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Marshlands - Seven Bedroom Barn, Sleeps 16 with hot tub

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Patio and BBQ area
Marshlands
Marshlands
New hot tub Feb 19!
Marshlands

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
7 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Sudbourne, England
  • Place, Suffolk Coast and Heaths
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ipswich Waterfront
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Southwold Beach
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 8

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Marshlands - Seven Bedroom Barn, Sleeps 16 with hot tub

With a hot tub and sleeping up to 16, Marshlands is an idyllic and spacious family getaway in the heart of Suffolk's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Offering stunning countryside views, Marshlands is situated only minutes away from the very beautiful coastal village of Orford and just a short drive from Aldeburgh, Bawdsey and Southwold beaches. ORFORD 3 mi SNAPE 5 mi ALDEBURGH 12 mi WOODBRIDGE 12 mi SOUTHWOLD 26 mi

More information:

The space: Sleeping 16, Marshlands is ideal for families, groups of friends and colleagues wanting to relax and spend time together. Marshlands is a purpose-built barn style holiday chalet with a private south-facing patio which overlooks the main garden and the fields beyond, where there is a large charcoal barbecue and plenty of seating for everyone.

Bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms:

Alder Carr: Two single beds (2 persons)
Crag Pit: Two single beds (2 persons) 
Black Walk: Two single beds and a bunkbed (4 persons) 
Badger Pit: Two single beds (2 persons)
Longdrift: King size bed (2 persons) 
Oak Hill: King size bed (2 persons)
Lamberts: King size bed (2 persons) 

Total: 16 bed spaces.
Packing Tips: Firelighters and charcoal for the BBQ. Beachwear, Wellington boots, and walking boots.

There is plenty of off-road parking.

Guest access: Use of the whole house and hot tub.

Interaction with guests I am just a phone call away to help and answer any questions.

Other things to note:

There are exceptional facilities for walkers, cyclists and fishermen. Marshlands offers fantastic walks, boat trips, sailing, golf, fishing and forest tracks. Part of the Heritage coast and convenient for Orford, Snape Concert Hall, Aldeburgh, Sutton Hoo, RSPB reserves, activities, history, restaurants and country markets.

Please note, that weekend bookings will need to run from Friday- Sunday and that Saturday - Monday will be charged at a higher rate than advertised.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets are usually allowed, but you must check first
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please leave the house clean and tidy on departure. The hot tub must not be used alone. No fireworks at all.
Children must be supervised at all times. Maximum two dogs. Dogs must be kept off of the furniture and all dog mess removed.
We do not accept check-ins or check-outs on Saturdays.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
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

About the area

Woodbridge

Woodbridge is home to this chalet. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Suffolk Coast and Heaths and Lonely Farm Country Park, while Snape Maltings and Saxmundham Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Leiston Leisure Centre and Congo Rapids Lost World Adventure Golf.
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Sudbourne, England

What's nearby

  • Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sutton Hoo - 30 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 49 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Portman Road - 50 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Southwold Beach - 53 min drive - 44.8 km

Getting around

  • Wickham Market Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Diner At Bentwaters - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cross Keys Inn - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Railway - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Marshlands - Seven Bedroom Barn, Sleeps 16 with hot tub pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Marshlands - Seven Bedroom Barn, Sleeps 16 with hot tub?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marshlands - Seven Bedroom Barn, Sleeps 16 with hot tub on 7 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,321, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Marshlands - Seven Bedroom Barn, Sleeps 16 with hot tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Marshlands - Seven Bedroom Barn, Sleeps 16 with hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marshlands - Seven Bedroom Barn, Sleeps 16 with hot tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Marshlands - Seven Bedroom Barn, Sleeps 16 with hot tub located?

This family-friendly Woodbridge chalet is within 3 mi (5 km) of St. Bartholomew's Church and Orford Castle. Orford Beach and Snape Maltings are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at Marshlands. The weather was amazing which meant we could make full use of the house, the garden and all the facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

REEGAN H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place, booked for my brothers stag do & was absolutely perfect. Hope to come back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice house

Good family feel to it. Lots of space, very clean and tidy. Perfect for a family getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mums and kids stay

Amazing house and perfect garden for the children. They loved the hot tub. Location is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marshlands exceeded our expectations, we were a large party with a wide range of ages.Flies could have been a problem but we took electric tennis racket fly killers with us which worked brilliantly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The location and house were perfect. We were a group of 16 and with each bedroom having an en suite it worked really well. Location was great and the house well equipped. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday celebration

Amazing property, very clean , exactly as posted on site . Really enjoyed the hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rhian C.

Lovely large property in a rural location

Had a lovely stay, unfortunately the hot tub was a let down as did not look like the one photographed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutey amazing! Highly recomended!!

This place was fantastic. The house is great and beautifully decorated. The open plan layout was perfect for our group and meant we could spend some quality time together. It was really good to have en-suite bathrooms for all the bedrooms. The hot tub was so relaxing. Sam was quick and responsive and we would definitely come back!! Thanks Sam.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Check-in

Marshlands

House is in need of some TLC. Eg no handle on shower, new toilet seat required, etc. Only one frying pan! Breakfast for everyone therefore tricky. The BBQ was old and filthy. Awful problem with flies in the house drove us mad. Garden NOT dog friendly as not secure. Dogs can run into the lane or into adjacent fields and farmyard. Made the best of it and enjoyed holiday but for this money it should be much better.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Bahman F.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
We stayed at Marshlands (a seven-bedroom barn for up to 16 people, with a hot tub) for a short family holiday and were disappointed, especially given the premium cost.Key issues included:No one met us on arrival to explain the property, despite the house’s size.The kitchen was unclean—sticky surfaces, a filthy barbecue, a broken kettle, a snapped bin lid (leading to a fly infestation), and a partially functioning hob.The dining area was sticky, and the light above the table needed attention.A broken and dirty toilet seat.A non-functional smoke alarm.Motion-sensor landing lights kept waking our children; we had to improvise a “blind” over a sensor.Loft windows offered no intermediate opening option—either fully open or shut.A severe fly, midge, and mosquito problem — something that should have been flagged so guests could prepare.Most seriously, the manager, Tina, turned up unannounced while an international lawyer in our party was on a multi-party conference call. A simple call, text, or message in advance would have avoided the disruption.Overall, this stay did not match the cost or our expectations from the photos and description. We’ve stayed in many properties over the years, and this was the most expensive — and regrettably, one of the most disappointing.:
Kitchen Unit Door Edge
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious accommodation for a large family

With huge dining table large relaxing areas and a shower/bath in all 7 bedrooms this was ideal for two families with a wide spread of ages (2-19) plus adults. Isolated location but within easy reach of lots of attractions. Only main drawback at this time of year is the prevalence of flies (it is set on a farm) but these did not affect our enjoyment of this spacious accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annabel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

We had a wonderful time at Marshlands! The property is in a stunning location and was clean, tidy, and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with equipment to make food for our party of 11. We made use of the outdoor space and used the BBQ and the hot tub in the evenings. The instructions on arrival were clear and easy to follow. The property is situated in the country but is just a short drive from food stores. We visited Easton Farm Park whilst we stayed and participated in the goat yoga class, which we highly recommend if you're visiting! Great weekend, thank you :D
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jules W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely weekend spent celebrating my daughter's hen weekend with close family and friends.

The property was excellent and exceeded my expectations. Great space for family or friends to gather and enjoy. Bedrooms good size, fresh and clean all with ensuites. Kitchen was fully equipped and large dining area, seating 14 comfortably. Very comfortable lounge area. Patio and garden was also great to socialise and the girls got plenty of use out of the hot tub. We had lovely weather which was a bonus as we had outdoor activities planned in the garden. I would definitely recommend Marshlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Too many flies

Lovely place. Really big and well laid out. Went there for the hot tub but missed out on whole day and night of hot tub. It should of been checked that it was working before we arrived. The flie situation was crazy it was way to much there was 100s all over the place. But other then that it's a beautiful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

nigel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Two Family Get Away

Great place for groups. Loads of room downstairs & outside to socialise. Bedrooms were good too, all with ensuites. We wouldn't go back however because of constant flies!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great escape for large numbers

Booking and check in was easy with plenty of helpful information and instructions. Everything was well cleaned for our arrival. Down side was quite how many flies were there and lack of drinking glasses for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend place

Stayed here as a group of 12, the house is brilliant and kitted out perfectly for a weekend away. Lots of fun had and great to get out nearby for some walking and down to the beach. Loved it and would recommend to anyone looking to go to Suffolk for the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catalin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and surroundings.

Great service.
Verified

6/10 Okay

SUSAN G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Beautiful place but we struggled with the flies

This is a really spacious house and a short drive from lovely places like Aldeburgh and Thorpeness. However there were so many flies as there's a pig farm not too far away. The owner had provided fly guards for the windows and swatters but they managed to come in whenever the door was opened. We were there on a really hot week so maybe it's not so bad when the weather is colder but it really did affect our stay. Also there's not a great deal in this area for families if you're staying for a week or so. We did love the open space downstairs though.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marshlands

Great place, pity about the flies. Accommodating an extended family of 12 with an age range of 8 months to 80 years is not easy so Marshlands was ideal. The kids enjoyed the freedom of the lawn to play cricket and football.
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family together

We had an amazing time at the house. The only let down was the amount of flies in the house. The beds could have been a more comfortable to. Otherwise clean and fab grounds to entertain the kids.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for larger groups

We had a fantastic weekend stay at Marshlands after rain threatened our camping weekend. The barn is stunning and perfectly set up for a few families looking for a comfortable place to stay. The layout is fantastic and means there’s plenty of space for everyone without tripping over each other. It’s also brilliantly appointed from great linen to every cooking utensil you could wish for. The hot tub was a real bonus and the perfect place to hang out and enjoy the view across the garden in to fields and surrounding woods. The perfect country retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

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