“A sleek modern barn conversion B&B in the Suffolk coastal countryside, not far from Aldeburgh. Five rooms are individually designed but all offer clean contemporary design, and small but perfectly formed en-suites. The mezzanines even offer large veluxes for stargazing! Ideal for rural relaxation.”
“A sleek modern barn conversion B&B in the Suffolk coastal countryside, not far from Aldeburgh. Five rooms are individually designed but all offer clean contemporary design, and small but perfectly formed en-suites. The mezzanines even offer large veluxes for stargazing! Ideal for rural relaxation.”
Hotel Review
Located between Aldeburgh and Leiston on the Suffolk coast Five Acre Barn is a hidden oasis nestled within five acres of garden (as the name suggests!). The award-winning design of this stunning barn conversion is very modern with pared back plywood walls and stairs and polished concrete floors. The five rooms are all accessed on the ground floor and feature underfloor heating and remote-controlled Velux windows. Bathrooms are spacious with large, tiled, walk-in showers and Laura Thomas body products; the owners David and Bruce are eco-conscious and use sustainable brands with a low carbon foot print wherever possible including Full of Crap loo paper and heaped coffee. The suite is huge with an accessible shower room and an additional room with free standing bath and there are sliding glass doors leading out to a decked terrace surrounded by reeds and rushes. All rooms have their own outside decked area and indoor sitting room with great WiFi connection! You're asked to choose your time of breakfast and what you would like the evening before and if they are full you may well be chivvied along in the morning to make way for the next guest. The breakfast menu has a great selection and also lists any possible allergens - Bruce is in charge of breakfast and makes a mean avocado on toast with chilli whilst David bakes a cake or tart on a daily basis which you can help yourself to once baked! Ruby and Lola are the very friendly resident dogs (the B&B is dog-friendly too) who are as chilled and relaxed as Bruce and David. A great coastal escape for a couple of nights with many guests returning again and again.
Recommended For
- Local exploring
- The area is full of gorgeous beaches, pretty villages, wildlife and excellent arts
- Hideaway
- A charming rural hideaway on the Suffolk Coast, perfect for a city escape
- Cycling
- This is great cycling country and the barn has secure storage for up to 6 bikes
- Golf
- Two great golf courses on the doorstep, Thorpeness and Aldeburgh
- Other Activities
- The annual Aldeburgh Festival in August should not be missed
- Watersports
- Hire canoes, kayaks and SUPS to explore the River Alde
- Pet friendly
- All the bedrooms are pet friendly (note the owners have two dogs of their own)
- Disabled access
- One of the guest rooms is fully accessible as is the communal barn area
- No restaurant
- Full English Breakfast with varied menu is offered daily
- Minimum Stay
- Min stay of 2 nights on a Friday or Saturday
- Restrictions on children
- No children under the age of 12
- Beach nearby
- Contemporary
- Secluded setting
- Chic
- B&B
Facilities
- Pet friendly
- All the bedrooms are pet friendly (note the owners have two dogs of their own)
- Disabled access
- One of the guest rooms is fully accessible as is the communal barn area
- No restaurant
- Full English Breakfast with varied menu is offered daily
- Minimum Stay
- Min stay of 2 nights on a Friday or Saturday
- Restrictions on children
- No children under the age of 12
- Parking
- With three EV charging points
- Bar
- Honesty bar in the lounge
- Garden
Activities
- Cycling
- This is great cycling country and the barn has secure storage for up to 6 bikes
- Golf
- Two great golf courses on the doorstep, Thorpeness and Aldeburgh
- Other Activities
- The annual Aldeburgh Festival in August should not be missed
- Watersports
- Hire canoes, kayaks and SUPS to explore the River Alde
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