Orchard Barn, Hadleigh

Constable Country,

With ensuite facilities in each bedroom, a comfortable living room and well equipped kitchen, Orchard Barn will be equally suited to a family, two couples or just two who want a bit more space.

bed linen:	towels:	television:	wifi:
dvd:	off street parking:	dishwasher:	microwave:
freezer:	open fire/stove:	cd player/stereo:	garden:
travelcot:	highchair:	BBQ:	pub:
outdoor pool/hot tub:	indoor pool:	wheelchair accessible:	full sky package:

House Style

This superbly furnished converted barn makes for a wonderful holiday in the heart of the idyllic market town of Hadleigh. Its spacious interior has been imaginatively utilised, making this a fantastically comfy property to use as a holiday base.

About Hadleigh

Once famous for its wool cloth, Hadleigh was among the most important wool and market towns in the area. At the heart of Hadleigh is a rich and important architectural history with origins in Saxon times. A royal town for the 9th century Danish King Guthrum, Hadleigh is amongst the nation’s most important archaeological towns.

Sleeps

4 -1 double, 1 twin

This house is ideal for

A family or two couples who are looking for a really comfortable property to use as a base to explore mid Suffolk. Walkers will be ideally based to ramble through some of the county’s most beautiful countryside, and people looking to explore Constable Country and the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Beauty will be ideally situated at Orchard Barn. For those of you who could easily spend a few days meandering in and out of antique shops, delicatessens, boutiques, and perhaps stopping for a spot of leisurely lunch, Hadleigh is just the spot.

Minimum Hire

Three nights; except in high season when it’s a week. Changeover is usually a Friday.

Also

No smoking. Pets may be allowed via prior arrangement.

Self catering eating and drinking

Grocery deliveries are available, and we can recommend a great selection of catering options for your stay at Orchard Barn. The kitchen facilities are good, so it will be easy to cook your own meals as well as making use of the local pubs and restaurants. A ten minute drive away is Hollow Trees farm shop, where you can stock up on a delicious array of locally sourced produce, including home grown meats, fresh vegetables, freshly baked bread, cheeses, local beers, wine and cider – everything you need for a thoroughly calorific holiday! Click here for Hollow Trees Farm Shop

Hadleigh Food Services is a high class butchery and grocery which specialises in sausages, home cooked ham, fresh green groceries, and plenty more daily needs – a great place to stock up. 01473 823311

Look out for Hadleigh’s Friday market too.

If you fancy a takeaway fix you can order from Jasmine House Takeaway for Chinese: 01473 823841. And for Indian try Weavers Spice: 01743 829104

Things to do

The Hollow Trees Farm Trail is popular with all ages. Whether you choose the short or long route the trail is constantly changing with the seasons and giving a flavour of life on the farm. Kids will love walking the meadows and feeling the animals in the livestock barn. Admission is just £1.50 per person so you’ll get your monies worth. Click here for farm trial

The Deanery Tower and church are really worth a visit during your time in Hadleigh, as is the picturesque high street.

Kentwell Hall in Long Melford is a romantic, moated red brick Tudor mansion in a peaceful parkland setting. Kentwell makes for a fantastic family outing, and they offer events great for all ages throughout the year. The re-creation days are especially popular- a lovely interactive way to see how the family in a Great Tudor House might have lived. Click here for Kentwell Hall

No visit will be complete without a visit to the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Beauty, Constable Country as it is most commonly known, with its gentle sloping countryside peppered by the picture book villages of Dedham, Flatford and East Bergholt. The Characteristic lowland English landscape made famous by the artist John Constable is still recognisable today. The charm of the villages and beauty surrounding the countryside make constable country worthy of a visit at any time of the year.

Entertainment

Flast Screen TV , with DVD player. There is a great selection of books for all ages to enjoy.

Packing Tips

Pack your walking boots, wellies and an Ordnance Survey map of the Sudbury, Hadleigh and Dedham Vale area if you’re a keen walker... or slippers and some slacks if that’s more your sort of holiday!

Eating

Kings Head Pub, Hadleigh 01473 828855

Situated on the High Street of the pretty historic market town the Kings Head serves excellent food at sensible prices. The team have created a menu that provides a good choice of dishes ranging from classic favourites to the more creative and indulgent. The open fire within a large inglenook fire-place as well as a wood-burning stove makes it a great place to hunker down in winter.

The White Hart Inn, and Italian Restaurant 01473 822206,

Situated on the edge of the market town of Hadleigh, Suffolk, the White Hart Inn with Italian Ristorante enjoys great views over the local cricket club and fields beyond, yet are only a 5 minute walk into the bustling High Street. Built back in the 14th century, the White Hart Inn has many period features including blackened oak beams, low ceilings and large inglenook fireplace.

The George Hotel, Hadleigh 01473 822151

Whether you want a relaxing easy drink with friends and family, be part of one of their live music events or to enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal from a wide selection, then The George Hotel is the place for you.

• Ground Floor

• The Twin Bedroom is on the ground floor. With Designer’s Guild fabrics, large bookcase and old chest of drawers, this room has a very cozy and unique feel. Guests will benefit from vast reading material, feather and down pillows and garden views.

• First Floor

• Living and Dining Area: This spacious room comprises of a vaulted ceiling, painted wooden flooring and a lounge come dining area. The lounge area has two wing chairs, a campaign chair and a flat wide screen television with a DVD player. In the dining area there is an extendable table with four chairs, a built in coat and storage cupboard and garden views.

• The Kitchen: The contemporary kitchen comes complete with spacious cupboard units, a dishwasher, granite work surfaces, gas hob and an electric oven. Views of the owner's kitchen garden can be enjoyed. Adjacent to the kitchen is a walk in pantry with shelves, a low level fridge, a microwave, iron and ironing board.

• Fusing contemporary chic with classic fittings, the double en suite bedroom has been tastefully decorated using Ralph Lauren wallpaper in order to create a New England style. Promising to indulge guests in comfort, top quality bedding is provided, garden views and soft furnishings that help to establish a memorable stay. With this in mind, guests can also benefit from features such as a portable hairdryer, feather and down pillows and magazines. The luxury en suite has under floor heated limestone tiles and a spacious shower cubicle and is well equipped with features such as a power shower, electrical shaving socket, wall mounted magnifying make up mirror and heated towel rail.

Sleeps 4 - 1 double, 1 twin
star rating:
bathrooms:	2
ensuites:	0
pets:	Well behaved pets may be allowed via prior arrangement
changeover:	Friday
smoking:	No

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