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The Folly Barn

Debenham, Suffolk
Original Cottages

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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 2
5
star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Elegant accommodation surrounded by wide open countryside
  • Architect-owned property that’s been designed in a Scandi-inspired style
  • Throw open bi-fold doors to experience outdoor living throughout the warmer months

Property code: OC-THEFOL

Truly teeming with sophistication, this former telephone repeater station is now a stunning property that promises family or friends an unrivalled stay in the Suffolk countryside. Despite the holiday home offering a remote, undisturbed location with far-reaching countryside views, the nearby village of Debenham is just a short walk away (0.5 miles). This peaceful East Anglian village offers tea rooms, a host of local pubs and shops for stocking up on local goodies. A stay here puts you in an excellent position for touring some of Suffolk’s popular tourist hotspots. Discover Framlingham (9 miles), Stowmarket (10 miles) or Eye (7 miles) just a short drive away. When jumping in the car you can also enjoy close proximity to the stunning Suffolk Coast AONB (16 miles), a sprawling heritage area that’s dotted with pretty beaches (23 miles).

You’re instantly met with a sense of architectural skill and design prowess when arriving at this luxury country retreat. Apart from the master bedroom on the mezzanine floor, all of the facilities are located on the step-free ground floor. The generously spaced living area boasts a double-height ceiling, authentic wooden beams and the addition of bi-fold French doors which make the surrounding countryside part of the room’s appeal. In the kitchen, you’ll find all of the necessary appliances for turning local produce into delicious meals, whilst in the lounge/diner you’ll find a modern dining table for sitting around together. The lounge boasts a working open fire for staying cosy in those winter months, so switch on the Smart TV and get stuck into a thrilling box set. As mentioned, the master bedroom is set above the living room on a mezzanine floor. This spacious double is furnished with a sofa and writing desk to create a calming space to unwind. The room is served by a shower room. Heading back onto the ground floor there are two further bedrooms, another double and a cosy bunk bedroom, along with the final family bathroom that’s fitted as a versatile wet room.

Let your evening spill out into the garden to make full use of the patio with outdoor furniture and a fire pit that doubles up as a BBQ. This area is totally private and features a large lawn.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 double, 1 bunk bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 wet room with shower, bath and WC, 1 with walk-in shower and WC
  • Electric oven, ceramic hob, fridge, slimline dishwasher
  • Utility cupboard with washing machine
  • Open fire
  • Heating by air source heat pump
  • Smart TV
  • Please keep the dog off the furniture
  • Fenced garden set to lawn, furnished with fire pit/BBQ
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • Shop 0.5 miles, pub 1 mile
  • Access to garden shed with additional fridge/freezer
  • Wood starter pack available. Outside store for wood
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Darren Williams

This property joined our collection in 2020 and is managed by Darren.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 14 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Brigette, 28th January 2025

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What a lovely stay we enjoyed at The Folly Barn. We loved the touches of South African decor (made us feel at home!). The attention to detail to make our late arrival easy was much appreciated. Should we back down towards Debenham again, we would definitely make this our home again for a few days!

Reviewed by Marc, 16th October 2024

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Reviewed by Deana, 2nd October 2024

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We spent a lovely week in Folly Barn beautiful property with its own ground.

Reviewed by Daniella, 25th September 2024

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Great location for long walks from the garden. Very comfortable, clean and spacious accommodation, with everything you need for a self catering holiday home. One boundary in the garden is not secure for adventurous collies!

Reviewed by John, 27th August 2024

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Potentially a very pleasant holiday cottage. However to describe the downstairs bathroom as a wet room including a shower is totally misleading, the shower is above the bath, which in turn is tucked under the stairs. The only real shower is upstairs which is non-ideal if you have mobility issues and struggle with stairs.

Reviewed by Stephen, 14th July 2024

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The barn is in a good location close to Debenham and it's lovely pubs and cafes we enjoyed a fantastic meal at the Debenham Lion. It makes a good base for exploring. We enjoyed Framlingham town and castle and Helmingley Hall Gardens was also a highlight. The barn has been converted tastefully, however personally I would not stay at the barn again, Read morefor the price the overall cleanliness was an issue. The floors are extremely creaky and due to the layout if anyone gets up in the night it wakes everyone up. The garden is not secure so not ideal if travelling with a dog. Hide

Reviewed by Stuart, 8th July 2024

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Lovely cottage that is bigger than it looks. Beautifully presented cottage all by itself a short stroll to the village. open the doors and let the countryside in, or just sit out in the sun and relax. very well catered equipment wise and comfortable beds. lovely all round.

Reviewed by Clare, 31st December 2023

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Reviewed by Diane, 5th December 2023

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Reviewed by Kay, 6th November 2023

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A very attractive conversion, light and airy, well thought out and comfortable. Secluded, but some walks in to the village from the garden make it very pet friendly. I imagine it would be a delightful family getaway especially in the summer months when the large glazed doors can be pulled back, and as there are no curtains/ shutters, a joy watchinRead moreg the summer dawns. I visited in the winter, and was pleasantly surprised to find it warm and inviting. The fire would be lovely , but the property was comfortable if you didnt want to light the fire.its centrally placed to see many of the Suffolk places of interest. The local pub in Debenham, chip shop, and cafe .very good. Hide

Reviewed by Jeffrey, 20th September 2023

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Reviewed by Tony, 24th July 2023

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Reviewed by Rachael, 8th July 2023

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Reviewed by Jane, 23rd May 2023

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Lovely location. Clean, fully equipped. Quite setting and good walks from the door.

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