BROOK FARM, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Halesworth

If you wish for 2 extra guests (maximum capacity of 10), please enquire as there is a fee of £50 per person per night.

A stunning Grade II listed farmhouse built in 1540, settled into the countryside of St Nicholas near Halesworth in Suffolk. Brook Farm is ideal for a family or group of friends looking to explore the countryside and coastal towns of Suffolk set within 2.3 acres of gardens and orchards, surrounded by rural land, with lots of wildlife visiting the garden including doves, deer, rabbits, ducks and hares. Be welcomed into a property where care has been taken to keep many of the building’s period features, including wooden beams stretching throughout, inglenook fireplaces. Brook Farm offers a sitting room with furniture complementing the wood-burning stove and traditional roof beams.The kitchen/diner is the heart of the home and offers a fantastic space for communal cooking where contemporary décor has been added to house ample amenities, irresistible to any budding chef, and all guests can enjoy a meal together at the large dining table, with additioanl formal dining room located in the next room. Four bedrooms can be found throughout this beautiful property, each with period features and their own individual character, including a super-king bed and three double bedrooms. There are two bathrooms within the property, a simply gorgeous newly fitted shower room on the ground floor and a bathroom on the first floor. Mature gardens surround the house and barns, extending over 2.3 acres and comprising an orchard (with apples, pears, cherries, plums, blackberries and hazelnuts), a football pitch, a fire pit area and our very own lake. Overlooking the lake is a ten person hot tub. The hot tub is eco-friendly and wood fired, A lovely way to watch the sun set and to relax no matter what time of year, whilst also being the perfect place to see all of nature’s visitors which included muntjac deer, rabbits, hares, ducks, doves, woodpeckers and bats. A games room sits within the original barn, offering a space for those games nights, just please note this is an original barn with no power or heating supply. Halesworth is a market town settled into the countryside of Suffolk and offers a range of attractions for guests, including Halesworth Millennium Green, where you can enjoy a stroll through the scenery, Halesworth Gallery and you can explore the history of the local area at Halesworth and District Museum. Halesworth also has a selection of local shops and pubs, however, if you wish to explore the coast, the town of Southwold is within easy reach, sporting a vast sandy beach and many more shops and eateries and countryside walks can be found at RSPB Minsmere and Dunwich. Explore the countryside of Suffolk with a stay at Brook Farm.

Amenities: Oil heating with two wood-burning stoves. Range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine. Smart TV, WiFi. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking. 2.3 acres of ground and orchards, patio with furniture. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 5 miles, pub 1.4 miles. Note: There is a pond on site, please supervise children and pets. Note: 2 Well behaved dogs welcome, charged at £25 per dog. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 2 dogs. Note: Due to the age of the property some floors are uneven, some door ways are low and stairs are a spiral staircase which is steep with no handrail. Note: The property is located next to a working farm with outbuildings that guests cannot access. Note: The bedding and pillows are feather with no alternative available. If you wish for 2 extra guests (maximum capacity of 10), please enquire as there is a fee of £50 per person per night.

Town: The delightful Suffolk market town of Halesworth is full of character, with old buildings, a weekly market held on a Wednesday and a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants, which are predominantly independent. The Halesworth Town Trail offers a walk through the town whilst learning about its history, whilst within easy reach is the gentle, undulating surrounding countryside, which is ideal for walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers. The beautiful Suffolk Heritage Coastline features unspoilt heathlands and the RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve, whilst the internationally renowned Snape Maltings Concert Hall, and the delightful coastal towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh are all within a short drive. With the cities of Ipswich and Norwich both within touring distance, Halesworth is an ideal location from which to discover Suffolk.