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Wattisham Hall Barns

Wattisham, near Ipswich, Suffolk
Sleeps 19
Bedrooms 9
Bathrooms 6
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Spacious accommodation in thoughtfully converted barn complex surrounded by medieval moat
  • Three barns each with a hot tub, BBQ and a shared games room and play park
  • Admire beamed ceilings and lathe and plaster walls in these properties amid beautiful Suffolk countryside

Overview
Property code: OC-WATTHB

Located within the beautiful grounds of Wattisham Hall, these three beautiful barns make for a wonderful stay for friends, families and special occasions. Tithe Barn, Owls End and Willow Cottage are all steeped in history and play host to many original features including, traditional brick flooring, wooden beams, lathe and plaster walls and sloping ceilings. Surrounded by a 12th century medieval moat and acres of rolling Suffolk countryside, these holiday cottages are perfect for guests looking to get together for a special occasion, surrounded by pure peace and quiet, and wildlife lovers to explore the area and hopefully see an otter, hare or deer. 

Each of the cottages offer spacious accommodation and you will feel right at home upon walking through the door. Tithe Barn, Owls End and Willow Cottage all boast open plan living with generous kitchen, living and dining spaces. These are truly the focal points of the properties, allowing guests to socialise together in front of the woodburner. Fully enclosed patio areas equipped with garden furniture, hot tub and specially built stone BBQ are ideal for enjoying a glass of wine alfresco style. The three barns all vary in size with Tithe Barn sleeping 7 guests, Willow Cottage sleeping 4 guests, and Owls End sleeping 10 guests, making a wonderful base for groups of up to 21 guests. 

Outside the barns, there is a games room which is fully equipped with pool table, table tennis, table football and lots of other games to be played with. Next door is a laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Beside the games room is a brilliant outdoor play park, which has a climbing frame, swings and a slide. Parents can rest easy watching them from the comfort of the barn through the large windows.

Why we love this property: Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Wattisham Hall Barns offer the perfect place for families, friends and special occasions. 

Parking: Plenty of parking at front of property.
Shared Laundry Room/Games Room: Washing machine, tumble dryer, pool table, table tennis, table football.
Outdoor Play Area: Climbing frame, swings and slide.

Notes: WiFi and bath towels included. Extra towels for hot tub can be provided at an additional cost. Travel cot and high chair available upon request, please ask at time of booking. This is a non smoking property. The washing machine and tumble dryer are found in the shared laundry room and not in the kitchen. 
Heating: Oil fired central heating. 
Pets: 1 well behaved dog welcome in each barn. 

  • 9 Beds: 4 x Super king rooms with split option on request, two of these rooms also have day beds, 2 x twin rooms, 1 x King room, 1 x double room and 1 x single. 
  • 6 bathrooms – 3 shower rooms with WC (1 en-suite), 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1 bathroom with bath and shower attachment and WC, 1 bathroom with bath and WC
  • All 3 kitchens have electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, Tassimo coffee machine. Dishwasher in the 2 larger properties
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer in shared laundry room on-site
  • Travel cot and highchair on request
  • 2 wood burners (wood, matches and fire-lighters provided)
  • 3 Smart TVs, 3 DVD players, 3 DAB radios
  • Only 1 well-behaved dog per barn
  • Private parking
  • Each barn has a fully enclosed patio with table and chairs, private hot tub, charcoal BBQ and views over the moat
  • Outdoor play area with a climbing frame, swings and slide
  • Indoor games room with a pool table, table tennis and table football (will be coin operated from July 2026) shared between barns
  • Shop 0.3 miles, pub 1.9 miles
  • Extra towels for the hot tubs can be provided at an additional charge
  • Please note there are some sloping ceilings which might restrict headroom in places
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 09:00
  • 3 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 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Iris 30th May 2026

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Really great place for big families to spend time together, it was well equiped, amazingly renovated, and incredibly clean, thank you for the lovely time my family spent in your accommodation

Reviewed by Sharon 19th May 2026

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Enjoy our weekend in such a Lovely place

Reviewed by Sarah 8th May 2026

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We booked Wattisham Barns for a hen celebration. The barns were situated beautifully with the hot tubs looking over the river and surrounding countryside. The communication from the owners was timely and friendly. For us, the barns were perfect we managed to sit 16 in one barn for the chef to come in and at night everyone had ample space to sleep aRead morend get glammed up! The games room was a great addition - with a pool table, table tennis table and table football too. It will remain a special place in the bride's memory - thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Kirsty 19th April 2026

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Wonderful setting, completely private. Very well equipped barns. We hired all three for a large family group and it worked very well. Ideal as it gave each family some private space, Owls End was large enough to take us all when we wanted to be together. Large courtyard to play games and a full games room with table tennis, pool and table footbalRead morel. The children loved the slide and swing area. The laundry room was great with two washing machines and two tumble dryers, very useful when we were in the hot tubs. Overall a great holiday, didn't want to come home. Thanks to Jo and Jeremy Hide

Reviewed by Richard 11th April 2026

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Very welcoming , flowers , milk, and biscuits how thoughtful and kind. Somewhere we would love to return to.

Reviewed by Helen 7th April 2026

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There were 17 family members staying at the three cottages over the Easter weekend, all from different uk locations, I can honestly say that every single thing was amazing, we met Jo Squirrel on the Friday, she was really friendly and the property was beautiful, we had the best time and would 100% recommend these amazing barns to anyone xxx

Reviewed by Robert 4th March 2026

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Excellent location. Group of 14 visited for a weekend and had a fantastic time!

Reviewed by Lisa 18th November 2025

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All three barns were perfect for our stay. The hot tubs were clean and the barns were warm and cosy. We loved the little touches such as the welcome sign when we arrived and the biscuits in the barns. It was also great to have plenty of towels, toilet rolls and other essentials which made the trip so much easier for us.

Reviewed by Naomi 25th October 2025

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The Barns were beautiful and homely! Everything we needed was provided for us to have a loavly family holiday (games, puzzles, pool table, table tennis, hot tubs). The owners were extremely accommodating and helpful for our family, which we really appreciated! We would love to return to this place!

Reviewed by Sally 8th October 2025

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Beautiful cottages. Wonderful location and facilities. We hired all 3 cottages and it was perfect for a big family celebration. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Thomas 27th September 2025

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Another great week at the barns, thank you. Great location, warm and cosy in colder weather, 3 hotubs. Will be back soon.

Reviewed by Samantha 4th August 2025

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Lovley barns had a fabulous chilled week with family hoasts are very helpful

Reviewed by Rae 8th July 2025

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Wonderful accommodation perfect for a large family get together. All barns were very well equipped and the extra touches of milk and biscuits being left in all the fridges. The games room and the playground were a big plus as were the hot tubes.

Reviewed by Claire 27th June 2025

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These beautiful barns could not have been better located or equipped for a big family celebration. We felt we had our own privacy and did not disturb anyone and yet the owners were onhand for enquiries and help. The wonderful weather meant we were able to use the barbeques and hot tubs nearly every evening.. Such wonderful memories of our evening gRead moreet togethers around the big table with the grandchildren safe asleep indoors. The Games room was a great extra as was the playground. There was also wonderful widelife all around. Kestrel babies were being persuaded to leave the nest. Hares in the surrounding fields. We visited the local Alpaca farm and Hollow Trees Farm trail and shop. We had 2 visits to the seaside, Aldeburgh and Southwold and also visited Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge and Framlingham. So much of interest in an hour's radius from the Barns. Such a lot of happy memories! Ideal location for it all. So pleased I chose it. y Hide

Reviewed by Annie 23rd April 2025

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We had a great family holiday with 18 of us across the 3 cottages. The cottages are well equipped and perfectly laid out for a group of friends and family wanting to spend some quality time together. I highly recommend the eggs, on sale by the owners at the entrance! And we loved seeing the Apache Helicopters on training! Only a few hours of the daRead morey, so doesn't disturb!! Our family dog loved his walks around the adjoining fields. And we can highly recommend the local pub (The Bildeston Crown) Hide

Reviewed by Sandra 4th April 2025

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It is a lovely place to stay and relax , very clean , and all you need for your stay yes would highly recommend

Reviewed by Rachel 12th November 2024

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Beautiful location and lovely accomodation. Games room was great for both kids and adults.

Reviewed by Mark 7th November 2024

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We had a great time! The accommodation was amazing, the games room was great for the kids and they also loved the hot tubs! The hosts were lovely and greeted us on arrival and were always available for help if needed. There was plenty of room for all 20 of us and we had a fantastic time celebrating my wife's birthday.

Reviewed by Karen 3rd September 2024

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Gorgeous cottages & really well equipped. Couldn't fault them.

Reviewed by Becky 2nd July 2024

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Excellent barns set up very well. The hosts were lovely people and came as soon as we needed them. We loved it very much.

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.