About this property
Elms Farmhouse is located on the edge of Wangford, within walking distance of a popular farm shop and two friendly pubs. It's a fantastic location for this Grade II listed holiday home, which dates from the 15th Century and sleeps 18 people in eight bedrooms. Features include an authentic country kitchen well-equipped for group self-catering, a covered outdoor swimming pool, and a games room. You're only a few miles from Southwold, Beccles and the Norfolk Broads, so there's a wide choice of activities and attractions.
Elms Farmhouse has an impressive pedigree dating back to the 1400s. Grade-II listed with all the space and privacy you crave, this superb holiday house comfortably sleeps 18 people in eight bedrooms and has an upmarket yet welcoming feel that appeals to discerning guests of all ages. The property is barely half a mile from the Wangford Farm Shop, The Angel Inn, and The Plough Inn. These three local businesses cover all your food needs, whether self-catering or dining out. It's hard to fault this location on the edge of a rural village, surrounded by the glorious English countryside and only four miles from Southwold and the spectacular Suffolk coast.
Wangford is on the western border of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty so it could not be better suited for exploring. Jump in the car, hop on your bicycle, or set off on foot to enjoy the remarkable beauty and peace of the scenery surrounding you in all directions. For some reason, visitors tend not to know about this charming village, making it a hidden gem loved by locals who frequent its friendly pubs, village shop and excellent farm shop. If you're feeling energetic, you can walk or cycle via Sustrans Route 13 to Southwold to build up an appetite for lunch at one of its many restaurants or slake your thirst on a brewery tour at Adnams. Southwold has all of the traditional seaside features, including a pier and fresh seafood and chips, but it also boasts a great array of boutiques to satisfy your urge for holiday shopping. Walk, drive or cycle seven miles to Walberswick for more beautiful beaches and a pub lunch.
You're only 11 miles or around 20 minutes from Beccles and the Norfolk Broads where there are lots of options for walking and boating. Local attractions include the breathtaking rspb reserve at Minsmere, family-friendly Jimmy's Farm, and the ancient Viking burial site at Sutton Hoo. Other places to visit include the Halesworth Airfield Museum and historic churches.
Groups who have stayed at Elms Farmhouse have included extended families and friends with children ranging from infants to teens. The owners have ensured the holiday home has enough to appeal to all ages and tastes, with spaces where you can relax and those where you can socialise and entertain.
,Accommodation Comprises:
Elms Farmhouse has accommodation over two levels. One bedroom is on the ground floor.
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Outside: The front of the house has parking and a games room. There is an outdoor table tennis table. A walled garden is on one side of the property. The swimming pool and an enclosed garden are to the rear. The pool is covered and can be used all year round.
Additional Information: Utilities, WiFi, and bed linen are included with the rental of Elms Farmhouse. Guests need to bring bath towels, pool towels and cot bedding. Dogs are welcome.