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SNAPE 5 miles (8km) ALDEBURGH 12 miles (17km) WOODBRIDGE 12 miles (19km) SOUTHWOLD 26 miles (42km) FRAMLINGHAM 13 miles (22km)
This elegant barn conversion has been designed for families or groups of friends seeking comfort, space and state of the art accommodation in a peaceful rural setting just a short walk from the water.
Marshlands is set amidst open countryside between Orford and Aldeburgh with exceptional facilities for walkers and cyclists with designated paths and tracks leading from your door through woodland in the direction of the estuary.
Just a couple of miles from Orford, a delightful coastal village, with a fascinating 12th century castle keep, once a major pillar in the defence of the English coast. Across the estuary (just a 5 minute boat ride away) is Orford Ness (an area of historic and environmental fascination run by the National Trust). There are spactacular views from the quay along the coast to Aldeburgh to the north and Havergate Island (a RSPB bird sanctuary) to the south.
Orford has fine cafes, restaurants and lovely pubs, and superb views. It is a wonderful base for sailing and bird watching in the heart of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, ideal for everything from a family beach holiday to an historic tour of Suffolk's finest castles and churches. Nearest pubs The Jolly Sailor, Orford, The King's Head, Orford For more information on the area please have a look at our own online guide www.visit-orford.co.uk
Ground Floor - The back door leads into a large entrance hall, ideal for walkers and families with youngsters, coat hooks and boot racks and plenty of space for buggies and surf boards. There is a sink for washing off walking boots and wellies
- Cloakroom with wash basin and w.c.
- Utility area with washing machine
- Easy staircase to one end of the first floor
- The open plan living area includes
- Large and extremely well equipped kitchen with larder style fridge, freezer, loads of cupboards, two dishwashers, a range cooker with ceramic hob (space for 7 saucepans) and 3 ovens and grill, toaster, slow cooker, mixer, liquidiser
- The kitchen is divided from the dining area by a large breakfast bar with stalls
- A large dining table with chairs and benches for 16 people, lamps and french doors open from the dining area to the southerly facing paved terrace
- A wood burning stove opens onto the dining and sitting area where there are five sofas, armchairs, occasional tables and lamps, TV and DVD and more french doors overlooking the garden
- A further sitting room / games room is ideal for the younger members of the party. TV/DVD, snooker table, games table with seating for up to six and bean bags which can be easily moved for games or watching TV
- A further hallway with mirror, occasional table, coat hooks and door leading to the terrace
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First Floor - The first floor is divided into two areas, each with its own staircase. Bedrooms 1 - 3 are accesses via a staircase from the front hall
- Bedroom 1 - A large bedroom with two single beds and a pair of full size bunks, bedside tables and lamps, wardrobe and chest of drawers
- Ensuite bathroom with bath with overhead shower, wash basin and w.c.
- Bedroom 2 - A twin bedded room with bedside tables and lamps, chest of drawers, hanging hooks
- Ensuite bathroom with bath with overhead shower, wash basin and w.c.
- Bedroom 3 - A twin bedded room with bedside tables and lamps, wardrobe
- Ensuite bathroom with bath with overhead shower, wash basin and w.c.
- Bedrooms 4 - 7 are reached via a staircase from the back hall
- Bedroom 4 - Twin beds with bedside tables, inset hanging area and chest of drawers
- Ensuite bathroom with shower, wash basin and w.c.
- Bedroom 5 - With double bed, bedside tables and lamps, inset hanging space with shelving
- Ensuite bathroom with shower, wash basin and w.c.
- Bedroom 6 - With double bed, bedside tables and lamps, inset hanging space
- Bedroom 7 - With double bed, bedside tables and lamps, inset hanging space
- Ensuite bathroom with shower, wash basin and w.c.
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Outside - To the front of the barn are mature beech trees amidst grassed areas. Shingle paths lead around the barn to
- A terrace with tables and chairs which is divided from the main garden by a lavender hedge. Much of the garden is lawned with shrubs and a small orchard beyond.
- Overlooking the meadows which lead down to the river there are paths which lead through the woods and over the stream towards the estuary
- Plenty of parking
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Services - Central heating and electricity included
- Bed linen and towels included (please bring your own beach towels)
- In consideration of other visitors please do not smoke in the barn
- Catering and a large range of activities can be arranged at or from your Big House Holiday property
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