Guests say
The Folly Barn in Debenham is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its comfortable and private setting, good outdoor space, and excellent location for exploring Suffolk. Guests appreciate the property's beautiful design, warmth, and the convenience of village walks. While some cleanliness and maintenance issues were noted, the overall experience is positive, with recommendations for future stays.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Most guests found The Folly Barn to be a pleasant stay, though there were a couple of mentions of cleanliness issues, such as debris in the utility room and wood clippings on the floor. These instances suggest room for improvement in this area.
The location is highly praised for its quiet setting, accessibility to local walks, and proximity to Debenham's amenities, making it an ideal base for exploring the Suffolk countryside and coastal region.
Guests have described the property as comfortable, warm, and inviting, with a special mention of the comfortable beds. However, some guests noted that the creaky floors could be disruptive to sleep.
The property is well-equipped and guests are generally satisfied with the facilities. However, there were comments about the lack of wood for the fire and the misleading description of a wet room, indicating some areas could benefit from better maintenance and clearer information.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
A charming self-catering holiday cottage and a small piece of architectural heaven, set in the beautiful Suffolk countryside.
The Folly Barn is a charming and cosy three bedroom self-catering holiday home in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, situated in the charming village of Debenham. This unique property was formerly a telephone repeater station and has now been cleverly restored to offer an individual property with quirky features. The property has two ground floor bedrooms and a ground floor wet room, there is ramped access to the ground floor. The third bedroom is found on the mezzanine level and has its own bathroom. With stunning settings surrounding the property, including an orchard, the property benefits from a private garden with patio area. The village of Debenham is a charming Suffolk village and boasts its own pub, a local co-op grocery shop and cafes and gift shops too. Debenham is a short drive away from the historic market towns of Framlingham and Eye.
Size: Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms.
Nearest beach: Less than 25 miles.
Nearest amenities: 600 yards.
Pets: 1 well behaved pet welcome
Short breaks: Available at this property.
Smoking: Not allowed at this property.
Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, living room, kitchen.
Beds: 2 double beds, set of two single bunk beds.
Luxuries: Smart TV, open fire.
General: Modern electric radiators throughout the cottage.
Utilities: Electric oven, ceramic hob, dishwasher, and integrated fridge freezer. Washing machine in the utility cupboard.
Standard: Kettle, toaster, iron.
Other: bed linen, Towels and Wi-Fi provided.
Outdoors: Enclosed private garden to the rear with patio area, dining table with chairs and barbeque. Apple orchard to front of property. While the garden is fenced, there are areas that aren’t fully dog proof
You may need to pay an Accidental Damage Deposit or Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver for this property. Where applicable we will contact you in good time before your holiday with further details and to take payment.
Reviews (14)
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Mr Carey07894
Potentially a very pleasant holiday cottage. However to describe the downstairs bathroom as a wet room including a shower is totally misleading, the shower is above the bath, which in turn is tucked under the stairs. The only real shower is upstairs which is non-ideal if you have mobility issues and struggle with stairs.
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Mr Brailsford
The barn is in a good location close to Debenham and it's lovely pubs and cafes we enjoyed a fantastic meal at the Debenham Lion. It makes a good base for exploring. We enjoyed Framlingham town and castle and Helmingley Hall Gardens was also a highlight. The barn has been converted tastefully, however personally I would not stay at the barn again, for the price the overall cleanliness was an issue. The floors are extremely creaky and due to the layout if anyone gets up in the night it wakes everyone up. The garden is not secure so not ideal if travelling with a dog.
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Mr Graham
Lovely cottage that is bigger than it looks. Beautifully presented cottage all by itself a short stroll to the village. open the doors and let the countryside in, or just sit out in the sun and relax. very well catered equipment wise and comfortable beds. lovely all round.