Wild swim, glorious views, nature, balcony suite

A private, delightful dual aspect room (south & west) with a comfortable bed, dedicated workspace, an anteroom with m/w, a spacious shower room & a balcony. The vista is stunning. Explore our gardens, meadows, orchards & woodland. Experience wild swimming in the pond & the joy of nature. Relax as you gently swing on the daybed. Wander in the nearby wildlife reserve. Visit Bury St Edmunds, Lavenham or venture to Cambridge or the Suffolk coast. The space The Balcony Suite is attached to our home which is set in eight tranquil acres of in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. Inside Space The Balcony Suite is reached by an external green oak staircase leading to your own private balcony furnished with a table and chairs for al fresco living. Extensive views of the gardens, the Crescent Pond and the countryside beyond, can be enjoyed from the balcony, the bedroom and the ante room. The dual aspect bedroom faces south and west. There is a comfortable double bed (4’ 6’) dressed with natural linens and a 10.5 tog duvet. A mid century desk provides a spacious work space if needed with superfast broadband. Swivel desk chair can be provided if requested. Printing available by arrangement (Sharps Business Colour Photocopier) A extendable drop leaf table and two comfortable chairs mean you can eat in comfort. The wall mounted Smart television provides terrestrial channels and Freeview. Drawers and a hanging rail are provided for clothes storage. There is underfloor heating throughout the suite. Most of the textiles in the room are screen printed and embroidered or made from vintage fabric. A truckle bed can be added to the room to accommodate a child or small adult (see photos). A third chair is also provided. There is a sliding door to the small anteroom where you will find kitchen equipment including a kettle, cafetière, toaster, microwave washing up facilities and a table top fridge together with china, cutlery and glasses (no sink, hob or oven). A choice of two cereals, fresh milk, filter coffee and a selection of teas are supplied for your convenience. Iron and ironing board. The door from the suite to the house is locked so you have complete privacy. The spacious shower room is newly refurbished with a large walk in shower, heated towel rail and eco friendly toiletries. As well as shower room towels, towels are provided for your use should you wish to take a dip in the pond. Outside Space We have eight acres of land and guests are welcome to explore seven of those acres which include gardens, wild flower meadows, orchards, woodland, rewilded areas and two ponds (map provided). There is an abundance of wildlife to enjoy. If you enjoy or want to try wild swimming, why not take a dip in the Crescent Pond? You can swim 30m lengths. It is a pure joy. In season, the swallows swoop and dip, pied wagtails merrily dance above one’s head as they feast, dragon and damsel flies dart around and if you are really fortunate a kingfisher might call by. Pond towels are provided. We also have an all weather table tennis table you can use. The remainder of our land is a working nursery. Roger has won many RHS gold medals including eight at the Chelsea Flower Show. If you are interested Roger might be free to show you his Chelsea at Home garden in which he has planted many interesting woodland plants. Roger specialises in snowdrops and we host A Celebration of Snowdrops in January each year. There is a dedicated secure parking space for your car in our spacious drive behind electric gates. Guest access Guests can explore around seven acres of our grounds which include gardens, meadows, orchards, woodland rewilded areas and two ponds. See details in the property description. Other things to note If you are interested to experience a one to one gardening sessions during your visit please let us know as Roger is an experienced workshop provider. For example you might like to learn about propagation or pruning fruit trees. Wide range of topics available.