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Woodbridge 3.5 miles, Orford 13.5 miles, Aldeburgh 16 miles
A traditional beamed farmhouse dating back to the 17th century; Partridge Farm is set amidst acres of meadowland just outside the village of Bredfield. A real rural retreat the old farmhouse has substantial rooms with two wonderful fireplaces, one with log burning stove, the other open.
The beams of this attractive old building have a history all of their own, once the limbs of Suffolk sailing ships, built in Woodbridge and commissioned as part of the English fleet against the Spanish Armada or used in fishing boats which regularly sailed up the coast to the fishing waters around Iceland.
The farmhouse has been beautifully refurbished and will provide exceedingly comfortable accommodation for 8+.
Surrounded by an acre of garden, both east and west facing, guests can enjoy outside dining at any time of the day.
There are two large ponds (both fenced) where holidaymakers can fish for tiddlers, make use of the little rowing boat or simply watch the kingfishers as they skim over the water. A great place for children and adults alike there is table tennis, table football, adult and children's bikes and children's toys available.
Public footpaths from the grounds take you to the village, local shop and pub in one direction and the wonderful Boulge Church in the other (final resting place of Edward Fitzgerald, translator of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam). Woodbridge, Sutton Hoo, Bawdsey, Orford, Aldeburgh and Snape are all within a short drive and with the beautiful Suffolk coast close by you will want to make your holiday a long one.
Nearest pub The Castle Inn, Bredfield - 10 minutes walk. A great pub with real ales and excellent restaurant
Ground Floor - Conservatory with table and chairs and easy chairs
- Stable door leads through to the farmhouse kitchen with large central island unit, with double butler sink and loads of storage cupboards. The two oven Aga is fitted into the old chimney breast and beside this is a electric hob with overhead extractor. There is a large fridge freezer.
- A door leads into the utility room where there are more cupboards, a microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, and another double sink. A stable door leads from the utility room to the garden and terrace
- Beyond the kitchen is a boot room, again with more cupboards and additional kitchen utensils including a fondu set and picnic set.. There are loads of coat hooks and storage space for boots, shoes and sailing equipment.
- Cloakroom with wash basin and w.c.
- Study with desk and internet connection and local interest books and leaflets
- Beside the kitchen is the dining room with large table and 8 chairs and serving table
- A hall leads to the
- Sitting room with log burning stove, sofas, occasional tables and lamps, bookcase with books and TV with DVD and Sky box
- Drawing room with parquet flooring, sofas and armchairs, coffee table and occasional tables, open fire, large flat screen TV with Sky, books and games and Play Station
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Garden - There are about one acre of grounds with the property, including a large garden, mainly laid to lawn with mature trees, a paved and sheltered terrace with table and chairs and gas barbecue.
- There is a large pond which is fenced and gated. A second fenced pond on the other side of the drive is equipped with a rowing boat, which visitors can use (children should be supervised at all times).
- The owners of Partridge Farm live in the adjacent barn and table football, table tennis, and bikes are available by request. There is also ample space for storage of visitors bicycles.
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Services - The house is centrally heated and there is a limited supply of logs for the two log fires
- Bed linen and towels are provided. Please bring your own beach towels.
- In consideration of other visitors there should be no smoking in the house
- There is a cot and travel cot at the property and one high chair - please bring all bedding for the cots
- There is both internet availability (please bring your own laptop) and Sky box
- There is ample parking in the gravel drive for 3 - 4 cars
- The following can be arranged: babysitting , massage , cooking , welcome shopping etc . Please email the owners to book a month in advance any of these services .
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