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Barn Owl Retreat, Sibton

Sibton, Suffolk
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Enchanting barn conversion set in glorious rural surroundings near Peasenhall
  • Wood burner for cosy nights in together after long country walks
  • Shepherd’s hut in the garden where you can unwind with a glass of wine and a book

Property code: OC-SFBOR

A rural idyll… this beautiful self catering country cottage is close to the Suffolk coast and comes complete with a shepherd’s hut in the garden!

Barn Owl Retreat is a charming contemporary barn conversion for two… this romantic hideaway is comfortable and well equipped with accommodation over two floors. The open plan ground floor incorporates a light, airy kitchen and comfortable living space with wood burning stove and French doors onto the garden, perfect for alfresco living. This delightful holiday home is in a sheltered position, make the most of the tranquil surroundings and retire to the shepherd’s hut and relax with a glass of wine and a book. Be sure to look out for the barn owls over the fields as the sun sets. With the many footpaths and trails in the area, it’s perfect for a holiday with the dogs. There’s even a well stocked fishing lake on site. Get out and about and explore the area, just a 20 minute drive and you’re in Southwold on the Suffolk coast. Take a stroll around the town with its iconic pier, lighthouse, pastel coloured beach huts and fabulously fresh seafood! The town has some excellent independent shops, cafes and restaurants, be sure to call in for a pint of the acclaimed Adnams beer in one of the popular pubs.

Aldeburgh 12 miles, Dunwich 10 miles, Southwold 16 miles, Framlingham 8 miles.

Why we love this property… it’s idyllic! Charming interiors and a fabulous location, tuck yourself away in the shepherd’s hut and watch the sun go down, simply perfect.

Ground Floor - open plan living are

  • Sitting area: sofas, coffee table, wall mounted flat-screen TV with Sky+ HD, wood burning stove with starter pack of firewood. Bookcase that runs the length of the stair wall filled with a large selection of books. Two sets of patio doors lead out to a gravel front garden in front of the drive. Pull down double bed available.
  • Fully fitted kitchen area: dishwasher, microwave, 4 ring hob electric oven/grill, fridge with ice box, dining table with seating for four. 

First Floor

  • Master bedroom: King size bed, bedside tables, bedside lamps, wooden dresser, chair. 
  • Ensuite bathroom: walk in shower, wash hand basin, WC. (shower has low ceiling). 

 

  • Outside: fully fenced gravel garden with a gate to the parking area. Lean-to shed for bike storage. Outside tap for washing dogs, sheltered seating area for 4 plus a table, table with parasol and seating for six. Shepherds hut with double bed, two seats and pull down table.
  • Parking: private parking for 4 cars.
  • Sleeps: 2.
  • Pets: 2 dogs welcome (to be kept on leads).
  • Heating: central heating plus wood burning stove in the sitting room. Initial supply of logs provided.
  • Notes: Linen and towels provided, please bring your own beach towels, travel cot (please bring cot bedding).No smoking. Check in: 4pm. Check out: 10am.
  • There is also a pull down double bed in the sitting room for an extra guest or two (please enquire at time of booking)
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  • 1 King size bedroom
  • 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Electric oven/grill, four-ring hob, microwave, fridge with ice box and dishwasher
  • Travel cot (please bring cot bedding)
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs supplied)
  • TV
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Garden with seating areas, garden furniture, outside tap and shepherd’s hut
  • Private parking for 4 cars
  • Storage for bikes
  • Fishing lake
  • Shop 1.5 miles, pub 2 miles, beach 8.5 miles
  • Please note, there is a low ceiling in the shower room
  • There is also a pull down double bed in the sitting room for an extra guest or two (please enquire at time of booking)
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  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Tracy Marriott

This property is personally managed by Tracy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Michael 11th May 2025

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Reviewed by Helen 13th April 2025

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Very clean, warm and comfortable. Great location for exploring Suffolk. Would definitely recommend this cottage

Reviewed by Glenn 30th March 2025

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Lovely cottage great countryside views and watch the sunset from the garden as well

Reviewed by Irene 17th March 2025

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The cottage has all you would need for a relaxing break.

Reviewed by Gary 31st December 2024

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We booked this cottage as just a get away for the two of us over Christmas, but my wifes mother took ill so I asked if we could also have the parents in law with us for a couple of days. This was accommodated immediately and it gave us all peace of mind. The fold down bed in the lounge was great and they both said it was very comfortable. The proRead moreperty is well maintained and well equipped and we had all the equipment necessary for our stay. Only comment Id make is maybe have a roll of clingfilm and foil amongst the consumables. Its something weve always had supplied at previous properties and weve probably done 60 stays over the last 3 or 4 years. Everything else was great. More than enough dishwasher tablets and cleaning products and enough books in the quite substantial library to occupy you for a year. The enclosed garden area was great with the dogs and we didnt have to worry about them getting out. The cottage is well located and is close enough to most tourist sites, but far enough away to not get all the traffic. Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 17th November 2024

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A lovely place to stay, cottage well equipped, wood burning was a real bonus. Fantastic location and great farm shops.

Reviewed by Lucie 20th October 2024

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Great cottage, lovely & warm, clean & cosy. Well equipped, all you need for a peaceful, relaxing holiday. Enclosed garden, so perfect for a dog.

Reviewed by Richard 14th October 2024

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Reviewed by Richard 6th October 2024

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A super holiday let that is spacious, comfortable and very peaceful. Great location for day trips out. We have been coming here for many years.

Reviewed by Lesley 22nd September 2024

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Warm and comfortable property in quiet rural location. The flowers and eggs on our arrival were a nice touch. We liked sitting out in the shepherds hut during the warm afternoons.

Reviewed by Susan 8th September 2024

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Great little house very convenient to lots of places to visit, very quite location,

Reviewed by Kay 28th July 2024

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Overall a lovely stay. cosy comfortable & tranquil Happy to have WiFi this time a real bonus

Reviewed by Nigel 17th July 2024

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Was a fantastic holiday very very dog friendly hosts were friendly and helpful looking to going back again.

Reviewed by Barbara 16th June 2024

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We had a very cosy and comfortable week in this very well equipped cottage..the location was perfect to visit the heritage coast yet enjoy the quiet and peaceful location of the countryside.

Reviewed by Barry 10th June 2024

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Lovely quite location in the heart ofthe countryside. Amazed at the number and variety of birds we saw, incloding a barn owl every night.

Reviewed by Alison 6th June 2024

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A super outdoor space was a real plus point to Barn Owl Retreat. A great location for those exploring the coast and Suffolk countryside. Lovely accommodation.

Reviewed by Janice 2nd June 2024

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The cottage was perfect. It was very clean, cosy and comfortable. The garden was secure for the dogs who also loved it. It was central to the places we wanted to visit and it was great coming back from a day out to the quietness. I loved watching the wildlife, we had woodpeckers, loads of small birds, a deer in the field at the back, pheasants to nRead moreame but a few. We can highly recommend Barn Owl Retreat as a great place to stay and we will definitely stay again and have already recommended it to friends and colleagues. Hide

Reviewed by Cath 4th May 2024

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The cottage was in a very tranquil area with great wildlife and the walks across the fields were great for our two labs. It was well equipped and very comfortable and it was a great base for travelling around suffolk. The owners were very friendly and accommodating, I would certainly return to this accommodation.

Reviewed by Jeremy 1st May 2024

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No Wi-Fi. Without this we were unable to access emails nor were we able to use our mobiles both of which were needed for work purposes. On returning we realised that the booking site had offered a list of requirements and we hadn't ticked that box. To be honest these days I think it would be good to highlight properties without Wi-Fi as most peopRead morele probably presume it will be there. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 8th April 2024

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Well presented, clean well-equipped cottage. Warm and comfortable seating area. Would love to return to use outside space. Bird feeder visitors were very entertaining, we had a visit from Woodpecker. Great location for visiting all our favourite Suffolk spots ! We only had a long weekend, but managed to visit Southwold, Dunwich, Framlingham, HaleswRead moreorth. Hide

Reviewed by Tony 2nd March 2024

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We had to leave 5 days into our 16 days holiday andwe let you know, but sadly we had no one call us or text us about a little refund as we had a death in the family,

Reviewed by Gillian 15th February 2024

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We were very comfortable in the cottage, and loved watching the birds on the feeders, and the deer and pheasants in the field. The location was perfect for us, with easy access to the coast and other places of interest.

Reviewed by Gill 7th February 2024

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Reviewed by Robert 3rd February 2024

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Reviewed by Helen 11th November 2023

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Reviewed by Julie 21st October 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 8th October 2023

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Reviewed by Tony 4th September 2023

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Beautiful location and property, well equipped and well maintained, very helpful owner and neighbour, close to some beautiful locations and walks, highly recommended

Reviewed by Andy 15th July 2023

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Our first time in Suffolk and this property was just perfect. Very comfortable, peaceful, gorgeous views, couldn't fault it. Will definitely be booking again

Reviewed by R 2nd July 2023

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Loved the cottage & location. So peaceful. Not to far to all the places we love to visit such as Dunwich & Orford. Owners friendly & helpful. Wildlife in garden wonderful to watch. Plenty of different birds to see & loved watching the antics of baby rabbits in the garden. Hope to go back there again before too long.

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