"A truly unique place to stay, one of England's most famous follies" built as a water tower with house below, the tank room is now a huge galleried living & games room with spectacular views of the Suffolk coast. "A fantasy water tower in a fantasy village". Garden offers tennis, boules, bbq. Sea swimming 10 mins walk away. Season ticket for the Meare boating lake (1 boat at a time, open Easter-Sept) is included, a 5 min walk away. Perfect for family gatherings. Stansted airport 2 hours drive. The space The top room is a huge galleried living room giving spectacular views of the Suffolk coast & countryside. The accommodation below is cottage like, each room flooded with light from the corner windows overlooking the sea, the windmill opposite, the golf course next door, and the boating lake 5 minutes walk away. The house is decorated with art and objects collected by our family over the last 44 years. Some might describe it as eccentric in places, but we hope that people will enjoy our eclectic collection, in a luxurious and comfortable setting. Guest access Guests will have access to the entire house and garden Other things to note Thorpeness is easily accessible from Stansted Airport, which is 75 miles by car (an hour and three quarters drive)