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The Hen House

Beccles, Suffolk
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Sleeps 14
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 7
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Working farm
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Fabulous property in a tranquil farm setting perfectly tailored to large groups
  • Plan celebratory meals to enjoy inside or alfresco
  • Cosy wood burner and seating for relaxing evenings

Property code: OC-THEN

"Absolutely wonderful accommodation! So clean and tidy on arrival. Everything has been thought of and provided to make this an excellent base for exploring the local area. Such a lovely setting with the farm animals for the children and adults too". - Victoria Bilton

Beautifully located in a village called Barsham only 2 miles from the popular town of Beccles, The Hen House is a fantastic holiday let comprised of two barn conversions, Lavender and Bluebell. With an adjoining door between the two barns the whole family can flow between the two. Nestled on a farm alongside a small glamping site, there is plenty to see and do right on your doorstep from collecting eggs to enjoying the other farm animals. There are also three circular walks from our site ranging in miles as well as cycle routes nearby ideal for guests looking for an active holiday.

The hen house offers two large open plan living areas comprising of a kitchen, dining space and sitting area. Beautifully furnished to provide a real touch of luxury during your Suffolk holiday. The sitting areas are fitted with a woodburning stoves making these properties an ideal spot for breaks all year round. The kitchen areas, all newly fitted, have all equipment and appliances you will need to make the most of your self-catering stay.

The Hen House boasts seven bedrooms. All beautifully furnished and fitted but still ensuring maximum comfort and ease of use for guests with ample storage for clothing. Five of the seven bedrooms have zip and link beds offering guests the option of either a super king sized bed or twin beds making the property very flexible for any party make up that may wish to stay. All bedrooms offer ensuite facilities, all newly fitted.

Outside, as well as being surrounded by beautiful countryside, guests have access to your own private garden with barbeque facilities. Perfect for some al fresco dining during the summer months. Private parking is also available for up to two cars at Bluebell Cottage.

A smaller party of either 6 or 8 guests may consider booking Bluebell Cottage or Lavender Cottage individually.

Why we love this property: With such flexible bed arrangements this truly beautiful barn conversion will make the perfect base for a large family gathering or group of friends.

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance glass French doors leading into:
Open plan room 1 with Kitchen area: An island and four bar stools. On the island there is an induction hob and double Bosch oven along with storage space and lighting above. This area also has a fridge freezer, washer dryer, Neff dishwasher. Dining area: Table and twelve chairs. Sitting area: Free standing wood burner, large deep glass panels providing field views, wall mounted television, three large sofas.
Open plan room 2 with Kitchen area: Neff dishwasher, Bosch oven and induction hob, washer/dryer, Neff fridge, freezer, deep work tops. Dining area: Table and six chairs. Sitting area: Wall mounted television, wood burner, two large sofas and coffee table.

Bedroom 1: Double bed, dressing table, fitted wardrobe with hanging and shelving. En-suite bathroom: Bath, hand-held shower attachment, vanity basin, WC. Heated towel rail. Field views.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds (which can be made into super king bed, please specify at time of booking). Fitted wardrobe and field views. En-suite shower room: Large shower cubicle, vanity basin and WC. Heated towel rail.
Bedroom 3: Twin beds (which can be made into super king bed, please specify at time of booking). Fitted wardrobe. En-suite shower room: Large shower cubicle, vanity basin and WC. Heated towel rail.
Bedroom 4: Super king size bed (which can be made into twin beds, please specify at time of booking). Fitted wardrobe. En-suite shower room: Large shower cubicle, vanity basin and WC. Heated towel rail.
Bedroom 5: King sized bed and fitted wardbrobe. En-suite shower room: Large shower cubicle, vanity basin and WC. Heated towel rail.
Bedroom 6: Super king bed (which can be made into twin beds, please specify at time of booking). Fitted wardrobe and chest of drawers. Ensuite shower room: Large shower cubicle, vanity basin and WC. Heated towel rail.
Bedroom 7: Twin beds (which can be made into a super king bed, please specify at time of booking). Dressing table and fitted wardrobe. Ensuite bathroom: Bath and hand-held shower attachment, vanity basin and WC.

Garden: Patio area with furniture and barbecue with grass area beyond. Wire fence around this area with fields and grass land beyond.
Parking: Ample private parking available. 

Heating: Airsource central heating.
Notes: Bed linen, towels and WiFi included.
Pets: 2 well behaved pets welcome.  

Ideally located in the idyllic countryside of Suffolk, Bluebell Cottage is surrounded by a hive of activities and tourist hotspots. Only 2 miles from the popular town of Beccles guests can find the popular Beccles lido swimming pool, high street shopping and supermarkets. You are also only a short drive from the Suffolk coast with many beaches to explore and enjoy. Or why not stay on the farm and enjoy the animals and beautiful countryside right on your doorstep.  

  • 7 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 king, 3 zip-and-link twin rooms that can be made up as super-king beds on request when booking, and 2 zip-and-link super-king rooms that can be made up as twin rooms on request when booking
  • 7 bathrooms – 2 en-suite bathrooms with handheld shower attachments and WC, 5 en-suite shower rooms with shower and WC
  • Induction hob, double oven, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, and dishwasher in each kitchen
  • Welcome pack
  • Wood burner
  • TV, radio
  • Garden with lawn, patio, garden furniture and charcoal BBQ
  • Ample private parking
  • Beach 15 miles, pub 2.5 miles, shop 2 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Darren Williams

This property is personally managed by Darren.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Paul 17th May 2025

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Superb, well equipped cottages, with the added benefit of all rooms en-suite and adjoining door for our larger family to share two cottages. Perfect location for all the area has to offer and a further benefit of being child friendly but surrounded by farm animals a real bonus for 2 under 5s. Highly recommended properties and very friendly host. Read more Hide

Reviewed by Jade 23rd April 2025

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I cannot recommend the hen house highly enough. We had the most wonderful stay. Everything you need and more. We had a beautiful time in the garden with the garden games that were there such a lovely extra. The location is beautiful, the hosts so welcoming. A must stay

Reviewed by Barbara 19th April 2025

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The complete package! Location and comfort. Help when needed.

Reviewed by Graham 25th March 2025

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The Hen house is a lovely very well equipped cottage, and very clean. Lovely to find good quality glasses, and crockery and plenty of them.The BBQ 's too were of good quality and usable. Helen and Bob are very pleasant and welcoming.

Reviewed by Louise 26th February 2025

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Lovely cottage in a lovely setting.

Reviewed by Bridget 26th February 2025

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Six of us relished the peace and space of the henhouse for a writing retreat. It was very comfortable very well equipped. The bedrooms provided a place for working during the day wild the comfortable sofas a place to meet in the evenings. We will be returning!

Reviewed by Claire 16th January 2025

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Beautiful cottage, lovely surroundings, fully equipped for our 3 night stay, spotlessly clean and very spacious, each room has its own en-suite, it really is a gorgeous place to stay

Reviewed by Sarah 4th January 2025

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We go away as a group of 12+ every new year. The Hen House was probably the best house we've stayed in over the last 34 years! Well equipped for such a large group. Nice to have an ensuite in each bedroom. Large table to allow us to eat together. Owners were friendly and couldn't do enough to make our holiday amazing! Lots of great walks from the Read moredoor. Great pub in nearby Bungay. Hide

Reviewed by David 30th November 2024

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Excellent equipment, fully equipped with more than expected. Plenty of cutlery and crockery. Nice extras left, logs for the fire, tea, coffee, washing up liquid, cookies, cake and farm fresh eggs (that are exceptional). The barn is spacious, the kitchens are a good size and as it is open plan is a great space for cooking family meals regardless of Read morethe size. Every bedroom has its own on suite, which is clean and very modern. Can not praise this property high enough we had a wonderful week staying in the hen house and will be back for our next family get together Hide

Reviewed by Carmel 19th October 2024

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Wonderful accommodation, celebrated a special birthday with family & friends.

Reviewed by Susan 18th October 2024

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The Hen House is the perfect venue for a crowd of very good old friends to get together and have fun. The beautiful surroundings of the farm and the peace and quiet are so relaxing. I. Sure we will be back again.

Reviewed by Teri 9th October 2024

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We had such a fabulous weekend. Both Cottages were spotlessly clean and comfortable. The kitchens were well equipped, wood for the fire and there was even a cupboard full of games. The surroundings were beautiful. I would certainly recommend this property. Five stars from us!

Reviewed by Nicola 1st September 2024

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We stayed in Hen House and it was amazing. The property had a lovely feeling, is kitted out with everything you need and is perfect for a large family holiday. The two kitchens came in very handy at times too

Reviewed by Victoria 3rd August 2024

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Absolutely wonderful accommodation! So clean and tidy on arrival. Everything has been thought of and provided to make this an excellent base for exploring the local area. Such a lovely setting with the farm animals for the children and adults too.

Reviewed by Jan 10th July 2024

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Beautiful place - welcoming hosts. Property had all we needed for a very comfortable and happy stay. Loved that everyone had their own en-suite. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Toni 26th June 2024

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Lovely property with everything u need. Very clean, comfortable and spacious. Goats, chickens and sheep wonderful entertainment. Ideal for families coming together for celebrations.

Reviewed by Valerie 2nd June 2024

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A fabulous cottage for large groups plenty of space and well equipped . The outside space for the dogs was very secure so we didnt need to worry about them getting out.

Reviewed by Lynn 3rd January 2024

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What an amazing place to stay for an extended family gathering. Great location. amazing owners and the accommodation is not only spotless but also so well equipped. Highly recommended

Reviewed by Karen 28th October 2023

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Reviewed by Jane 22nd October 2023

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Lovely quiet location. We were a party of 14 adults and found the property well equipped and spacious. we didn't have occasion to use the outside space as we were at the Hen House in October. I like a firm bed but found the beds a little hard, they would benefit from a mattress topper.

Reviewed by Karen 20th September 2023

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Absolutely fabulous accommodation, clean well equipped and with 7 en suite bedrooms perfect for a large group. The outside space, BBQ and games equipment was amazing for enjoying outside on a summer evening. Would definitely return.

Reviewed by Lucia 4th September 2023

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Reviewed by Tracey 29th August 2023

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Beautiful property in a lovely location, we had a super time, thank you!

Reviewed by Nicola 30th July 2023

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Reviewed by Hannah 30th June 2023

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The Hen House was everything we knew we needed and even more! Hosts were lovely and friendly and were quick to respond to any queries. There was loads of space so we didnt all feel like we were on top of each other. It was secure for the children to run around and not worry about where they were and also secure for our lab. In fact, he hardly stayeRead mored indoors as he loved chilling in the garden the whole time. A peaceful location and close to Beccles. Wed love to visit again! Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 13th June 2023

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Reviewed by Jennifer 3rd June 2023

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