Groton Manor Farm
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About the home
Groton Manor Farm Barn is super place to stay, Groton Manor farm is no longer a farm but set in 3.5 acres of its own paddocks, garden and woodland it offers privacy and seclusion. Our old stables, cattle shed and piggeries have been converted in to a unique place to stay, with many original features. The property sleeps 8, with a fantastic master suite with ensuite showroom (walk in shower) and dressing room. The three piggery bedrooms have a double bed, two single beds and a king-size respectively and they lead one in to the other which is not suitable for everyone but perfect for others. As a family we recently stayed in the accommodation for a few weeks and my children loved it, they did not want to move back to the main house. It is great for entertaining and very sociable, I was able to cook, prepare lunch for 8 and still be part of the hustle and bustle of conversation and the children playing on the wii. The range cooker is fantastic.
We have some great walks just on our doorstep so I hope you will come and enjoy the countryside. With a car you can visit the nearby towns of Hadleigh, Sudbury, Lavenham or just explore the pretty villages of Kersey, Groton, Edwardstone and Boxford.
Internet access is wireless and available in main house.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Felixstowe, 35km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 4km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed Smokers welcome Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 10 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (heated), Shared garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Climbing frame, Swing set, Trampoline |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
The kitchen diner come sitting room is fantastic for entertaining I know, as I use it for our own dinner parties. you can prep, cook and be in amongst it all. The dimensions of the room is approximately 45 ft by 15ft with very high ceilings as it was previously a cow shed, and stables, so it has character and history. The accommodation is particularly child friendly with fitted carpets throughout bedrooms and living space with karndean flooring in bathrooms, kitchen and entrance hall, threre are no open fire places and the double-glazing and insulation make it virtually sound proof.
A tumble drier and extra fridge and freezer facilities are available in the utility room at the end of the buidling which has its own entrance.
A very clutter free environment with character and warmth. All duvets and pillows are anti-allergenic.
The accommodation has the highest specification water softener which is great for those with sensitive skin or those who like to luxuriate in the bath or shower and it provides great drinking water too.
Lighting throughout the property is a delight and makes for a fantastic atmosphere whether it is the superb light over the dining table or the double row of ceiling lights in the piggery bedrooms (on dimmer switches) or the italian chandelier in the master bedroom.
The entrance hall and master suite have wall to ceiling mirrors which are very popular with our wedding guests during their preparation. For entertainment there is 37 inch LCD TV with FreeView. Previous guests have found it a great place play on a Wii X-Box, so bring your own and have some fun.
If you intend to cook there is a fantastic electric range with ceramic hob. There is a small fridge but extra refrigeration is available as is a freezer.
All bathrooms have a heated towel rail and vanity mirror with lights. As the owner lives only next door we are happy to be on hand to offer assistance whether it is providing tins to make a birthday cake, electric whisk, find a babysitter, a taxi or suggest a restaurant etc
Further details outdoors:
We have an outdoor heated swimming pool which is open during the summer months and we are happy for guests to use this facility albeit with the owners and their children. Our children have a trampoline and TP climbing frame, swing and slide which we are happy for guests children (UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE) to play on.
There are fantastic walks on our door-step and we are a 3 minute walk from Groton Wood managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. The Fox and Hounds pub is a good mile from us so with a brisk walk you can be there in 15 minutes.
Further details
Welcome pack provided contains toilet rolls, washing-up liquid, milk, sugar, tea, coffee, bin bags.
Pool opening dependent upon weather and owners discretion.
Smoking allowed outside.
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Conditions
Smoking allowed outside only.
You can pay by internet banking or cheque. You can pay via Pay Pal whether you have a Pay Pal account or not, but the fee charged by Paypal will be added to your bill.
Damage deposit of £150.00 to be paid on arrival and refundable if no damage/breakages.
20% deposit to confirm booking and full payment 2 weeks prior to arrival.
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Share videoThe East Anglia / Suffolk region
The East Anglian region is situated on England's most easterly North Sea coastline and boasts the sunniest climate to be found anywhere the UK, some of the most beautiful countryside in lowland Britain.
Groton is close to the historic towns of Colchester (Englands Oldest recorded town), Ipswich (birth place of Cardinal Wolsey), Bury St Edmunds (the historic St Edmunsbury Cathedral) and Sudbury (birth place of Thomas Gainsborough. Suffolk offers you an authentic experience in a contemporary setting, virtually all our villages have beautiful and interesting churches to visit . Groton is the birth place of John Winthrop 1st Govenor of Masachusettes USA. If you enjoy history you will love this area which has contributed so many interesting characters to the new and old worlds. Enjoy family fun in Suffolk and explore the county that has so much happening from hidden country walking (kesey vale is a great hike for all age groups) and cycle routes to festivals, village events and farmers markets.
The farm is set back off the country lane that leads to Hadleigh and Kersey. It is located on the South Suffolk Cycle Route so you can explore the surrounding villages and hamlets of Groton, Boxford, Kersey, Edwardstone, Chelsworth, Lindsey, Lavenham, Stoke-By-Nayland and Polstead without having to use your car.
Cambridge is at just 1 hour drive and Colchester is at 20 minutes'.
The Hadleigh / Kersey area
As the countryside is gently undulating the cycling is suitable for guests of all ages and fitness levels and the roads are fairly quiet.
Locally, the area is a haven for wildlife from the moorhens and wild ducks on the pond, to the rabbits, deer and House Martens that visit in the summer.
If you are looking to escape the pressures of every day life; want to spend quality time with the children or would like to go out for dinner with or without the children (babysitters can be recommended), this is the ideal place. If you are child free you can enjoy the privacy of the location, and the many places to visit in the surrounding area.
Long Melford is great for antiques and has some interesting fashion shops. Lavenham offers a variety of interesting independent shops and it has a beautiful old Guildhall to visit in the old market square. Hadleigh is worth a visit with its good local butchers, deli with French and Italian produce, farm shop and the Adnams Shop which offers great wine & beer as well as interesting cookware. Throughout the area there are many places to visit or events to enjoy in the local villages.
There is a good selection of local restaurants and pubs or you may want to stay in and prepare your own supper in the barns great kitchen with some lovely local produce.
If you are interested in participating in a cookery course, a clay pigeon shoot, tennis lessons, golf lessons or some other organised group activity please let me know and I am happy to organise your request and/or enquire on your behalf.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | London Stansted Airport: 73 km |
| Railway: | Sudbury: 5 km |
| Ferry: | Felixstowe: 35 km |
By car the A12, M11 from London and South East England, A14 from the Midlands and North. Local airport is Stansted within one hours drive.
Activities near Hadleigh
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
City breaks
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 15 Oct 2011 |
An amazing hidden away gem. Carey and Iain made us all very welcome and we felt well looked after. The accomodation was spacious, comfortable and very clean with all the facilities we could have wanted. We will be returning !!! |
10 Sep 2011 |
On returning north from a family christening in Kent,the family, four generations,had a fab four night break in the peace of the Suffolk countryside.The farm is very well equipped and... more |
21 Aug 2011 |
What an amazing, wonderful holiday home in a beautiful and peaceful setting, and the owners Carey and Iain are super hosts , very welcoming and friendly, we have just returned from a wonderful weeks holiday and will most definately be returning next year, we all wished we could have stayed much longer! Kathryn Warner.( we were 2 families, with 3 children aged 7, 10 and 14) Response: We had a great week too! and happy our guests had such a wonderful time. |
Guestbook for Groton Manor Farm
'We want to live here!' Graham and Caroline Hall who married at Dove Barn on the 26th March 2011
'Wonderful base to visit our relatives from and glorious setting and environment to entertain. Many thanks to Carey and Iain for their superb hospitality and help, and Beryl for sharing the delight of her puppies! "Highly recommended " will be our quote down-under'. Thank you for a great stay. Scott, Rose and Hannah - Sydney, Australia. (Oct 09)
' Our return visit to enjoy the farm was absolutely idylic. Carey and her family are fabulous hosts and exceptionally welcoming you couldn't wish for a better family holiday. Michelle, Casey, Reilly, Murphy and Shay (Aug 09)
An ideal holiday retreat in lovely Suffolk countryside. Excellent accommodation for all our family generations (grand-parents en-suite a bonus!) Enjoyed meals at the Lindsey Rose, Anchor in Nayland by the river. Hollow Trees Farm shop with Farm Trail good for the children. Thank you for your hospitality. We loved Beryl. Ann, Peter, Jeff, Louise, Katie and Phoebe May 09
'A fantastic 50th birthday weekend. Nice house, nice people. Children had a wonderful time. I'm going to recommend this place to my friends.'
Joanne, Jacob, Daniel, Maggie, Colin, Alison and Lizzie from London, July '07
'A beautiful house and views around- lovely artwork. We are having a wonderful time great reunion from 1968'.
'Truly wonderful/landscape breathtaking a fantastic way to celebrate a special 60th birthday. Beautiful home !'
Chris, Bill, Susan, Brian and friends from London, Singapore, Malaysia from Trinidad and Barbados, August 07
'Very friendly atmosphere and a great place to relax and meet with friends. Great dog.'
Gerards and Dolores from Madrid, Spain, August '07
' Thank you for a lovely weekend! The house is amazing we are all very relaxed (p.s we all want the dog !)
Claire and her hen party, August '07
'Thank you so much for a fantastice place to chill at before my wedding !!!!!!'
Claire and family from Thetford, Norfolk , August 07
'Amazing cottage, you should be proud... Thanks for a lovely stay.'
Helen, Lee and Amy, August '07
'We had a lovely stay here. A gorgeous setting and a wonderful welcome from the chickens and dog!'
The Bampton and Sytes family, Sept '08
'We have all had a fabulous time time and celebrated mum's 65th in style'.
Paul, Jo, Conor, Ellis and Hazel from Essex, October 07
'Beautiful accommodation. The perfect setting for the wedding party at Dove Barn. Our guests all enjoyed their stay here, the children loved it ! Thank you so much!'
The Bransby-Zachary family from Suffolk, November '07
'What a perfect place to spend a family New Year. Ideal for the kids and the welcome from Carey and Beryl was spot on. We' ll be back when the weather is warmer.'
Casey, Michelle, Reilly and Murphy from Kent, Dec 07/ Jan 08
'Perfect family accommodation in a beautiful setting made for a fabulous New Year celebration. Hope to come back again.'
Ben, Gillian, Finley and Maeve from Kent, Dec 07/ Jan 08
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Xmas and New year | 19 Dec 11 | 3 Jan 12 | £ 800 | 200 | 300 | 3 Nights |
| Winter/Early Spring | 3 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 500 | 100 | 100 | 2 Nights |
| Easter | 31 Mar 12 | 15 Apr 12 | £ 600 | 200 | 200 | 2 Nights |
| Late Spring | 15 Apr 12 | 27 May 12 | £ 600 | 200 | 200 | 2 Nights |
| Early Summer | 27 May 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 650 | 225 | 225 | 2 Nights |
| Summer | 21 Jul 12 | 2 Sep 12 | £ 700 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Summer | 2 Sep 12 | 1 Oct 12 | £ 650 | 225 | 225 | 2 Nights |
| Autumn | 1 Oct 12 | 4 Nov 12 | £ 600 | 200 | 200 | 2 Nights |
| Early Winter | 4 Nov 12 | 9 Dec 12 | £ 500 | 100 | 100 | 2 Nights |
| xmas and New year | 9 Dec 12 | 2 Jan 13 | £ 800 | 200 | 300 | 3 Nights |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Xmas and New Year | 19 Dec 11 | 3 Jan 12 | £ 1255 | 400 | 400 | 2 Nights |
| winter/Early Spring | 3 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 700 | 250 | 350 | 2 Nights |
| Easter | 31 Mar 12 | 15 Apr 12 | £ 900 | 250 | 350 | 2 Nights |
| Late Spring | 15 Apr 12 | 27 May 12 | £ 700 | 250 | 300 | 2 Nights |
| Early Summer | 27 May 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 800 | 300 | 375 | 2 Nights |
| summer | 21 Jul 12 | 2 Sep 12 | £ 1050 | 350 | 375 | 2 Nights |
| Late Summer | 2 Sep 12 | 1 Oct 12 | £ 800 | 300 | 375 | 2 Nights |
| Autumn | 1 Oct 12 | 4 Nov 12 | £ 700 | 250 | 350 | 2 Nights |
| Early Winter | 4 Nov 12 | 9 Dec 12 | £ 700 | 250 | 350 | 2 Nights |
| Xmas and New Year | 9 Dec 12 | 2 Jan 13 | £ 1255 | 400 | 400 | 2 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Cheque only or internet bankings. Price does not include use of swimming pool in summer months which is at the discretion of owner. From past experience very happy for guests to use pool but depending upon usage an extra charge will be made for use of the swimming pool to cover cleaning and extra costs associated with swimming pool. For a family of 4 using the pool an extra charge of £25.00.
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