Wheelwright's Barn

4.2★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

17 Customer Review(s)

Heather
September 2024

“The three of us had a great week in Wheelwright's Barn.”

Finding it was a little tricky as the 'orange' door is, in fact, dark green but the owners were very helpful. Although the weather was a bit wet, we got out for long walks every day and the dogs had a brilliant time (though tearing about on pebbly beaches took its toll on one of them). The Barn was cosy and well-equipped, having everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. The 'library' on the landing had a fabulous selection of books as well as jigsaws.

Finding it was a little tricky as the 'orange' door is, in fact, dark green but the owners were very helpful. Although the weather was a bit wet, we got out for long walks every day and the dogs had a brilliant time (though tearing about on pebbly beaches took its toll on one of them). The Barn was cosy and well-equipped, having everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. The 'library' on the landing had a fabulous selection of books as well as jigsaws.

- Heather, September 2024
Sarah August 2024

“We loved the interior of Wheelwrights Barn, except that it lacked natural light.”

Beautiful furniture, character, it was spacious and had everything we needed. Super downstairs bedroom/ensuite for our elderly relative. Most suitable as a winter retreat. Sadly the outside space was a huge let down, overgrown covering windows, slippery steps, not secure for dogs and sadly not very nice to sit in. Barn is on busy road with no pavements, which was not clear. Lack of local footpaths without first walking along busy road. Overall, loved the barn inside, but wouldn’t stay again.

- Sarah, August 2024
David August 2024

“The house needs a bit of updating but fine overall.”

The owner was very quick to respond to a query about the heating, and left some welcome gifts in the kitchen, so worth a stay

- David, August 2024
Jenny May 2024

“May 10th -May 14th 2024 Excellent stay comfy beds and a luxury family bath .”

Lots of utilities for dining in we had lovely hot weather so we sat outside a lot big table and chairs which probably needs updating or re varnishing . Loved the goats next door. Hosts left a lovely welcome gift of their chicken eggs , cake and wine. Would have loved to taste the goats milk. All in all an excellent break away thank you Jenny.Paul. Julie , Mark and our dogs . Would definitely stay there again

- Jenny, May 2024
Frances January 2024

“Mattress on the double upstairs is badly stained and very thin not on a proper bed base, it needs to be replaced, it was uncomfortable and not fit for purpose.”

The people slept on the sofa. Nice warm house with plenty of hot water. Garden needs urgent attention, plaving slabs outside back door slippery. Shrubs need pruning to give more light.

- Frances, January 2024
Chris December 2023

“It was a lovely comfortable cottage in a fantastic location.”

We had a lovely few days exploring the area. The cottage was well equipped, with a really generous welcome pack. We will happily come back.

- Chris, December 2023
Lisa-maria December 2023

“The property was absolutely gorgeous.”

It was warm and cosy when we got there and spotlessly clean. Lovely big fridge and freezer. And loads of things provided that Sykes didn’t know, and we couldn’t ask directly of the owner so ended up bringing coffee, tea, salt, pepper, dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, cleaning cloths etc when it was all, very helpfully, provided. The garden is secure enough for the dogs to walk around as long as someone stays with them. Beautiful views and the goats are just gorgeous. And of course, Percy the peacock deserves his own separate write up! The only 2 niggles were the double bed upstairs, thin mattress on a VERY hard base. All other beds good though. And no instructions on how to work the oven or kettle. The kettle we worked out but the oven was really hit and miss. Thankfully my brother had come across similar and knew the magic touch. Other than that, I would definitely stay here again. Sykes communication was quite good from start to finish, good instructions etc and then the owner himself text me on the day with more detailed instructions and was super helpful in leaving the door unlocked so we didn’t struggle in the dark. Really thoughtful. Plus the most beautiful Christmas tree with lights and a lovely cake, mince pies and milk and Prosecco were also left which was a really lovely touch and gratefully received. All in all a great success Thankyou.

- Lisa-maria, December 2023
Alison October 2023

“We had a lovely week but have to agree with the previous reviews in that the cottage needs some TLC and the garden is very overgrown.”

Appreciate it is a character building but didn’t think it was as clean as it could be with some cobwebs and the downstairs bedroom had a small patch of damp/mould in one corner. If the greenery was cut back it would have been easier to open the window. Again, instructions for the oven would have been useful as it wouldn’t come on without fiddling with all the buttons. We appreciated the welcome gifts and enjoyed the log burner. This was our first visit to Suffolk and we thought it was beautiful and we will definitely return to the area.

- Alison, October 2023
Judith October 2023

“Very confusing as instructions incorrectly stated the barn had an orange door, the proprietor had to stand in the road to wave us down as it is a green door.”

It was very dangerous pulling out into the road as it is on a bend and there are overgrown trees blocking the view of oncoming traffic, a mirror on the other side of the road would be very beneficial. The vegetation around the barn could do with cutting down as opening windows was a bit difficult. There were no instructions for any of the kitchen equipment and there was no colander. None of this affected our stay though, a bit of tlc needed on it otherwise we had a lovely time. The Guernsey goats and the peacock were lovely. The welcome pack was appreciated with fresh eggs and wild flowers. The barn itself is well equipped for 6 people and it is very central to visit the surrounding areas. Found the nearest pubs are in Halesworth, The King's Head and The Angel. Had a roast at the Queen's Head in Bramfield which was lovely.

- Judith, October 2023
Karen September 2023

“Lovely spacious barn and well equipped.”

Ideal location for exploring beautiful Suffolk. Garden and surrounding areas need some TLC. Appliance instructions would be useful. No DVD player as listed. Lovely welcome gifts. We really enjoyed our stay.

- Karen, September 2023
David September 2023

“A roomy & generally comfy accomodation in a beautiful area & well placed for exploring the Suffolk coastline.”

Cottage needs a bit of TLC, for example, the rear patio is quite overgrown with shrubs, as are the windows in the front of the property, making it quite dark when daylight. Appliance instructions would be useful. The shower in the groundfloor en-suite overflows onto the floor etc. The toilet bowls are badly stained with scale & the kettle needs descaling, we did clean the filter on it as it was difficult to pour. We did enjoy our stay & thank the owner for the welcome gifts.

- David, September 2023
Lucille July 2023

“Difficult to find as looking for an orange door, also the owners who live next door have their house name on at the entrance which leads you to think its not Wheelwrights Barn.”

Storage trays in ground floor shower would be a huge help also with pegs behind the door. We loved staying there meeting their dogs and making friends with Percy the Peacock and hope to return. A lovely comfortable home.

- Lucille, July 2023
Jacqueline July 2023

“Property was in lovely situation and with many villages and small towns within an easy drive.”

The downstairs bedroom and walk in shower was good for my sister who struggles with stairs and the enclosed garden was ideal for our lab. Some sort of shelving Iin both bathrooms would be useful.

- Jacqueline, July 2023
Martin June 2023

“Nice place & people, good accommodation.”

Would think it would be great for families with children

- Martin, June 2023
Karen May 2023

“Lovely cottage: well equipped and comfortable.”

The owners lived next door and were available if we had any queries. They also owned a herd of goats, chickens, bees, dogs and a very friendly peacock called Percy: All very entertaining. We squeezed a lot of sightseeing into our visit: Rendlesham Forest UFO trail, Snape Maltings, Minsmere RSPB reserve (spring watch), Leiston Abbey, Thorpness, Aldeburgh, Framingham Castle, Helmingham Hall, Southwold, Walberswick and Sudbourne Nature Reserve. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and would recommend a stay in Suffolk to anyone that loves the country. Wheelwright Barn was in a perfect location.

- Karen, May 2023

Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed Wheelwright’s and all that Suffolk has to offer. Property Owner
Charlie-anne December 2022

“A lovely and relaxing place to spend some quality family time.”

The hosts were very accommodating, helpful when needed and very nice. Only downfall was the unsecured garden as using long lines is a little hard with more than one dog as they get twisted and muddy in the bad weather. But the ease of everything else made up for that. Also make the best Honey I ever tasted!

- Charlie-anne, December 2022
Janice October 2022

“Great house.”

Really nice location, for Halesworth and easy to get to Southwold from. The layout with one downstairs bedroom available for my 88 year old father with ensuite was just brilliant for us. The kitchen is well equipped. the cottage was lovely and warm when we arrived, with cake, milk and a bottle of pressecco to welcome us. Good hosts too. highly recommend.

- Janice, October 2022

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Open-plan living space with dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
TV with Freesat, DVD player, WiFi
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair available
Off-road parking for 3 cars
Enclosed gardens with lawns, patio area, patio furniture, barbecue
Three small/medium well-behaved dogs welcome downstairs
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.9 miles, pub 1.9 miles
Note: If you wish the owner to provide a travel cot and highchair please request at time of booking
Note: There will be a welcome gift of wine and biscuits on arrival
Note: If you wish to bring dogs please inform us at time of booking
Note: No unaccompanied teenagers please
Note: Dogs must be kept on a lead and supervised in the gardens

The property

The light and airy open plan living/dining room, perfect for socialising with friends and family, sits at the heart of the house with kitchen and cloakroom to one end and door to directly onto the garden. All three bedrooms are a good size; a double on the ground floor with en-suite shower room being well suited to guests with a mobility challenge, and the additional twin and king size off the first-floor landing, both with easy access to the big bathroom overlooking the garden. This detached self-catering holiday home sits on private land, set back from the road with ample parking on the gravel drive. If you're looking for peace and quiet you're sure to enjoy relaxing in the big garden with long lazy lunches and BBQs on the patio, surrounded by countryside and wildlife. Ground floor: Lovely large open plan living space with an opening to the kitchen and door to the cloakroom at one end, and a double bedroom with en-suite at the other. The floor is wooden in the living space, tiled in the kitchen and en-suite and carpeted in the bedroom and up the stairs which rise from the centre of the room to the first-floor landing. There's a door directly onto the garden and another from the drive. Living/Dining Room Ideal for socialising, this light and airy living space is at the heart of Wheelwright’s Barn. A dining area sits to one side with sturdy table, benches and two armchairs; stairs rise up the middle of the room to the first floor with the sitting area to the other side, furnished with two generous sofas, coffee table, wood burner and TV. A glazed door opens onto the garden, making it easy to enjoy outdoor living. Kitchen/Breakfast Room A good-sized kitchen overlooking the drive with table and four chairs. Units sit along two walls with an electric oven and ceramic hob with extractor, large fridge with a three drawer freezer beneath, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine. Cloakroom Off the kitchen with WC and wash basin. Double bedroom with en-suite Perfect for guests with limited mobility, this ground floor bedroom has a wrought iron double bed with stool and a wonderful antique wash-stand. En-Suite Shower Room With wood effect flooring a large walk-in shower cubicle, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail. First floor A flight of carpeted stairs with handrails both sides leads to the bright landing with large velux window and well stocked bookcase for your enjoyment. You will find a large bedroom with twin beds to one side of the landing and the master bedroom with king size bed to the other, both with easy access to the family bathroom. Both bedrooms are carpeted. Master Bedroom In the eaves of this traditional Suffolk barn, the spacious master bedroom has a king size bed, two oak side tables with bedside lamps, an antique chest of drawers, a rocking chair, useful hanging rail and a cabinet with three drawers for further storage. Twin Bedroom This room is furnished with two standard sized single beds, perfect for adults or children. There is a chest of drawers, a bedside table with lamps and a large shelf in the alcove, useful for storing your luggage. Bathroom A bright room with antique effect white suite comprising of a bath with hand held shower, a large wash basin and WC. The floor is wood effect and there is a large velux window facing the rear of the property. Outside To the front of Wheelright’s Barn is a large gravel driveway with space for two to three cars. The glazed door at the back of the living area opens onto three stone steps leading down to the big enclosed garden, surrounded by private land, with lawn and patio area with a table and chairs for eight guests to enjoy long lazy lunches, and a charcoal BBQ. The owners have goats and hens in a neighbouring field which children are sure to enjoy looking at.

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Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

HALESWORTH

Southwold 9 miles; Norwich 24 miles.

The delightful Suffolk market town of Halesworth is full of character, with old buildings, a weekly market held on a Wednesday and a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants, which are predominantly independent. The Halesworth Town Trail offers a walk through the town whilst learning about its history, whilst within easy reach is the gentle, undulating surrounding countryside, which is ideal for walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers. The beautiful Suffolk Heritage Coastline features unspoilt heathlands and the RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve, whilst the internationally renowned Snape Maltings Concert Hall, and the delightful coastal towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh are all within a short drive. With the cities of Ipswich and Norwich both within touring distance, Halesworth is an ideal location from which to discover Suffolk.

Note: If you wish the owner to provide a travel cot and highchair please request at time of booking. Note: If you wish to bring dogs please inform us at time of booking. Note: No unaccompanied teenagers please. Note: Dogs must be kept on a lead and supervised in the gardens

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Reviews & Ratings

“The three of us had a great week in Wheelwright's Barn.”

“We loved the interior of Wheelwrights Barn, except that it lacked natural light.”

“The house needs a bit of updating but fine overall.”

“May 10th -May 14th 2024 Excellent stay comfy beds and a luxury family bath .”

“Mattress on the double upstairs is badly stained and very thin not on a proper bed base, it needs to be replaced, it was uncomfortable and not fit for purpose.”

“It was a lovely comfortable cottage in a fantastic location.”

“The property was absolutely gorgeous.”

“We had a lovely week but have to agree with the previous reviews in that the cottage needs some TLC and the garden is very overgrown.”

“Very confusing as instructions incorrectly stated the barn had an orange door, the proprietor had to stand in the road to wave us down as it is a green door.”

“Lovely spacious barn and well equipped.”

“A roomy & generally comfy accomodation in a beautiful area & well placed for exploring the Suffolk coastline.”

“Difficult to find as looking for an orange door, also the owners who live next door have their house name on at the entrance which leads you to think its not Wheelwrights Barn.”

“Property was in lovely situation and with many villages and small towns within an easy drive.”

“Nice place & people, good accommodation.”

“Lovely cottage: well equipped and comfortable.”