A beautiful listed 16th century property. From £34. Per night per person for a weeks stay for 10 people off peak. Please enquire for under occupancy (6 persons and under) discount. We do not charge for your beloved dog, up to two well behaved dogs are accepted free of charge. Abbey Farm, a sumptuous spacious detached farmhouse, perfect for larger families. This beautifully renovated house offers comfort and luxury in equal measure. There are two wood burners for those cooler evenings and a stunning, mature garden for those warm evenings just to sit in and enjoy the surrounding countryside. Abbey Farm has a large garden with private parking. The garden is fenced all round. The ponds in the grounds which are typical of a 15th century house are fenced for safety . The large garden includes areas of lawn, shrub borders, trees and a playhouse for children. There are several seating areas and a large table which easily accommodates 10, a fire pit and BBQ are there for you to enjoy.
Located in countryside between The Suffolk Town of Eye and the Norfolk Town of Diss with a circular walk from the door step guests can enjoy all that Suffolk and Norfolk has to offer, as you are located right on the border. The Suffolk Heritage Coast is only 25 miles away, where you can visit Southwold with its famous pier, Aldeburgh for its abundance of great food and restaurants, and Lowestoft, the most easterly point in the UK.
Bressingham Steam Museum, Oasis Camel Centre, Banham Zoo and Framlingham Castle are all a short drive away.
If a drive isn’t in your plans, you can put on your boots and explore the many walks and cycle trails in the surrounding area. There is a secure shed for your bikes. A particular favourite is the 12 miles of footpaths through The Thornham Estate, an ancient parkland, with woodland and farmland, as well as a Victorian walled garden. A perfect location for walkers, cyclists (secure shed for bikes on site) or anyone with an interest in history or wildlife . Abbey Farm is on the Suffolk Norfolk border in an area rich in historic treasure and wildlife sanctuaries including Redgrave and Lopham Fen a wild watery landscape of sedge, rush, heath and hundreds of pools created over many centuries by local people as they eked out a living, digging peat for fuel and cutting reed and sedge for thatching.
Eating out: Diss has an excellent selection of eateries, from tea shops to restaurants. There is a vegetarian restaurant, Chinese, Indian and the superb Weavers Wine Bar. There are several eateries in Eye including tea shops and the Queen's Head, there is also a good fish and chip shop for take away. Nearer to Abbey Farm you have the beautiful Oaksmere Hotel with a lovely restaurant and public bar, serving bark food and snacks and cocktail bar. The Oaksmere is a very popular wedding venue. Diss Golf Club is approximately 3 miles away.
Important things you need to know about Abbey Farm
Check in after 4pm, check out by 10 am, minimum stay 3 days. All linen, towels and oil central heating included.
Friday changeover unless agreed otherwise.
5 separate bedrooms
Bedroom 1, kings size bed with en suit shower and TV, coffee table and two chairs.
Bedroom 2 double bed with TV
Bedroom 3 two small singles, can be made up as double on request
Bed 2 and 3 and 4 share the large family bathroom that has a bath and a shower
Bed 4, two singles
Bed 5, double with en suite bathroom, with TV facilities
Not wheelchair friendly
Steep stairs to 2nd floor
Abbey Farm is not suitable for people with restricted mobility
No Smoking
Beach 29 miles. Shop 3 miles,
Hotel with public bar/restaurant 1 mile.
Public House 3 miles
Rural Property, Car essential
Secure bike shed in grounds
Dogs by arrangement.
Some Hospitality venues may not be open at this present time and it would be advisable to make your own enquiries
