Property code: OC-LBARN
Peacefully located on a working farm in the Waveney Valley, a destination long considered one of Suffolk’s best-kept secrets, this property offers a relaxing country break for a larger family or a group of friends. The charming market town of Beccles is just 2 miles from the property – set aside plenty of time to wander the historic town’s winding lanes and alleys, discovering boutiques, delis, cafes and restaurants. The River Waveney meanders through Beccles, providing a host of fun and restorative waterside activities, not least scenic riverside walks. In good weather, families will find Beccles Lido irresistible – three heated, open-air swimming pools providing everything from inflatable aquarun sessions to meditative lane swimming. Get out on the river itself by renting a canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard or pedal boat, or hop on a boat tour and cruise the lush riverside keeping watch for local wildlife – you might well spot otters, kingfishers and hen harriers.
The heart of this appealing, single-storey barn conversion is a superb open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, a particularly spacious and bright room – with garden views from the floor-to-ceiling windows and the glass doors on two sides. There’s a comfortable lounge area with three sofas gathered around a wood burner and TV, perfect for relaxing in the evening. The dining area has a handsome, large dining table and chairs seating 12, while, for quick bites, the well-appointed, contemporary kitchen has a breakfast bar with stool seating for four. There are four attractively furnished bedrooms – one double bedroom, and three twins with zip-and-link beds which can be presented as super-king-size beds, as guests prefer. The double bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and the twins each have an en-suite shower room, meaning that all guests have that little bit of extra personal space.
Outside, a paved patio has chic dining furniture and a BBQ, and opens out onto a lawn garden. The simple wire-fence surround means that views of the fields and grassland beyond are uninterrupted. It’s a wonderfully tranquil spot for an al fresco breakfast, perhaps indulging in the fresh farm eggs that are shared with guests.
Code: OC-LBARN