Charming farm cottage & garden

This comfortable farm cottage is freshly restored to a high standard, providing the perfect base for a family or group of friends from which to enjoy the Suffolk and Norfolk countryside. Laurels Farm Cottage sits on the top of the Waveney Valley, in the hamlet of Barsham, on the Norfolk - Suffolk border. Between the two charming market towns of Bungay and Beccles, the cottage is also just a 25 min drive to the coast. With an acre of its own landscaped garden, you'll have plenty of space. The space The house is light and spacious yet still feels like a cosy country cottage. The kitchen has a table seating 4-6 around it, with a large range cooker, fridge freezer and pantry. There's an adjoining dining room with a wood-burning stove, and a separate living room with a further woodburner and smart TV. There's an entrance hall for muddy boots and coats. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, two with kingsize beds and one children's room which sleeps three (toddler bed and two singles). We can also provide a cot for infants. There is one bath and shower room with lovely views over the garden. PLEASE NOTE: being an old cottage, the stairs are a quite steep with narrow treads, and are not suitable for those with mobility issues. Stairgates are fitted top and bottom for little ones. Guest access You will have the entire cottage to yourself. The property has its own separate entrance with parking immediately outside for up to 3 vehicles, Other things to note OUR LOCATION The cottage is in a secluded, rural location up a farm track, so it's very peaceful. At night you may even be treated to a serenade by tawny and little owls, and when the skies are clear, you'll enjoy some great stars. This is a farm cottage in the genuine sense, and sits adjacent to a working farmyard with the odd coming and going of tractors. IMPORTANT NOTE: small children will require supervision whilst in the garden as there are two large un-fenced ponds. However, the garden itself is self-contained and fenced. There are wonderful walks from the door of Laurels Farm Cottage, and we're just a mile from the beautiful River Waveney, and a stone's throw from the Broads National Park. Plenty of beautiful spots to explore either on foot or by water (canoe, paddleboard and boat hire available very locally). A short drive away you also have Southwold, Walberswick and Dunwich. Norwich is just 30 mins away, offering a fine cultural and music scene, as well as some excellent restaurants. And a little over an hour's drive away is the dramatic north Norfolk coast. The cottage is walkable to one of the best pubs in the area - the famous Locks Inn Community Pub, and a few fields away is a wonderful farm shop. Within a few moment's drive there are some great cafes, pubs and independent shops in the buzzing market town of Bungay - which packs quite a punch with lots of character and a strong foodie and creative scene. Beccles is the nearest train station - a few miles down the road. However, as the cottage is quite remote we do not recommend it to those without their own transport.... unless you want to stay put to write or just walk and explore from the door. DOGS Please note, we are dog-friendly house and welcome up to two well-behaved dogs per group (it's a small cottage). However, we request that dogs stay downstairs to minimise muddy paw prints upstairs - we have a stairgate at the bottom to help ensure this! REVIEWS Please note, while this listing has only been available on Airbnb since Feb 2025, we have been running another local property on the platform or 12 years, which has accumulated over 300 reviews. You can read these at: www.airbnb.co.uk/h/wainford