About this property

Elegant Holiday Home in Semer: The Old Barn offers a charming holiday home experience in Semer, United Kingdom. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Living Spaces: The property features four bedrooms and two bathrooms, a spacious living room with a fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dishwasher, and a private entrance. Outdoor Leisure: Guests can relax on the terrace or patio, enjoy garden and pool views, and utilise the barbecue facilities. The outdoor seating area provides a perfect spot for alfresco dining. Convenient Location: Located 73 km from London Stansted Airport, The Old Barn is close to attractions such as Flatford (17 km) and Colchester Castle (31 km). Free on-site private parking is available.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 4
1 single bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Staycation Holidays

Company review score: 9.2Based on 106 reviews from 53 properties
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Company information

Hi Staycation holidays co uk was launched by myself in October 2015. Having spent over 20 years within the holiday and tourism sectors, our passion is to deliver a friendly, fresh approach and the very best levels of service to our guests. On a daily basis, we strive to deliver on all the details, to ensure that you, our guests, enjoy a home from home experience and ultimately a memorable break. Our properties suit a wide range of budgets and we regularly feature special discounts. Everyone on our team has an in-depth knowledge of our cottages along with the local area and events to help you get the best out of your break. We’re here to offer help and advice whenever you need it, 24/7 - we aim to respond within the hour (unless it's the middle of the night!). We also take a flexible approach to bookings so that you can book from as few as two nights, up to 28 nights and offer unique arrival days too. Thank you for visiting us! Charles Millward

Property information

Our threshing barn conversion nestles amongst the Brett Valley countryside. A beautiful holiday home with elegant interiors, guests adore the shared 9 m heated outdoor pool during summer. Located 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, river and Brett Valley beyond. The vaulted ceiling in the double height reception with dining area gives a warm welcome. Step out of the rear doors into the pool area to enjoy a swim or laze on loungers. The cosy sitting room has a log burner in a large inglenook and the traditional kitchen has a range cooker and doors onto a walled BBQ courtyard. Upstairs, the Sun Room with sofa bed and stunning views across the fields makes the galleried landing an even more special place to relax. There are 4 first floor bedrooms, a family bathroom and Jack and Jill shower room. Explore and enjoy the grounds of Dove House and potter the fields, now home to thoroughbred mares and pedigree cattle. Walk along the picturesque river or along a public footpath at the far end of the property. Outdoor heated swimming pool, shared with other property on-site (9m x 3m, depth 0.9m x 1.9m, open mid May-mid Sept).

Neighbourhood information

Situated in a quiet hamlet in the Brett Valley, explore Suffolk’s two AONBs - Dedham Vale and the Suffolk Coast and Heaths. In Dedham Vale take in the scenic delights associated with painters Constable, Gainsborough and Munnings. Explore the countryside associated with John Constable at Flatford Mill. Munnings worked from a studio in his garden at Dedham now a museum. Gainsborough was born in Sudbury (11 m) where his house is dedicated to his life. Kersey (2 m) is a pretty village and Hadleigh, Long Melford, Lavenham, Sudbury and Clare form the Wool Towns. Kersey Mill is packed with shops, eateries and amenities. Bury St Edmunds (19 m) has a magnificent cathedral and the ruins of an Abbey within stunning gardens. Museums, stately homes and gardens include Beth Chatto Gardens, Melford Hall, Kentwell Hall and Ickworth Park. 3 minutes takes you to Hollow Trees Farm with a Trail, Farm Shop, Café and events. Bildeston Crown (2 m) for lovely food and 15 minutes to medieval Lavenham, Suffolk's food capital. Blue Flag beaches at Felixstowe, Clacton, Frinton and Walton are all within 50 minutes. The Suffolk coast is an hour’s drive, and The RSPB reserve at Minsmere is worth a visiting.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$265. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of £200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.