T:+44(0)1394 412305

Large holiday properties in Suffolk ideal for group holidays, family reunions or corporate breaks.

Big house search

No. in party
Big House Holidays Logo

Big House Holidays - comfortable, well equipped self-catering holiday accommodation in fantastic locations close to or on the Suffolk coast, deep in rural Suffolk, UK

White Dove Barn

Marsh Farm, Ellough, Near Beccles and Southwold

Summary

sleeps:

Sleeps 10 - 3 double and 2 twin bedrooms

bathrooms:

1

ensuites:

3

dogs:

One well behaved dog by prior arrangement

changeover:

Friday

smoking:

No Smoking

 
Details

Details

Photos

Photos

prices

Prices

availability

Availability

cottage map

map

 

Local information: Halesworth

"We had a superb week. You have made a splendid, comfortable and stylish home from home here. We all appreciated the warm welcome you afforded us. We very much hope to return. The T Family, London"

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

Details

bed linen:

tick

towels:

tick

television:

tick

video:

cross

DVD:

tick

parking:

tick

travelcot:

tick

high chair:

tick

dishwasher:

tick

microwave:

tick

freezer:

tick

open fire:

tick

CD player/stereo:

tick

garden:

tick

BBQ:

tick

pub:

cross

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.
    • Both Catering and Activities can be arranged at or from your Big House Holiday property

Photos

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

back to top

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

The sitting room

back to top

The sitting room

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

back to top

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.

back to top

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 garden in its early days;

back to top

The garden in its early days;

The kitchen

back to top

The kitchen

A ground floor twin bedroom

back to top

A ground floor twin bedroom

The dining table seats 10

back to top

The dining table seats 10

To one side of the barn is a terrace with newly planted herb beds

back to top

To one side of the barn is a terrace with newly planted herb beds

The master bedroom has a 4 poster bed

back to top

The master bedroom has a 4 poster bed

There are two staircases to the first floor at White Dove Barn

back to top

There are two staircases to the first floor at White Dove Barn

The games area

back to top

The games area

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

back to top

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

The shower room

back to top

The shower room

The shared shower room on the ground floor

back to top

The shared shower room on the ground floor

White Dove Barn

back to top

White Dove Barn

The terrace outside White Dove Barn

back to top

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 02 May 2008 Fri 23 May 2008 £1500£990£1170£1803 Days
WhitsunFri 23 May 2008 Fri 30 May 2008 £1700n/an/an/a7 Days
MidFri 30 May 2008 Fri 11 Jul 2008 £1500£990£1170£1803 Days
HighFri 11 Jul 2008 Fri 29 Aug 2008 £1700n/an/an/a7 Days
MidFri 29 Aug 2008 Fri 26 Sep 2008 £1500£990£1170£1803 Days
LowFri 26 Sep 2008 Fri 24 Oct 2008 £1400£840£1010£1703 Days
Oct Half TermFri 24 Oct 2008 Fri 31 Oct 2008 £1500n/an/an/a7 Days
Low/WinterFri 31 Oct 2008 Sat 20 Dec 2008 £1400£840£1010£1703 Days
Christmas/NYSat 20 Dec 2008 Sat 03 Jan 2009 £2000n/an/an/a7 Days

Availability

Red = Booked or unavailable

May 2008
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
27282930123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031
1234567

June 2008
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
293012345
6789101112

July 2008
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
293012345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
272829303112
3456789

August 2008
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
272829303112
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
31123456

prev<<

Goto Today

next>>

Make a booking

Enter your preferred dates BEFORE pressing the Availability button

Proposed Arrival Date :

Number of Nights Required :

Map

Disclaimer

© 2006 bighouseholidays