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The Folly Barn

Debenham, Suffolk
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Elegant accommodation surrounded by wide open countryside
  • Architect-owned property that’s been designed in a Scandi-inspired style
  • Throw open bi-fold doors to experience outdoor living throughout the warmer months

Property code: OC-THEFOL

Contemporary fixtures meet lodge-style interiors in this architect-owned Suffolk holiday home. Offering a restorative stay in the East Anglian countryside, just half a mile from the relaxing village of Debenham, this holiday home presents six guests with the opportunity to tour the local countryside, explore the sights via waymarked pathways and visit AONB beaches just a short drive away. After days filled with adventure and intrigue, you’ll always look forward to coming home and putting your feet up here, whether it’s by the fire in winter months or out in the garden when the sun shines.

Amble up the country road to reach this remote, detached property. Apart from one mezzanine bedroom situated over the lounge, the property is entirely step-free with communal spaces and two bedrooms situated on the ground floor. There are two bathrooms, one downstairs and another beside the double bedroom upstairs. The lounge/kitchen/diner is an extremely attractive space with mid-century furnishings, a double-height ceiling and bi-fold doors that flood the room with natural light. Make full use of this feature throughout summer stays, folding open the French doors to create an inside-outside living experience. The patio outside is accompanied by an enclosed lawn space and a fire pit that also acts as a BBQ.

Wander the short 0.5-mile distance into Debenham to find shops, pubs and cafes, a great place to embark on any number of walks from, circling back for a treat before heading home. Chose a day to take a drive to Eye, just 7 miles away. This traditional Suffolk town is a lovely place to explore with castle ruins and fascinating architecture. A short trip in the car will also lead you to the Suffolk Coast AONB (20 miles) with its delectable beaches, including the ever-popular seaside destinations of Aldeburgh (23 miles) and Southwold (28 miles).

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 double, 1 bunk bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 wet room with shower, bath and WC, 1 with walk-in shower and WC
  • Electric oven, ceramic hob, fridge, slimline dishwasher
  • Utility cupboard with washing machine
  • Open fire
  • Heating by air source heat pump
  • Smart TV
  • Please keep the dog off the furniture
  • Fenced garden set to lawn, furnished with fire pit/BBQ
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • Shop 0.5 miles, pub 1 mile
  • Access to garden shed with additional fridge/freezer
  • Wood starter pack available. Outside store for wood
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Darren Williams

This property is personally managed by Darren.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Clare 31st December 2023

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Reviewed by Diane 5th December 2023

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Reviewed by Kay 6th November 2023

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A very attractive conversion, light and airy, well thought out and comfortable. Secluded, but some walks in to the village from the garden make it very pet friendly. I imagine it would be a delightful family getaway especially in the summer months when the large glazed doors can be pulled back, and as there are no curtains/ shutters, a joy watchinRead moreg the summer dawns. I visited in the winter, and was pleasantly surprised to find it warm and inviting. The fire would be lovely , but the property was comfortable if you didnt want to light the fire.its centrally placed to see many of the Suffolk places of interest. The local pub in Debenham, chip shop, and cafe .very good. Hide

Reviewed by Jeffrey 20th September 2023

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Reviewed by Tony 24th July 2023

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Reviewed by Rachael 8th July 2023

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Reviewed by Jane 23rd May 2023

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Lovely location. Clean, fully equipped. Quite setting and good walks from the door.

Reviewed by Matthew 29th December 2022

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We felt the check in and check out times were very late and early respectively, and was a little surprised that the property was not cleaned that well. The utility room had debris in the sinks, and wood clippings on the floor. There was no wood or kindling left inside the house so we were unable to use the fire on the first night, I ended up buyingRead more my own kindling the next day, and bringing the wood inside to dry out. Hide

Reviewed by Jayne & Carl 28th December 2022

Thanks for a fabulous place to stay. Debenham is our new favourite in Suffolk!! We enjoyed our usual walks around Wooodbridge and Aldeburgh. There is a lovely circular walk around the barn. Indian Takeaway and leisure centre - good. Butchers in Debenham and fruit and Veg shop - Great! See you again!

Reviewed by Helen & Brian 26th November 2022

We have had a lovely relaxing week here with very kind weather for the time of year. The Hog & Hen is a lovely stop for coffee and a bacon roll. Lunch at the Crettingham Bell and The Crown in Framlingham - all dog friendly. Needham Lake is a lovely walk around and we bought some ceramics from Alder Carr farm. Thanks for letting us stay in your loveRead morely Barn! Hide

Reviewed by Nathan & Michaela 18th October 2022

Wow! What a beautiful barn - really special. Some great local produce ay Huttons at Earl Soham - beautiful village with the Victoria pub serving great food. Aldeburgh - a lovely visit - Two magpie's serving the best cake we have ever eaten!

Reviewed by Jackie 26th September 2022

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The Folly Barn is a beautifully and cleverly designed property. We loved the look of the barn, the size of the garden, with plenty of parking and the immediate accessibility to walks directly from the back gate. It was helpful to be able to walk into the village across the fields too. And, the village has lots to commend it. The heating seemed Read moreto work well and the barn is well equipped. Hide

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