The Farmhouse - Grove Farm

About this property

This fifteenth century farmhouse, set in an idyllic location, The Farmhouse at Grove Farm offers a peaceful rural escape yet near to the seaside towns of Southwold, Walberswick and Dunwich and excellent pubs and restaurants.  Restored to exceptionally high standards retaining its original features, it provides two sitting rooms with open fires, a huge kitchen diner seating up to 21 (with table extensions), six individually designed bedrooms and three bathrooms.  The Farmhouse accommodates up to thirteen guests, making it ideal for large groups of friends or family who want to holiday together or celebrate a special occasion.    For a larger party, the four properties at Grove Farm sleep up to 27 people with ample dining in Alfred's Barn.

This beautiful fifteenth century farmhouse is restored to a high standard providing a relaxing and comfortable holiday home with plenty of space for everyone.

On the ground floor (with its underfloor heating throughout) are two spacious sitting rooms, a large entrance hall, large kitchen with dining area and a bathroom with a shower. On the upper floors, the 6 bedrooms (bedroom 1 with en-suite WC, shower and large balcony) and a 2nd bathroom plus a separate 4th WC will accommodate a maximum of 13 people. The kitchen opens onto a wonderful south facing stone terrace with views over the herb garden to the duck pond and apple orchard beyond (perfect for those al fresco meals!). To the front of the house is the west facing garden with its magnificent beech tree to sit under and watch the sun go down. Or you can relax with a game of pool, table tennis or table football in the games room, a converted stable with west facing glass doors along its full length to catch those magnificent Suffolk sunsets. The house and garden, which encompass approximately one and a half acres, is fenced off from the two ponds which are near the house and the surrounding farm land.

Grove Farm in Suffolk is home to four fantastic holiday homes that are located in a beautiful peaceful rural setting just ten minutes away from the Heritage coastline and within easy reach of the areas many attractions including Walberswick, Southwold, Dunwich, Aldeburgh, and Minsmere wildlife sanctuary.

Available for both weekly bookings or a short break, the properties at Grove Farm offer a high standard of comfort, luxury and style, perfectly blending wonderful original features with a contemporary feel.

Grove Farm is located three and a half miles from Halesworth, a delightful market town offering a good choice of shops, eating establishments and large supermarket. One mile from Grove Farm is the village of Bramfield with its locally renowned butcher with a deli counter and groceries. Bramfield also has an award winning pub which serves great food using the best of local produce.

Local attractions:

Southwold, famous for its beach huts and newly rebuilt pier, has a sand and pebble beach and is a lovely old town where you can enjoy a stroll along the sea front.

Walberswick is incredibly popular, with children who can have fun crab catching from the bridge or playing on the beach. A short walk across fields and sand dunes takes you to the lovely sandy beach.

Dunwich is less busy than others but well worth visiting and has a pebble beach where a fish and chip shop is located which opens during the summer months (closing at 5.00pm).

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ground floor

Kitchen: north and south facing windows with direct access to the stone terrace. This well appointed kitchen has a pleasant mix of old pine units, with the stainless steel central island giving a more contemporary feel. Electric range cooker with 6 ring gas hob & extractor, dishwasher, large fridge, microwave oven and toaster. (Washing machine, dryer and freezer are situated in the annex.)

Dining Area with a south facing window looking out over the herb garden and duck pond. The 8′ oak table with its old settle and oak benches is perfect for those long holiday lunches.

Bathroom North facing window, WC, bath, pedestal basin and separate shower enclosure.

Stairs to first floor

Living Room West and north facing windows with a 3 seater sofa, armchair, large floor cushions, woodburning stove and TV with DVD player.

Sitting Room East and west facing windows with a two seater sofa, three armchairs and an open fire. A beautifully decorated room which catches the sunrise and sunset.

Hall & Porch Front door with porch area, peg rails and oak benches for coats and wellie storage. Large hall with 2nd stairs to first floor.

first floor

Bedroom 1 Sleigh bed (5′ x 6’6″ queen size), amazing sun-filled room with en-suite shower & WC and stunning, large, east facing balcony.

Bedroom 2 Four poster bed (5′ x 6’6″ queen size), 2 south facing windows, lie in bed and gaze out over the herb garden and duck pond.

Bedroom 3 Twin antique French ‘lit bateau’ beds (3’6″ x 6′), west facing window, lovely spacious room with amazing views.

Bedroom 4 Sleigh bed (4’6″ x 6’3″), west facing window, cosy room with amazing views.

Bedroom 5 3 x Swedish style daybeds (3′ x 6’3″), lovely spacious room with east and west facing windows to catch the sunrise and sunset.

second floor

Bedroom 6 2 x single beds(3′ x 6’3″), east facing window, lovely attic room with beams and amazing views.

Additional information: Short breaks available (three night minimum) all year round apart from school holidays/the festive period. Unfortunately no dogs and no smoking. Prices include heating, linen, electricity and towels.