Guests say
Packway Barn is consistently praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and peaceful location. Guests appreciate the well-appointed accommodation, spacious grounds, and the property's proximity to local attractions. The hosts are commended for their friendliness and responsiveness to issues.
Guests have highlighted the property's cleanliness, mentioning it was very clean and well-presented with fresh towels, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere.
The location is celebrated for its peace and easy access to local shops and attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring Suffolk.
Reviewers find the cottage comfortable, noting the comfy beds and spacious lounge area, which enhances the relaxing experience of their stay.
While the property is well-equipped and guests are generally satisfied, there are some mentions of maintenance issues and temperamental Wi-Fi, which slightly affect the score.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Resting in the picturesque village of Chediston, Suffolk, Packway Barn has been lovingly restored to create a contemporary countryside holiday home. The delightful exterior of this property welcomes you to make yourself art home. Relax after your journey in a unique open plan seating area with a beautiful vaulted ceiling, complete with a wonderful wood-burning stove. The open plan kitchen/sitting/diner is stunning, with contemporary kitchen, stocked full of amenities, and contrasting with the traditional wooden floor to create a fantastic space for guests to cook together. The sitting area offers a relaxing l-shaped sofa positioned perfectly to enjoy the smart TV and wood-burning stove. Packway Barn boasts two double bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom and the other with an en-suite shower room. In the warmer months, make use of the shared outdoor space overlook the countryside beyond. 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.
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.
Accommodation
1 x double bedroom with en-suite with shower, wash basin and WC.
1 x double bedroom with en-suite with bath, wash basin and WC.
Kitchen/Sitting/Dining room
Central heating.
Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee machine.
TV, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking on shared drive for two cars.
The property is surrounded by four acres of grounds with benches dotted around with access to fields.
Two well behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 2 miles.
Note: If you wish to bring a dog it must be mentioned at the time of booking.
Note: Bedroom 2 is located through bedroom 1
Reviews (8)
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Jill
The cottage had everything we needed. We had slight issue with hot water but once I reported it to the owner it was dealt with straight away. The cottage was lovely, clean and in ideal place to go sightseeing around Suffolk and into Norfolk. Highly recommend.
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Joanne
The place was very clean and welcoming . The surrounding area was lovely with lots of walks . Very peaceful . The appliances are top end and towels are lovely . The only thing I can say is the velux style window in the main bedroom needs a blind or shutter on it as bright in early morning . Would recommend this place to family and friends . Will be back next year .
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Michael
Lots of space in the property and lovely grounds to wander around in with seats on which to relax. Well positioned to visit the coast and other parts of this lovely county. David and Fiona were very friendly and helpful and we would definitely consider staying here again.