Elms Farmhouse
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About the home
Elms Farmhouse is a wonderful luxury Suffolk Country farmhouse of 8 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, suitable for exclusive hire by groups of up to 18 people. It is located on the edge of the quaint village of Wangford, which boasts 2 lovely traditional country pubs within easy walking distance. The property is also only 3 miles from the delightful and trendy ‘Southwold’, with it’s famous pier, great beaches and fabulous shops, bars and restaurants.
Elms Farm house, which dates back to the 15th Century, has recently been refurbished to a high standard, including the classic large and excellently equipped country-style farmhouse kitchen, with walk-in pantry and all the modern conveniences chefs of all standards would require to prepare meals for all the household. There is a wonderful dining room, with a huge table big enough for the whole group to sit around - very regal!
After dinner, your party can relax in the large reception room arranged as a TV room, with internet TV, DVD and home cinema system, including a library of movies and music. There is another reception which is ideal for letting younger ones take over for those quieter moments. The house also boasts a small library available to guests use, for those quiet reading periods in front of the open fires or out in the private gardens.
There are 8 bedrooms, arranged as 5 doubles, 2 triples & 1 twin. Each room is finished with luxury linen, duvets and pillows to make going to sleep an event in itself. Linen TOC count is 500 (average is 180). The house has 4 bathrooms, (1 ensuite, 1 ‘Jack and Jill’, 2 family) each newly re-fitted.
Elms Farmhouse sits on it’s own private plot of 3 acres of mature gardens and lawns. There is a covered private swimming pool in the garden for all year round swimming. The old farm 'office' has recently been refurbished into a lively games room, containing full size pool table, dart board and table football games centre.
Elms Farmhouse is ideal for a large family & groups of friends looking for that perfect home to base their celebrations or simply to explore the famous Suffolk coastal villages and towns, along with all the many local attractions.
Everyone will quickly relax and feel like they never want to leave.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 18, 8 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Southwold, 4km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 500m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Private indoor Pool, Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| Pool: | Private indoor Pool |
| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Pool / Snooker table, Games room, Safe, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 8 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms of which 2 family bathrooms, 1 en suite and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (7), Double beds (6), Cots (1), Dining seating for 18, Lounge seating for 18 |
| Other: | Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The kitchen is fitted with all modern conveniences and facilities required to prepare the most sumptuous banquets right down to simple fast packed lunches for day trips out. There are 2 x 4 slot toasters & 2 kettles and a massive teapot so no-one waits too long for tea and toast in the morning. If there exists a tool for the kitchen, it is likely in this one. With one huge separate reception room, and another very useful breakfast / reading room, you can all gather in one or split up, perhaps with the younger members of the group taking over the breakfast room as their own, or it could be used as a room for those quiet moments. It is also an ideal casual breakfast / children's dining area.
Further details outdoors:
Elms Farmhouse sits on its own private 3 acre plot arranged as sweeping lawns and mature gardens. A new swimming pool is planned for summer 2012. There are seats and tables for al fresco dining for everyone. The gardens back onto private farm land and there is an attractive large pond to the front of the house.
Further details
A small welcome pack will await your arrival of:
Red wine, white wine, milk, tea, coffee, sugar. We also provide a limited amount of dishwasher tablets & an arrangement of herbs and spices to help with your gourmet plans.
Each bathroom has a small array of personal care items for your use.
Conditions
Rentals are Friday to Friday in peak season, Friday - Monday or Monday to Friday in off peak season.
All bookings are confirmed with a payment of 30% of the value of the booking with the balance payable 12 weeks before commencement. There is a security deposit of £500 held against loss/damages (repaid within 14 days upon satisfactory inspection of the property & linen wash).
Dogs are welcome at a cost of £30 per animal. A larger security deposit of £700 will be required.
The East Anglia / Suffolk region
East Anglia boasts the driest weather in the UK. The whole area was home to the Angles before the arrival of the Romans some 2066 years ago. It was the largest and most developed area of civilisation for many years to come, with the Romans making their capital in the area. In medieval times, the area was home to a thriving wool trade and other important industries as well as farming. Some of the towns, such as Lavenham and Clare, became very prosperous and managed to hang onto their importance and grandeur even until now. Whereas Dunwich, the largest port in the world at one point, all but disappeared into the sea. Southwold and Aldeburgh expanded and are now sophisticated & cosmopolitan seaside towns, attracting thousands of visitors each year. The east Suffolk coastline is considered one of the best in the UK and there are numerous areas of designated interest or outstanding beauty as well as lots of activities and tourist attractions.
The Southwold / Wangford area
As East Anglia is a major tourist destination, the area hosts lots of attractions too numerous to list here. They range from large 'disney' style theme parks to nature walks and local museums. Do check out google for websites that list these.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Norwich: 45 km |
| Railway: | Beccles: 13 km |
| Ferry: | Harwich: 120 km |
Nearest Airports: Norwich Airport (33 miles), Stansted Airport (88 miles) and Luton Airport (110 miles).
Nearest Train station: Beccles (8 miles) or Lowestoft (15 miles)
Nearest Ferry: Harwich, Essex, (67 miles).
Property is located off of the A12 at the 'Wangford' turnoff. Drive into Wangford and take the 2nd left (it is immediately after the 1st left, both sharing the same junction). It is called Elms Lane. The property is 800 meters up on the left hand side.
Activities near Southwold
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 06 May 2013 |
We were a party of 12 plus four dogs, ages ranged from 6-78, a great time wasa had by all. The pool was sooo warm, and the cosy fire in the lounge at night just right for an April night. the kitchen was better equipped than my own, and TWO dishwashers was great, We loved the huge dining table, big enough for all dishes to be put out. All rooms were lovely and plenty of bath and shower rooms. It was great having breakfast room with TV for the kids, and the games and books. We went to Southwold Quay and walked across to Walberswick, The Quay has fresh fish and prawns etc, also Fish and Chips. before having a meal in the Lord Nelson. Elms Farmhoiuse is perfect for large groups as it is sooo spacious. lots of nooks and crannies, kids loved exploring. We will all return again for a longer stay, well done to the owners for such a great rental property. Didn't get to the Local pup as we had a great time in the evenings at the house, to good to leave. |
23 Apr 2013 |
We had a fantastic time - the house is wonderful and perfect for a big group like ourselves. Sometimes properties are advertised as having space for a certain number when in fact its a real squeeze.... more |
12 Apr 2013 |
We have just returned from 5 days here. we were a large group aged 6-78. EVERYONE thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is massive with huge rooms, not crowded at all. Plenty of room for us all to relax and also eat TOGETHER. The pool was surprisingly large and lovely and warm. The beds were also extremely comfortable.Great location too...could not fault the place...will definitely return! |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 18 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Early Spring 2013 | 25 Feb 13 | 20 Mar 13 | £ 1763 | £ 353 | £ 470 | 3 Nights |
| Early Easter | 20 Mar 13 | 28 Mar 13 | £ 2397 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Easter 2013 | 5 Apr 13 | 12 Apr 13 | £ 1675 | £ 335 | £ 447 | 3 Nights |
| Spring 2013 | 12 Apr 13 | 19 Apr 13 | £ 1943 | £ 389 | £ 518 | 3 Nights |
| Late Spring 2013 | 19 Apr 13 | 3 May 13 | £ 2118 | £ 424 | £ 565 | 3 Nights |
| May Day week | 3 May 13 | 10 May 13 | £ 2797 | £ 559 | £ 746 | 3 Nights |
| Early Summer | 10 May 13 | 24 May 13 | £ 2171 | £ 434 | £ 579 | 3 Nights |
| May bank holiday week | 24 May 13 | 31 May 13 | £ 3240 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Summer + 1 | 31 May 13 | 21 Jun 13 | £ 2429 | £ 486 | £ 648 | 3 Nights |
| Early Summer + 2 | 21 Jun 13 | 28 Jun 13 | £ 2655 | £ 531 | £ 708 | 3 Nights |
| Early Summer + 3 | 28 Jun 13 | 5 Jul 13 | £ 2756 | £ 551 | £ 735 | 3 Nights |
| Festival week 1 | 5 Jul 13 | 12 Jul 13 | £ 2848 | £ 570 | £ 760 | 3 Nights |
| Festival week 2 | 12 Jul 13 | 19 Jul 13 | £ 3360 | £ 672 | £ 896 | 3 Nights |
| Summer Holidays week 1 | 19 Jul 13 | 26 Jul 13 | £ 3585 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer holidays - High | 26 Jul 13 | 16 Aug 13 | £ 3697 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer holidays - Mid | 16 Aug 13 | 23 Aug 13 | £ 3650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer holidays - Low | 23 Aug 13 | 30 Aug 13 | £ 3450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer holidays - End | 30 Aug 13 | 6 Sep 13 | £ 2945 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Summer | 6 Sep 13 | 13 Sep 13 | £ 1947 | £ 389 | £ 519 | 3 Nights |
| Early Autumn | 13 Sep 13 | 20 Sep 13 | £ 1874 | £ 375 | £ 499 | 3 Nights |
| Autumn | 20 Sep 13 | 4 Oct 13 | £ 1847 | £ 369 | £ 493 | 3 Nights |
| Late Autumn | 4 Oct 13 | 18 Oct 13 | £ 2118 | £ 424 | £ 565 | 3 Nights |
| Late Autumn 2 | 18 Oct 13 | 25 Oct 13 | £ 1997 | £ 399 | £ 532 | 3 Nights |
| Autumn half term | 25 Oct 13 | 1 Nov 13 | £ 2660 | £ 532 | £ 709 | 3 Nights |
| Autumn half term - 2 | 1 Nov 13 | 4 Nov 13 | £ 2375 | £ 475 | £ 633 | 3 Nights |
| Early Winter | 4 Nov 13 | 20 Dec 13 | £ 1997 | £ 399 | £ 532 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas 2013 | 20 Dec 13 | 27 Dec 13 | £ 3897 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Years Eve 2013 | 27 Dec 13 | 3 Jan 14 | £ 3997 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early 2014 | 3 Jan 14 | 14 Feb 14 | £ 1852 | £ 370 | £ 494 | 3 Nights |
| Feb half term 2014 | 14 Feb 14 | 25 Feb 14 | £ 2497 | £ 499 | £ 666 | 3 Nights |
| Early Spring 2014 | 25 Feb 14 | 28 Mar 14 | £ 1897 | £ 379 | £ 506 | 3 Nights |
| Early Easter 2014 | 28 Mar 14 | 4 Apr 14 | £ 1920 | £ 384 | £ 512 | 3 Nights |
| Easter 2014 | 4 Apr 14 | 26 Apr 14 | £ 3147 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring 2014 | 26 Apr 14 | 2 May 14 | £ 2225 | £ 445 | £ 593 | 3 Nights |
| May day weekend 2014 | 2 May 14 | 6 May 14 | £ 2937 | £ 587 | £ 783 | 3 Nights |
| Early Summer 2014 | 6 May 14 | 23 May 14 | £ 2278 | £ 456 | £ 607 | 3 Nights |
| May bank holiday 2014 | 23 May 14 | 2 Jun 14 | £ 3397 | £ 679 | £ 906 | 3 Nights |
| 2014 Early summer +1 | 2 Jun 14 | 27 Jun 14 | £ 2547 | £ 509 | £ 679 | 3 Nights |
| 2014 Early Summer +2 | 27 Jun 14 | 4 Jul 14 | £ 2789 | £ 558 | £ 744 | 3 Nights |
| Latitude Festival | 4 Jul 14 | 18 Jul 14 | £ 3490 | £ 698 | £ 931 | 3 Nights |
| 2014 Summer Hols wk 1 | 18 Jul 14 | 25 Jul 14 | £ 4097 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 2014 Summer Hols High | 25 Jul 14 | 1 Aug 14 | £ 4047 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 2014 Summer Hols Mid 1 | 1 Aug 14 | 15 Aug 14 | £ 3997 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 2014 Summer Hols Mid 2 | 15 Aug 14 | 22 Aug 14 | £ 3833 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 2014 Summer Hols low | 22 Aug 14 | 29 Aug 14 | £ 3623 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 2014 Summer Hols End | 29 Aug 14 | 1 Sep 14 | £ 3092 | £ 618 | £ 825 | 3 Nights |
| Late Summer 2014 | 1 Sep 14 | 19 Sep 14 | £ 2047 | £ 409 | £ 546 | 3 Nights |
| Early Autumn 2014 | 19 Sep 14 | 3 Oct 14 | £ 1968 | £ 394 | £ 525 | 3 Nights |
| Autumn 2014 | 3 Oct 14 | 17 Oct 14 | £ 1939 | £ 388 | £ 517 | 3 Nights |
| Late Autumn 2014 | 17 Oct 14 | 24 Oct 14 | £ 1897 | £ 379 | £ 506 | 3 Nights |
| Autumn half term 2014 | 24 Oct 14 | 31 Oct 14 | £ 2793 | £ 559 | £ 745 | 3 Nights |
| 2014 Autumn half term 2 | 31 Oct 14 | 3 Nov 14 | £ 2494 | £ 499 | £ 665 | 3 Nights |
| Early winter 2014 | 3 Nov 14 | 20 Dec 14 | £ 1797 | £ 359 | £ 479 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas 2014 | 20 Dec 14 | 27 Dec 14 | £ 4137 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year 2014 | 27 Dec 14 | 3 Jan 15 | £ 4197 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Elms Farmhouse is available to rent Fri-Fri in the high season weeks, with Fri-Mon and Mon-Fri as options during non-premium weeks.
Access is restricted to after 4pm on arrival day and clients must vacate the property by 10am on the day of departure.
Dogs are £30 each - by prior arrangement
Payment is via bank transfers or cheques, which must be posted no less than 2 weeks before payment is due. A non-refundable holding deposit of 30% is required at the time of booking. The balance of 70% is due 12 weeks before commencement of holiday.
A security deposit against damages of £500 (£700 if dogs are involved) is payable before commencement of the holiday. This is fully refunded within 7 days subject to a satisfactory inspection. There is also a heating surcharge of £90 for 2012, payable all year round, covering heating, hot water and swimming pool. This is payable per bookings of one week or less.
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Availability notes:
Please contact us with any questions you have. This is a new site for our holiday home business and we are very keen to learn what will make your holiday to be the best possible, so will endeavour to meet any requests you may have.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 3 years listed You are contacting Clare Huggins
Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This farmhouse has received 5 reviews from previous guests.  |
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