Fabulous Elizabethan 16th century 5 bedroom house with large enclosed garden | House in Thrandeston
5 Bedroom House in Diss, Thrandeston
With accommodation for 6 to 10 people (please ask for a quote for under occupancy 1-6 persons) Abbey Farm would be ideal for a larger family, a group of friends wanting to gettogether or indeed for special birthdays and wedding groups as it is close to some excellent wedding venues. An ideal house for celebrations, elegant dinner parties, and special family weekends, with plenty of space to create unforgettable moments — Add a touch of drama with your own murder mystery game and fancy dress for a truly memorable experience.
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 good off road parking. The rear garden is fenced all round. The ponds in the grounds which are typical of a 16th century house are fenced for safety . The large enclosed garden includes areas of lawn, shrub borders, and trees. There are several seating areas and a large table which easily accommodates 10, a fire pit and BBQ are there for you to enjoy. Very well equipped kitchen with everything that the budding chef could need or indeed to hire a private chef for that special occasion. Approximately 2 hours drive from London.
Located in Thrandeston, guests can visit 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 or anyone with an interest in history or wildlife Abbey Farm is close 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.
For shopping: Diss has a good selection of supermarkets and small independents with a market on Friday mornings together with Chemists and everything you may need during your visit. Eye has a Deli, Pharmacy, Post Office and some very nice gift and antique shops and two small Co-Op supermarkets.
Self-catering eating and drinking: Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose deliverer to Abbey Farm and there are lots of lovely independent butchers, bakers and Delicatessens in Diss and Eye and both have a good selection of supermarkets. Diss has its weekly market on Fridays. On Wednesday mornings a Country Market is held in the town hall in Eye.
Eating out: Diss has an excellent selection of eateries, from tea shops to restaurants. Nearer to Abbey Farm you have the beautiful Oaksmere Hotel with a lovely restaurant and cocktail bar and a public bar where they also serve bar food. Well behaved dogs are allowed in the public bar.
This rural retreat is perfect for those seeking a countryside escape while being close enough to explore the Suffolk and Norfolk areas.
Facilities at Abbey Farm:
BBQ - Travel Cot - High Chair - Stair Gates - Washing Machine - Tumble Dryer - Dishwasher- Wifi - Car Park - Sleeps 6 to 10
5 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms - Fire pit - Wood burners - Oil Central Heating - Table Football - Chess table- board games - Lock up Shed for Bikes
Important things you need to know about Abbey Farm
Check in after 4pm, check out 10 am (late check out for Sunday departure at 12 pm, midday), minimum stay 2 days. All linen and towels are provided, no extra charge for utilities.
Friday changeover preferred but can be flexible.
Not wheelchair friendly
Uneven floors and Steep narrow stairs to 2nd floor
No Smoking
Beach 29 miles. Shop 3 miles, Hotel with public bar/restaurant 1mile. Public House 3 miles.
Rural Property, Car essential
Diss train station for London Liverpool Street and Norwich is 3 miles away.
Secure bike shed in grounds.
Walking footpath for country walks.
Fabulous Elizabethan 16th century 5 bedroom house with large enclosed garden is located in Diss. Fabulous Elizabethan 16th century 5 bedroom house with large enclosed garden provides accommodation, featuring Guest Services, Entertainment, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This House features Guest Services, Entertainment, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Fabulous Elizabethan 16th century 5 bedroom house with large enclosed garden has 5 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Diss has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Diss, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Hair dryer
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Shower
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Toilet paper
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2+ bathrooms
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Towels provided
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5 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Dining table
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Fireplace
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Wood stove
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Dining room
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Living room
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Stovetop
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Dishwasher
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Refrigerator
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Toaster
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Blender
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Oven
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Microwave
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Electric kettle
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Washing machine and dryer
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Laundry facilities
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Car required
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Onsite parking
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2 total pets
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Welcoming dogs only
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Pet friendly
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Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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No elevators
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Smoke-free property
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Cycling nearby
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Fitness facilities nearby
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Horse riding nearby
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Golf nearby
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Birdwatching nearby
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Fishing nearby
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Golfing on site
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Smart TV
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Stereo
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Foosball table
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Games
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Books
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Video library
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DVD player
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English
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In a rural location
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Desk
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Children's games
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Highchair
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Playground
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Stair gate
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Travel crib
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Garden
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Barbecue grill
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Firepit
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Outdoor furniture
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Fenced yard
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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First aid kit
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Fire extinguisher
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: only the people booked may enjoy abbey farm onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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