Semer Barns - Suffolk dream with pool

Semer Barns comprises two adjacent properties, together sleeping up to 14. Perfect for those who want to chill and relax with a little time to themselves, each spacious property is self-contained and enjoys its own facilities. At their heart, a private heated outdoor pool will delight kids and grown-ups alike during the warmer summer months. Situated within the extensive grounds of Dove House, an impressive 14th-century Suffolk Hall which has been a working farm for centuries, Semer Barns boast The space Situated within the extensive grounds of Dove House, an impressive 14th-century Suffolk Hall which has been a working farm for centuries, Semer Barns boast gorgeous views across pasture and fields, with an equestrian stud, lake and river and the Brett Valley beyond. It’s an ideal setting for family holidays and groups of friends looking for a fun-filled getaway. Semer Barns are beautiful conversions of a threshing barn and stable, with light and airy interiors and wonderfully cosy wood burners. On sunnier occasions, guests can throw open their French doors and enjoy al fresco feasts on the terraces with outdoor furniture and barbecues. The Old Barn benefits from a vaulted double height reception with a dining area that can be extended to seat up to 14. Its cosy sitting room has a wood burner in a large inglenook fireplace and its traditional kitchen has a range cooker and double doors onto a private walled courtyard. Upstairs the Sun Room with sofa bed has stunning views across the fields, making the galleried landing an even more special place to sit and relax. Sleeping eight, here are four lovely first floor bedrooms, a family bathroom and a Jack and Jill shower room. Stable Cottage offers ground floor accommodation for six across four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two receptions. The open-plan living space has a well-equipped kitchen with range cooker, a dining area seating six and a reception seating area. A second sitting room has a stylish wood burner and doors onto the barbecue terrace and garden. The accessible bedrooms have vast vaulted ceilings and share two well-appointed bathrooms, one with a walk in shower and one with a luxurious free-standing bath. Guests are free to explore and enjoy the grounds of Dove House and wander the paths. There’s a lot of wandering to get through. Potter around the fields, now home to thoroughbred mares and a small herd of pedigree Hereford cattle, along the picturesque river bank or head out on a public footpath away from the far end of the property. THE LAYOUT Stable Cottage ground floor accommodation: Through the front door into a generous open plan living space comprising: Reception area with large Scandinavian style sofa and armchairs that leads through to a well equipped kitchen with range style cooker and farmhouse table with seating for six. Shower Room with walk-in shower and wc off the reception area. Sitting Room with corner wood burner, wall mounted Smart TV, comfortable sofas and chairs. French doors onto the barbecue terrace and private lawned garden. Family Bathroom with a freestanding iron bath with hand held shower and wc. Bridle Bedroom with 5' king size wooden bed and large wardrobe. Vaulted ceiling and beams. Saddle Bedroom with 5' king size wooden bed and standing clothes rack. Vaulted ceiling and beams. Grooms Bedroom with 3' single bed and standing clothes rack. Vaulted ceiling and beams. Farrier Bedroom with 3' single bed and standing clothes rack. Vaulted ceiling and beams. The Old Barn ground floor: Entrance hall with ample space for boots and hanging coats with access to the downstairs cloakroom with wc. Vaulted reception and dining room with farmhouse style dining table seating eight along with a wicker sofa and armchairs next to French windows opening straight onto the swimming pool courtyard. Sitting room with comfortable sofas, a 42” TV and huge inglenook fireplace with a log burner. Well equipped kitchen with flag stone flooring, round breakfast table seating four, range style cooker and serving hatch to the dining room. The Old Barn first floor: Galleried landing overlooking the downstairs reception area with lovely views. Master Stallion bedroom 1 with 5' king size brass bed and built in cupboards. Shares the family bathroom with bedroom 4. Family bathroom with a bath with hand held shower. Thoroughbred bedroom 2 with 4'6" double bed and standing clothes rack. Jack and Jill style en-suite to a shower room shared with bedroom 3. Foals bedroom 3 with two 3' single beds, large wardrobe and Jack and Jill style en-suite to a shower room shared with bedroom 2. Colt bedroom 4 with 3' single bed and standing clothes rack. Shares the family bathroom with Master bedroom 1. The Royal Box sun room offering commanding views of the stud and valley beyond with an armchair and large sofa that converts into a bed for an eighth guest. Outside: Enclosed gardens with outdoor furniture and barbecues (charcoal - please supply your own). Views across the stud to a lake, river, fields and the Brett Valley beyond, which guests are welcome to explore. There are many paths around the lake and fields which are home to thoroughbred mares and a small herd of pedigree Hereford cattle. Guests can also walk along the picturesque river bank or head out on various public footpaths. Large heated outdoor swimming pool in use from May to mid September. Off-street parking for four cars. AT A GLANCE Sleeps 13 + 1 Eight bedrooms; three kings, one double, one twin, three singles Three double bedrooms, three twin bedrooms Two bathrooms, two shower rooms Suitable for baby (travel cot available) Sorry, no pets Two private patios with outdoor furniture and barbecues Outdoor heated swimming pool - Available between 2.00pm - 7.30pm until future notice(*seasonal from May - October) Lovely grounds with paths and river to explore Linen and toiletries Parking for four cars EQUIPMENT Oil-fired heating, two wood burning stoves Two Range style cookers, two microwaves, two dishwashers, two washing machines, two fridge/freezers Two Smart TVs with Freeview; one 40", one 42" WiFi internet access* Two travel cots available Outdoor furniture and barbecue Guest access You will have the whole cottage and pool to yourselves. Other things to note The Old Barn - Bedrooms two and three have exposed beams which run across the rooms and are low *Internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to guests free of charge. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor the agent will be held responsible. The maximum number of guests is 14, with the addition of two infants under the age of two years of age. There is a n additional £500 to be paid as a refundable cautionary deposit. This can be paid via AirBnB