Sleeps 8 - 22 | 8 Bedrooms | Pet-Friendly | Reviews
Accommodation Summary: cottage sleeps 22 East Anglia.
Key Holiday Home Information:
Dog-Friendly, up to 2 dog(s) welcome by arrangement.
Nearest Airport and Railway Station: Needham Market.
Nearest city or town: Stowmarket, Suffolk, approximately 2 miles away.
Type of holiday rental: Barn conversion holiday with hot tub.
Short Breaks and weekend breaks: All year round mid week and weekend breaks
Discover Doves Barn, a stunning holiday barn with superb country views in rural Suffolk, near Needham Market, perfect for large gatherings and special occasions with family and friends. This spacious barn, set in approximately 2 acres of gardens, boasts excellent amenities including a hot tub in its own lodge, a games room with a pool table and an outdoor area with table tennis. Whether for a big family gathering, an anniversary, a reunion, a birthday party or a hen do, this property could be the perfect backdrop.
Pets are welcome by arrangement.
The barn enjoys a rural setting just outside the lovely market town of Needham Market. There are a number of superb attractions close by including Jimmys Farm (20 minutes away), Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, Ipswich’s marina and attractions (20 minutes away), and the picturesque Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths (half an hour’s drive).
Inside the High-Quality Large Group Barn Conversion:
• Spacious Lounge with ample comfy sofas where you can catch up with friends and family, a stunning vaulted beamed ceiling, an impressive feature fireplace with a woodburner, and a TV.
• Games Room: Accessible from the lounge, complete with a pool table.
• Kitchen and Dining Area: The spacious kitchen opens to a dining area seating up to 22 people, perfect for special occasions.
• Bedrooms and Bathrooms:
o 8 beautiful bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, including three ensuite bedrooms.
o Ground Floor: A twin bedroom, a king-size bedroom, a second king-size bedroom, a family room with 2 double beds, 3 single beds, and ensuite facilities, plus two family bathrooms.
o First Floor: A king-size bedroom with ensuite, another king-size bedroom with ensuite, a family bedroom with a king-size bed, a single bed, and a z-bed, plus a double bedroom.
• Underfloor heating ensures a warm and cosy stay in winter.
Outdoor Facilities:
• Enjoy the generous courtyard with table tennis and outdoor living spaces, from a relaxed outdoor lounge area to a formal dining area and picnic tables on the lawn.
• A BBQ is available for summer gatherings (please bring your own charcoal).
• A selection of indoor and outdoor games is available, including Connect 4, Jenga, and croquet, making it ideal for guests of all ages.
Relaxation and Leisure:
• The hot tub is located in its very own lodge, and has wonderful chill out vibe, ideal for unwinding and de-stressing. Colourful outdoor seating is outside the hot tub lodge.
Whether you're planning a special celebration or a big family break, Doves Barn with its hot tub, games room, and extensive indoor and outdoor spaces, is the perfect setting for good times with friends and family.
Layout of Bedrooms
Entertainment and/or Leisure Facilities on Offer: Games Room , Hot Tub , Whirl Pool or spa
Flexible changeover day: Yes
Recommended Attractions near Stowmarket: Anglesey Abbey, Ely Cathedral, Imperial War Museum Duxford, Wimpole Estate, Beth Chatto's Plants and Gardens, Clacton on Sea Beach, Clacton Pier, Colchester Castle, Colchester Zoo, Colne Valley Railway, Dedham Vale National Landscape, Epping Forest, St Osyth Beach, Tiptree Jam Museum and Tea Room, Walton on the Naze Beach, Banham Zoo, BeWILDerwood Norfolk, Blickling Hall, Cromer Beach, Cromer Pier, Gorleston-on-Sea Beach, Great Yarmouth Central Beach, Happisburgh Beach, Hunstanton Beach, Sea Life Centre Great Yarmouth, The Pleasure Beach Great Yarmouth, Thetford Forest, Wells next the Sea Beach, Wroxham Barns, Africa Alive, Aldeburgh Beach, Dedham Vale National Landscape, Dunwich Heath and Beach, Easton Farm Park, Flatford Mill, Framlingham Castle, Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park, Needham Lake, Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park, Rendlesham Forest, Snape Maltings, Southwold Pier, Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, Sutton Hoo, Walberswick Beach
More about the Location:Annual Events: Duxford Air Shows, Clacton Airshow, Great Yarmouth Air Show, Royal Norfolk Show, Bury St Edmunds Fireworks Spectacular, Felixstowe Carnival and Air Display, Latitude Festival, Southwold Arts Festival, The Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival, The East Anglian Game and Country Fair, The Southwold Fireworks Display, The Suffolk Show
Good places to eat near Stowmarket: Many local pubs, Local village inn and plenty of quality pubs, Plenty of local pubs and restaurants, Plenty of good local country pubs, Plenty of local pubs and restaurants including dog-friendly pub(s), Recommended pubs and restaurants listed on our website, Restaurants and cafes in nearby town - within 1 mile, Pubs and restaurants in nearby town - within 1 mile
Short Breaks: Yes, minimum 3 nights
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Price Banding Period | Weekly Price | Changeover day | Min Stay & Short Breaks Information | Short Break Nightly Rates From | |
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24 Jun 2024 - 12 Jul 2024 | 0.00 GBP | Weekends and Mid Weeks | 1000 GBP | 1330 GBP | |
06 Aug 2024 - 09 Aug 2024 | 0.00 GBP | Weekends and Mid Weeks | 1230 GBP | 1500 GBP | |
03 Sep 2024 - 25 Oct 2024 | 0.00 GBP | Weekends and Mid Weeks | 1000 GBP | 1165 GBP | |
04 Nov 2024 - 20 Dec 2024 | 3,895.00 GBP | Flexible (any time) | 1000 GBP | 1000 GBP | |
05 Jan 2025 - 13 Feb 2025 | 3,695.00 GBP | Flexible (any time) | 1000 GBP | 1100 GBP | |
14 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2025 | 4,195.00 GBP | Flexible (any time) | 1100 GBP | 1130 GBP | |
28 Feb 2025 - 03 Apr 2025 | 4,395.00 GBP | Flexible (any time) | 1130 GBP | 1200 GBP | |
04 Apr 2025 - 22 May 2025 | 4,595.00 GBP | Flexible (any time) | 1130 GBP | 1365 GBP | |
23 May 2025 - 29 May 2025 | 5,095.00 GBP | Flexible (any time) | 1200 GBP | 1465 GBP | |
30 May 2025 - 19 Jun 2025 | 4,595.00 GBP | Flexible (any time) | 1130 GBP | 1330 GBP | |
20 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025 | 4,595.00 GBP | Flexible (any time) | 1130 GBP | 1400 GBP | |
18 Jul 2025 - 04 Sep 2025 | 5,195.00 GBP | Flexible (any time) | 1230 GBP | 1530 GBP | |
05 Sep 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 | 4,195.00 GBP | Flexible (any time) | 1100 GBP | 1300 GBP | |
24 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2025 | 4,795.00 GBP | Flexible (any time) | 1200 GBP | 1400 GBP | |
31 Oct 2025 - 04 Dec 2025 | 3,895.00 GBP | Flexible (any time) | 1030 GBP | 1030 GBP | |
05 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025 | 3,895.00 GBP | Flexible (any time) | 1065 GBP | 1165 GBP | |
29 Dec 2025 - 04 Jan 2026 | 5,695.00 GBP | No short breaks | - | - |