Woodfarm Barns and Barges in Suffolk

Welcome to The Haven, located less than 500 yards to the award-winning Lowestoft beach, and only a 5-minute walk to Kensington Gardens where you will find tennis courts, a bowling green, boating lake, a tearoom and ice cream kiosk.
The Haven has been recently renovated while retaining many original features, and provides comfortable accommodation perfect for larger groups seeking a comfortable and relaxing break.
From the moment you step inside you’ll be impressed by the original stained glass front door and high ceilings giving an added feel of light and space. You are welcomed into the entrance hall providing ample room for coats and shoes, while the dining area is perfect for enjoying meals together. The ground floor houses a comfortable living room, as well as a good sized sitting room. On the first floor are two super kingsize bedrooms alongside a double bedroom, a family bathroom and a shower room. The second floor features two twin rooms (one with a trundle bed), a further super kingsize bedroom (with a trundle bed), a bunk room, and a bathroom. Outside and you’ll find an enclosed garden with large patio area where you can relax.
A perfect location to sit and enjoy the seafront location or use it as an excellent base for exploring. You are a short walk away from lots of restaurants, pubs and shops, with easy access to the Norfolk Broads National Park. Lowestoft has some fantastic beaches, and the Suffolk Heritage coast is full of pretty villages such as Southwold, Dunwich and Aldeburgh. The surrounding area provides plenty of opportunities for scenic walks, cycling, and wildlife observation, perfect for nature enthusiasts. An abundance of breathtaking beaches are close by. If you would like to venture further afield, the railway station is close by with the train to Norwich only taking 38 minutes (or a 45 – 50-minute drive). Here you will find plenty of culture, heritage and history along with excellent shopping, restaurant and pubs. Other local and popular attractions include Oulton Broad, Somerleyton Gardens, Africa Alive, Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, Lowestoft Harbour and South Pier.

Situated in the ever popular town of Pakefield, near Lowestoft, Albion Cottage is a renovated, end terrace property, and is only 100 yards from a sandy beach, making it ideal for fishing. Its bright interior makes it a more than comfortable base to relax in following a day of sun, sea, sand and fun on the Suffolk Coast. There are many things to do in the surrounding area, including Africa Alive, which is a renowned nature reserve, Lowestoft, with its popular pier, and Pleasurewood Hills, the UK’s most easterly theme park. Further inland, you will find Oulton Broad, part of the Norfolk Broads National Park. From here, you can fish (licence required), hire a day boat or sit back and watch the passing pleasure craft. Southwold, Aldeburgh and Dunwich are all within easy reach by car. Beach 100 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.

Nestling on Suffolk’s Heritage Coast, near the seaside fishing village of Dunwich and on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is The Studio. It is an open plan barn conversion, with bedroom and living area in one, and an internal kitchen space. It also boasts a walk-in shower.

A private courtyard overlooking the fields is unique to this particular property, which is one of a small cluster within the grounds of the owner’s home. These comfortable conversions are within easy reach of forest, heath and beaches and lie in a secluded rural setting, with open views over fields and woods.

Visitors can enjoy wildlife at Dunwich Forest or RSPB Minsmere. Walberswick, with its sandy beach and dunes, the elegant resort of Southwold, Aldeburgh and Snape Maltings are all nearby. Golf, fishing, and archery are only 1 mile away. Beach 4 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub, and restaurant 2 miles.

Cats Cottage is a delightful, semi-detached property situated just yards from the beach in the village of Kessingland. Tucked away on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, you are perfectly located to either explore or simply stroll along the beach with your four-legged friend in either the spring, summer or winter. On the ground floor there is a kitchen and living room leading to the dining room which has a cosy wood burner. Perfect for dining all together after a day of breathing in the sea air and taking in the beautiful scenery. On the first floor there are 2 bedrooms, one with a kingsize bed, and the other with zip & link twin beds. There is also a family bathroom. Outside, the enclosed courtyard provides the ideal spot to sit back and enjoy the sunset.

Great for families, there is everything you need within walking distance, including a great traditional pub, restaurant and a leisure centre that offers day passes. Kessingland has a real traditional village feel, yet within a short drive, you can enjoy the hustle and bustle at Africa Alive, Lowestoft and the Norfolk Broads National Park, which can all be reached within a 10-minute drive. Further south, Southwold, Walberswick and Aldeburgh all make for a great day out, from crabbing to a traditional Victorian pier. Each deserves a full day to fully appreciate all there is! Beach 200 yards. Shop and restaurant 500 yards, pub 200 yards.

You will find Pebble Cottage just off the high street in the ever popular Aldeburgh. A traditional, terraced cottage with a contemporary finish, ideal for couples and small families. The open fire in the cosy living room makes Pebble Cottage perfect for romantic winter breaks with days walking the stunning Suffolk Heritage Coast, Aldeburgh Beach is only a 2-minute walk away. This is an old fisherman’s cottage with very steep stairs to the first floor leading to the master bedroom and a very small second bedroom. In the summer Aldeburgh is a hive of activity and a much sought after location. Its high street is filled with restaurants, pubs and shops. Along the promenade, fresh fish is sold from the beach huts that line the sandy stretch of beach - the iconic scallop shell sculpture standing proud in the centre, a tribute to Benjamin Britten, the composer famously affiliated with this beautiful part of the world. Surrounding Aldeburgh there is plenty to see and do and a short drive inland will bring you to Snape Maltings, the home of Aldeburgh Music. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there is a year round music programme. This unique location brings visitors outstanding concerts, events, cafés, galleries, river trips and much more. On road parking is available a short walk from the property. Alternatively, there is a church car park for short stays, overnight is not available unless agreed with the church in advance. Two small dogs allowed. Beach 200 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.

Every member of the family has been considered at The Beech House. With its own outdoor heated swimming pool, hot tub and cinema there’s no reason to leave, but with a stunning beach less than half a mile away, you’ll need to peel yourself away to explore this superb area. This large detached property has spacious reception rooms for larger parties. The living room has comfortable seating for everyone to sit, relax and reminisce with a glass of wine. Patio doors open out on to the large enclosed garden where you will find the fenced outdoor pool and hot tub to relax in. The local area is packed with things to see and do including Pleasurewood Hills theme park just a 10-minute walk away, the southern entrance to the Norfolk Broads at Oulton Broad, 3 miles, Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach, 10 miles, and Somerleyton Hall with surrounding Fritton Woods, 4 miles. Beach 350 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 350 yards.

This stunning riverside property is located on the edge of Lake Lothing, commanding views across the Broad on the southern end of the Norfolk Broads National Park. It has been lovingly renovated to a high standard with an emphasis on design and comfort. The Shipwreck is a terraced property which boasts incredible views over three floors, including a second floor balcony from the master bedroom with en-suite facilities. Throughout the property you will find contemporary touches, blended with natural materials and interior design.
Located in the very popular village of Oulton Broad, you are within walking distance of riverside pubs, restaurants and shops. The Norfolk Broads National Park is particularly popular in the summer and boat hire is available along with river trips, speed boat racing and a beautiful park from which to stop and watch the world float by. Lowestoft has a lovely beach and there are also all year round dog friendly spots. A short drive south is Southwold, ever popular for its pier, the brightly coloured beach huts and fish and chips. Aldeburgh, RSPB Minsmere, Dunwich and the Suffolk Heritage Coastline are all within easy reach, making The Shipwreck and The Barnacle the perfect location for your Suffolk Getaway. The train station is within walking distance of the properties, so why not hop on the train and spend the day in the medieval city of Norwich, with its castle, cathedral, museums, fine shopping and restaurants. Beach 2 mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile. These properties, which are three doors apart, can be booked together to accommodate up to 9 guests.

Located in the ever popular village of Pakefield near Lowestoft, Florence Cottage is an original fisherman’s cottage, wonderfully renovated by the owners. An open plan living/dining room lends itself well to socialable evenings after a day of exploring the Suffolk Heritage Coast. The wood burner is also an added bonus for those cooler winter evenings.

The cottage is only 500 yards from the beach, where dogs are welcome all year round, and the beach is a blend of sand dunes and wide open space. Further south, during the summer the promenade is very popular, with the Claremont Pier a big hit with little ones (and big kids!).

Lowestoft is the most easterly point in the UK and is known as the ’sunrise coast’. You are ideally located to explore the surrounding area, including Southwold, Aldeburgh, RSPB Minsmere, Dunwich and Walberswick for a spot of crabbing. For those looking for fun on the water, Oulton Broad is nearby, the southern gateway to the Norfolk Broads National Park, where fishing, day boats and riverside pubs and restaurants are the usual haunts of guests to the area. Beach 500 yards. Shop and restaurant 250 yards, pub 150 yards.

Rose Farm Cottage is hidden away on the outskirts of the village of Frostenden, close to Southwold in Suffolk. Wonderfully equipped with all you would need, the owner has taken great care to ensure you will thoroughly enjoy your break away. With a separate dining room, kitchen and living room, this detached house lends itself well to family getaways.

From Rose Farm Cottage you will find numerous walks around you, but it is also a fantastic base to explore the surrounding area including the Suffolk Heritage Coast, with the popular seaside towns of Southwold, Aldeburgh and Dunwich.

Inland, Beccles is a popular market town with excellent pubs, restaurants and independent shops. Beccles is also the southern entrance to the Broads National Park, and guests can rent day boats from the quay to explore this magical winding water land, with a few stops at riverside pubs a must! Beach 5 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

Location, location, location! Perfect for small families, couples and friends to stay on the seafront in a glorious apartment. Let the breathtaking views and sea air put a spring in your step as you explore the local area.

Moray Apartments are four coastal beach apartments in one Grade II listed building, originally devised in 1846 by J. L. Clemence for Sir Samuel Morton Peto for the development of Lowestoft as a fashionable holiday resort.

Positioned on the edge of the broads, Lowestoft is a traditional seaside town, with plenty going on with family entertainment, dining, shopping and nightlife. It has wide award-winning sandy beaches with all year round dog friendly spots and two piers!

For extra family fun, you’ll find Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park and Africa Alive, 100 acres of parkland and home to giraffes, rhinos, flamingos, lions, meerkats and a hundred other exotic species, just on the edge of Lowestoft. A short drive away is Southwold, well known for its brightly coloured beach huts, pier and fresh fish suppers. Aldeburgh, Dunwich and the Suffolk Heritage Coastline are all within easy reach.

Lowestoft train station is a short walk away, so why not hop on a train to the medieval city of Norwich with its castle, cathedral, museums, fine shopping and dining. Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.

These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 24 guests.