Set within two and a half acres of peaceful Suffolk countryside in the village of Holton, Valley Farm provides a relaxed rural escape with two four-star self-catering holiday cottages and the added luxury of an indoor heated swimming pool. Ideally positioned just a short drive from the coastal town of Southwold and close to the market town of Halesworth, it offers a perfect balance of countryside tranquillity and easy access to local attractions.
Rookyard Cottage is an eco-friendly, single-storey self-catering retreat built with a timber frame and recycled newspaper insulation and features rainwater harvesting and solar-heated water. The sitting and dining area has a vaulted timber ceiling and connects to a modern, well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and washing machine, while a log-burning stove is complemented by full oil-fired central heating. It offers two bedrooms, one king-size double and one twin, both with en suite bathrooms, including a fully accessible bathroom with a large walk-in shower and grab rails for disabled guests. Guests can enjoy Freesat TV with DVD, a radio and iPod dock, free Wi-Fi and interiors furnished and decorated to a high standard in a contemporary style, with easy level access throughout for wheelchair users; guests booking for disabled use are advised to check facilities against their needs. Set within the spacious grounds of Valley Farm, the cottage includes a south-facing terrace with outdoor furniture and a barbecue, as well as access to a large one-acre field ideal for games, kite flying and outdoor fun, safely tucked away from the road.
Recently converted to a high standard, Swallow Barn takes its name from the swallows that once returned each summer to nest in the rafters and now offers comfortable, well-equipped accommodation with two bedrooms, one double and one twin, a spacious sitting and dining room and a modern kitchen including a dishwasher and washing machine. Both bedrooms have en suite bathrooms with showers over the bath, one of which has been specially adapted for disabled guests and those booking for disabled use are advised to check the facilities against their needs. The cottage benefits from oil-fired central heating and solar panels for hot water, while the sitting room features a cast iron log-burning stove, Freesat TV with video and DVD player, a radio and CD player and free Wi-Fi. Set within generous grounds, Swallow Barn also has a fully enclosed south-facing terrace with outdoor furniture and a barbecue, along with plenty of safe space for children to play.
Valley Farm offers a heated indoor swimming pool in a Scandinavian-style timber hall, warmed year-round to a comfortable temperature using solar power backed up by oil, with shared or private sessions available by arrangement and exclusive use charged by the hour, while peak and high season weekly guests have one hour per day included in their holiday. Set within two and a half acres, the grounds include a peaceful walled courtyard garden with flower borders, paving and a summerhouse, perfect for relaxing with a book or enjoying the sunshine, as well as a large paddock at the rear with plenty of space for families to unwind, featuring swings, a basketball hoop, boules and croquet. A public footpath from the paddock leads across open fields directly into the centre of Halesworth.
Halesworth is a charming Suffolk market town with independent shops, cafés and the Cut Arts Centre and it makes a great base for exploring the surrounding area, including the nearby seaside town of Southwold with its pier, lighthouse and colourful beach huts. Nature lovers can visit RSPB Minsmere for wildlife and coastal walks, while history enthusiasts may enjoy the atmospheric ruins and shoreline at Dunwich. A little further afield, Framlingham Castle offers impressive medieval history and countryside views and the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty provides endless opportunities for walking, cycling and exploring picturesque villages and landscapes.
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Rates: From £449 to £799 per week depending on property & season.
Maximum of 4 people.
Children are welcome.
Sorry, no pets.
Wi-Fi Access.
Off street parking.
4 Star AA.
Please note that map locations may be approximate.
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Swallow Barn & Rookyard Cottage Website
To make a reservation or to request more information about staying at this accommodation, contact the owner Andrew Circus
telephone 01986 874521 or 07971 669270
or email [email protected]
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