MOUNT PLEASANT FARM BARN

This converted barn is set in a quiet rural location just outside Chediston village, near Halesworth, and convenient for ​Southwold​, Walberswick​​, Dunwich​, Aldeburgh​, Minsmer​e​​​ and​ Snape Maltings​​​ as well as the attractive inland Suffolk countryside and rural villages.​

​Set in twenty acres of peaceful woodland and paddocks belonging to Mount Pleasant Farm, this breathtaking thatched barn has been converted to a very high standard to provide spacious accommodation for a family or two couples.

Neighbouring market towns and villages include Halesworth, Holton, Rumburgh, Beccles and Bungay. These towns have a good selection of local shops, pub, restaurants and farmer’s markets. The local railway stations are at Halesworth and Beccles.

The barn, also dating from about 1635, has been restored, leaving fabulous beams exposed from floor to ceiling. The original entrance doors have been glazed and now let in huge amounts of light. At either end of the central thatched hall are two Victorian red brick extensions which house the additional living areas.

The allure of the barn is the vast central living area with its cosy triangle of sumptuous three-seater sofas positioned ideally between the floor to ceiling picture windows which let in the surrounding views and light. For entertainment in the main living space there are a plethora of things listed below:

Three movable bookcases providing a wide range of fiction, non-fiction and reference books, radio, CD player, modern flat screen TV with Freeview and a DVD player.. A superb three-quarter sized slate snooker and pool table, and a digital weighted-key piano.

Mount Pleasant Farm Barn is a seventeenth century, converted barn with a spacious central living space and two double bedrooms.

The barn has two double bedrooms at either end of a central living area; a ground floor double and a first floor double with additional double sofa-bed.

The Barn is close to the stunning seaside town of Southwold on the heritage coast and is convenient for many coastal and inland villages and towns.

Mount Pleasant Farm sits in the gentle folds of the north east Suffolk landscape. The main farm house consists of a seventeenth century thatched cottage joined by an extension to a farmhouse, of around 1635, typical of Suffolk’s agricultural heritage.

THE OLD STABLE END

Ground floor double bedroom with en-suite shower room

This side has a spacious ground floor double bedroom with a large picture-window door with the original stable door acting as a shutter. This room looks out onto the grounds with views of the Jacobean farm house. The en-suite shower room and W/C is on the same level allowing access for less mobile visitors.

LOW SEASON – Most of the year – £150 per night

HIGH SEASON – Mid July – End August & Christmas & New Year – £150 per night

There are special discounts for returning guests, available on request. Minimum stay is 7 nights in high seasons – Easter, Half Terms and Summer.

As can be seen from these aerial views the barn is surrounded by quiet paddocks and woodland, home to varied wildlife. Although, no longer a working farm, there are horses, swans, ducks, geese as well as visiting wildfowl to our four ponds.

Many marked footpaths and cyclepaths from the barn take walkers and cyclists through the beautiful surrounding countryside, these join with the ‘Munnings Trail’. The closest villages are Chediston Green & Chediston Village, with the closest local pub, the Rumburgh Buck, in Rumburgh village [2 miles north].

PLACES TO VISIT AND LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

  • Aldeburgh – To the South East is Aldeburgh – it is world-renowned thanks to its connection with Benjamin Britten, the founder of the Aldeburgh Festival, and world famous composer. Pastel-coloured 19th Century holiday villas line the promenade and to the east, the pebble beach with fisherman’s huts selling the daily catch. The high street is full of clothes boutiques, antiques and arts, an independent book shop and cinema plus a huge variety of culinary temptation, from the rightly-renowned fish and chips, to fine bistro dining, pizzas and, of course, seaside ice cream!
  • Halesworth – The closest town is Halesworth. This old market town has a variety of independent shops, good pubs and restaurants on the charming pedestrian thoroughfare. A notable venue is ‘The Cut’; a vibrant arts and media centre that holds all sorts of events and shows, weekly arts cinema and has dedicated exhibition space. Workshops, courses and classes in various forms of arts, media, fitness and dance are also available.
  • RSPB Minsmere – Discover nature together on the beautiful Suffolk coast. Wander among the wetlands and woods, potter along the beach, and pause to watch some amazing wildlife. Explore the Wild Zone with the family, then sample some delicious home-cooked, locally-sourced food in the cafe.
  • Snape Maltings – Snape Maltings is a place of energy and inspiration – a visitor destination of outstanding natural beauty and one of the world’s leading centres of music, founded by Suffolk-born composer Benjamin Britten. Visit this remarkable collection of redeveloped Victorian industrial buildings for world-class concerts and events, distinctive independent shops, cafes, galleries, walks and abundant wildlife, all set against a breathtaking expanse of reeds, water and sky.
  • Southwold – The famous seaside town of Southwold lies to the east, a great place to relax and unwind with its classic sandy beaches beneath a traditional pier, with its child friendly restaurants and entertainments such as Punch & Judy shows. Southwold is home to the Adnam’s Brewery, which produces first rate beers and ales sold in cosy and long established pubs.The Crown and The Swan are both renowned hotel restaurants serving excellent modern cuisine.

EXPLORE MORE OF SUFFOLK

  • A list of things to see and do in Suffolk – LINK
  • Explore Suffolk yourself – LINK
  • Tripadvisor’s recommended Suffolk activities – LINK
  • The TouristTrail’s guide to Suffolk – LINK
  • The National Trust’s guide to Suffolk – LINK
  • Winter Suffolk – it’s not all about the Summer! – LINK
  • Spread your wings and see the multitude of variety around East Anglia – LINK
  • Discover new places for the family to experience – LINK
  • Bring out the gardener in you by visiting some of the best gardens in Suffolk – LINK

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Mount Pleasant Farm Barn
Chediston
Suffolk
IP19 0BA