Driftway Stables Retreat

Driftway Stables Retreat is a peaceful timber frame cottage, near 500 yrs old, it oozes charm & character with inglenooks, beams and wonky floors. Sitting in its own land with horses in the wildlife rich countryside, its an ideal retreat for nature lovers. Lounge & woodburner. Kitchen. Washing Machine. Shower & WC. Two luxurious bedrooms & WC. Sleeps 5 in 2 kingsize & a single bed. Enclosed garden with BBQ & furniture. Free parking & WIFI. EV Charger & secure barn parking (payable) Diss 4 miles. The space Driftway Stables Retreat is a timber-framed historical period cottage peacefully tucked away in the centre of its own 12 acres of land. It sits at the end of a 300 metre manicured track with an abundance of wildlife right on your doorstep. Oozing charm and character in every room, this cosy cottage offers ancient inglenooks and beams. It offers a truly peaceful retreat for couples and families who enjoy nature and the wildlife rich countryside, with walks direct from the property and the owners’ horses on site, which you are welcome to help with the animal feed rounds. Upon arrival you have a key safe so you can arrive at your leisure. A welcome food pack awaits you in the fully equipped kitchen set up for self-catering, along with an honesty bar for a cool drink. The lounge is a welcoming place to settle into with its woodburning stove under a massive inglenook, all adding to its character as you curl up with a book, a film, or simply enjoy the peace and quiet. Wifi, Paramount+ and Prime TV channels are available. Awaiting you upstairs, you'll find two luxurious bedrooms complete with flickering battery powered candles. The main bedroom has a super king-size bed, an inglenook fireplace and en-suite toilet. The second bedroom has a king-size bed and a single bed. Downstairs is a well-presented walk in shower room with a basin and WC. The garden is a peaceful spot to enjoy morning coffee, or sit and listen to the evening chorus of birds and the deer’s barking whilst soaking up the calm of the surrounding countryside. Garden furniture and BBQ is supplied for your use. Smoking is allowed outside in the garden only. There is ample off-road parking. (An EV Charger and a secure dry barn for parking your precious car or motorbikes - at charge) Diss historical town is 3.5 - 4 miles. The market place is the hub of the town, which is overlooked by its beautiful 13th century church. At the bottom of the town is Diss Mere, a 6-acre lake with a fountain that runs all day, along with its adjacent park where you can relax while watching the world pass you by, making this a truly idyllic location. Diss has narrow winding streets with secret little courtyards, and a high street offering an array of small shops and tea rooms. To the other side edge of Diss you will find its 18 hole golf course. Walkers can explore the Boudica Way, a wonderful 40 mile walk from Diss to the medieval city of Norwich. Approximately 2 miles from Diss is Bressingham, with its Steam Museum, 17 acres of beautiful gardens, garden centre, restaurant, and the Dad’s Army collection where you can wander through Walmington-on-Sea with its original props and vehicles from the TV series. Other local attractions include Banham Zoo, the 100th Bomb Group Museum, along with the many attractions and amenities to be found in the cathedral city of Norwich. Guest access You have the entire house and enclosed garden, with your own private entrance door and adjacent parking space. Other things to note Please note this is a 450 - 500 year old property. Its absolutely brimming with character, but to be expected some floors upstairs are wonky, some doors have trip hazards & theres low beams. The stairs are fairly steep. Dogs are not allowed. Not suitable for children under 10.