White Dove Barn, Suffolk
Marsh Farm, Hulver Road, Ellough, Suffolk
A beautiful and luxurious Grade II listed thatched barn converted especially for holiday accommodation yet still retaining its original character. It sleeps a family of 10 in 3 doubles and 2 twins with en-suite to 4 bedrooms. Luxurious fixtures and fittings adorn this fantastic holiday property including a 50" Plasma TV, Sky+ (inc sports), wood burner, under floor heating, Wi-Fi, Aga. Holiday guests can enjoy the sheer beauty of the surrounding area from the suntrap terrace and admire the views over the meadows of the Waveney Valley.
The Accommodation
The ultra modern kitchen has everything you could possibly need with 2 fridges, 2 freezers, granite worktops and breakfast bar. Full width, south facing windows really frame and take full advantage of the rural setting outside, which may be opened up in good weather. An AGA, dishwasher, microwave and loads of storage make family mealtimes a breeze. The sitting room with flat screen TV set into wall with Sky TV including Sky Sports is the place to unwind. There is also a speaker system throughout the entertaining areas (living and dining rooms, and kitchen). The Dining Hall with table and chairs can be set for up to 12 people. Staircase under vaulted ceiling leads to master bedroom and second double bedroom both with their own en-suites. A pool table and seating is available beyond the staircase. There are 2 twin and one double bedroom accessed off the main hall. A beautiful en-suite shower room is shared by the double and one of the twin bedrooms. The second twin bedroom has access to a separate shower room off the dining hall. There are large glazed doors leading onto separate patio areas with a large garden dining table on the south facing kitchen patio.
Child Friendly Facilities
A travel cot and high chair can be provided if required. There is a stock of outdoor games to make full use of the beautiful gardens. A games room is available. For the high tech little people who can't survive a week without twiddling gadgets the hire of a Play Station and Wii is available. For the more energetic try your skills on the outdoor table tennis table. Bike hire is available and can be delivered and fitted for you at the farm.
Food
A local produce hamper from the local farmers market can be ordered to be ready for your arrival and help cut down on car boot space. If having a special group get-together why not relieve the stress of organising and delegating cooking for a large party? Marsh Farm can offer a fully catered dinner party service for large groups.
Family Activities
The riverside market town of Beccles lies just three miles away, with plenty of restaurants, pubs and shops to choose from. Here you can hire a boat to explore the lovely reed-fringed waterways of southern Broadland, or cycle down quiet lanes and nature trails.
The surrounding area offers plenty of other activities, too, including golf, clay pigeon shooting, fishing, walking, and bird-watching at RSPB Minsmere. The charming north Suffolk seaside town of Southwold is just 9 miles from the farm, for walks along the Blue Flag beach. You could visit the the Cathedral city of Norwich, or the Africa Alive Animal Sanctuary at Kessingland. And there's go-karting at Ellough Kart track, adrenalin-fuelled rides at Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, and horse-riding on the beach at Pakefield.
Lasting Impression
White Dove Barn is such a beautiful accommodation to enjoy a large family holiday or get-together between friends. Parents are going to love the luxurious finishes to the property while the kids are going to love having the space to run around.
2 review(s) for White Dove Barn
Jo Eayres & family writes on 26 July 2011
A proper place to stay. Set up by people who understand that when you go on holiday you want great surroundings, properly equipped kitchen, lovely linen, clean spaces, comfy sofas, a feeling of rural luxury i.e. not the usual feeling of many rental places. We are an English family that live overseas and come back to England once a year and we often feel ripped off with down beat, tired places to stay. This is the first time we felt we got value for money for a number of years. We'll be back.
James and family writes on 27 April 2011
Wow what a great barn we had a super week ! It really has everything you would want on your holiday.
