Guests say
Guests have enjoyed their stays at Town Farm House, Orford, praising its excellent location, spaciousness, and cleanliness. The property is well-equipped for self-catering and offers pleasant walks and local amenities within easy reach. While some maintenance issues with locks and doors were reported, the overall experience was positive, with special mentions of a welcoming Christmas hamper and a dog-friendly environment.
The property is generally described as clean and well-kept, with no negative comments specifically about cleanliness, suggesting a high standard of hygiene.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to local attractions and the ease of accessing Orford by foot, making it an excellent spot for those looking to explore the area.
The property is considered comfortable with modern amenities and comfy beds, although there was a comment about the dining table being too small for the number of guests.
While the house is well-equipped, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as problematic locks, a loose tap, and an old cooker, which suggest that some facilities could be improved.
Guests appreciated the books, games, and art supplies, as well as a Christmas hamper, indicating thoughtfulness. However, it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Settled into the rural village of Orford, Suffolk, Town Farm House offers riverside views and easy access to local amenities, making it a perfect base for a family holiday. Be welcomed into the sitting area after a long journey, where a selection of sofas encourages you to recline with a coffee and plan the day ahead of you beside an open fire. If you fancy lunch before heading out to explore, then the well fitted kitchen will be a splendid place to whip up a family meal, with contemporary blue furniture and wooden flooring adding opulence and there is a handy utility to take care of all of your sandy clothes.
As the evening wears on, three bedrooms upstairs create a bubble of relaxation, each with storage and sharing a family bathroom, including a super-king-size, a twin and a single. On the ground floor, there is the large bright master bedroom with super-king size with an ensuite shower room. There is a new addition of the converted studio named 'The Village Hall', there is a king size bed, shower room and cosy kitchen area allowing full privacy from the main house. Breakfast in the sunshine is always a fantastic start to the day, so why not dine alfresco in the courtyard? Orford is a village located alongside the River Alde, and you can enjoy the views across the river and the bay beyond with countryside walks or try out a lady Florence River Cruise.
There is a selection of pubs, a local shop and eateries within the town, but the main highlight has to be the magnificent Orford castle, where picnics in the grounds with a view to the historic building are a must. A little further from the property you will find the seaside village of Aldeburgh, where you will be able to sample local produce as well as enjoy beachside strolls, watersports and even wild swimming! There is also a selection of walks where you can make the most of the seaside views. Make a family holiday to remember with a stay at Town Farm House.
The attractive, unspoiled fishing village of Orford is situated on the bank of the River Alde and looked over by its magnificent 12th century castle built by Henry II. The village is home to a hotel and restaurant, two pubs, village store, bakers and wonderful fish restaurant and smokehouse. Orford is surrounded by farm land and forest in an area known as the Suffolk Coasts and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Centrally located, just 12 miles from Woodbridge to the south and Aldeburgh to the north, and just 5 miles from the famous Snape Maltings complex. The village of Orford is steeped in history. Henry II commissioned a castle to be built in the 12th century which is a must see when you visit the area. Owned and maintained by English Heritage you can enjoy this wonderful 'keep' and from the top there are breathtaking views for miles on a clear day.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1x Ground floor super-king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
1x Studio with king size bed, with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with open fire
Oil heating with open fire.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer.
TV, WiFi, piano.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking for 2 cars with additional on-road parking subject to availability.
Enclosed garden with furniture.
Three well behaved dogs welcome.
Shop 0.1 mile, pub 0.1 miles, beach 4.9 miles.
Note: There is additional parking on the road, subject to availability.
Note: The property is situated near a main road and primary school, so please bear in mind that there may be traffic.
Note: If you wish to bring a dog, it must be mentioned at the time of booking.
Reviews (8)
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Margaret
We had a wonderful holiday with 2 families. It is very spacious, clean and well equipped. We found the location perfect with lot of things to do for adults and children. The village is very pretty and pubs, playground, castle and shop all within easy walking. We definitely hope to return.
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Jo
We was also welcomed with a lovely Christmas hamper which was a lovely touch!
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Stephen
Plenty of pleasant walks from the cottage, excellent for dogs. We only used our car twice during our week stay. The cottage is well equipped with all the essentials required for self catering. Some of the chords on window blinds were broken. The rear garden appears neglected and scruffy, it is enclosed and safe for our dogs. The information file at the house describes a welcome pack for visitors that was not provided, there was a bottle of wine which was most welcome.