About the property

A stunning conversion of a large and imposing Suffolk barn making full use of its wonderful space and height to create a huge and delightful open plan living area which oozes comfort, warmth and homeliness. Exciting contemporary features such as the four sided log burning stove sit comfortably with a relaxing collection of antique and contemporary furniture. Intimate reclining spaces lie within areas equally suitable for large scale entertainment. The galley kitchen has the wow factor we all seek and is well equipped and great to cook in, open and hidden at the same time.

There are ground floor bedrooms and state of the art bathrooms on both the ground and first floor,and an upstairs galleried sitting area. Staircases are as much a feature of the house as the various reception areas and the vaulted ceilings. But despite its unique design - which has won well deserved international awards and it maintains an intimacy and practicality unusual in properties with this much panache.

The grounds

A lawned garden to the front of the barn; doors open from the sitting areas, kitchen and hall to a courtyard garden to the rear, with charming open farm barns beyond which is a walled area with heated outside swimming pool (June to September) and terrace with loungers. The old granary has been converted to sleep an additional two people and makes a wonderful retreat for family who might want respite from the rest of the party. Beyond the drive is a further landscaped area and paddocks. Parking

There is parking for at least 4 to 5 cars in the drive

Sleeping

Sleeps 10 in 4 double bedrooms and 2 single bedrooms (with a further double bedroom in the Granary across the courtyard)

The property is ideal for

A large family gathering: birthday celebration, Christmas or New Year party or group of friends. Sheppards Farm Barn makes the ideal holiday property for families or groups of friends visiting the Suffolk coast at Aldeburgh and Orford, the heated swimming pool a delight for all generations.

Rates

£2010 - £3153 per week. Long weekends and mid week breaks available, except from mid July until the end of August, and the Christmas and New Year period.

Minimum Hire

Three nights; except in high season when it is a week. Changeover is usually a Friday

Family Holidays

All hardware such as highchair and travel cot are supplied for your use at Sheppards Farm Barn.

In the heart of The Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Shepphards Farm Barn is in the quiet little village of Tunstall, just a couple of miles from Snape and the internationally renowned Snape Maltings Concert Hall, home of Aldeburgh Music, overlooking the Alde Estuary.

The Snape Concert Hall is part of the Snape Maltings complex which has craft and art shops, a Suffolk pub with restaurant, tea rooms and lovely walks along the River Alde.

With Tunstall and Rendlesham Forests just minutes away, this is a great base for walkers and cyclists and anyone visiting the Heritage coast at Aldeburgh and Thorpeness.

Orford with its fine restaurants and ferry links to RSPB Havergate Island and Orford Ness (National Trust) is just five miles away. Minsmere, one of the most famous RSPB reserves and the fascinating lost city of Dunwich - now a tiny village - are well worth a visit, as are Walberswick and Southwold.

Nearest pub The Green Man, Tunstall but do consider booking The British Larder at Bromeswell for an excellent dinner.

Entertainment

Large flatscreen TV, DVD player and music centre.

Packing tips

Wellingtons and walking boots will be very useful so you can have a good old stomp along the coast without ruining your best shoes! Dont forget beach towels, fishing nets and crabbing lines. And of course in summer, don't forget your swimming costumes!

For lots of information on the area please look at our own online guide Visit Aldeburgh

• Ground Floor
• Back door leading to large entrance hall with storage cupboard and coat stand
• Utility room with washing machine and space for drying
• Kitchen with electric hob, double oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, kettle, double sink and plenty of worktop space
• Large understair storage cupboard
• Dining area with large table to seat ten, dresser, bookshelf and large mirror
• Ground floor double bedroom with king size bed, bedside tables with lamps, easy chair, large wardrobe with drawers and hanging space, chest of drawers, dressing table, fitted cupboards and mirror. Door to:
• Ensuite bathroom with electric shower over bath, wc, large wash basin and heated towel rail
• Beautiful open plan living area with fantastic centre-feature wood burning stove, four sofas, coffee table, an array of antique furniture, large flatscreen TV and DVD
• Office/single bedroom with single bed, bedside tables and desk. You go through this room to get to:
• Double bedroom with bedside tables, lamps wardrobe with hanging space, dressing tables and chairs
• Ensuite (that can also be accessed from single bedroom/office) with large electric shower, large basin, wc, storage and heated towel rail
• Stairs to:

• West Wing
• Double bedroom, bedside tables with lamps, chest of drawers, cupboard with hanging space and mirror
• Shower room with wash basin, wc and heated towel rail
• Single bedroom with bedside table and lamp, chest of drawers, wardrobe with hanging space, chair and mirror

• East Wing
• Double bedroom, bedside tables with lamps, chest of drawers, cupboard with hanging space and mirror. Door to:
• Ensuite bathroom with shower of bath, wash basin, wc and heated towel rail
• Stairs to:
• Mezzanine seating area with two-seater sofa, easy chair, antique chest, flat screen TV and chest of drawers. Fabulous picture window with super views over the surrounding countryside

• Outside
• Spacious garden to front of property, plenty of off-road parking, courtyard garden to rear with garden furniture. Outdoor swimming pool shared with owners and guests staying at The Granary. The swimming pool is heated from June – September