Snaptrip says
The Granary in Essex receives high praise for its welcoming hosts, cleanliness, and tranquil rural setting. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, comfortable accommodation, and thoughtful touches. The property's location is ideal for exploring Essex and Suffolk, with easy access to local amenities and attractions. The presence of animals adds to the charm, and the property is noted for its peaceful environment.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviewers consistently mention the cleanliness of The Granary, describing the property as spotless and well-maintained, which indicates a high standard of hygiene and care.
The property's location is frequently highlighted as idyllic and well-situated for exploring the surrounding areas, with easy access to local pubs and shops, contributing to a high location score.
Comfort is a recurring theme, with guests finding the property to be peaceful, with comfortable beds and modern bathrooms, ensuring a restful stay.
The Granary is praised for its well-equipped facilities, including cooking utensils and comfortable furnishings, with guests expressing satisfaction with the amenities provided.
Guests frequently mention the thoughtful touches such as welcome packs and fresh flowers. While these are greatly appreciated, it is noted that such personal touches, though common, are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
Sudbury 5.4 miles. In a quiet, rural village location on the Essex/Suffolk border this beautifully converted Granary sits in the grounds of the owners home. The Granary has been sympathetically converted from a 300 year old listed barn, into a modern, comfortable holiday property. Internally it has a wonderful open-plan living space with the a fully fitted kitchen, housing all the appliances you could possibly need for a weekend away in the countryside. The dining area is a cosy space where you can dine together as a family, or plan the day's events. Gather together in the sitting area and enjoy the views over the extensive grounds. There is a ground floor twin bedroom with an en-suite shower room and a spacious first floor double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower over. Outside there is an enclosed private patio area with seating an ideal spot to sit and enjoy a morning coffee while planning some of the many things to do in the area. The outdoor space includes a wonderful pond for wildlife and is a perfect spot for watching the sun going down. The area is wonderful for exploring and ideal for those more sporty types. Cyclists can enjoy a network of quiet roads linking pretty, historic villages such as Lavenham, Long Melford, Dedham Vale, Flatford (Constable Country) and Bury St Edmunds to name a few. There is so much to visit in the area with the popular historic market town of Sudbury close by where visitors can enjoy an excellent selection of shops, cafes and restaurants when they visit. There is also a number of places of interest with Gainsborough's Museum, Kentwell Hall and the stunning National Trust Property, Ickworth House easily accessible. This beautiful barn conversion is ideal for friends and families looking for a get away with plenty of exploring to do locally.
Sudbury is a small market town in Suffolk, England, bordering Essex and situated near the River Stour. The town itself dates back to the Saxon era, with its first mention back in 799 AD. With an abundance of local pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops in the area. Sudbury is famous for its local artists, with the likes of John Constable having painted in the area and Thomas Gainsborough was born and educated there.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x ground floor twin with en-suite shower room with shower, basin and WC and 1 x first floor double with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living room with a kitchen, dining and sitting areas.
Electric underfloor central heating.
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, stair gate and highchair available.
Secure cycle storage.
Wifi.
Off-road parking.
Shared lawned garden and patio area with furniture.Washing machine and tumble dryer available in the annex Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking or candles.
Shop 200 yards and pub 300 yards.
Nearby points of interest
- East Anglian Railway Museum
- Kentwell Hall
- Great Notley Discovery Centre And Park
- Colchester Zoo
- Colchester Castle Museum
- University of Essex
Reviews (71)
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Linda
It's in a quiet peaceful area with the added bonus of being near to a beautiful farm shop for your fresh produce. On arrival we found a basket of goodies and everything to make a welcome cuppa. There was even chews for our Labrador Bess. We had a relaxing week here and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
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Emma
Perfect for relaxing and watching the ducks and horses, or reading a book. The property itself was of a high standard with very comfortable beds, underfloor heating (which made the place lovely and cosy in the cold weather) and everything you could need for your stay. It is well placed for exploring the area and the hosts were lovely (friendly and helpful, but not intrusive). Will definitely be back again.
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Angela
I stayed at The Granary for a week. The under floor heating is glorious! Having bathroom both up and downstairs is great. Although because of my dog (Micky), I stayed downstairs mostly and slept in a single bed for the first time in years. However, it was really comfortable. Being on my own, I felt really safe and secure at The Granary. There are great dog walks from the property, but take your wellies in the winter. The TV remote could do with replacing and regular kettle descaling as it is a hard water area. Everything you need is at the property, even a dishwasher. Luxury. Owners are friendly but not overbearing. I called for help a couple of times for minor things and Martin was right there. Their two dogs appreciate any treats you would like to offer and are really cute. There are horses, geese and chickens in the grounds which are lovely. The local pub had a new chef who hadn't really bedded in yet and our meal was so-so. Very friendly though. Really enjoyed my stay and won't hesitate to recommend it.