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Sewell Barn, Vale Farm Barns, Near Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE 7 miles, ORFORD 12 miles, ALDEBURGH 23 miles
Style: A traditional Suffolk barn, totally refurbished in 2010 to create a really spacious and upmarket holiday cottage.
Setting: In the midst of the Broxtead Estate, Sutton, Suffolk, United Kingdom.
Know what you are getting:
Living just a few miles from the Broxtead Estate and passing the end of the road which leads to Sewell Barn every day, I had no idea that this wonderful area existed until invited to see the properties. In the heart of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty there are 3,000 acres of amazingly unspoilt heathland walks and byways around this wonderful new holiday cottage - a real gem!
Grounds: A terraced area with table and chairs, Sewell Barn and its neighbours, Vancouver and Brand Barns are surrounded by a communal lawned area, beyond which is an area of grassland with woodland and a number of open Suffolk barns where there is a table tennis table and loads of space for storing bikes, dinghy etc. And now for the wow factor. Sewell Barn is set amidst 3,000 acres of meadows, forests and ancient heathland. Rarely visited by the public you can ramble to your heart's content. Much of the estate, around 2,000 acres, is managed for the rare heathland flora and fauna; the Suffolk Wildlife Trust re-introducing sheep to the heathland to maintain the perfect breeding ground for rare heathland birds such as the nightjar and woodlark. Here you might see the silver studded blue butterfly, and hear, if not see, the nightingales singing to their mates in the stillness of a spring night. A rare and fascinating landscape for birdwatchers and naturalists, it is a great area for walking. Just a couple of miles from the Deben estuary and Sutton Hoo, the coast is also close by.
Sleeps 2 (and a baby)
Ideal for: Those who want to explore a rare and wonderful landscape, walkers, cyclists, horse riders and anyone wishing to learn the art of carriage driving. Near by National Trust properties include Sutton Hoo, Orford Ness and Dunwich Heath. Close to the sea you can enjoy boat rides, swimming and sailing. You can drive to the ancient market town of Woodbridge in around 12 minutes. On the Deben River both the waterside area and the town are fascinating places to visit.
Eating and Drinking: There are a couple of pubs within walking distance, The Plough in Sutton and The Sorrel House in Shottisham (both around a 15 minute walk). Woodbridge has a fantastic selection of coffee shops, restaurants and pubs including The Crown, The Riverside, The Galley, Spice and The Cross (a vegetarian restaurant) - all are very good. There are some great pubs, many of which sell the local Adnams beer. Many of the shops sell excellent seasonal local produce and of course the fish is fresh every day (you are just a couple of miles from the sea).
Packing tips: Beachwear and Wellington boots, walking shoes and binoculars, cyle wear and riding hat. Don't forget the bikes.
Ground Floor - A stable door opens into the living area. The ground floor is open plan and extremely spacious for 2 people
- The sitting room area has a sofa, arm chairs, coffee tables, lamps and unit with flat screen TV, DVD and freeview. French doors from the sitting room lead out to a patio
- The dining area has a dining table and four chairs and side table
- The kitchen is fully fitted with built in fridge with freezer compartment, washing machine/tumble dryer, dishwasher, electric hob and built in oven.
- The ground floor is heated by underfloor central heating
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First Floor - The entire first floor is made over to the bedroom and bathroom.
- The double bedroom has a king sized double bed, bedside cabinets with lamps, a large built in wardrobe with shelves.
- A door from the bedroom leads out to a small balcony with table and chairs
- The en-suite bathroom has a roll top bath with hand held shower, wash basin, w.c. and heated towel rail
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Outside - French doors from the sitting room lead out to a terrace with table and chairs. Beyond this is a large area of lawn extending round the three barns which make up Vale Farm Barns
- Beyond the garden is a wooded area and 3,000 acres of heathland, meadows and arable farm - with numerous walks and bridle paths.
- There is a large gravelled parking area close to the barn
- Bicycles can be stored in the open cart lodge close to the barn
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Services - The cottage has central heating throughout, underfloor heating on the ground floor and radiators on the first floor
- Bed linen and towels are provided. Please bring your own beach towels
- In consideration of other visitors, please do not smoke in the barn
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