The Stables at Hall Barn

Resting in Wattisfield near Walsham-le-Willows in Suffolk is The Stables at Hall Barn, a characterful barn conversion, inviting six guests. Enjoying a rural location, within easy reach of Thetford Forest and the bustling town of Bury St Edmunds, the property offers the ideal base for a family getaway, providing an enclosed garden with hot tub, a charming interior with a host of original features, and flexible sleeping arrangements.

Travel down the private track and benefit from three off-road parking spaces before making your way into The Stables at Hall Barn, firstly reaching the light-flooded kitchen/diner; adorning lofty ceilings with A-frame beams, and a sleek, well-equipped kitchen with utility, use this space to prepare and enjoy hearty meals as a group. When it’s time to relax, locate the spacious sitting room, complete with a stunning exposed brick chimney breast enclosing a rustling woodburning stove, plush seating, and a Smart TV for entertainment.

As the night unfolds, head outdoors for an indulgent soak in the hot tub, privately enclosed in the garden, where you can also dine alfresco and prepare a barbecue. Complete your nightly routine in the contemporary bathroom, housing both a bath and a walk-in shower, before selecting between three well-appointed bedrooms; choose from a double, a four-poster double, and a twin room, accommodating all guests.

Awaken to a fresh coffee before planning your itinerary, brimming with walking, and cycling opportunities; within proximity to the cottage, arrive at Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve, Redgrave and Lopham Fen, and Eye Castle, all adorning countryside landscapes. Travel towards Bury St Edmunds to explore the Moyse's Hall Museum, tour the St Edmundsbury Cathedral, attend one of many shows exhibited at the Theatre Royal, or enjoy a rural stroll along Tayfen Meadow.

Heading north, explore Thetford Forest, by visiting High Lodge, and experiencing pony trekking, before returning south towards the shore, reaching Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB. Further areas of interest include Cambridge, Newmarket, Ely, The Broads, Norwich, Great Yarmouth, Ipswich, Woodbridge, Framlingham, and Southwold, all reachable by car.