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Shepherds Watch

All Saints South Elmham, Suffolk
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Working farm
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Games / Play facilities
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A beautiful barn conversion on a working farm makes this a must for animal lovers
  • Spacious open-plan living with gorgeous bedrooms and fantastic outside spaces for picnics and barbecues
  • A characterful home with a cosy wood burner, a vaulted ceiling and French doors out to the garden

Property code: OC-SFSPW

This attractive cottage, set on a working farm, is ideal for families and friends looking for a restful holiday surrounded by the beautiful Waveney Valley. Whatever the season, the farm is a haven for wildlife and nature lovers will be able to watch for swallows nesting in the barns, kingfishers on the moat, hares in the fields and barn owls in the woods. Children will adore the chance to bottle-feed lambs in the lambing season. There are also fresh eggs to collect from the nesting boxes.

A pretty property all on one level with a stylish interior that retains a wealth of original features, including vaulted ceilings and exposed beamed ceilings and walls, provides a perfect escape to the country. Entry is via two steps or a gentle ramp. The open-plan living area is designed for relaxation with comfortable sofas to sink into after a day of exploring, and you can watch the TV. Pop a log onto the wood burner in the winter for a cosy evening. French doors lead out from the sitting area to the garden. The contemporary kitchen has all the appliances you need to prepare delicious treats from local ingredients. There are three bedrooms to choose from: two twins and one king-size with an en-suite bathroom. There is an additional bathroom with a large wet room shower. Outside you’ll discover a lovely terrace with garden furniture and a BBQ, perfect for dining alfresco. The enclosed garden comes with a summer house and play activities for children.

The historic market town of Bungay (six miles) has beautiful castle ruins to explore and some delicious local cheese. For a traditional seaside experience, head to Southwold (14 miles) with your buckets, spades, and water sports gear. Bird and nature lovers must head to RSPB Minsmere (17 miles), where there is something for all the family among the walks, wildlife, and Wild Wood Adventure.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 twin, 1 super-king-size zip-and-link which can be made into twins on request
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 wet room with walk-in shower, WC, grab rails and seat, 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge with small freezer compartment, freezer
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner
  • Smart TV with Sky, DVD and CD player, Stereo
  • Wi-Fi can be slow and may not be suitable should you need to work
  • Enclosed garden with terrace, table, chairs, BBQ, loungers. Paths beyond the gate lead to the fields, the vegetable garden and the chicken houses.
  • Farm garden with trampoline, swing, swing boat and summer house
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • Increased accessibility
  • Small selection of games, table tennis table, darts and some toddler toys
  • Pub and shop 6 miles, beach 14 miles
  • Welcome pack
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Heidi Brackenbury

This property is personally managed by Heidi.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Val 17th May 2025

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2nd time visited and it ticks all our very restful holiday needs .. booked in for May 2026 already looking forward to it. Peacocks and sheep far more entertaining than any Tv ..see you next year Margret (Watford) Val (Silversone)

Reviewed by Emma 11th May 2025

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We had an excellent stay. A well equipped and comfortable cottage in a beautiful location. The added little touches of the cold bottle of wine in the fridge and other local treats together with a friendly hello from the host, all made us feel very welcome. This is also a perfect place for anyone with limited mobility.

Reviewed by Calvin 6th May 2025

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Lovely location and lovely people! Great to see the pecocks and the new born chicks. Bert the turkey was an added bonus especially in the evening when he would come round to the front door to visit .

Reviewed by Sarah 8th April 2025

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Beautiful, comfortable cottage in the heart of the working farm. Very kind owners let our children get involved with the animals and learnt a lot. Gorgeous walks and sunsets too. Very much hoping to return someday!

Reviewed by Karen 20th March 2025

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We went to Shepherd's Watch as a multigenerational holiday with our son and parents and it was perfect. Plenty of space for us all, lovely outside area for socialising and eating etc. We had a wonderful experience meeting the animals on the farm and feeding the lambs, going for countryside walks and spending time relaxing. The hosts were very welcoRead moreming. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 5th December 2024

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Wonderfully cosy cottage in a peaceful location. Our host made us very welcome. Would recommend!

Reviewed by Charlotte 25th October 2024

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We had a wonderful time at Shepherd's Watch. It was great to be on a farm and wake up every morning to see the hens and sheep. We also had a good friend in the peacock and her chicks. The cottage was perfect for our needs and really cosy. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute and would definitely come back in the future.

Reviewed by Val 19th October 2024

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A very comfortable stay, cannot fault property or care given by the owner. Nothing too much trouble. One word of advise driving down Capps lane turn off your sat nav and follow written instructions as mine said turn right please dont

Reviewed by Lorraine 2nd October 2024

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Fantastic host lovely peaceful location. Host very attentive and Friendly. Woodburner and underfloor heating amazing addition.

Reviewed by Kelly 24th September 2024

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Highly recommended for a wonderful get away in the Suffolk countryside. The host was very welcoming but also left us to our own devices. The beds were comfy and facilities good (particularly for older guests who are less mobile). It was a tranquil location, with good links to the coast - we visited both Southwold and Dunwich while staying. The ultiRead moremate highlight of our weekend was Bert the hand reared turkey and Petunia the peahen and her three babies. We also loved visiting the sheep. Thank you for an absolutely fabulous weekend. Hide

Reviewed by Kimberley 1st September 2024

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We loved this cottage. Farm animals right outside the door, to wake up to in the morning. The cottage had everything we needed to make it home from home for a week

Reviewed by Susan 17th August 2024

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Beautiful barn on a working farm right out in the countryside. Friendly and helpful owner made us feel very welcome. Peacocks, turkeys, hens, cockerels and a goose amongst other animals made it a real country break with lots to see from the windows and garden. Trampoline and play equipment and toys were enjoyed by the toddler with us. Lovely counRead moretry walks from the doorstep. Hide

Reviewed by Malcolm 20th July 2024

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Enjoyed a 7 night stay 4 adults and 3 children barn very well equipped children loved the animals and collecting the eggs with the owner

Reviewed by Candice 12th June 2024

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We loved the cottage and its rural location. The kids really enjoyed the farm animals, birds and the trampoline. The adults had a great time playing with the childrens rackets and tennis table too. We had a lovely BBQ in the garden and walked around the farm in the beautiful countryside. Great stay and well certainly be coming back next year.

Reviewed by Karen 2nd June 2024

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This is a lovely little cottage located on a farm with great views over the field. We absolutely loved the chickens, cockerels, the noisy goose (he was a character) and especially the peacocks. They really made our holiday. It's a fair distance from amenities although we did find a small corner store about 3 miles away towards the end of the holidaRead morey, otherwise its 20minutes to most places. Pub is a couple of miles. Hide

Reviewed by Janice 9th May 2024

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Homeowner is a wonderful hostess she couldn't be more helpful, the farm is tucked away and is magical with all the animals and birds.

Reviewed by Peyman 26th March 2024

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Such a unique experience. The cottage is right at the middle of a beautiful farm, and seeing animals every day was like a therapy for us. The owner was so kind and nice, and gave us the opportunity to hug a baby lamb which was a fantastic experience. She kindly let us check out couple of hours later than the check out time which was much appreciateRead mored. The cottage was well equipped and it had everything we expected. I highly recommend this place and will definitely come back there again. Hide

Reviewed by Graham 6th November 2023

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We loved our time at Shepherds Watch - The owners were great hosts and we felt totally at home showing our three young boys the animals on their farm. Beautiful rural location - great opportunity to switch off and relax!

Reviewed by Wendy 4th October 2023

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Reviewed by Geoff 6th August 2023

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