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White Dove Barn

Marsh Farm, Ellough, Near Beccles and Southwold

Summary

sleeps:

Sleeps 10 - 3 doubles, 2 twins

bathrooms:

1

ensuites:

3

dogs:

1 well behaved dog by prior arrangement

changeover:

Friday

smoking:

No Smoking

 
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Local information: Halesworth

"What a wonderful place. We all have house envy! Every need catered for - so warm and welcoming. We celebrated a 30th birthday with friends and family - fun was had by all. We will definitely be back!" The D family and friends - March 2009

A frosty morning at White Dove Barn
A frosty morning at White Dove Barn

In delightful rural location, close to the Suffolk Heritage Coast and the Broads

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Beccles 3.5 mls (6km), Bungay 8.5 mls (14km), Southwold 10.5 mls (16.95km), Lowestoft 9.5 mls (15.5km)

Just a few minutes drive from the Broads, a National Park area where there are lots of opportunities for boating and walking. White Dove Farm is situated amidst grass and clover meadows close to a meandering stream in the heart of the Waveney valley. This Grade II listed barn has been beautifully converted to create a top of the range holiday property, spacious and comfortable and absolutely ideal for an extended family or group of friends. Well separated from the owners' lovely farmhouse, White Dove Barn has a suntrap terrace and views over the meadows of the Waveney Valley. It is quite close to the village of Ellough with its ancient church, the site of a heathen temple of the Norsemen (elgr was the Norse word for temple).

Just 3 miles from the imposing tower of the ancient church at Beccles, whose street names, Saltgate, Northgate, Smallgate and Hungate hint at the fortifications which once surrounded the town, Beccles is now home to an excellent range of restaurants, shops and pubs, their Georgian facades disguising many of its ancient buildings which nestle along the banks of the lower Waveney river. Here you can explore the lovely reed-fringed waterways of southern Broadland and their abundant wildlife (boat hire is available), or cycle down its hidden green lanes and nature trails. For those seeking some culture The Old Granary Studio, Toft Monks, Beccles is a beautiful venue where you can enjoy a variety of musical offerings, occasionally with dinner. In summer one can picnic in the lovely gardens. Theatres and concert halls well worth a visit include the newly restored Fisher Theatre in Bungay, the Cut in Halesworth and the Snape Maltings Concert Hall, near Aldeburgh. No visit will be complete without a visit to Suffolk's Heritage coastline encompassing Lowestoft's Blue Flag beach, genteel Southwold and Dunwich. Golf and fishing 4 miles and birdwatching at RSPB Minsmere. Nearest shop and pub 2 miles.

  • Ground Floor

    • Ultra modern kitchen with 2 fridges, 2 freezers, granite worktops and breakfast bar. Full width south facing windows which may be opened up in good weather. AGA, dishwasher, microwave and loads of storeage.
    • Sitting room with flat screen TV set into wall with Sky TV including Sky Sports. There is also a speaker system throughout the entertaining areas (living and dining rooms, and kitchen) . Log fire which also serves dining hall. Stairs to first floor sitting area with fantastic views over rural Suffolk
    • Dining Hall with table and chairs for up to 12 people. Staircase under vaulted ceiling to master bedroom and second double bedroom. 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 ensuite 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
  • First Floor

    • Stairs lead up to the master bedroom which has a lovely ensuite shower/bathroom
    • There is a smaller double bedroom with an ensuite shower room.
  • Services

    • The outside areas for White Dove Barn are mainly south and east facing giving maximum privacy from Marsh Farm itself
    • There is parking for several cars
    • There is underfloor heatiing and a lovely log fire for which logs are supplied by the owner
    • Bedlinen and towels - not beach towels -are provided.
    • The majority of the lighting can be adjusted by touch sensitive dimmer switches allowing you to set the mood
    • Wi-fi is available throughout the barn for those with laptops.
    • A Good Housekeeping deposit of £250 is required with the full or final payment. This deposit is refundable as long as Booking Conditions are met.
    • Immortalise your special occasion with A photo album of your holiday
    • You can now arrange a wonderful variety of catering options through Big House Holidays. Have a look at the menus and then book your catering through us. Our holidaymakers have been delighted with these companies MS Catering and Two Game Birds

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A log burning stove that can be enjoyed from  both the dining and sitting rooms

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A log burning stove that can be enjoyed from both the dining and sitting rooms

The sitting room

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The sitting room

The sitting room has access to a further first floor seating area

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The sitting room has access to a further first floor seating area

This spacious ground floor double room has space for a cot and has access to a shower room with wash basin and w.c.

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This spacious ground floor double room has space for a cot and has access to a shower room with wash basin and w.c.

the gardens

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the gardens

The kitchen

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The kitchen

A ground floor twin bedroom

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A ground floor twin bedroom

The dining table seats 10

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The dining table seats 10

White Dove Barn with farmland beyond

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White Dove Barn with farmland beyond

The master bedroom has a 4 poster bed

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The master bedroom has a 4 poster bed

There are two staircases to the first floor at White Dove Barn.  
Parents may wish to know that there are glass sides to the bannisters and treads so this is not an open staircase.

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There are two staircases to the first floor at White Dove Barn. Parents may wish to know that there are glass sides to the bannisters and treads so this is not an open staircase.

The games area

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The games area

Above the sitting room is another seating area, ideal for a quiet read or simply to admire the view

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Above the sitting room is another seating area, ideal for a quiet read or simply to admire the view

The shower room

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The shower room

The shared shower room on the ground floor

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The shared shower room on the ground floor

The herb garden

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The herb garden

The terrace outside White Dove Barn

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The terrace outside White Dove Barn

Prices

Name of period
Start date
End date
Weekly
rate
3 night stay
4 night stay
Extra night
MidFri 29 May 2009 Fri 17 Jul 2009 £1400£840£1010£1703 Days
HighFri 17 Jul 2009 Fri 28 Aug 2009 £1700£1140£1383£2433 Days
MidFri 28 Aug 2009 Fri 25 Sep 2009 £1500£990£1170£1803 Days
LowFri 25 Sep 2009 Fri 23 Oct 2009 £1400£840£1010£1703 Days
October Half TermFri 23 Oct 2009 Fri 30 Oct 2009 £1500n/an/an/a7 Days
LowFri 30 Oct 2009 Sat 19 Dec 2009 £1400£840£1010£1703 Days
Christmas / N YMon 21 Dec 2009 Mon 04 Jan 2010 £2400n/an/an/a7 Days
LowMon 04 Jan 2010 Fri 02 Apr 2010 £1290£966£1116£1503 Days
EasterFri 02 Apr 2010 Fri 16 Apr 2010 £1500n/an/an/a7 Days
LowFri 16 Apr 2010 Fri 23 Apr 2010 £1290£966£1116£1503 Days
MidFri 23 Apr 2010 Fri 28 May 2010 £1500£1050£1230£1803 Days
WhitsunFri 28 May 2010 Fri 04 Jun 2010 £1800£1200£1458£2583 Days
MidFri 04 Jun 2010 Fri 09 Jul 2010 £1500£1050£1230£1803 Days
HighFri 09 Jul 2010 Fri 27 Aug 2010 £1800n/an/an/a7 Days
MidFri 27 Aug 2010 Fri 24 Sep 2010 £1500£1050£1230£1803 Days
LowFri 24 Sep 2010 Fri 22 Oct 2010 £1290£966£1116£1503 Days
Half TermFri 22 Oct 2010 Fri 29 Oct 2010 £1500n/an/an/a7 Days
LowFri 29 Oct 2010 Mon 20 Dec 2010 £1290£966£1116£1503 Days
Christmas/New YearMon 20 Dec 2010 Mon 03 Jan 2011 £2500n/an/an/a7 Days

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