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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 248 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wyverstone, ENG
  • Wyken Vineyards
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • The Apex
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Bury St Edmunds Abbey
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Bury St. Edmunds (BEQ-RAF Honington)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Individual barn overlooking open fields, dog friendly with open fire

Swallow Barn is a converted barn separate from but adjacent to our very special 16th century timber framed house. We have converted the barn to a high specification, taking into account our favourite bits of all the holiday lets we have stayed in over the years. We aim to create a sense of cosiness without loss of practicality. The barn affords lovely views over the field and is light and airy. In winter months the wood burner adds a welcoming glow to curl up with.

Swallow Barn's unique feature is that it is in a very special position overlooking open fields with no need to interact with others if you don’t wish to do so when in the property.

Whilst no property can be described as ‘Covid-free’ we adhere to guidance by providing an enhanced set of cleaning standards and have invested in additional equipment and time in order to do this. For this reason we have changed our minimum stays from 2 to 4 nights.

Swallow Barn has its' own garden which is pretty secure and which is a haven for wildlife. We commonly see a variety of birds and deer walk through our meadow and on occasion a barn owl.

We are big dog lovers and have always had rescue dogs. We are happy to accept well behaved dogs. We have a cat who is dog friendly to dogs who know how to treat him!

Dog guests will be able to share the use of our 2acre field behind the house. Please note owners will need to bring their own dog bed and bedding.

Property manager

Rosie at Swallow Barn
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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A delightful rural spot in Mid Suffolk to explore the county and beyond

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10.0 out of 10, (43 reviews)
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please contact me if you wish to bring dog(s)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is outside the property
Dog's must be House trained Treated for fleas and worms Dog's cannot be left unattended in the property and not allowed in the bedroom

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stowmarket

Located in Stowmarket, this holiday home is in a rural area. Wyken Vineyards and Diss Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Knettishall Heath Country Park and Frenze Beck Nature Reserve. Cotton Mechanical Music Museum and EmZo are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Wyverstone, ENG

What's nearby

  • Wyken Vineyards - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Pakenham Watermill - 12 min drive - 14.3 km
  • The Apex - 22 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Bury St Edmunds Abbey - 22 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Ickworth House - 28 min drive - 32.6 km

Getting around

  • Elmswell Station - 9 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fox - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Little Wellington - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Bull Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Forge Tea Rooms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Bull Inn - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Individual barn overlooking open fields, dog friendly with open fire pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Individual barn overlooking open fields, dog friendly with open fire?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Individual barn overlooking open fields, dog friendly with open fire?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Individual barn overlooking open fields, dog friendly with open fire located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Cotton Mechanical Music Museum and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from EmZo. Wyken Vineyards and Mid-Suffolk Light Railway are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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Truly Dog & People Friendly

Rosie and Richard are two of the kindest, most thoughtful, dog loving people you could ever wish to meet and this is reflected in the quality, care and attention to detail that goes into creating Swallow Barn as a superb dog and human friendly experience. You don't often find a 'dog friendly' stay that is truly dog friendly, not just dog tolerant, that's also comfortable and enjoyable for humans too - Swallow Barn is excellent for both.On arrival we received a warm welcome from Rosie, and I was thrilled that there were towels, dog treats, toys, dog tags, poop bags, and a good quality throw allowing for the dogs to be on the sofa. I was grateful for the separate freezer in the store for my frozen dog food which made life even easier. The enclosed garden was a haven for my two dogs who loved mooching about and watching and listening to the abundant wildlife nearby, as did I. And we had access to the field beyond to explore more. There were plenty of footpaths nearby which were accessible, with dog poop bins conveniently located along the lane. To top it off, when I unexpectedly needed to visit the Out of Hours GP service, Rosie jumped into action to organise dog care (thanks Richard), and she drove me to the surgery, which I was sooo grateful for. The only problem was we were having such a laugh on the way that it hurt even more! Thank you for creating this wonderful space and sharing it with us. Rosie's art on the walls was another nice touch. Will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

david m.

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Peaceful and relaxing

This is our fourth stay at Swallow Barn and we loved every minute.Comfy surroundings, quite area, plenty of wildlife but good eateries and services nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucretia W.

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Thank you so much

We had a brilliant week in Suffolk and enjoyed ourselves very much. If you have us we will be back! Thanks again for everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen R.

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Suffolk getaway

Lovely clean property, everything you need, pub is 25 min walk, fish and chips shop 10 mins, bury st Edmunds 30 mins, diss with aldi and Tesco 20 mins.plenty to do in the area. Would like to return one day. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean E.

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Swallow Barn

Excellent very clean spacious one bedroom converted barn. Kitchen/dining room, lounge and large bedroom and wall in shower room. Great fully enclosed garden for dogs. Everything you need is provided. Rosie and Richard are available close by if needed. Have a lovely holiday 5* plus. Have already booked for next year Big garde
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P.

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Relax in Suffolk

Perfect little cottage in a beautiful, quiet spot with lots of wildlife around. Enclosed garden was perfect for our dogs. The dogs are made very welcome. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny N.

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Lovely stay in tranquility

We had a lovely stay at Swallow Barn. Duggie, our goldendoodle, loved the garden and observing the muntjac deer and pheasants that visited early mornings. The barn was cosy and comfy with a wonderfully hot shower and the peace and quiet was calming for the soul. The stars at night were so pretty - like a quilt of chandeliers because there is no light/traffic pollution. We had to navigate the country lanes before reaching the main road but we were fine with this and for the most part they were quiet. Our hosts were on hand if we needed them but they left us to enjoy our mini break.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

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Great base for seeing area

Perfect base for visiting Suffolk. Bury St Edmunds and Thetford forest not far to drive. Great for our dogs having the private garden which they loved. Accommodation is good with some nice touches. Bed very comfortable. Kitchen well equipped, although shame no microwave. Shower lovely but floor slippery when wet. We tended to go out during the day with our dogs and have the evening back at the barn. Internet not great so unable to watch anything other than free view television which was a shame. We really enjoyed our stay and would return again if back in Suffolk.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian h.

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Swallow Barn.

We had a great time at Swallow Barn. Wear a lovely conversion, much of it done by Richard, our host, a very experienced carpenter. The barn lacked for nothing, and Meila, our Collie was very happy with all the room outside for her to run free. We found lots of places of interest to Visit , and the weather was superb. We even had deer in the far garden, little owls, mother duck with 7 babies, rabbits, hares. Do go there, you’ll love it. Brian
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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Great Get Away

This is our 3rd sty at the property. Each time we return there is something new and improved. The owners keep it very clean and well presented. We feel like it’s home from home and look forward to returning again. The area is full of footpaths and easy walks. A very peaceful location and the enclosed garden at the property is a bonus for the dog! Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

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Family visit

Everything is lovely. Great field for our dogs lovely host and cosy cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

kevin p.

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Twixmas 2023

Loved the bed and log burner, also the sofa was very comfortable. Totally dog friendly and had a very enjoyable relaxing break.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

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R&R

What can I say was one of the nicest places we have stayed in . We enjoyed our stay so much that we are already looking to book for next year . Lots of nice little touches and so lovely to have a wood burner for the windy chilly evenings. Made our Christmas that little bit more special.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marian H., Copthorne

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Perfect retreat

Swallow Barn is a great place to get away from it all - tranquil, warm and cosy. So many little touches that make you feel welcome from the start. The weather during our stay was fairly wild, wet and windy, but with a comfy sofa to relax on by the log burner - we were content! All rooms were much bigger than we had imagined, and the bedroom was light and airy, and the bed very comfortable. We slept so well with no traffic noise or light pollution. Thank you Rosie and Richard for an amazing stay - we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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Julie & Jackie

This is the second time we have stayed here. An extremely clean and well presented property. Lovely secure garden for dogs and lots of footpaths /walks from door. Some nice villages nearby to walk to. It’s perfect for relaxing. Comfy bed, great shower and TV too. Helpful but non intrusive hosts which is ideal. We have booked again for next year! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean E.

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Swallow Barn

Excellent location. Lovely converted barn with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Spacious and comfortable. Fantastic large garden. Rosie and Richard are nearby for anything you need but not intrusive.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui W.

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Just fabulous

Loved our stay, the barn is delightful. Renovated beautifully and it contents are of the highest quality. Not over fussy, so brilliant if travelling with a dog. Our hosts respected our privacy,and gave us great advice on the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

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Well equipped and very clean

We were all made very welcome on arrival with many thoughtful touches; even dog treats and a holiday dog tag. The barn was extremely well equipped and very clean. Fully equipped kitchen, WiFi, Freeview, etc etc We could happily have stayed much longer. Beautiful surroundings, peaceful and relaxing. A wonderful place to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

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Country retreat

Very comfortable accommodation in an idyllic setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur S.

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Excellent stay if you want peace and quiet and wild life.

No stress smooth and easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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A absolute gem of a place .. beautiful ❤️

My self and my husband and 2 dogs,Lola & Wilson absolutely had a wonderful time, a little treasure of a place …. We will definitely be back. 💙❤️ xxx
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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Absolutely heaven ❤️

We all had an absolutely wonderful time. The dogs were in their elements….. we all did not want to come home.. it felt like home… will definitely be back… very soon.. thank you Rosie & Richard…. Love Julie. Rich, Lola & Wilson x
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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Julie & Jackie

The photos don’t do the property justice. It’s super clean and very well equipped for a small bolt hole. There is wifi now too which we weren’t expecting. The owners are very helpful and on hand if you need them but not at all intrusive which is perfect. The allocation is good to explore the area and plenty of walks and footpaths from the door to get out with the dog etc. we would highly recommend this place and hope to visit again soon! 😊👍
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Robert N.

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How I found Swallow Barn

I have nothing bad to say about my time spent at Swallow Barn, so that is a good thing. I simply got looked after the way I had stated i wanted to be, and that is what I call respect and shouldn't be underestimated, as it has value in itself. Rosie and Richard came across as genuine people, so have little fear that they aren't going to be likable people, because they are. I want to say please consider its a rural location and thus local smells are around in the air, but as long as you realise you're deep in the countryside, and accept 'rural smells' are all part of being in the countryside; it didn't bother me, and there's no reason it should overly be of any real concern to any visitor, its just the natural way of things, farm-life all around. So, yes, when you are happy enough just accepting that the basics are provided and its really up to yourselves to bring everything else to make a stay for yourself, I see no reasons why a DIY attitude to being there can't provide you with an enjoyable time. I found out it only takes you a moment to ask R and R for assistance, and staying there they made it very clear that they would help you out when it was needed, and that really is good service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

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Family visit

A lovely place to stay been before and will go again. Everything we need. Thankyou Rosie and Richard
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rosie at Swallow Barn

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I live in rural Suffolk surrounded by fields and wildlife. I am passionate about dogs and enjoy walking, painting and drawing.

Why they chose this property

Thank you for your interest in Swallow Barn situated in rural Suffolk. A one bedroom holiday let for 2 people (and children < 24 months), designed for real country lovers and those seeking a much needed retreat from the pressures of daily life.

Swallow Barn is an individual, listed barn in the heart of the Suffolk countryside in the village of Wyverstone. We are based approximately 20 mins from the historic town of Bury St Edmunds (recently voted one of the most dog-friendly places to visit in the country) and Stowmarket with good rail links to London and other major cities. The impressive Suffolk coastline is also only an hour's drive away. There is a village shop and pub a 5 minute drive away or a 15-20 minute walk.

Having stayed at many a holiday let over the years, we know how hard it can be to find decent accommodation that combines a sense of cosiness with practicality. We have therefore tried to include all our favourite things about holiday lets into just one place. Imagine lying in a blissfully comfortable bed whilst looking up at the stars or, sitting in a garden overlooking a peaceful meadow, watching the swallows duck and dive in the summer months, truly magical.

Being dog lovers with a history of taking rescues, we have never felt comfortable with leaving them behind when we go on holiday. For this reason we are happy to welcome well behaved canine friends to the barn. The barn comes with its own enclosed garden and guests can also enjoy shared access to our field overlooking the property which is perfect for ball games.

We look forward to welcoming you to this special place.

What makes this property unique

Peace and quiet, rural location. Private entrance and enclosed garden. Guests will enjoy use of our 2 acre field and many available dog walks surrounding the property.

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