Woodfarm Barns and Barges in Suffolk & Tuscany

Visit England ROSE award winner 2018
This lovingly renovated detached holiday barn is surrounded by woodland and meadows with an abundance of wildlife. Enjoy walks from the front door. Leiston with its steam museum, leisure centre with swimming pool and cinema is ½ a mile away. Beaches at Sizewell, 2 miles, and 4 miles further on at Aldeburgh. Leiston Abbey ½ mile, Minsmere Bird Reserve RSPB 3 miles, Snape Maltings 6 miles, Southwold 10 miles, NT at Dunwich, Sutton, and Orford Ness. Shops and pub ½ mile.

Aptly named Lakeside, is nestled alongside the fishing lake, boasting a wonderful and uninterrupted lake view, in a tranquil location within the Carlton Meres Country Park, a short walk away from all the parks’ leisure facilities. Spacious and beautifully furnished with a contemporary modern open plan interior with French doors opening to the seating veranda with table and chairs. The master double bedroom has an en-suite walk-in shower room. The second bedroom has twin beds, is more suited to children, and with further shower room. The well-equipped kitchen allows the opportunity to prepare all your meals.
For those wishing to dine out, you have an on-site restaurant within a short walk, and plenty of eateries within the local surrounding area. The Park has great facilities (day rates are chargeable by the park) including two swimming pools, both indoor and outdoor, a crazy golf course, a children’s play park, and the Clubhouse bar and restaurant. Outside is the well-stocked fishing lake, perfect for any fishing enthusiast, a great spot for a walk or just relax and enjoy the uninterrupted lake views with its visiting birdlife.
Within 30 30-minute drive are the coastal delights of Aldeburgh and Southwold. You have RSPB Minsmere, 9.5 miles away and Orford Castle 12th Century former Royal fortress, Otley Hall and Gardens, and Easton Farm Park are all within 12 miles for a great family day out. Also worth a visit is Sutton Hoo, the popular market town of Woodbridge for cafés, shops, and restaurants. The Latitude Festival is 20 minutes’ drive away and is held annually at Henham Park. Explore Constable country having wonderful village settings. Shoppers will delight in the towns of Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, and Colchester all within an hour’s drive. Beach 5 miles. Pub/shop on site. Fishing on the doorstep. Entertainment: Club House is open weekends only in the winter season November to February. Fishing closed from November to February.

Welcome to Sea View Cottage, where stress melts away! Commanding lovely sea views and just 50 yards from the beach, this single-level cottage with open fireplace, on the seafront at Felixstowe, offers comfortable accommodation for a relaxing break. The bustling town with its shops and restaurants is within easy walking distance. Sea View Cottage is nicely situated to explore all the delights that Suffolk has to offer. ‘Constable Country’, Rendlesham and Tunstall Forests, the market town of Woodbridge, Tide Mill (National Trust), Sutton Hoo’s Anglo Saxon burial site, Orford and Framlingham Castles, Aldeburgh famous for its fresh seafood, fish and chips, Snape Malting concert hall and a visit to the bustling town of Ipswich are not to be missed. Bar/Restaurant within a few minutes walking distance.

Set at the end of a row of three 18th century cottages, originally part of the Lady Wentworth Estate you’ll find Honey Cottage. This adorable property offers an abundance of character, perfectly placed in the idyllic village of Friston. Prepare to escape to fresh air, country walks and big skies at this tranquil location, perfect for couples, friends and families to spend quality time together. Honey Cottage offers a cosy living room with wood burner, perfect for those chilly evenings, plus spacious open plan kitchen and dining area to enjoy quality time. There is also an ironing board and iron provided.
If you don’t fancy cooking the village pub is a short stroll away, offering relaxed country dining. Friston village is a beautiful rural location, with easy access to open space, woodland walks and beaches. A great location for nature lovers, close to RSPB Minsmere, - 2400 acre nature reserve and with an abundance of countryside walks. The traditional seaside town of Aldburgh is just 4 miles away, with stunning beach, shops and eateries and famous for its 4 yard Scallop! The 2-mile trip to Snape Maltings is a must, with independent shops, galleries and concert hall set in a stunning waterside location, the perfect place to sample tasty local produce. Beach 4 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

Perfect for exploring Norfolk and Suffolk, The Little House is a magical coastal retreat offering welcoming accommodation for guests looking to be just footsteps from the beach. The beach is accessed via concrete steps, but there is an alternative access, opposite the pub. Set on an award winning 27-mile stretch of coastline where you will find sun bathing and sea bathing opportunities galore in summer and lovely walks and photography opportunities off season too.
Head into Norfolk and discover Great Yarmouth’s Golden Mile, with a host of seaside attractions including a large funfair. Thrill seekers are sure to enjoy Pleasurewood Hills, East Anglia’s only theme park. You can be in the heart of the Norfolk Broads in under 45 minutes, or alternatively take a tiger walk amongst the trees at Thrigby Wildlife Gardens, or indulge your wild side at Africa Alive. Here you are just 8 miles from beautiful Southwold with its great mix of artisan cafés, shops and pretty painted beach huts. After a busy day of exploration, return to this lovingly furnished bungalow and be sure of a greats night’s sleep in one of the two comfortable bedrooms.
We have recently had installed a split air conditioning unit which blows warm air for the winter months and cooler air for the hot summer months all controlled by a remote.There is also an electric towel rail in the bathroom and a electric heater on the wall in the main bedroom. Two further oil heaters are also in the propertyBeach 150 yards. Shop ¾ mile, pub and restaurant 250 yards.