Seven Meadows, Ditchingham

Norfolk Broads, North Suffolk Coast

"We had a fantastic time! The cottage was quite fabulous and we are hoping to return when the weather is not quite so cold. Andy Carr, Nov10

Three traditional Norfolk barns set around an old farm yard – potential here for Grand Designs! If this was their inspiration then the owners of Seven Meadows have gone well beyond the remit, creating the perfect holiday escape. Newly available from Easter 2010

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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:

Bungay 1.5 miles, Norwich 11 miles, Southwold and the coast 18 miles

Seven Meadows Ditchingham, Norfolk Broads

Style: An old threshing barn on one side and livestock barns on the remaining three sides, now stunningly converted and encompassing a sunny, secluded courtyard garden

Setting: Set amid hills to the north of the water meadows and southern most Broads at Bungay. The barns are separated by bird rich hedges from the surrounding arable fields and copses. A lovingly converted series of barns set around a sun-flooded courtyard garden

Know what you're getting

House style

A group of timber framed brick built threshing and cattle barns including a wonderful open plan south facing kitchen / dining room with fold back doors opening onto an area of decking complete with an ancient olive tree.

Grounds: Large and very private area of decking, leading to a grassed central area surrounded by paving. At the far end of the courtyard garden there is an open barn with seating and storage for logs and bikes. Sleeps 6 adults There is a sleeping loft reached by a fixed ladder from the sitting room - a wonderful den for children (over 8) Ideal for a couple or group of friends looking for peace, quiet and total luxury. There are lots of opportunities for walking, boating, fishing, bird watching outside, but the surroundings are so lovely you might simply want to stay at Seven Meadows and veg! The magnificent city of Norwich is just 11 miles away and if you are staying for more than a few days deserves a visit, the castle, cathedral and central area of Norwich is a delight and the shops are great.

Children are very welcome and there is space for cots and high chairs. The sleeping loft with simple mattresses would certainly suit two or three youngsters who like climbing ladders, but we do request that only over 8's access this area.

Music In the sitting room a large flatscreen TV with freeview and DVD player and surround sound. Radio with CD player

Provided Toiletries for the bath and shower. Wood for fire. Board games, books and selection of DVDs and CDs

Packing tips Swimmers for the hot tub, it is very private so don't worry if you forget!

Eco policy: Eco friendly washing fluids etc provided

Bedrooms Ground floor and east facing so morning sunshine floods in. Would suit those with some mobility problems as no stairs to negotiate, large walk in showers with just a couple of inch step

Sitting room Is sumptious! Do we like it? We love it! An area for games and reading and another for relaxing with friends; wood burning stove, large flat screen TV and loads of comfortable sofas

Kitchen: Spacious indeed and vaulted with enough saucepans, cooking facilities and even a bread maker for a large house party. Stunning fold back doors allowing the sun to flood in and you to pour out!

The Area

If you do want to leave the house then do take the short trip to Bungay, a fascinating old southern Broads town with plenty of historic buildings, some excellent pubs and restaurants (and of course the printing works for Harry Potter). The Waveney river flows through the town and you can hire a boat and have a look around the Norfolk Broads. There are large fishing lakes within a couple of miles and Norwich is just a twenty minute drive away.

The beautiful Suffolk coast is also just a short drive away. If you want absolute quiet apart from the call of the birds and the pull of the sea visit Benacre and Cove Hithe. For a sandy beach and old fashioned Pier Southwold is a must. Adnams brewery and half a dozen of its pubs are also there!

• Ground Floor

• Master Bedroom 1 Super king sleigh bed with bedside tables, wardrobe, carpet and rugs, chair and door to terrace

• En suite bathroom with double size shower, w c, corner wash basin and towel rail

• Double bedroom 2 with king sized bed, bedside table and chair, lamps, chest of drawers and wardrobe

• Family bathroom with large roll top bath with hand held shower, wash basin, w.c. double size walk in shower (2 inch step), storage, towel rail

• Double bedroom 3 with brass bed (double), bedside chair, chest of drawers, fitted corner cupboad,

• A long corridor leads from the bedrooms and bathrooms to the sitting room

• The large sitting room is divided into two areas, a reading area with sofa and coffee tables, bookshelves with books, games, DVDs and CDs. To the other side is an L shaped sofa, a second large sofa and armchair, large flat screen TV with DVD player, coffee tables and lamps and log burning stove - the sitting room has surround sound

• The kitchen is vaulted with a gallery area with work table and chair and sofa

• The kitchen is well equipped with an Aga, Range cooker with gas hob and electric ovens, large fridge freezer, bread maker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and lots of pots and pans.

• The south facing dining area has a large dining table (not shown in picture) and folding doors leading to the south facing decking

• A fixed ladder leads from the sitting room to a gallery from which there is a door to another sleeping area - great for children over 8 - with a double and single mattress

• Outside

• The L shaped living area of the barns is to the east and south of the courtyard garden. To the north is an open barn with log store and seating and plenty of room for bikes. To the west is the hot tub and the threshing barn. Gates lead out to the drive where there is parking for one car, with more spaces beside the drive.

• Along the drive are two wildlife ponds, one with bullrushes and visiting ducks!

• Services

• The property is heated by under floor central heating

• Large hot tub for use throughout the year, garden table and chairs and loungers

• Bed linen and towels are provided, Please bring your own beach towels

• Plenty of car parking, one in the parking space beside the barn, the others beside the drive

• The drive is shared with the neighbours at the old farmhouse

Sleeps 6 - 1 sup kng, 1 kng & 1 dbl, + sleep loft 2/3 children
star rating:
bathrooms:	1
ensuites:	1
pets:	Dogs welcome in kitchen/living room area
changeover:	Friday
smoking:	No

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