, or train to Saxmundham and taxi (15 mins)
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Surrounds.
- Walk up the lane to the Juniper Barn shop where you can find homemade scones, cakes, sausage rolls and excellent soup. The renowned Friday Street farm shop and butchery is just 3 miles further.
- Suffolk’s beautiful coastline is a 20-minute drive: Walberswick, Thorpness, Orfordness, Sizewell.·Bring walking boots in winter and beach towels in summer.
- We love Aldeburgh for top fish and chips, a tiny cinema, and a mosey along the wide high street — full of creative independents — and down onto the shingle beach. Stop for a sweet treat at Pinch (you must try their crullers–crispy doughnuts made of choux pastry) or for the best pizza in town, head to The White Hart.
- Suffolk’s flat landscapes are ideal for walking and cycling. Start at Snape Maltings and follow the River Alde on foot through the marshes and rushes towards the sea. Or hire bicycles and follow trails through Tunstall Forest.
- This is a real foodie area, with renowned seafood restaurants and shacks, like the Butley Oysterage and L’escargot sur mer. Or roll up your sleeves and do an artisan breadmaking class at The Two Magpies Bakery.
Specifics.
- Self-contained converted studio and barn in the grounds of a Georgian vicarage, sharing 6 acres of gardens
- Two double bedrooms, plus a sofabed in the lounge
- Children welcome – no equipment (cot etc) provided
- Shared shower bathroom
- Simple kitchen with hob, large microwave (big enough to roast a chicken) and fridge; basics provided
- Sofa area with board games, books and candles; good WiFi
- Terraced outdoor seating area and BBQ
- Well-behaved dogs welcome on request; they are not allowed on furniture
- Vast shared gardens with a trampoline for kids
- Walk to a farm shop and cafe; drive to pubs and restaurants
- The owners live next door, a courtyard away
- The space can also be booked for photography and location shoots; please message the owner for details and day rates.
- Booking conditions: min 3 nights
- Remember to pack: Walking boots, bikes and beach towels
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30% deposit, with the balance due 8 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations: 8+ weeks prior to stay: deposit refunded, minus a £30 processing fee.
6-8 weeks prior to stay: deposit retained, 70% balance refunded, minus a £30 processing fee.
4-6 weeks prior to stay: 50% of the total booking fee retained, 50% refunded, minus a £30 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 4 weeks of stay.
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