Just a few minutes drive from the Broads, a National Park area where there are lots of opportunities for boating and walking. Marsh Farm is situated amidst grass and clover meadows close to a meandering stream in the heart of the Waveney valley. This Grade II listed farmhouse is full of wonderful old beams and inglenook fireplaces - a top of the range holiday property, spacious and comfortable and absolutely ideal for an extended family or group of friends. Marsh Farm has separate outside sitting areas with 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 The Shadingfield Fox 2 miles (4 minutes car drive).

Property description

• Ground Floor

• A large entrance hall from the courtyard garden with a cloakroom off leads to the small and main sitting rooms and dining room - stairs to first floor

• Small sitting room with westerly aspect -sofas, tv

• Dining room with inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove

• Main sitting room with sofas, tv and inglenook fireplace with open fire

• Kitchen with 4 oven AGA - fitted with all main appliances.

• Door to East Wing accommodation with its own sitting room, dining room and stairs to double bedroom, galleried twin bedroom and bathroom.

• First Floor

• Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom - this bathroom can be used by other guests via separate door.

• Three further double bedrooms.

• Family bathroom

• Stairs to Second Floor

• Second Floor

• Two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom. N.B. one double bedroom is a landing bedroom i.e. not separate.

• Bathroom

• Services

• Bed linen and towels are provided.

• Oil fired central heating. Logs are provided for the two log burning stoves and open fire.

• East facing garden with terrace and barbecue - gazebo and hammock

• Sheltered courtyard garden with garden furniture

• 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

• Full size Table Tennis Table available

• NB There is a large pond around 80 metres from the house. The pond is unfenced and young children should be accompanied when visiting it.

• 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 limited broadband / wi fi service is provided. Internet reception can be patchy and the connection provided should NOT be relied on for work use and is unsuitable for games or downloading of films. Please bring connection cables as you may have to attach your laptop to the router. Excessive use of the internet will be charged at cost.