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The Hen House

Beccles, Suffolk
Original Cottages

This property is managed by our sister brand Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 14
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 7
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Working farm
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • Fabulous property in a tranquil farm setting perfectly tailored to large groups
  • Plan celebratory meals to enjoy inside or alfresco
  • Cosy wood burner and seating for relaxing evenings

Property code: OC-THEN

"Absolutely wonderful accommodation! So clean and tidy on arrival. Everything has been thought of and provided to make this an excellent base for exploring the local area. Such a lovely setting with the farm animals for the children and adults too". - Victoria Bilton

Situated within a quiet village just 2 miles from Beccles, this impressive property has lavish interiors and flexible sleeping arrangements for up to 14 guests. Celebrate milestone birthdays and special occasions in style, exploring the serene pastures surrounding the property and venturing into the unspoilt countryside for walking and cycling opportunities. Beccles itself has much to offer in the way of shops, eateries and architecture, but just a 9-mile drive will bring you to the glorious Suffolk Coast. Discover the traditional charm of Southwold (14 miles), the contemporary amusements of Great Yarmouth (15.5 miles) and the fascinating history of Norwich (18.5 miles). Known as the gateway to the Broads, you could even charter a boat and take to the waterways to explore the Norfolk/Suffolk border from a new perspective.

Elegant, modern and finished with beautiful features, this stunning accommodation comprises two separate cottages with an adjoining door to allow guests to mix. High vaulted ceilings, French doors and bright lighting set the scene from the moment you step inside this contemporary retreat, choosing from two open-plan living spaces. Boasting a wood burner apiece alongside a fully-equipped kitchen and dining spaces, they are perfect for cosy evenings snuggled up watching TV and tucking into your favourite comfort food. Gather as a group and dine at the table that seats 12, or embrace some quiet time and break into smaller groups, selecting the second dining space that has seating for six. There are seven bedrooms in total, all thoughtfully styled. Five of the bedrooms have flexible sleeping arrangements to suit your party, depending on whether you’d like the zip-and-link beds set up as kings or twin set. As a bonus, all of the bedrooms have their own stylish en-suites.

Throw open the doors and step outside to dine alfresco, firing up the BBQ and settling down at the garden furniture to toast each other. The friendly owners are happy to have you help collect eggs on the farm, and after breakfast, you’ll have three circular walks to choose from for a stroll.

  • 7 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 king, 3 zip-and-link twin rooms that can be made up as super-king beds on request when booking, and 2 zip-and-link super-king rooms that can be made up as twin rooms on request when booking
  • 7 bathrooms – 2 en-suite bathrooms with handheld shower attachments and WC, 5 en-suite shower rooms with shower and WC
  • Induction hob, double oven, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, and dishwasher in each kitchen
  • Welcome pack
  • Wood burner
  • TV, radio
  • Garden with lawn, patio, garden furniture and charcoal BBQ
  • Ample private parking
  • Beach 15 miles, pub 2.5 miles, shop 2 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Darren Williams

This property joined our collection in 2019 and is managed by Darren.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by David, 30th November 2024

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Excellent equipment, fully equipped with more than expected. Plenty of cutlery and crockery. Nice extras left, logs for the fire, tea, coffee, washing up liquid, cookies, cake and farm fresh eggs (that are exceptional). The barn is spacious, the kitchens are a good size and as it is open plan is a great space for cooking family meals regardless of Read morethe size. Every bedroom has its own on suite, which is clean and very modern. Can not praise this property high enough we had a wonderful week staying in the hen house and will be back for our next family get together Hide

Reviewed by Carmel, 19th October 2024

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Wonderful accommodation, celebrated a special birthday with family & friends.

Reviewed by Susan, 18th October 2024

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The Hen House is the perfect venue for a crowd of very good old friends to get together and have fun. The beautiful surroundings of the farm and the peace and quiet are so relaxing. I. Sure we will be back again.

Reviewed by Teri, 9th October 2024

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We had such a fabulous weekend. Both Cottages were spotlessly clean and comfortable. The kitchens were well equipped, wood for the fire and there was even a cupboard full of games. The surroundings were beautiful. I would certainly recommend this property. Five stars from us!

Reviewed by Nicola, 1st September 2024

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We stayed in Hen House and it was amazing. The property had a lovely feeling, is kitted out with everything you need and is perfect for a large family holiday. The two kitchens came in very handy at times too

Reviewed by Victoria, 3rd August 2024

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Absolutely wonderful accommodation! So clean and tidy on arrival. Everything has been thought of and provided to make this an excellent base for exploring the local area. Such a lovely setting with the farm animals for the children and adults too.

Reviewed by Jan, 10th July 2024

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Beautiful place - welcoming hosts. Property had all we needed for a very comfortable and happy stay. Loved that everyone had their own en-suite. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Toni, 26th June 2024

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Lovely property with everything u need. Very clean, comfortable and spacious. Goats, chickens and sheep wonderful entertainment. Ideal for families coming together for celebrations.

Reviewed by Valerie, 2nd June 2024

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A fabulous cottage for large groups plenty of space and well equipped . The outside space for the dogs was very secure so we didnt need to worry about them getting out.

Reviewed by Lynn, 3rd January 2024

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What an amazing place to stay for an extended family gathering. Great location. amazing owners and the accommodation is not only spotless but also so well equipped. Highly recommended

Reviewed by Karen, 28th October 2023

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Reviewed by Jane, 22nd October 2023

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Lovely quiet location. We were a party of 14 adults and found the property well equipped and spacious. we didn't have occasion to use the outside space as we were at the Hen House in October. I like a firm bed but found the beds a little hard, they would benefit from a mattress topper.

Reviewed by Karen, 20th September 2023

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Absolutely fabulous accommodation, clean well equipped and with 7 en suite bedrooms perfect for a large group. The outside space, BBQ and games equipment was amazing for enjoying outside on a summer evening. Would definitely return.

Reviewed by Lucia, 4th September 2023

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Reviewed by Tracey, 29th August 2023

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Beautiful property in a lovely location, we had a super time, thank you!

Reviewed by Nicola, 30th July 2023

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Reviewed by Hannah, 30th June 2023

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The Hen House was everything we knew we needed and even more! Hosts were lovely and friendly and were quick to respond to any queries. There was loads of space so we didnt all feel like we were on top of each other. It was secure for the children to run around and not worry about where they were and also secure for our lab. In fact, he hardly stayeRead mored indoors as he loved chilling in the garden the whole time. A peaceful location and close to Beccles. Wed love to visit again! Hide

Reviewed by Kevin, 13th June 2023

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Reviewed by Jennifer, 3rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Lucy, 8th May 2023

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A beautifully presented, well equipped property in an idyllic location. A superb getaway for a special birthday weekend. Comfortable, clean and cosy, with wonderful, friendly and helpful owners.

Reviewed by Jean, 6th April 2023

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Reviewed by Claire, 6th March 2023

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Amazing accommodation in a beautiful setting. Fantastic to have all the family together (with pets) Five stars

Reviewed by Rachel, 26th February 2023

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Great property for a big family get-together in a beautiful part of the country.

Reviewed by Susan, 18th February 2023

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The accommodation was well equipped and very comfortable.As a large family group the 7 en-suite bedrooms offered flexibility for double or twin beds.There was enough crockery, cooking utensils and a washer dryer and dishwasher so this provided us with a good labour saving break. The children took advantage of the indoor and outdoor equipment and haRead mored a lot of fun spending time together. We loved the peace and quiet. Great holiday accommodation with everything you need for a relaxing break whatever your age. Hide

Reviewed by Emily, 28th December 2022

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The Hen House was the perfect place for our large family gathering, all rooms ensuite and having both properties, ample food preparation and enjoyment spaces. The owners have thought of everything from cooking equipment, crockery, cutlery, there's even a slow cooker in each kitchen! Being on a working farm was brilliant for the kids with all the anRead moreimals and there are plenty of outdoors play equipment provided. It is a 10 minute drive to Beccles or any local pub but that didn't bother us as we stayed at the property and enjoyed all the walks available on our doorstep. The tvs were a bit hit too with plenty of apps installed to enjoy movie nights. The WiFi was strong and available at all times and the instruction manuals provided everything you needed to know about the property and local area. Can't fault the owners, they are brilliant, what a place, highly recommend and we will be back!! Hide

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