Sycamore Farmhouse is a beautiful 15th-century farmhouse nestled amidst the picturesque countryside near Bramford, Ipswich. This delightful property is situated on a working farm, surrounded by the serene beauty of highland cattle grazing in lush pastures. With a wealth of beams and rustic charm, this farmhouse offers an authentic and cosy retreat for your countryside getaway with family and friends including your four-legged loved ones. As you approach the farmhouse, you’ll be greeted by the classic allure of a traditional English farmhouse.
The exterior features timber beams, giving it a timeless and rustic appeal. Step inside, and you will find a warm and inviting interior. The living room is a cosy haven with exposed beams, a wood-burning fireplace, and comfortable seating, making it the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring the farm or the nearby countryside. The farmhouse boasts a spacious, well-equipped typical farmhouse kitchen with modern appliances and a large farmhouse dining table. It’s the ideal spot to gather for meals with family and friends, with ample natural light streaming in through the windows. There are four beautifully appointed bedrooms in this farmhouse, each with its unique character and en-suite.
The bedrooms feature exposed beams and comfortable furnishings, offering a peaceful and restful night’s sleep. You’ll wake up to the tranquil sounds of the countryside and the promise of a new day filled with adventure. Outside is a fenced garden, and the patio area includes a sauna, hot tub, barbeque, table and chairs.Staying on a working farm offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and there is an opportunity to help bathe and groom the prize-winning Highland cattle. While the farmhouse offers a peaceful retreat, it’s also conveniently located near Bramford and Ipswich, where you can explore local shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
A visit to the famous Jimmy’s Farm is a great day out for the children, and Baylham Rare Breeds farm is 15 minutes away. There is also a dry ski slope nearby. The surrounding countryside is perfect for long walks, hikes, and cycling adventures. If a day at the coast is on your agenda, then pop along to Felixstowe where there is something for everyone. Felixstowe has its wheel which is erected in the summer months.
Just 40 minutes away is the Suffolk coast and heaths an area of natural beauty. Alternatively, the picturesque Constable country around Dedham Vale is within 30 miles. It is also an easy drive from Snape where various festivals and music events are held through the year. Whether you’re seeking a tranquil retreat, an authentic farm experience, or an adventure in the Suffolk countryside, our 4-bedroom farmhouse near Bramford, Ipswich, provides the perfect base for your holiday. Come and immerse yourself in the beauty of the highland cattle farm and create lasting memories with your loved ones.

Just 500 yards from the glorious sand duned beach at Kessingland, a traditional seaside village on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, is this superb, very spacious, detached holiday home. The house has the added addition of a private hot tub, large garden, its own cinema room with a 2½ metre screen and a games room, and is the ideal base for a family holiday or for friends to get together to relax and unwind. Only 4 miles away is the popular resort of Lowestoft, which offers traditional seaside entertainment, and children will love Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, which is just a short drive away. Just down the road is Africa Alive, or visit the lovely seaside resort of Southwold, famous for Adnams Brewery, the pier and summer theatre. Dunwich Heath and Beach, RSPB Minsmere, Aldeburgh with its fishing boats and local seafood, and Snape Maltings Concert Hall are also easily accessible. Hire a boat on the glorious Norfolk Broads and watch the weekly speed boat racing on nearby Oulton Broad. The medieval city of Norwich, with its fine shopping, castle, cathedral and museums, is an easy drive. Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.

This delightful pair of Grade II listed former stables, (refs BVT and BVU) adjoining the owner’s Georgian house, have been lovingly restored to a high standard to combine character with modern convenience. Ideal base to explore the Suffolk and Norfolk coast and countryside and only 8 miles from the coast. Set on the edge of a charming market town with thriving arts scene, only 8 miles from Southwold and its sandy beach and lovely walks nearby. Easy driving distance of RSPB Minsmere, Walberswick, Dunwich, Aldeburgh, Snape Maltings, Norfolk Broads. Golf, riding, tennis, sailing, swimming and fishing all available locally. Rail links to London, Norwich and the Norfolk Broads. Shop and pub 1/2 mile.

Nestling in Suffolk’s Heritage Coast near the seaside fishing village of Dunwich and on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, these comfortable conversions are within easy reach of forest, heath and beach. In a secluded rural setting, near the owner’s home, they enjoy open views over fields and woods. Visitors can enjoy wildlife at Dunwich Forest (0.75 miles) 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 1 mile. Shop 1 mile and pub 2 miles.

Set in the owners’ 7-acres of grounds and surrounded by farmland, these two detached barn conversions stand adjacent to one another. The Old Stables has its own enclosed garden, and its own private hot tub, with delightful open countryside views and has been well-furnished to provide a perfect holiday home at any time of year. Burfields Barn has en-suite bathrooms to all bedrooms, a wealth of exposed beams and the wood burner in the open-plan living/dining room/kitchen ensures a warm welcome all year round. Burfields Barn also benefits from a private indoor heated pool and games room. Outside, there is a large enclosed courtyard for al fresco dining and shared use of 7-acres of grounds for guests to enjoy. Catering is also available by prior arrangement with the owner.

The properties provide an excellent base for walking, cycling or bird watching, but are conveniently situated to explore the delightful market towns and villages of Suffolk. Stowmarket, 10 miles, is home to the Museum of East Anglian Life, has a wide range of shops and restaurants and direct train links to London Liverpool Street Station. Bury St Edmunds with its cathedral, abbey grounds and Georgian theatre, the market town of Diss and the county towns of Ipswich, Norwich and Colchester are all within easy reach. Slightly further afield are the unspoilt delights of the Suffolk Heritage Coast, including Aldeburgh, Dunwich, Walberswick, Southwold and the ancient burial ground at Sutton Hoo (National Trust). Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles. Burfields Barn (ref 29880) and The Old Stables (ref W44247) can be booked together to accommodate up to 15 guests. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

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.

This stunning holiday home is an ideal base for a large group or family to explore a beautiful area on the Cambridgeshire/Suffolk border. The property boasts a large living room, separate dining room, study and a large kitchen. There are five large bedrooms, three of which feature en-suite bathrooms. And a games area with pool table, dart board and bar football for children, as well as a hot tub outside.
Nearby Ickworth Park and Anglesey Abbey, both National Trust owned country houses, provide beautiful parkland and gardens. Barrow has two very popular pubs for eating out or you can pick up fresh fish and chips or find your self-catering essentials in one of two convenience stores. Historical sites and quaint streets await in Bury St Edmunds, with the fascinating ruins of Bury St Edmunds Abbey Gardens just next to the Cathedral, with beautiful grounds, perfect for a picnic in the sunshine. Enjoy fine dining in a wide range of eateries, or a night at the movies in the independent Picture House or Cineworld.
Drive a little further and you will step back in time in Lavenham where you can visit the house used in Harry Potter’s film which was Harry’s parents’ house in ‘Godric’s Hollow’, also considered to be one of Britain’s best preserved medieval villages, where over 300 buildings are listed as being of architectural and historic interest. Wandering along narrow lanes, past timber-framed houses and the stunning Guildhall, you’ll find antique shops, galleries and cafés. Newmarket, just 8 miles to the west, is home to the National Horse Racing Museum and Links Golf Club, with leading supermarkets and a variety of traditional eateries to fuel your day.
Jump onto the A14 and head to the west to the spectacular city of Cambridge, famed for its rich cultural and academic heritage, University Colleges, an impressive collection of over 18 museums and galleries, the Fitzwilliam Museum, home to a large collection of art and artefacts, the renowned Cambridge University Botanic Garden, and excellent shopping, meaning that Cambridge has something for everyone. Meander through the city and take in the beauty of the university colleges and gleaming spires or lie back and enjoy a relaxing punt along the river. The Suffolk coast and picturesque seaside towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh are within easy reach, if a day on the beach is on your wish list. Duxford air Museum is approximately 25 minutes’ drive. Other places of interest to visit are the nearby Bressingham Steam Museum, and Planet Laser in Bury St Edmunds (which also hosts a Christmas market). There are excellent restaurants in the village of Culford, and private dining can be booked at the local restaurant if required. Clay pigeon shooting and horse riding can be booked in the village, whilst paint balling, Go Ape and the Dad’s Army Museum are attractions at Thetford. With Chestnut Grange as your base, there is so much to see and do in this wonderful part of Suffolk. Pub and restaurant 175 yards.

With a games room and a cinema, Hogbert’s Hideaway has it all, This custom designed truly unique holiday home was once the visitors centre for the Carlton Marshes Wildlife Trust. As you can imagine the location is simply amazing with uninterrupted views of the Suffolk countryside. With walking trails through the reserve to the banks of the broads it’s a wildlife lovers paradise. The house has the added addition of a large patio area, its own cinema room with a 2.2 metre screen and a games room. It is the ideal base for a family holiday or for friends to get together to relax and unwind. Within a stones throw, the Carlton Marshes Centre offers a café, adventure playground and daily activities. Within walking distance and accessible through the reserve there is fishing, sailing boat hire and lessons, paddle boarding and day boat available at Oulton Broad with numerous pubs and restaurants.
Only 3 miles away is the popular resort of Lowestoft, which offers traditional seaside entertainment. Children will love Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, which is just a short drive away. Just down the road is Africa Alive, or visit the lovely seaside resort of Southwold, famous for Adnams Brewery, the pier and summer theatre. Dunwich Heath and Beach, RSPB Minsmere, Aldeburgh with its fishing boats and local seafood, and Snape Maltings Concert Hall are also easily accessible. Hire a boat on the glorious Norfolk Broads and watch the weekly speed boat racing on nearby Oulton Broad. The medieval city of Norwich, with its fine shopping, castle, cathedral and museums, is an easy drive. Beach 3.5 Miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 300 yards.

The stunning Mill Villa is just a short walk from the wide, sandy beach in Pakefield near Lowestoft. Elegantly furnished and decorated, this charming escape is the ideal getaway for discerning travellers. Mill Villa sleeps eight and offers numerous spaces for guests to relax and unwind. This house has a large kitchen/dining room, a cosy sitting room, a games room, four large bedrooms and a gorgeous lawned garden where you can soak up the sun all day long.
The area itself is littered with beautiful beaches, many of which are award winning, so coast lovers really will be spoilt for choice. Lowestoft offers a bustling atmosphere and a range of places where you can eat, drink and shop. Venturing a little further, you will discover lots to see and do. Close by lies the unspoilt and sought-after resort of Southwold, with its pier and much-photographed beach huts.; or for a change of pace, enjoy all the fun of the fair or walk along the Golden Mile at Great Yarmouth, which boasts traditional seaside attractions too numerous to mention.
Families should make time for a trip to Pleasurewood Hills, the only theme park in East Anglia, and those looking for a quieter time will find the Norfolk Broads National Park a great choice, the southern gateway of which lies in Oulton Broad, just a short drive away. Shoppers should head to the medieval city of Norwich, which was voted one of the top ten shopping locations in the UK. Here you will also find a splendid Norman castle and a host of museums and galleries, all of which make this city a great day out, reached either by car or the nearby railway line.
Add in lots of great walks, cycle routes and wildlife watching opportunities and you will see why this area remains so popular. After a day out exploring and having worked up a great appetite, you will be delighted to find that there are not only lots of great places to eat close to Kirkley Cliff, but lots of delivery options for when you are too tired to cook or venture out. All in all, a perfect location. Beach 1 mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 300 yards.

Fronks House boasts some truly unique decor and there is something handmade or original in every nook. With four spacious bedrooms, this holiday home can accommodate up to 9 and offers two family bathrooms, along with a separate wc and utility room. There is plenty of room for all the family and even a basement games room! A large open plan living area/kitchen and a functional rear enclosed garden to enjoy a barbecue and a glass of wine whilst overlooking the beautiful coastline. The local area is steeped in history with so many things to explore! Be sure to visit one of the forts. Further afield guests can explore the historic town of Colchester; the oldest recorded town in Britain. Take a step back in time and visit the historic villages in Essex and Constable Country in nearby Suffolk. For a trip to the capital, London is around 1 hour 20 minutes away by train for a day exploring and enjoying the many attractions London has on offer.