Discover Suffolk rural life when you stay at The Old Barn, a refined threshing barn conversion nestled amongst the rolling countryside of the Brett Valley. Now a beautiful holiday home with elegant interiors, kids and grown-ups alike will adore the shared 9 metre heated outdoor pool during the summer months (May - October) The Old Barn sleeps up to eight peacefully within the extensive grounds of Dove House, an impressive 14th-century Suffolk Hall which has been a working farm for centuries. The barn boasts gorgeous views across pasture and fields, with an equestrian stud, lake and river and the Brett Valley beyond. The vaulted ceiling in the double height reception gives a warm welcome all year round, with its dining area for everyone to eat together. The space is filled with light and you can step out of the double rear doors and into the pool area to enjoy a swim and laze on the sun loungers. Escape to the cosy sitting room with its wood burner in a large inglenook fireplace to keep your toes toasty in the depths of winter. The traditional kitchen has a large range cooker, breakfasting table and double french doors onto a private walled courtyard garden, for pre dinner drinks or al fresco dining. And, if you need a break from cooking, consider bringing the restaurant to you with DineIndulge, available for a one-off celebration or fully catered break. Galleried landings are always impressive. And the Sun Room with stunning views across the fields makes it an even more special place to sit and relax. There are also four lovely first floor bedrooms, a family bathroom and a Jack and Jill shower room, accessed by bedrooms two and three. Elsewhere, you are free to explore and enjoy the grounds of Dove House and wander the paths. There’s a lot of wandering to get through. Potter around the fields, now home to thoroughbred mares and a small herd of pedigree Hereford cattle, along the picturesque river bank or head out on a public footpath away from the far end of the property. This holiday property is next to Stable Cottage, sleeping six guests in four bedrooms. The Old Barn and Stable Cottage can be booked separately or together to accommodate up to 14 guests. Please see our listing for Semer Barns if you are interested in this option. THE LAYOUT Ground floor: Entrance hall with ample space for boots and hanging coats with access to the downstairs cloakroom with wc. Vaulted reception and dining room with farmhouse style dining table seating eight along with a wicker sofa and armchairs next to French windows opening straight onto the swimming pool courtyard. Sitting room with comfortable sofas, a 42” TV and huge inglenook fireplace with a log burner. Well equipped kitchen with flag stone flooring, round breakfast table seating four, range style cooker and serving hatch to the dining room. First floor: Galleried landing overlooking the downstairs reception area with lovely views. Master Stallion bedroom 1 with 5' king size brass bed and built in cupboards. Shares the family bathroom with bedroom 4. Family bathroom with a bath with hand held shower. Thoroughbred bedroom 2 with 4'6" double bed and standing clothes rack. Jack and Jill style en-suite to a shower room shared with bedroom 3. Foals bedroom 3 with two 3' single beds, large wardrobe and Jack and Jill style en-suite to a shower room shared with bedroom 2. Colt bedroom 4 with 3' single bed and standing clothes rack. Shares the family bathroom with Master bedroom 1. The Royal Box sun room offering commanding views of the stud and valley beyond with an armchair and large sofa that converts into a bed for an eighth guest. Outside: To the front is an enclosed courtyard garden with flower beds, outdoor furniture and a barbecue (charcoal - please supply your own). To the front enjoy views across the stud to a lake, river, fields and the Brett Valley beyond, which guests are welcome to explore. There are many paths around the lake and fields which are home to thoroughbred mares and a small herd of pedigree Hereford cattle. Guests can also walk along the picturesque river bank or head out on various public footpaths. Off the reception area is a large heated outdoor swimming pool shared with Stable Cottage and in use from mid May to mid September. Off-street parking for two cars. AT A GLANCE Sleeps seven + one Four bedrooms; one king, one double, one twin, one single A sofa bed in the upstairs sitting room can sleep an additional guest One bathroom, one shower room Suitable for baby (travel cot available) Sorry, no pets Private patio with outdoor furniture and barbecue Shared outdoor heated swimming pool (*seasonal) Lovely grounds with paths and river to explore Welcome hamper, linen and towels Private parking for two cars EQUIPMENT Oil central heating, wood burning stove in the sitting room Range style cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Travel cot available on request (please supply your own linen). WiFi internet access* 42” Smart TV with Freeview Garden furniture Charcoal barbecue (charcoal not supplied)