Guests say
Clamp Farm Barn is a spacious and welcoming cottage, ideal for large families or groups. Guests consistently praise the excellent indoor pool, well-equipped kitchen, and generous communal spaces. The property offers a peaceful setting close to amenities, making it convenient yet tranquil. The owner is frequently mentioned as helpful and responsive. While most found the property clean and comfortable, a few noted issues with cleanliness and heating on arrival. Overall, the barn provides a memorable and enjoyable stay, with plenty of activities for all ages.
Most guests found the property clean and well-kept, though a minority reported issues such as ants, cobwebs, and some missed items from previous guests. The majority of reviews, however, describe the barn as clean and comfortable.
The location is praised for its peacefulness and proximity to supermarkets and local attractions. Guests appreciated the quiet setting with easy access to amenities and nearby places of interest.
Guests generally found the barn spacious and comfortable, with ample room for large groups. Some mentioned hard mattresses and initial coldness, but these were resolved or did not detract significantly from their stay.
The indoor pool is a standout feature, frequently described as warm and enjoyable. The property is well-equipped for large groups, with games and a spacious garden. Minor suggestions included more logs for the fire and additional kitchen items.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or special touches beyond helpful communication from the owner, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
With exclusive use of an indoor heated swimming pool, this renovated barn is a great choice for larger families..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 55" Smart TV, Pool Table
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Galleried area: Sofa Bed (Double)
Bedroom 2: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, Smart TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet
Bathroom: Bath, Bidet, Toilet, Grab Rail
Annexe:
Ground Floor:
Games Room: Dartboard, Open Fire
First floor:
Kitchen 2: Electric Oven, Electric Hob
Bedroom 5: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Sofa Bed (Double)
Bedroom 6: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV, (Accessed Via Bedroom 5)
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet, Grab Rail.
Oil central heating, electricity, gas, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. 2 travel cots and 2 highchairs. Welcome pack. Courtyard (to front) with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Lawned garden (to rear) with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue. Indoor heated swimming pool (private, 8.5m x 4m, depth 1.5m, open 9am-9pm, daily). Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: Couples and family bookings only.. Indoor heated swimming pool. Clamp Farm Barn is a spacious, semi-detached renovated holiday barn with exclusive use of an indoor heated swimming pool, pool table and games room with mini bar and darts. Well-equipped and furnished, it has exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling and wood-burning stove in a large inglenook log fireplace. There are garden areas to the front and the rear with mature hedge surrounding for the ultimate privacy, and the swimming pool has its own mini bar and darts room. In addition to the barn and above the swimming pool, there is an annexe with two bedrooms and a bathroom. An excellent area for walking, golf, cycling and birdwatching. Stowmarket is a stone’s throw away from historic Ipswich and home of the Museum of East Anglian Life, and has shops, restaurants, a leisure centre and trains to London (1½ hours). Situated in the heart of Suffolk with many picturesque towns and villages to visit including Bury St Edmunds, Diss, Eye, Debenham, Lavenham and Long Melford, all with interesting shops, restaurants, amenities and attractions. Visit the county towns of Norwich and Ipswich, the Suffolk Heritage coastal towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh, the ancient burial ground at Sutton Hoo (National Trust) and Stonham Barns. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
If party is 10 or more adults please confirm with the owner first.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Reviews (13)
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Valerie Chaffer
Lovely relaxing long weekend, in spacious accommodation.The family really enjoyed the swimming pool, plus the darts and pool table.Just a note, as a party of ten, it was good to be provided with plenty of dishwasher tablets, as often they ‘rationed’!
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Confirmed Guest
Made great memories with family.Thank you
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Joseph
Excellent stay at the cottage, a spacious garden for many activities.