Spacious Suffolk Barn in Ixworth Thorpe

The barn provides spacious, well-equipped, comfortable accommodation in extensive gardens in the Suffolk countryside with easy access to the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds. The charming village of Ixworth nearby has two pubs, and an excellent restaurant, Theobolds. The barn is quiet and secluded and is a perfect base to explore Suffolk and Norfolk. Wyken Vineyards is only a few miles away. Ixworth Thorpe is a small hamlet with a rare thatched church dating back to the eleventh century. This is a unique and very spacious barn providing sumptuous accommodation built around a private courtyard. There is a private driveway and ample parking. Use of tennis court by arrangement with owner. The kitchen is well equipped with a large range cooker, a microwave (in the utility room) and a dishwasher. There is plenty of room to eat in the kitchen with a large table and chairs and two big sofas. There is a separate utility room with a washing machine and a large fridge/freezer. The main barn room is an extensive double aspect room with huge, comfortable sofas, flat screen smart TV, wall mounted fire and a dining table that converts into a snooker table. The master bedroom is on the ground floor. There is a king sized bed, plenty of fluffy towels and ample hanging space. The main bathroom has a bath with shower attachment and there is a separate freestanding shower in the shower room off the kitchen. The mezzanine bedroom has a double bed with a balcony overlooking the main barn room. There is a steep staircase up to the mezzanine bedroom with a rope handrail. As the staircase is steep it is not suitable for children or anyone with a physical disability. It is for this reason we do not host children. There is a separate Barn Loft (also listed on Airbnb) with one bedroom for two people but this will never be let at the same time unless one group/family wish to book it with the Barn. There is a private drive to the Barn. Access will either be via a key safe or you will be met by the owner. I will be available by mobile telephone and on site in the neighbouring property most of the time. The busy village of Ixworth is the nearest village - two miles away - with two pubs, an excellent restaurant, a butcher and general store. The historic market town of Bury St Edmunds with numerous restaurants , the smallest pub in the country, the Abbey, the twice weekly market, theatre and beautiful old buildings is easily accessible and just nine miles away. There are wonderful walks nearby in Thetford Forest. Wyken Vineyards is two miles away and has a wonderful Saturday morning market and award winning restaurant. We are lucky to have a very special bakery, Wooster’s, in the next village two miles away. If you walk there along country lanes you can reward yourself with delicious coffee and pastries or cakes. A car is essential in the Suffolk countryside. There is ample parking for at least six cars to the right of the barn and plenty of car parks in neighbouring Bury St Edmunds. The main bedroom is on the ground floor and the mezzanine bedroom is is on the first floor. The stairs are quite steep! They are not suitable for small children and older people might find them a challenge. For this reason please note we do not host children.