Just a few minutes drive from the Broads, a National Park area where there are lots of opportunities for boating and walking. White Dove Farm is situated amidst grass and clover meadows close to a meandering stream in the heart of the Waveney valley. This Grade II listed barn has been beautifully converted to create a top of the range holiday property, spacious and comfortable and absolutely ideal for an extended family or group of friends. Well separated from the owners' lovely farmhouse, White Dove Barn has a suntrap terrace and views over the meadows of the Waveney Valley. It is quite close to the village of Ellough with its ancient church, the site of a heathen temple of the Norsemen (elgr was the Norse word for temple).

Just 3 miles from the imposing tower of the ancient church at Beccles, whose street names, Saltgate, Northgate, Smallgate and Hungate hint at the fortifications which once surrounded the town, Beccles is now home to an excellent range of restaurants, shops and pubs, their Georgian facades disguising many of its ancient buildings which nestle along the banks of the lower Waveney river. Here you can explore the lovely reed-fringed waterways of southern Broadland and their abundant wildlife (boat hire is available), or cycle down its hidden green lanes and nature trails. For those seeking some culture The Old Granary Studio, Toft Monks, Beccles is a beautiful venue where you can enjoy a variety of musical offerings, occasionally with dinner. In summer one can picnic in the lovely gardens. Theatres and concert halls well worth a visit include the newly restored Fisher Theatre in Bungay, the Cut in Halesworth and the Snape Maltings Concert Hall, near Aldeburgh. No visit will be complete without a visit to Suffolk's Heritage coastline encompassing Lowestoft's Blue Flag beach, genteel Southwold and Dunwich. Golf and fishing 4 miles and birdwatching at RSPB Minsmere. Nearest shop and pub 2 miles.

Property description

• Ground Floor

• Ultra modern kitchen with 2 fridges, 2 freezers, granite worktops and breakfast bar. Full width south facing windows which may be opened up in good weather. AGA, dishwasher, microwave and loads of storeage.

• Sitting room with flat screen TV set into wall with Sky TV including Sky Sports. There is also a speaker system throughout the entertaining areas (living and dining rooms, and kitchen) . Log fire which also serves dining hall. Stairs to first floor sitting area with fantastic views over rural Suffolk

• Dining Hall with table and chairs for up to 12 people. Staircase under vaulted ceiling to master bedroom and second double bedroom. A pool table and seating is available beyond the staircase

• There are 2 twin and one double bedroom accessed off the main hall. A beautiful ensuite shower room is shared by the double and one of the twin bedrooms. The second twin bedroom has access to a separate shower room off the dining hall.

• There are large glazed doors leading onto separate patio areas with a large garden dining table on the south facing kitchen patio

• First Floor

• Stairs lead up to the master bedroom which has a lovely ensuite shower/bathroom

• There is a smaller double bedroom with an ensuite shower room.

• Services

• The outside areas for White Dove Barn are mainly south and east facing giving maximum privacy from Marsh Farm itself

• There is parking for several cars

• There is underfloor heatiing and a lovely log fire for which logs are supplied by the owner

• Bedlinen and towels - not beach towels -are provided.

• The majority of the lighting can be adjusted by touch sensitive dimmer switches allowing you to set the mood

• Wi-fi is available throughout the barn for those with laptops.

• A Good Housekeeping deposit of £250 is required with the full or final payment. This deposit is refundable as long as Booking Conditions are met.

• Immortalise your special occasion with A photo album of your holiday

• Nearest pub The Shadingfield Fox www.shadingfieldfox.co.uk/

• - PLEASE NOTE NO FIREWORKS ARE PERMITTED AT THIS PROPERTY, AS PART OF THE SITE IS THATCHED

• For a wonderful selection of catering options for your stay with Big House Holidays do have a look at our Catering and Activities pages where there are sample menus and prices Catering and Activities

• A broadband / wi fi service is provided. Please be aware excessive use of this service may be charged at cost.