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The Lucam at Swilland Mill
Swilland, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Style: A fine example of the new uses of steam in the 19th century, the Lucam is the centre property of what was known as the "Steam Roller Mills" built in the late 1800s which stands next to the original windmill, thus allowing the mills to operate whatever the weather. Thick walls, stable doors and of course the Lucam itself - a most imposing building. Finish is utterly contemporary while still retaining the many fine original features - luxurious and very comfortable.
Know what you're getting
House: Extremely spacious, The Lucam can be rented with The Granary and / or The Mylen and has dining and sitting rooms large enough to accommodate a party of 16 people. Five star accommodation and a determination to get it right whatever the cost, ensures that all equipment, bedding etc is top notch - 400 count Egyptian cotton sheets, large flat screen TVs - it's all there.
Grounds Directly outside there is a bricked terrace with table and chairs and a planter (originally a cattle feeder) with herbs and shrubs and a sand box - no smoking in any of the properties, please. The gravel drive leads round to a lawned garden with fenced pond with fountain and a children's play area with a windmill play house.
The hot tub is large enough for the whole group and is permantly heated. Beside it is a changing room with lockers and drying area. There is a bike store and parking area.
Ideal for: A really special break, The Lucam is suitable for families and groups of friends.
Eating and Drinking: The kitchen is ultra modern and extremely well equipped. The nearby pub, The Moon and Mushroom sells excellent food as well as some of Suffolk's finest beers. There is also an excellent choice of restaurants in the nearby towns of Woodbridge and Framlingham and down by the quayside in Ipswich. Swiss Farm, a 5 minute drive from the granary, is said to be one of the best butchers in Suffolk, and James Whites, producers of fantastic juices is also close by. Try the Big Tom!
For more information on the area go to Visit Suffolk Countryside and Visit Suffolk Coast Children: Children are extremely welcome, the long terrace has a picket fence and is gated so suitable for toddlers. All ponds are fenced and the communal outside space has something for all the family to enjoy - a lovely children's area with windmill playhouse is being created in the garden. Flat screen TVs in each bedroom and 50 inch flat screen in the sitting room with DVD, Sky and Nintendo Wii Sports Resort, home cinema screen with 40 DVDs and table football will exercise and entertain the whole family whatever the weather. Newton Equitation Centre (1 mile) offers everything from taster rides, to jumping lessons and for the adults there is an evening pub ride. Toddlers and young children will love Easton Farm Park and the beaches at Aldeburgh and Felixstowe (half hour drive away)
Music: Digital radio / CD players in sitting room with MP3 player attachment. Snape Maltings Concert Hall, home of the Aldeburgh Festival and a year round programme of concerts, ballet and jazz is around 20 minutes by car.
The ground floor - The front door opens into the kitchen which has a large dining area with table seating 8 (a further table can be added with seating for 16, when taking The Granary and The Mylen as well).There is a breakfast bar and stalls and the fitted kitchen includes dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, range cooker with 4 ovens and double size ceramic hob, fridge, freezer, FM/AM radio with CD player & IPOD dock
- A door leads to a cloakroom with wash basin and w.c.
- There is a hallway leading to the stairs with hooks for coats etc
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First floor - The first floor is largely taken up by a super sitting room with log burning stove, sofas, armchairs and bean bags, coffee tables and lamps, 50 inch flat screen TV with DVD, Sky and Nintendo Wii sports, FM/AM radio with CD player & IPOD dock. Now with projector and cinema screen you can watch the extensive collection of 40 DVDs, there maybe one of your favourite films, also a table football game!
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Second floor - Bedroom 1 with 2 single beds, which can be zipped together to create a king sized bed, bedside tables, lamps, chest of drawers, hooks and flat screen TV
- Bedroom 2 with 2 single beds, which can be zipped together to create a superking bed, bedside tables, lamps, chest of drawers, hooks and flat screen TV. A double day bed is also available in this room, which can be used as a double or split with one half on the third floor.
- The bathroom with marble effect floor, bath with shower attachment, w.c., washbasin and heated towel rail
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Third floor - Master suite . The lucam (a projecting structure in the roof of the mill allowing loads to be lifted clear of the building's wall) has an easy chair, desk and mirror, cd player/radio. One step down takes you to the bedroom with king sized bed, bedside chests, large hanging cupboard and TV, kettle and tea cups. To the side of the bedroom is the en-suite with shower, w.c. and wash basin, heated towel rail
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Outside - Terrace to front of the property with table and chairs
- Communal gardens with children's play area, swing ball and fenced pond
- Hot tub - an outdoor changing room and hot tub towels are provided
- Parking for 2-3 cars
- For cyclists there is a bike rack and storage outside the property and for walkers there is a drying room with lockers in the bike store.
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Services - Bed linen and towels are provided, along with towels for the hot tub - please bring your own beach towels
- Log burning stove along with large supply of firewood and central heating throughout
- Wi fi access and Ipod docs
- Full home cinema package with a selection of films for all the family and table football
- Child gate, baby monitor, bed guard, baby changing mat, potty and bottle sterilizer, in addition to the 2 high chairs and 2 travel cots, are available in this property.
- In consideration of other visitors please do not smoke in the property
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