Stroll beside the Alde Estuary, explore RSPB Snape and watch the rare waterbirds soar in the skies above when you stay at this enchanting Suffolk barn. Sleeping three guests, the two-bedroom retreat, which welcomes four-legged friends with open paws, sits on a beautiful site with other former farm buildings, offering natural beauty and serenity. It is just 3 miles from renowned Snape Maltings, with its collection of shops, eateries and galleries, as well as its famous concert hall, and is 9 miles from the seaside town of Aldeburgh.
Step inside the single-storey hideaway, which has underfloor heating, to find bright, spacious accommodation with a friendly ambience. The heart of the cottage is an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, with a beamed ceiling, where you can kick back and relax after your long coastal and countryside walks. Settle on the soft seating to watch TV, firing up the wood burner to cast a welcoming glow on chilly days. Prepare the fresh Suffolk produce you have bought over in the kitchen, then dine together at the table. When you are ready to treat yourselves to a good night’s sleep, wander through to either the king-size or the single bedroom. There is a family bathroom where you can enjoy a refreshing shower or long, hot soak in the bath. Dine out on the patio on summer days and take the children or your pup for a walk through the communal gardens. There is private parking at the barn.
Head into Aldeburgh to stroll along the seashore, dine out in a choice of cafes, pubs and restaurants and to browse in the interesting shops. Thorpeness, 9.5 miles away, is another place to paddle in the sea and picnic on the beach. This unusual 20th-century holiday village, which has a fairy-tale feel, is a fascinating place to visit.