Farriers Cottage

This welcoming and comfortable 2 bedroom barn conversion is filled with countryside character, it sleeps up to 3 guests and is an ideal getaway for couples, small families or friends to Suffolk. Its riverside location is truly idyllic and makes a fantastic base for walkers, cyclists, and nature-enthusiasts alike! The sandy riverside shores of the River Alde are just beyond the front door and offer scenic walks where you can enjoy bird-watching and if you're lucky, some seal-spotting! Just 7 miles from the sunny Suffolk coast for a seaside retreat this cottage is the perfect base for your next getaway. Set on the River Alde, Iken Canoe is less than 1 mile away, perfect for watersports enthusiasts. 2 miles away are the concert hall, independent shops and eateries of Snape Maltings. Aldeburgh 7.5 miles away is a traditional seaside town with a generous sand and shingle beach. Alternatively, Thorpeness Beach is just 8.5 miles away. Enjoy a day trip to Orford (5 miles away by car or cycle), a quintessential Suffolk village which is steeped in history - visit the fascinating Orford Castle, scenic quay, and finish off with a spot of lunch at one of the local pubs or restaurants. 

Enter the spacious, open-plan living area with wooden beams and country-living style furnishings. The lounge area has comfortable sofas, a TV, and a wood burner-effect gas fire, with plenty of light let in through a large window. Meanwhile, the farmhouse dining table is the perfect setting for family meals prepared in the generous kitchen area. All set on the ground floor, you can also find two attractive bedrooms with exposed brick walls and a bathroom.

Outside the property, there is a patio area with garden furniture, and beyond this are lovely communal gardens which lead down to the riverside. 

Shop: 2 miles Pub: 2 miles.

Other properties which are part of Iken Barns include Gardeners Den (sleeps 2), Greenacres (sleeps 2), The Old Mill House (sleeps 3), Lambings (sleeps 4)

GROUND FLOOR
Open Plan Room with Sitting Area: TV, DVD, log-effect gas fire. Dining Area: Table and chairs.
Kitchen: Spacious room with electric oven and gas hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine .
Bedroom 1: King size bed.
Bedroom 2: Single bed.
Bathroom: Bath with overbath power shower, washbasin and wc.

Garden: Patio with furniture and communal gardens. Please note the patio is not enclosed.  
Parking: Private parking.
Heating: Underfloor heating.
Pets: Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Notes: Wi-fi and towels provided. Travel cot and highchair available to use upon request (please indicate at the time of booking). No ball games.

Iken is a reputed base of Boudica and the marauding Iceni tribes who made good use of the commanding position on the south side of the Alde Estuary. Later, in 869AD, a Viking sailing fleet destroyed the 7th Century monastery at Iken. In the 19th Century sailing barges used the river to trade corn and coal between Snape, London and the east coast ports. Now, you will see the occasional pleasure boat whilst taking in the highly regarded SSSI wildlife habitat and the stunning estuary scenery. Views span from the 7th Century St Butolphs Church, standing on a promontory of higher ground, to the former maltings at Snape which are now vibrant with the sounds of the famous concert hall.