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Westleton (2 miles), Dunwich (4 miles), Aldeburgh (10 miles), Southwold (12 miles)
Old Hall Barn is set in very private landscaped grounds of around an acre with a large shallow fish pond and terrace with tables and chairs and fantastic views over the 75 acres of paddocks and meadows around this property and the Old Hall next door. There is ample parking in the private drive and an open cart lodge with parking for two cars or boats.
Deer roam the fields while barn owls and marsh harrier wheel overhead. This is a fantastic area for horse riding and horses and ponies can be stabled at the Old Hall during your stay by prior arrangements with the owners.
Accessible by road and rail, Darsham Station is just ten minutes walk from the house. On the East Suffolk line, you can get trains direct from London, Ipswich and Norwich. Old Hall Barn is in the heart of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to Suffolk's Heritage coast at Dunwich and the world famous RSPB reserve at Minsmere. Halesworth (great for shopping and browsing) and the famous seaside town of Southwold are both close by and with Westleton just down the road there are plenty of lovely pubs and restaurants close by.
There is a good country pub in the village and an excellent farm shop, Emmerdale Farm, just a couple of minutes walk from the bottom of the drive.
With its magnificent two storey drawing room, Old Hall Barn makes the ideal property for a gathering of friends, or a family reunion.
Ground Floor - The double height drawing room is lit both from large windows and the glass doors on the ground floor and from windows overlooking the galleried walkway on the first floor. With a large inglenook fireplace the room is both spacious and cosy. Stripped wooden floors with rugs, sofas, arm chairs and stools, coffee tables and loads of lamps all add to the ambiance. There is a stereo system with cd/cassette/radio.
- The kitchen is fully fitted and very well equipped with butler's sink, fridge / freezer, double oven electric range, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, cafetiere, Gaggia Classic coffee machine, and butcher's chopping board on wheels
- The separate utility room has a butler s sink, washer / dryer, larder freezer, wine fridge / cooler, loads of additional cupboard space and coat hooks
- Beside the large sitting room is a games area with pool table, Sky TV / video and a selection of videos, cds and games.
- Beyond the kitchen is the dining room, its table seating at least fourteen people comfortably, and a further area with sofas and chairs and a second TV with DVD, coffee table and lamps and two large welsh dressers as well as a Fuzz Ball football game.
- The ground floor bedroom is heavily beamed and has twin beds, bedside tables and lamps, chest of drawers, strip wood floor and rugs.
- There is a ground floor bathroom with ‘walk-in’ bath, ideal for anyone with minor mobility problems, wc and basin. There is a separate guest cloakroom.
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First Floor - The first floor is divided into two discrete areas, ideal for a friends' get together or two families. Staircases from the ground floor lead to each area
- The staircase from the main entrance leads to a gallery where there are chairs, coffee table and lamps - great for a quiet read or simply to sit and admire the countryside
- Bedroom 1 has a king sized bed, dressing table and chair, bedside tables and lamps, TV/video. There is both a walk in dressing room and an ensuite shower room with toilet, basin, and towel rail
- Bedroom 2 has two single beds, bedside cabinets and lamps, hanging space
- Opposite bedroom 2 is a bathroom with w.c., basin, and bath with shower attachment,
- Bedroom 3 has a king sized bed, bedside tables and lamps, chair and walk in dressing room and ensuite bathroom with w.c., basin, and bath.
- Stairs from the rear of the house lead to
- Stairs from the rear of the house lead to
- Bedroom 4 which has a king sized bed, bedside tables and lamps, free standing hanging, and an ensuite shower room with w.c., shower and basin
- There is a further shower room with w.c., wash basin, and shower
- Bedroom 5 has a king sized bed, bedside talbe and lamp, free standing hanging
- Bedroom 6 has two single beds, bedside tables and lamps and free standing hanging
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Outside - There is a large landscaped garden of just over an acre with shallow fish pond and a large terrace with garden tables and chairs, parasol.
- Beyond the garden is a cart shed with parking for two cars, there is also a good deal of private parking in the drive
- To the west of the house is a private path leading to the road (a short cut to Darsham Station some 10 minutes walk from the house)
- The barn is surrounded by fields, woodland and paddocks and visitors are welcome to use the lower paddock for ball games etc
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Services - In consideration of other visitors, please do not smoke in the property
- Bed linen and towels are provided, but please bring beach towels
- Oil central heating and lighting etc are provided
- Catered meals, Murder Mystery Evenings and massage can be arranged. Please see Activities
- For those wanting equestrian facilities, stabling and pasture is available by prior arrangement with the owners
- Both Catering and Activities can be arranged at or from your Big House Holiday property
- Wifi access with your laptop at the property.
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