The Seed Store, High Ash Farm
ID: S535908
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 2
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
The Seed Store at High Ash Farm offers a unique and comfortable stay with a mix of traditional and modern elements. Guests appreciate the spacious kitchen, comfortable bedroom, and the views over the fields. The property's location provides easy access to local attractions and pubs, though some guests noted road noise. A welcome pack is often mentioned, adding a touch of thoughtfulness to the experience.
Most guests found The Seed Store to be well-maintained, with a few noting the presence of cobwebs and dust. The property is generally clean, but there is room for improvement in ensuring a consistently spotless environment.
The property is praised for its beautiful location and proximity to local attractions. However, several guests have mentioned that road noise can be an issue, and the property is not as secluded as some might expect. The misleading directions and difficulty in finding the property also affected the score.
Guests enjoy the comfortable furnishings, especially the bed and the spacious living areas. The property adapts well to different seasons, providing a cosy atmosphere. However, some guests mentioned issues with heating control and the need for additional mirrors.
The Seed Store is equipped with modern amenities and a well-furnished kitchen. Guests have suggested improvements such as additional kitchenware and better heating instructions. Maintenance issues like a slippery shower and a problematic dishwasher handle were also noted.
While guests have mentioned a welcome pack, there is not enough information to determine the consistency of this gesture or its contents. Therefore, it cannot be guaranteed for future guests, and the score is set to null.
About this property
The Seed Store is a wonderful mix of contemporary design and rural period charm. It could not be more perfect for couples looking for a restful countryside break.
Looking to bring your dog? Keen walkers? The Seed Store could not be more ideal! You'll be able to access the six acres of grounds as well as numerous local footpaths in the local area.
Inside The Seed Store you are in for a real treat. The former seed store has been brought back to life using traditional materials, including hemp and lime insulation, lime plaster and original brick flooring, and now offers an extremely light and contemporary living space. A particularly pleasing feature of the property is the sitting room, which enjoys far-reaching panoramic views across open fields, through bespoke curved glass windows and double doors. The open plan sitting room features some iconic furniture and lighting designs from which all the other rooms, including the bedroom, kitchen/dining room, bathroom/shower room are accessed.
The pretty market town of Framlingham can be easily reached by car in under 15 minutes, and local pubs of the Badingham White Horse or Dennington Queen offer delicious meals and drinks. The Suffolk coast is only a 20 minute drive away, and the nearest village of Peasenhall has a charming village shop, delicatessen, butchers and tea room.
Looking for a getaway with extended family or friends? Larger parties can book the two other beautiful countryside properties at High Ash Farm too, The Cottage and The Cross Wing.
Take a look at this video for a taste of what to expect from a glorious stay from The Seed Store
SITTING ROOM
Beautifully light room with floor to ceiling curved glass and double doors offering panoramic views over the sun terrace and farmland beyond. Oak flooring, corner sofa, Eames reclining armchair and Saarinen marble coffee tables. Exposed red brick wall, rough wooden cladding and painted exposed steel.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
Dual aspect room offering views over the six acre grounds. Handmade contemporary kitchen with Smeg appliances, Nespresso Coffee Machine and stone surfaces. Original brick flooring and exposed beams. Original marble topped Saarinen dining table with Aarne Jacobsen series seven chairs.
BATHROOM
Freestanding roll top bath and large walk-in shower cubicle. Low level W.C, basin and tiled flooring.
BEDROOM 1
Dual aspect room offering views over the grounds. King sized bed with side tables and lamps. Free standing wardrobe and dressing table. Oak floor, original exposed beams and brickwork. Lighting by Louis Poulsen.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a shared drive with two other holiday cottages. The drive leads to private parking for two cars next to The Seed Store. The property offers a south facing fully paved sun terrace with garden furniture including outside table and chairs. The sun terrace enjoys stunning views over the adjoining meadows, which feature a range of native hedging and trees. Guests will also have access to these fields along with the other two cottages.
Peasenhall enjoys a range of countryside walks for guests to explore, with wonderful views and abundant wildlife, and afterwards why not rest in one of the local cafes and enjoy a cup of tea and homemade cake? Try out local produce in the village’s independent shops settled within a picturesque town centre and stock up on essentials at the local convenience store. If you love the seaside, then you do not have far to travel to reach Aldeburgh, a fantastic seaside town with many eateries, coastal walks at the Snape path and Haven Nature Reserve and of course a stunning pebble beach. Framlingham offers a spectacular castle where you can picnic in the grounds with your significant other. Make a romantic getaway to remember with a stay at The Seed Store.
Sitting amid Suffolk’s gentle rolling countryside is the picturesque village of Peasenhall, bursting with pretty period houses and quaint cottages and proudly boasting quality local amenities, including a delicatessen with its own smokehouse, an excellent family butcher selling local farm produce, a village store with a post office, an interesting curio shop, tea rooms, and a public house serving fresh local produce. Within Peasenhall village you can enjoy several footpaths that lead you over open fields where you can enjoy the glorious surrounding Suffolk countryside. Peasenhall is an ideal place for those wishing to explore Suffolk by car, cycle or on foot, offering quiet rural country lanes, pretty villages and interesting market towns. The nearby beautiful Suffolk Heritage Coast is just a short drive or cycle ride from Peasenhall village, where you can explore Suffolk’s coastal delights at Aldeburgh, Walberswick, rspb Minsmere, Dunwich and Southwold. Other local attractions include Framlingham Castle, Helingham Gardens, Sutton Hoo, Snape Maltings, Orford Castle and several antique centres all awaiting your exploration.
Accommodation
One king-size bedroom.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Gas heating.
Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, slim-line dishwasher, coffee machine.
TV, Alexa speaker, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels in.
in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Off-road parking for 2 cars on shared drive.
South-facing garden with terrace, furniture and access to fields.
One well behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.6 miles, pub 2.1 miles.
Note: If you wish to bring a dog it must be mentioned at the time of booking.
Note: Close to a main road, some noise can be heard.
Note: There are no steps between the bathroom, living area and bedroom making it ideal for those with limited mobility.
Note: The garden is not enclosed.
Note: This property cannot accept Sunday arrivals
Reviews (20)
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Brenda Jean
... NEED SECONDARY SIGN ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF DRIVEWAY WE WERE GASPING FOR A CUPPA ON ARRIVAL , BUT NO MILK !OTHERWISE WE ENJOYED THE GOODY PACK THANKS ................... B/D GREGORY
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Nige
To reiterate probably previous comments, sadly lacking cupboard space to place food in the kitchen, oven switches get extremely hot whilst in use, so would be wary of young children going near it. Large mirror in the bedroom, as hairdryer provided but nothing to look into. Other than would highly recommend.
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Steven
5 miles outside the village, and the road (A1120) is quite busy with no footpaths so it would not be advisable to walk into village especially at night. Photos give impression that cottage stands in the middle of a field, whereas the back wall it is only about 12 feet from the road, so it really is quite noisy especially in morning and evening rush hours. Website says dog and toddler friendly, whereas the 3 rail fence has not mesh on it and there is an opening for a gate but no gate, so had to keep dog tethered up! Front wall all glass, no blinds or curtains, so like a goldfish bowl. Good large shower but could do with a non-slip mat, a shelf for shampoo etc, and a grabrail. Nice hedged footpaths around the fields opposite are very handy for dog-walking. TV too small for size of Lounge. Overall comfortable and a good base for touring the area (Southwold, Framlingham, Saxmundham etc). From the Visitors books, going back to 2020, the owners would appear to have not taken on board most of the written criticisms, several of which are repetitive.