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Christmas Cottage, Sternfield

Saxmundham, Suffolk
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Converted barn with traditional touches and a shared games room
  • Enjoy the wood burner in winter and the suntrap of a terrace in the summer
  • A private hot tub in the garden is fantastic at any time of year

Property code: OC-SFCHR

Christmas Cottage is a beautifully converted traditional Suffolk barn. It retains much of the old stud work and beams and incorporates quality finishes. Warm and cosy in winter, it has underfloor heating and a lovely log burning stove. In Summer, guests can enjoy the sun trap terrace complete with its own hot tub, and the extensive gardens.

Once a traditional two storey cow barn with hayloft above, this red brick Suffolk barn has been beautifully converted to create a comfortable two bedroom holiday cottage. Retaining many of its original studwork posts and beams, the ground floor has 19 century slate floors throughout (reclaimed from The Records Office in Chancery Lane, London). Reclaimed wood has been used to create the straight staircase which leads to the first floor where there are wooden floors throughout, comfortable beds and a spacious shower room.  Locally reclaimed materials have been used for finishes wherever possible and there is a lovely wood burning stove in the sitting room.

SNAPE 2.5 miles (4 km), ALDEBURGH 5 miles (8.5 km), THORPENESS 6.5 miles (10.5 km)

GROUND FLOOR
Open Plan Room with Sitting area: Comfortable seating, woodburner, TV and DVD player and Dining area: Table and 4 chairs.
Kitchen: Electric double oven with ceramic hob, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave. Larder with fridge and freezer. 
Cloakroom: W.c. and basin. 

FIRST FLOOR
A straight wooden staircase leads to the first floor landing, but does have a stair gate.
Bathroom: Corner shower, separate bath, wash basin and w.c.
Bedroom 1: King sized Hypnos bed, bedside cabinets and lamps, and wardrobe with drawers and mirror.
Bedroom 2: Two 3ft Hypnos single beds with bedside chest, chest of drawers. Hooks and hangers.

Outside: French doors open from the sitting room directly onto a paved terrace with garden table and chairs, and parasol and your own private hot tub. There is a large communal garden beyond, mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs. 
Shared Games Room: Table tennis, table football, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board. Toilet and shower facilities. Shared with the other properties on site. 
Parking: Private for 2 cars. 
Heating: Oil fired central heating. 
Notes: WiFi, bed linen and towels provided. Christmas Cottage is one of 3 self-catering cottages at Red House Barns, which also houses a number of other businesses such as a wedding venue and Christmas shop (seasonally). As a working farm, there may be associated agricultural noise. 

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with a corner shower, bath and WC, plus 1 separate WC
  • Electric double oven and hob, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, larder with a fridge and freezer
  • Travel cot, highchair, stairgate available
  • Wood burner
  • TV, DVD
  • Paved terrace with table and chairs, plus a shared garden beyond
  • Private hot tub (Please note the hot tub may not be to temperature upon arrival).
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Pub and shop 2.5 miles; beach 6 miles
  • Shared games room with table tennis, table football, a tumble dryer, shower facilities and WC
  • Please note, as this property is situated on a working farm, there may be associated agricultural noise
  • This property can be booked alongside 2 other properties on site, please contact us for details
  • The complex also houses a number of other businesses, including a wedding venue and Christmas shop (seasonally)
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Hannah Keeble

This property is personally managed by Hannah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 8 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Anne 2nd July 2024

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We rented all three cottages for a big family celebration, we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Rooms are spacious and comfortable (thankful for the fans it was hot) We had everything that we could possibly have needed for cooking, washing and drying clothes. We made good use of the hot tub and the large green area outside. Lots to do in the beautifRead moreul surrounding areas. Hide

Reviewed by Jessica Ann 28th April 2024

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This is the second time we have stayed within this area last time being in stable cottage and I do feel for the amount that has been payed for the holiday it wasnt fully up to our expectations.

Reviewed by Amy 3rd January 2024

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Reviewed by Claire 4th November 2023

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Things we loved = the hot tub, the location was good. Easy access to Saxmundham for supermarkets etc. Close to Aldeburgh and Southwold etc. The Christmas Barn was nice for a wander. Good quality towels, comfy beds. Dishwasher tabs, tea towel, washing up liquid and scourer/dish cloth provided.

Reviewed by Joanne 31st October 2023

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Reviewed by Jenny 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by Shelley 27th August 2023

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Reviewed by Sharon 8th July 2023

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Good location for us, kitchen utensils poor, only 2 saucepans, 1 v small, other v large. Not enough cupboard space for food, The twin bedroom, no wardrobe space, nowhere to put toiletries in bathroom. Floorboards very creaky in all upstairs rooms.

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