Guests say
May Barn in Ixworth is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and welcoming touches. Guests appreciate the tasteful decor, the comprehensive information provided, and the friendly owners. The village location is noted for its charm and convenience, with local amenities and pubs within easy reach. While some guests mention minor issues with facilities and maintenance, the overall sentiment is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
The majority of guests found May Barn to be very clean and well-maintained, with only a few isolated comments about cobwebs and stray hairs. The positive remarks about cleanliness far outweigh the negatives, indicating a high standard of cleanliness overall.
The cottage's location in Ixworth is frequently praised for its quiet charm and proximity to local amenities, pubs, and attractions. The ease of access to nearby towns and the countryside makes it an ideal base for exploring Suffolk.
Comfort is generally rated highly, with guests finding the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy. However, some guests noted issues with seating comfort and the practicality of the bathroom for elderly guests, which slightly lowers the score.
Facilities at May Barn are well-regarded, with the property being equipped for a pleasant stay. Nonetheless, several guests suggested improvements such as the addition of a shower curtain and better kitchen implements, indicating room for enhancement in this area.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident through the welcome packs and doggie welfare packs mentioned by guests. While these gestures are highly appreciated, it is noted that such offerings may vary and are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
May Barn is a comfortable, pet friendly property in the heart of Ixworth. The property is a wonderful mixture of original beams, flint walls and modern touches. Accommodating three people across two bedrooms, with a well equipped bathroom. On the ground floor there is a country style kitchen, cloak room and beautiful living/dining room.
The property boasts a gorgeous pebbled courtyard garden, perfect for dining alfresco, complete with a charcoal BBQ.
Ground Floor
Entering into the property with beautiful country style kitchen to your left, ground floor WC in front and spacious living/dining area to your right. The ground floor is a mixture of tiled and wooden flooring.
Kitchen
With views onto the garden, this beautiful well equipped kitchen is the perfect space to enjoy self catering cooking. The property has an electric oven with four ring gas hob, integrated dishwasher, 50/50 split fridge freezer, two slice toaster, kettle, microwave and most importantly a Tassimo coffee machine. There is also a Roberts DAB Radio which has bluetooth connectivity, to allow you to listen to your favourite music whilst cooking up a treat.
Cloakroom
With a stunning flint wall, this room features a WC and wash basin.
Living/Dining Room
A light and spacious room to sit and relax in, with double aspect views. The owners have carefully added modern luxuries to the space without taking away the appeal of the original features, specifically the beams and flint wall. The room has a two seater sofa and two separate arm chairs positioned subtly towards to flat screen TV. There is a wooden dining table with four leather chairs for you to enjoy dining inside.
First Floor
Carpeted stairs lead you from the living space up to the landing area, with two bedrooms at either end and a gorgeous family bathroom.
Bedroom 1
A luxurious space to unwind at the end of the day, with exposed beams, double aspect windows and decorated in calm and soothing tones. The room features a king size bed with large headboard, bedside tables add decorative lamps. There is a dressing table with a stool and mirror above and a double wardrobe for your belongings.
Family Bathroom
With roll top bath, WC and wash basin with mirror above. An ideal space to enjoy a good book and glass of wine whilst relaxing in the bath.
Bedroom 2
With stunning exposed beams, this room features a full size single bed with bedside table and decorative lamp. Ample storage is provided in the built in wardrobe space.
Outside Space
The property has a gorgeous pebbled courtyard garden, perfect for enjoying the sun and for alfresco dining. There is an outdoor table with four chairs and a charcoal BBQ for guests use.
Parking is available on the road outside.
Bury St Edmunds, locally referred to as Bury, is a historic market town and civil parish found in Suffolk, East Anglia. Boasting over 1000 years of history to discover, it offers plenty to see and do at any time of the year. Describe as being 'Suffolk's foodie town', you can expect to find plenty of tempting eateries to assist you on your self-catered stay including all of pubs, restaurants, cafés and takeaways galore, as well as there being a good selection of supermarkets and convenience stores for those seeking fresh ingredients or any picnic essentials. Admire the beautiful architecture of the town whilst visiting both its high street and independent stores, with abbey ruins and gardens, art galleries, Suffolk's only cathedral and Moyse's Hall Museum to find too, offering something for all tastes. Visit the 200 acres of Nowton Park where you can walk amongst the landscaped lands of Suffolk's countryside, or take a trip to discover the beauty of Thetford Forest Park, spanning over 18,730 hectares, here you can find serene walking and cycling routes as well as attractions such as High Lodge, Lynford Stag, Lynford Arboretum, the Harling Woods and so much more. The coast can also be reached via a scenic drive, where you can find the traditional seaside towns of Felixstowe and Clacton-on-Sea, while Ipswich, Cambridge and Colchester are all within reach too.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining/sitting area
Heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, toaster.
TV, Freesat, DAB Bluetooth radio, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available on request.
On-road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed rear courtyard garden with furniture and barbecue.
Two well behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1.
note: If you wish to bring a dog it must be mentioned at the time of booking.
Nearby points of interest
- High Lodge Centre
Reviews (18)
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Stephen
Any interaction is at best unhelpful and Best of Suffolk not very helpful in trying to sort this issue.
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Lia
Dog friendly, nice walks around the village/town. We enjoyed our stay. Lia & Ed
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Paul A
The accommodation is very good and interesting; the road is nice and quiet with a great takeaway a short walk away! A very enjoyable place to stay - thank you. The only thing I would comment on is that it was a bit difficult to have a shower without a shower curtain, as others have commented in the visitors' book, this would be a very welcome addition.