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Bay View Barn, Iken Barns
Prop Ref: IKBAY | Sleeps: 6 | Bedrooms 3
       
Bay View Barn is the ground floor (First Floor Estuary Barn (sleeps 4) ) of this traditional brick and tile barn, which no longer contains the Suffolk Punch horses that worked the surrounding farmland. The barn has been totally rebuilt retaining the many exciting original features, including the impressive floor beams in the ceiling of the property. The barn has been arranged to provide exceptionally spacious and well-equipped ground floor accommodation with all the main rooms overlooking the stunning estuary. Pub: 2 miles Shop: 2 miles All properties at Iken Barns enjoy: The other Iken Barns can be found by clicking on the following links: Long Reach (sleeps 6) , The Old Mill House (sleeps 3) , The Ridings (sleeps 2) , The Lambings (sleeps 5) , Farriers Cottage (sleeps 3) , Estuary Barn (sleeps 4)
Bay View Barn has achieved a 'Gold Award' for 2009/2010 from VisitEngland for exceptional quality of accommodation and customer service The separate front door opens into the Entrance Hall and fabulous accommodation with large Open Plan Area containing Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and overlooking the river, plus a luxury En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Landscaped garden and terrace by the front door.
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Iken is a reputed base of Boudica and the marauding Iceni tribes who made good use of the commanding position on the south side of the Alde Estuary. Later, in 869AD, a Viking sailing fleet destroyed the 7th Century monastery at Iken. In the 19th Century sailing barges used the river to trade corn and coal between Snape, London and the east coast ports. Now, you will see the occasional pleasure boat whilst taking in the highly regarded SSSI wildlife habitat and the stunning estuary scenery. Views span from the 7th Century St Butolphs Church, standing on a promontory of higher ground, to the former maltings at Snape which are now vibrant with the sounds of the famous concert hall. 
