Entire home/flat

Entire home/flat

2 Guests

1 Bedrooms

1 Beds

1 Bathroom

Light and bright, in beautiful gardens, with views to the fields beyond, and informal tracks leading down to tranquil banks of the River Deben, this homely barn conversion has a relaxed and simple appeal. Enter the barn, into the sitting room with sofa, and table and chairs. A staircase leads up the mezzanine level, where the double bed, chest of drawers and hanging rail are. (Guests who are tall, will need to take care due to the alcoved ceiling)

The space

Converted from a barn where pigs once dwelled, The Empress of Blandings, takes it's name from the fictional pig in the series of Blandings Castle novels and stories by P G Wodehouse.

Sitting Room: with sofa, table and chairs, chaise longue, storage heater
Kitchenette: with microwave oven, fridge, induction hob, small oven, butler sink and wooden units
Shower Room: with wc, wash basin, shower
Mezzanine: Stairs lead up from the sitting room to the mezzanine level with double bed and hanging rail
Outside: overlooking the gardens, and with walks through the gardens down to the River Deben. There is a secluded patio and garden area with table and chairs, behind the barn.
Also: Hairdryer, reasonable 4G coverage, mobile signal can be patchy

The neighbourhood

A peaceful and tranquil property to enjoy beautiful rural Suffolk
Nearest pub: The Cretingham Bell 0.8miles (2 minute drive, or a 20 minute walk) The Brandeston Queen 1.2 miles

House rules

- Owners are very happy for babies, but not toddlers due to proximity to the river.

Guest access

There are many beautiful walks from the doorstep, and should they be required, a good selection of charming and characterful country pubs to keep you hydrated along the way.
This part of Suffolk also seems to be particularly popular with cyclists, as there is relatively little traffic passing through these quiet country lanes. (Remember your helmet, lights and reflective clothing!)

Interaction with guests

The owners would be very happy to give guests local knowledge on the best walks around the area, places to visit, pubs and restaurants to try etc. Should the conversation get on to travel, or wine, then you may have to curtail your time to explore Suffolk - or perhaps add an extra night!

Other things to note

The properties in this rural lane have water supplied by a well (no buckets required!). There is no wifi, and mobile phone signal can be patchy!

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