Architect designed barn in a stunning peaceful setting with wonderful countryside views of deer & wildlife surrounded by fields and river marshes. Infant & child friendly. Cosy wood burner & Wifi - a perfect self-contained retreat for couples, families & friends. Birdwatchers’ paradise - listen out for owls, bittern, cuckoo and curlews. Walks from the door in Tunstall forest, while music-lovers can enjoy the world-famous Aldeburgh Festival at Snape Maltings’ famous concert hall only a mile away. The space The barn has its own entrance opening into a light and spacious open plan living area with kitchen and bathroom downstairs. There are large sliding French windows which open onto a private part-walled patio - a lovely place to have breakfast in the warmer months or a drink in the evening. There are cushions and a portable barbecue to take outside. Inside, as well as two armchairs and a sofa , there’s an Ercol dining table and chairs, and smaller tables for games, laptops and jigsaws. There’s a compact but well equipped kitchen, complete with all modern appliances, including a fan Neff oven and hob, a dishwasher and microwave, a fridge with freezer box, Dualit kettle and toaster and a Nespresso coffee machine. For entertainment, there is a TV, plenty of books and games and a Pure Contour music station with CD player, iPod dock and DAB radio. The barn is really warm and cosy at all times of the year, being super well-insulated with controllable heating and a wonderful wood burning stove - initial supply of logs provided. The main bedroom is very large and light, with a Kingsize bed, wall cupboards, wardrobe and a writing table. Wide French windows with a Juliet balcony are perfect for bird-watching - feel free to use the telescope. There are spectacular views over the fields and the marshes and deer and hares make a regular appearance. Egyptian cotton bed linen and comfortable beds will ensure a good night's sleep, and no light pollution means it's perfect for star gazers. The only noises you might hear at night are barn owls , muntjac , nightjars and nightingales. Amazing, panoramic views over the surrounding fields towards RSPB reserves on the River Alde marshes. Conveniently there is a loo and small washbasin upstairs too (adjacent to both bedrooms). The main bathroom is downstairs, and all towels are provided. In the large second bedroom there is a single bed but plenty of space for an additional cot or small mattress on the floor by prior arrangement. This room also has a comfy armchair perfect for reading. The walls are lined with a vast range of books, making this place a popular choice with readers, writers, or musicians wanting to practise before a concert. Wifi is provided free of charge, but guests are reminded that living in the sticks means that broadband speeds are not always what they're supposed to be, but generally good enough. Guest access The garden is shared and fully accessible but not enclosed. Other things to note You have your own private patio with dining table, chairs and barbecue. There is ample parking for cars in the yard and storage for bikes. Our cottage is just across the yard but totally separate. The shared garden is a haven for wildlife - at the moment we have a leveret ( baby hare) born in the garden so we do ask that dogs are kept on a lead to avoid mishaps! You are welcome to help yourself to apples and herbs. We have a very friendly cockerpoo but the garden is not totally enclosed, so dogs and children need to be closely supervised. It is a very peaceful, rural location but obviously at times there will be agricultural activity on the lane and in the fields opposite.