Vicarage Farm House - a rural retreat

Vicarage Farm is a unique rural retreat for families and friends. Nestled in a tiny hamlet outside the idyllic village of Coddenham, Vicarage Farm benefits from the peace and tranquillity of a rural location whilst also enjoying access to village amenities. Facilities such as the award winning village shop, hard surface tennis courts and well equipped children’s playground and playing fields are only a short stroll away on well signed footpaths over open fields. Don’t forget your wellies! The historic farm house has been recently refurbished to a highest standard, but still enjoys some character features such as a beautifully beamed formal dining room, two wood burners and a fabulous family kitchen/snug. There are four beautifully decorated double/king bedrooms with extra mattresses/cots for children, and three modern bathrooms. The house comfortably sleeps eight adults, with a maximum three extra children and two infants in cots. In the Kitchen we've recently added a new Nespresso machine with milk frother for those coffee enthusiasts. Outside areas extend to 2 acres of paddocks and garden. There is a Landmann smoking bbq and an outside table seating 10. We regret that due to a steep spiral staircase our home is not suitable for those unsure on their feet such as the elderly. In the kitchen and family bathroom, there are small steps as it's an old farmhouse with it's quirks and charm! You will have access to the whole house and garden. Please note that the garden isn't fenced. Also you will share the house with two adorable kittens. (Our cleaner will come every other day to feed and tend to them) We have a dedicated lettings manager available 24/7 to help guests with any queries/emergencies. With Ipswich only 15 minutes away there is plenty on offer for everyone. Explore from the back of the house along miles of public footpaths leading to the impressive Shrublands Hall Estate (featured in a number of Bond Films). Visit the local rare breeds centre only 5 minutes drive away. Shop, relax and learn at the Stonham Barns activity centre 7 minutes drive away. Enjoy the cinema, go-karting and bowling in Ipswich. Hop on a train from Needham Market for a day trip to Cambridge. Or do what we do and just relax and enjoy the tranquillity, read the papers around the kitchen table, dine in with family and friends, play board games and read a book. For those wanting to exert some more energy there are great sports facilities in the village especially some excellent tennis courts. Please do specify when you are booking that you are interested in tennis and we will happily supply details of how to book a court or two. For those travelling from London or further afield Vicarage Farm has excellent communication links, being only 20 minutes from the Ipswich train station and 5 minutes off the A14 dual carriage way. Unfortunately we cannot accept any stag or hen parties. We have two adorable kittens (Choppy and Flash) in residence. They will be fed and tended to by our cleaner who comes in three times a week.