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WIDGEHAM BARN - RETRO SELF CATERING HOLIDAY BARN  
 
 
WIDGEHAM BARN, FRESSINGFIELD, SUFFOLK
 
** * AVAILABLE FOR SHORT STAYS /WEEKENDS  ***
 
Once a working barn, Widgeham Barn is now a fabulous self catering holiday let, with countryside views and a retro lovelyness!. Not your usual holiday let! Rated 5 star!!! Its a great place to spread out, relax and switch off!!
 
Recently reviewed by Sally Shalam of the Guardian - her comments include "come and enjoy yourselves this place seems to say", "every nook and cranny hides a treat in this country barn"
 
Situated on the outskirts of Fressingfield, an award winning village in the Waverney Valley.The village has an outstanding restaurant/pub - 'the Fox and Goose', a very well stocked village shop with lots of local produce, a village pub also serving food,  even a vineyard!! And nearby are market towns with lots of lovely shops etc. and antique centres.
 
Footpaths all around to explore and enjoy the beauty of the area.
 
 
Short stays welcome (2-3 nights) and weekly lets, 365 days of the year! Perfect for winter weekends and summer exploring! We are completely flexible on dates, and you choose when you want to start your stay.
 
 
Open plan modern living with a log burner and views over open countryside and lots of comfortable seating and lots of retro decor. 
 
 
Fully Equipped Kitchen, including dishwasher, washer/dryer, oven, microwave, freezer etc. Modern design with stainless steel worktops.
 
 
Large enclosed garden. bbq, outside fire pit and seating.
 
Parking for 2/3 cars.
 
Lots of retro treasures to use and on display!
 
The dining table seats 6 comfortably, with a fabulous magnifying glass chandelier above it.
 
1950's bar area! (equipped but not stocked)!  Fabulous for those 'cocktail' nights!!! Complete with cocktail and retro glasses, and bar tending equipment!  Switch on the disco ball, pour yourself a cocktail and enjoy!!
 
 
Disco Ball!! from the highest point of the barn, fully working!! Dance the night away!
 
Lots of dimmer switch lights, to create your lighting moods!!!
 
3 bedrooms- sleeps 6. Two double bedrooms, one with ensuite, which is  located on the ground floor, the other on the first floor with a 5ft bed and fabulous open views whilst you lay in bed! and  the bunk bedroom, sleeping 2. (please note the bunk beds are adult sleeping size- not just for kids!!) All with views over meadows, which in the summer are full of  happy cows!  All the bedrooms are light and simply decorated but with all you need!!!
 
 
The main bathroom has glass basin, with a 1960's italian design mirror above it! - very hollywood!!  Also a bath, with bubble bath for relaxing in!! Marble underfloor heated flooring!!
 
 
 
The en-suite bathroom has a shower, basin and toilet.  With unusual
glass pebble flooring - all heated!!
 
 
Double doors lead to a patio area and large enclosed garden  Complete with seating, bbq and firepit!!! Perfect for keeping warm whilst star gazing!!
 
Football table and lots of games!!!
 
Lots of available local information to do and see!
 
A PERFECT BASE FOR EXPLORING THIS WONDERFUL UN-SPOILT AREA.  CLOSE TO THE COAST, SOUTHWOLD, DUNWICH ETC.
 
Fully equipped kitchen including:-
dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, fridge, oven, freezer etc.
 
Football table, flat screen tv with dvd and freeview,  cd/radio player, games, local tourist information, maps etc.
 
The whole barn is heated with underfloor heating.  Logs are available for the log burner.
 
Fantastic location to explore this popular area.   
 
                         
This popular barn is situated on the suffolk/norfolk borders. The centre of the  village of Fressingfield less than a mile away, has a very well stocked village grocery, award winning restaurant/pub  'the fox and goose'and country pub 'the swan' Also located in the village are playing fields, tennis courts, playground  and lots of great footpaths. Approx 2 miles away is a camel farm!!  The coast is approx 20 miles away.  including Southwold, Dunwich and Aldeburgh.  The nearest market town is Harleston, approx 3 miles away. Here there are specialist shops, eateries and pubs, supermarkets etc.  The norfolk broads begin at Beccles approx 9 miles away, where day trips on the river are available!  and also you can hire a boat. Fishing is available at Weybread on daily permits.  Lots of antique and interest shops in the areas nearby.  Lots to do and see, and  a perfect location for resting and relaxing!! 

PRICES START AT  £290 for 3 nights for up to six persons

 
CONTACT DETAILS:
 
 
please contact us for availability and prices, and any further questions you may have.....
 
Tel: 01379-588209   Jojo
 
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Many Thanks   Jojo and Andrew Smith