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Dons Barn sleeps
a couple
Dons Barn was once an early 1700s Winnowing
Barn. Now converted into a cosy cottage it has an impressive view over
the Orchard through the massive Barn door windows. Upstairs this effect
is magnified by the gantry that separates the window from the bedroom.
It has lime washed or old soft redbrick walls with lots
of beams exposed in the high wooden vaulted ceiling and a lovely millstone
table.
Dons Barn has one spacious bedroom and is suitable for a
couple only it also enjoys a small sunny herb garden & breakfast patio
as well as having use of the orchard gardens.
Living area
- Generous, comfortable sitting area with enormous Kelim
covered Knoll sofa facing a big inglenook fireplace with a large open
log fire
- The room faces onto the orchard and has a 2 storey
Barn Window.
- The floor has the original Suffolk White bricks and
period furniture.
- TV & DVD player, CD / radio / cassette sound system,
selection of CDs and tapes as well as books and games.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is hand made from oak and a massive millstone,
with original cupboards, it has a Belfast sink, gas hobs and an electric
oven. It has a window overlooking the herb garden
Bathroom
- The bathroom is newly made with a very spacious shower.
Bedroom
Bedroom
- The bedroom has a king-size bed with quality mattress,
duvet and linen, a high beamed ceiling and large hand-built wardrobe
made from reclaimed panelling.
General Features
- Dons Barn is completely self contained with its own
central heating. It looks out onto a private sunny herb garden at the
back, where you can have a quiet breakfast and overlooks the Orchard
gardens, where you can lounge about or make a BBQ - or just lie in bed
and watch the sun setting.
- We provide quality mattresses, duvets, linen and towels,
Highchair, baby-cot, TV and TV DVD player. Music tapes, CD's all basics
like fresh roast & ground coffee, instant coffee, tea, milk, sugar,
organic eggs, bacon, butter, Lavenham bread, tomatoes plus olive oil
& vinegar, pepper & salt & fresh herbs from the garden.
- Well-behaved pets are always welcome please bring suitable
bedding and remember not to let your pet sleep on any furniture or damage
any part of the gardens or property, we have tame ducks, cats and other
dogs so your pet must be kept on a lead while here but there are lovely
walks straight from the gardens. Pets must never be left alone as they
fret and howl.
- BBQs and picnic table are free.
- A purpose built BBQ in the long barn is
available for large groups; including a set of specially supplied plates,
bowls and cutlery for up to 20 people.
- 12 bikes are free for guests use only.
- 2 top of the range 3 seater aluminium,
Canadian Canoes with all accessories are available for hire.
- Dons Barn includes everything you would expect from
its 4-star English Tourist Council rating.
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