Sleeping up to 31 in 13 rooms, The Firs and Marshlands are the perfect next door neighbours for a large party looking for a secluded getaway in the heart of Suffolk’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Offering stunning countryside views The Firs and Marshlands are situated only minutes from the beautiful coastal village of Orford and a short drive from Shingle street, Bawdsey and Southwold beaches.ORFORD 3 miSNAPE 5 miALDEBURGH 12 miWOODBRIDGE 12 miSOUTHWOLD 26 miExperienced host!
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Whatever the reason for your stay, The Firs and Marshlands have something for everyone: two hot tubs, two large, modern and fully equipped kitchens with a large range cookers, (making for easy group catering); four large reception rooms at the including dining tables with space for everyone to eat together, family sitting rooms and a drawing room (Firs) with games. Both houses have games rooms and hot tubs!Sleeping accommodation at the Firs is in the 5 upstairs bedrooms, with the option to have two additional guests to stay on the sofa bed in the drawing room – this set-up is also very convenient for those guests who require a wheelchair, or others who struggle with stairs. At Marshlands the are 7 ensuite bedrooms sleeping 16 guests. Some of the bedrooms have link-beds for flexibility (can be either a superking bed, or two singles).Between the two houses, there are 10 bathrooms plus two downstairs loos.Outside there’s plenty of space for children to run around, extensive decking areas outside with dining furniture for all, and two fabulous hot tubs!Whatever your occasion, you will not be disappointed booking The Firs and Marshlands.Beds: Firs:Room1: Superking link bed and a bunkbed (4 persons). En suite shower and toilet. *Room 2: Superking link bed and a single bed (3 persons). En suite shower room and toilet. *Room3: King size bed (2 persons).Room4: King size bed (2 persons).Room 5: King size bed (2 persons).Drawing Room: Sofa bed (2 persons).Total: 15 bed spaces. * Link beds can be split to make two single beds. Additional (single) bedding is provided in the rooms.Marshlands: rag Pit: Two single beds (2 persons)?Black Walk: Two single beds and a bunkbed (4 persons)?Badger Pit: Two single beds (2 persons)?Longdrift: King size bed (2 persons)?Oak Hill: King size bed (2 persons)?Lamberts: King size bed (2 persons)?Total: 16 bed spaces.
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Use of the whole house and hot tub.
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There are exceptional facilities for walkers, cyclists and fishermen. The firs offers fantastic walks, boat trips, sailing, golf, fishing and forest tracks. Part of the Heritage coast and convenient for Orford, Snape Concert Hall, Aldeburgh, Sutton Hoo, RSPB reserves, activities, history, restaurants and country markets.All 2-night weekend bookings are from Friday to Sunday. If you would like to book Saturday to Monday this will be charged at a higher rate than advertised to compensate this.
Highleases Farm is a stunning house, beautifully decorated, set on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales above the historic market town of Richmond with spectacular views and surrounded by open countryside but also within walking distance of Richmond with all its amenities.The house has 9 bedrooms, with 3 of the bedrooms sleeping 4 guests in each and 7 bathrooms.
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Newly renovated with large open plan living areas with floor to ceiling windows, allowing light to flood in, and sliding glass doors opening out onto the surrounding terrace.Hot Tub Hire at additional cost. Please ask before booking as availability limited during summer season.The large contemporary space has wooden and stone floors throughout, underfloor heating and a spectacular spiral staircase in centre of the house leading up to bedrooms on the first and second floors.The sleek open plan kitchen/living area with silestone worktops and island, two electric ovens, induction hob, microwave, fridge, 2 freezers, 2 dishwashers, coffee machine, instant boiling tap and large oak dining room table. Large comfy sofas to relax in with wood burner, smart tv, piano and floor to ceiling windows the length of two walls make it a wonderful entertaining area.A glass door leads out from the kitchen onto the terrace with bbq and outdoor seating and table.The large Sitting room is in the centre of the house with gas log burner, grand piano and floor to ceiling windows with sliding doors along one wall leading out onto the surrounding terrace with outdoor seating and stunning views over the Yorkshire Dales.There are 8 bedrooms in the main house and a ground floor annex across the courtyard providing accommodation for four guests.
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Guests can access everywhere.No access to lawn due sudden drop below the house as sudden drop.
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If you would like to hire a hot tub for your stay please enquire.
DOG FRIENDLY & RURALBeautiful Victorian Farmhouse and Converted Barn in a secluded valley in the heart of the stunning South Hams, Devon. A great property for big family holidays and getting away with friends, but with room to breathe!Traditional / mixed furnishings sit alongside contemporary facilities to make for a comfortable and luxurious stay. The Games Room and hot tub makes for a great hang out too.Each property has its own private gardens as well as 70 acres of land to explore.
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THE GREAT OUTDOORSAs well as walks closer to Fletchers the South Devon Coast offers miles of glorious walking with superb views and plenty to see. To the north and only 10 minutes by car is the Dartmoor National Park with 365 square miles of moor, streams, rivers and forest. High granite tors, prehistoric remains and enchanting hamlets and villages make Dartmoor a very special place.FOR CHILDRENWithin 20 minutes drive are the Woodlands Adventure park, the Pennywell Farm and adventure park, the River Dart adventure park and numerous smaller attractions for sunny and not so sunny days.GARDENSThere are half a dozen National Trust properties and gardens within easy reach of Fletchers and a day trip away are the RHS gardens at Rosemoor, the world famous Eden Project and the Lost gardens of Heligan. During the summer months there are many private gardens open as part of the National Gardens Scheme. Look for the yellow signs.TOWNSTotnes is the nearest town to Fletchers, famous for it’s eclectic and alternative lifestyle but with a great range of independent shops and a refreshing lack of chain stores. Its Norman castle, medieval Guildhall and many Elizabethan buildings stretch down to the River Dart. Lively and different Totnes has a twice weekly market and a great selection of bars, cafes and pubs with regular live music. Nearby at Dartington is the famous hall, gardens and arts centre as well as the Cider Press craft and shopping centre.Dartmouth at the mouth of the River Dart is the place for boats large and small with a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants. The castle, museum and the famous Britannia Royal Naval College are all worth a visit.Kingsbridge at the head of its estuary is a good stopping off point on the way to the beaches of the south and west coast of the South Hams while Salcombe is a mecca for sailors. To the north the Dartmoor gateway towns of South Brent, Buckfastleigh (with its famous abbey) and Ashburton are worth a visit before climbing up to the moor itself. The Torbay towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham offer everything from shopping and sailing to the bucket and spade beach delights of Paignton and the fishing port of Brixham.For city life Exeter and Plymouth are both 40 minutes by car.SPORTSailing and Watersports are to the fore in the South Hams with facilities for boat hire and launching at Totnes, Dittisham, Dartmouth, Salcombe and Torbay. Canoeing, kayaking, diving and sea and coarse fishing are all readily available. There are 6 Golf courses within easy reach with tennis at Totnes and Blackawton, horseriding at Broadhempston and on Dartmoor, rock climbing at Buckfastleigh and on Dartmoor, surfing at Bigbury, horse racing at Newton Abbot and Exeter, football at Exeter, Plymouth and Torquay and Rugby at Exeter. Swimming pools are in Totnes, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Torquay. Also swimming in the sea of course! Boat trips varying from 12 seater canoe adventures to large pleasure boats and nature watching or fishing trips start from many centres in the area. Steam trains run from Totnes and Kingswear.
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Guests are able to walk through the nearby fields and streams as it’s owned by Fletchers Combe (70 acres). However, please bear in mind that we rear livestock so make sure to close gates behind you and don’t harm the animals!
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Dog friendly neighbourhood with a pond to swim and fields to run around.
Fabulous farm with hot tubs & sauna and a stunning view towards the City of Bath.Stylish and versatile largely en-suite accommodation set around a traditional courtyard with parking.
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Our farm is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has exceptional views. The farmhouse has a large and very well-equipped kitchen, with 4-oven Aga, large electric oven, gas hobs, and many appliances. There are a choice of dining areas and a big TV room. Large outdoor pizza oven. The entire farm is heated by a biomass boiler so warmth and comfort are guaranteed. We are fully-licensed and even have The Cheerful Tortoise, our micropub, which we could open by request for your visit!
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Guests will have exclusive use of the Farmhouse, accommodation and gardens
Tatham House is a delightful, high spec, luxury property sleeping up to 22 , with 10 spacious bedrooms, all with luxurious en-suites. The ground floor provides plenty of comfortable, social space for large groups with a stylish kitchen and a large, light filled dining area. The indoor pool opens out onto a walled garden with barbecue area, beyond lies the all weather tennis court and large hot-tub. The large terrace area has seating for up to 22 for enjoying relaxing meals, overlooking the large garden and orchard area, towards the rolling Somerset countryside. Downstairs, a funky cellar for games of table tennis, bar billiards, pool and a cinema room.If you can bear to leave it, the nearby Quantock hills and North Somerset coast have lots to offer too.May half term & summer school holidays, 7 night prices apply.
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The house and gardens provide a beautiful oasis with the Quantock Hills in the distance. The indoor and outdoor space work really well for a large group, either family, friends or work colleagues. There’s space to be together, to dine, to socialise and play, but also to have quiet time to read a book, if that’s what you’d like. The house has supremely comfortable beds, high spec shower and bathrooms – with all bedrooms having an en-suite.With so much entertainment on-site, it’s often not necessary to leave the property – but if you do, there is plenty available.
Getting in:
You have exclusive use of the entire house and garden.
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Please supervise children and animals at all times because of the swimming pool and hot tub.
The Manor Hall on THE COTSWOLD MANOR ESTATE is a 17th century Grade II listed property with an under-floor heated conservatory/dining room, a beamed sitting room with inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove. The farmhouse kitchen incorporates a range cooker, super fast broadband provided plus utility room with washer/dryer. Guests also have exclusive use of a hot-tub, BBQ and patio furniture set in private lawns, and shared use of 70 acres of parkland with Games Barn.
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Set in 70 acres of beautiful parkland, The Cotswold Manor Estate is a superb venue for family and friends celebrations.Our properties all include a private garden with exclusive use of a hot-tub, picnic tables and BBQs. Each is uniquely designed and converted to ensure all guests can dine and socialize together.Guests have shared use of our popular Games Barn, which includes pool table, table tennis, air-hockey, table football and numerous sports equipment.The parkland has three wildlife ponds, streams, vineyard, orchard and a bluebell wood. Large, closely mown fields can be used for a number of activities including Zorbing, archery, Laser clay pigeon shooting (laser not shot), personal trainers, ball sports, team building activities and more.A perimeter walk of nearly 3 miles has been created, and those interested in wildlife will be delighted to see Barn, Little and Tawny Owls, Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Kestrels and Red Kites. The ponds are home to Ducks, Mute Swans, Cormorants, Coots, Moorhens, Herons, Woodpeckers, Egrets and spectacularly coloured Kingfishers.Dogs are very welcome (surcharge applies)
Nestled in the heart of Exmoor National Park, Treborough Lodge is a secluded and stunning country house sitting beautifully within 25 acres of parkland, paddocks, and terraced gardens surrounded by 300 acres of conservation area.Book your family weekend getaway now. Christmas & New Years. Indoor Pool coming in 2021. Bedrooms/Bathrooms scaled to number of guests. Dog Friendly – Equestrian Facilities – Hot Tub – Cinema & Games Room – Baby Grand Piano. Treborough Lodge recently updated throughout, has 10 spacious bedrooms, 8 full bathrooms and 2 WCs. Guests will have to access to entire house but bedrooms and bathrooms will be scaled to the number of guests. Pricing is for double occupancy per bedroom unless previously agreed. Additional guests and/or bedrooms will incur additional charges. For example 4 bedrooms will be set for 8 guests, 5 bedrooms for 10 guests, etc. We have flexible bedroom configurations. With Superking Ziplock Beds (superking or 2 oversized singles) and large day beds available, we can configure bedrooms upon request. Baby Grand Piano – Hot Tub – Indoor pool coming May 2021Dog Friendly – 2 well mannered dogs at ?60 per stay. Restrictions apply. Can accommodate up to 8 horses ample stabling and paddock space. Pricing upon request. Approximately 1 mile from Treborough Hill Cross Country Course.Offering an idyllic and tranquil setting to escape and enjoy quality time with friends and family. Ideal for Christmas or New Years; the perfect venue to spend any time of year; or a luxury retreat during the shooting season. Chargot Shoot and 5 other local shoots within 5 miles of property.Approaching from the elevated Owl Gate driveway, one can’t help but appreciate the lovely coastal views as you drive down through the parkland past post and rail fencing to the beautifully situated southwest facing country house.Throughout the seasons, Treborough Lodge offers an escape to a magical paradise for major celebrations or outstanding accommodations for local events: i.e. Dunster by Candlelight, Watchet Music Festival, Treborough Hill Cross Country BE Events.Over the years the grounds have been transformed and now provide a fabulous vista from the main house. There are places to sit and enjoy the tranquillity of nature, watching deer, foxes, rabbits and in the evening listening to a chorus of owls. Idle the hours away with a game of croquet on the lawn, gaze at the stars in the hot tub or enjoy a BBQ under the loggia. Children have the freedom to explore and a dedicated play area will keep them entertained for hours.Discover Local Places Woodland Walks with beautiful coastal views within the grounds Famous Coleridge Way accessible 5 minutes walk Dunkery Beacon (highest point on Exmoor) 11 miles Dunster Castle and Dunster Beach 7 miles Woolacombe Beach (Mail on Sunday Best British Beach) 44 miles Secret Orchard Cider and Torre Cider Farm 5 miles Wimbleball Lake (Activity Centre) 8 miles Taunton 18 miles Airports – Bristol 48 miles, Exeter 37 miles London Paddingtion via Taunton 2.5 hours
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Discover Local Places Woodland Walks with beautiful coastal views within the grounds Famous Coleridge Way accessible 5 minutes walk Dunkery Beacon (highest point on Exmoor) 11 miles Dunster Castle and Dunster Beach 7 miles Woolacombe Beach (Mail on Sunday Best British Beach) 44 miles Secret Orchard Cider and Torre Cider Farm 5 miles Wimbleball Lake (Activity Centre) 8 miles
Highcliffe Manor dates from 1895 and commands stunning views across extensive gardens and grounds to the celebrated Heritage coastline. The historic Manor House is situated in the heart of a charming coastal village with local amenities including pubs, cafes and shops all within walking distance of the property.A place of great natural beauty with sweeping views across the North Sea and recognised as a notable spot for bird watching and wildlife.
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The Manor is located to the south of the historic fishing village of Flamborough and approached via private road through open farm land and woods culminating at grand wrought iron gates. The final approach up the sweeping gravel driveway through well maintained gardens brings you to the extensive parking area to the front of the property.
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Guests have private access to the property and 11 acres of land.
It is located in a truly privileged position in the conservation village of Rhu and faces the Clyde Estuary.The house is of a Scots Baronial style and inside the house there are many beautiful period features from marble fireplaces in the drawing room to some of the largest bath tubs you will ever see!The house is perfect for a luxurious stay while you visit the vast and varied delights of the local area, play some golf, explore Loch Lomond or make a day trip to the Highlands and beyond.
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Invergare Castle is both formal and welcoming. Staying in this house you will experience the golden age of British architecture – Victorian Scotland – with all its charms!The house sits in the conservation village of Rhu with beautiful views over the Clyde and beyond to Argyll.Situated at the start of the highland train line it’s possible to take day trips to Oban and Fort William or if you fancy, day trips to Glasgow or Edinburgh by train.It is no more than 5 minutes over the hill to all of Loch Lomond. A ten minute drive to the village of Luss and 10 minutes to Cameron House for fine dining at Martin Wishart’s newest restaurant.Over the hill are some of the finest golf courses in Scotland- the world-renowned Loch Lomond course and the Carrick. The scenery around this part of Scotland is breathtaking and it is just over an hour form Inveraray.At the top of Loch Fyne- is the original Loch Fyne Oyster bar which makes it the perfect place to have lunch after a walk.There are very good restaurants nearby – Riverhill Coutryard, PJ’s kitchen, The Wee Kelpie, La Barca and The Akash to name a few.The cafe at Rhu marina and the Ardencaple bar and restaurant are just a 5 minute stroll.For keen hill-walkers, Ben Lomond is a short car journey away. There are literally hundreds of walks within this area, along with the Highland Way and the John Muir Way. All information is provided within the house.Invergare Castle is a fabulous house for families, with extensive gardens in a friendly and safe community. Because it is situated in a quiet residential area it is unsuitable for hen and stag parties.Standard booking is for 16 people. If you need more please let us know and be careful to select the exact number when making your reservation.
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The ground floor contains drawing room, dining room, billiards room, library, one bedroom and kitchen.The first floor has 6 ensuite bedrooms and access to a large roof terrace with incredible panoramic views.The basement has an additional living room, kitchen and 3 bedrooms.
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No loud music after 10pm.No external/third party speaker systems, guests may use the Sonos speaker system provided only.
Two detached, airy and secluded barns finished to a very high specification, plus a separate party room in the large barn for formal dining or to play all day and night, and a hot tub.Great for mixed parties, with plenty of space and options for everyone to do their own thing.It’s in a splendid location near Monmouth with acres of lovely pasture and woodland with spectacular views all around in an “Area of outstanding beauty”.1/2 hour from M4 / M5.
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Maesbrook has 6 bedrooms, with a single bed in the study and 3 bathrooms- sleeping 11. The sitting room, kitchen and dining room are comfortable for 17 guests. Maesbrook Cottage has disabled access with 2 rooms and a disabled friendly bathroom. It sleeps 6. It also has its own living room and fully equipped kitchen. The Club Room has a large kitchen, seated dining for 30, and sports and leisure facilities.There is the hot tub and separate showers and toilets for campers.The third cottage on the farm sleeps 6, ask the host about its availability as this can be booked for an additional fee.
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In addition to the above, guests have access to 50 acres of farm and woodland, a 600m jogging circuit, various picnic stops, a vineyard, ponds and streams, public footpaths and spectacular views all around.Access to other buildings except as specified above is restricted or not allowed
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Just about everything found at Maesbrook is new. It is all bright and fresh, in an open classic style.
