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BECCLES 4 miles (6.4km), BUNGAY 3.9 miles (6.3km), HALESWORTH 7.7 miles (12.4km), SOUTHWOLD 14 miles (23km)
HIGHLIGHTS
Spectacular rural Suffolk setting
Beautifully converted barns with vaulted ceiling in drawing room with large wood burning stove - magnificent
Heated swimming pool with pool house which includes children's play area
All weather hard tennis court
Ponies and horses - accompanied rides
Combination of beautiful antique furniture with contemporary fixtures and fittings. Lovely bathrooms
Surrounded by beautiful Suffolk countryside, Becks Green Barn, near Southwold, is a spectacular barn, recently converted to a very high standard. Spacious inside and out, creature comforts are the priority.
On an arable farm, views from the barn look out over the paddocks, where horses and ponies crop the grass.
There is something for everyone here. Walk the miles of farm and woodland paths or have a swim in the heated pool (available to holidaymakers daily by arrangement with the owners). Lead reign pony riding and accompanied hacks for current Pony Club members with Pony Club D Test or above are available by arrangement with the owners. You can even bring your own horses and ponies by prior arrangement
Overview
The large vaulted drawing / dining room, its stunning picture windows looking out over the fields has a large fire, flat screen TV. Above is the attractive master suite, again with great countryside views. The majority of bedrooms are on the groundfloor, where there is also some wheel chair access (making this property suitable for those with limited walking difficulties). As well as a bedroom to suit the frail or elderly there is a great children's room and ensuite accommodation well situated for a nanny or mother's help
Hidden away in a largely undiscovered area of countryside close to Southwold and Beccles, Ilketshall St Andrew (just a few minutes walk up the lane) is a tiny hamlet with little more than a village green, a large pond where local fishermen while away the hours, and some traditional Suffolk cottages.
Situation
A popular area for horse riding and cycling,quiet country lanes and attractive bridleways, close to the popular Suffolk coastal town of Southwold and the hidden beaches of Benacre and Covehithe. The ancient Broads towns of Beccles and Bungay are also close by, with some fine ancient buildings, fascinating shops, museums and opportunities for boating and lovely riverside walks.
Nearest pub The Huntsmen and Hounds Pub, Spexhall 3.5 miles and several great pubs in Beccles
First Floor - A wooden staircase leads up to the master bedroom suite
- Hall way with desk with comfy chair and view over the drawing room
- Master bedroom with double bed, bedside tables and lamps, wardrobe and chest of drawers
- Bathroom with bath, wash basin, w.c. and heated towel rail
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Outside - The covered veranda and garden with outside table and chairs is surrounded by a picket fence making this a great space for younger children to play, as well as for barbecues and al fresco eating
- There is a large gravelled parking area with parking for around six cars
- Becks Green Barn is a barn conversion on a working farm. Well separated from the farm house, the barn has its own private drive, garden and parking area. Parents with youngsters are advised to keep children away from farm machinery and animals; however all farming activity, stables etc are fenced off and whilst horses and ponies can be seen in the nearby paddocks the area around the barn is gated giving younger children an area in which to play.
- With views over the surrounding farmland there is access to farmland walks and bridleways and lots of opportunities for cycling
- There is an outdoor heated swimming pool which visitors may use on a Thursday afternoons during the summer months and an all year round hard surface tennis court
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Services - Oil central heating throughout and large log fire in the drawing room
- Bed linen and towels are included. Please bring own swimming towels
- This is a great area for cycling, storage space for bikes available
- In the interest of other holidaymakers, visitors are requested not to smoke in the house
- Riding is available on the farm but please note accompanied hacks are only available to current Pony Club members with D+ test or above. Leading rein rides available, Children to be accompanied by an adult.
- 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.
- You can now arrange a wonderful variety of catering options through Big House Holidays. Contact Susan Anderson Catering on 0790 415 4444 or e-mail susan.andersoncaterer@yahoo.co.uk
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