BRICKWALL FARMHOUSE HOLIDAYS                          Idyllic Suffolk self-catering Holiday Home (accomodates 11+ guests)

              This Tudor farmhouse welcomes guests

         for holidays/ weekend-breaks the whole year

                         Brickwall Farmhouse                                                Wetherden Nr. Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 3JW

Tel:+44(0)1359 244118 Mob:07730 929777 & 07740 596162  

This is a large comfortable well appointed Suffolk Tudor Farmhouse, Grade 2 listed, richly endowed with historic medieval features such as oak beams and several inglenook fireplaces.

Accomodation at Brickwall Farmhouse (Sleeps 11+)

2 LARGE RECEPTION ROOMS multi-beamed inglenook fireplaces.

4/5 BEDROOMS  (1 ensuite )   2 bathrooms - downstairs cloakroom

A large games room with table-tennis and gym equipment. Large outdoor trampoline and small indoor trampoline tennis court being restored. ( 6 single beds will convert  to doubles )

There is an adjacent public footpath   ' Meadow Bridge Walk '  with a mile country walk linking to the newly developed Suffolk leisure walk which includes a bridle path passing enroute a good-food restaurant & friendly pub (another closeby). The farmhouse has easy access to the A14 for exploring Suffolk and the whole of East Anglia.

Ramblers, small conferences, seminars, music, singing and instrumental rehearsals, painting lessons and art appreciation, academic courses, or just happy family groups and reunions of groups of friends etc. For overspill numbers garden yurts or tents welcomed by arrangement with owners.

Ideal for a host of gatherings, family wedding groups,

   

Description:

This ' well appointed', idyllic  Tudor farmhouse  is Grade-2-Listed and set in a picturesque  rural setting surrounded on all sides by rolling fields and meadows where roe deer are frequently seen. Public footpaths are close to the house.

It is a half-timbered house with extensive southerly facing gardens rich with birdlife, which provides wonderful, safely fenced country fun and freedom for children and relaxation for adults. The parlour wing of this medieval farmhouse (mentioned in Pevsner's book of Suffolk) dates back to 1550 the rest is thought to be earlier. 

The house is laid out over three floors, with all rooms beamed. There is a log fire and a baby grand piano in the diningroom and a delightful drawing room both with flat T.Vs, as are there in all the bedrooms, and there are two DVD players to happily cater for differing tastes in a large group. The young and sporty could have fun playing table tennis tournament in the games/gym room or outdoors on the giant trampoline.

The enclosed courtyard is ideal for outdoor meals in the summer and has direct access to the well-equipped kitchen.

Catered evening meals can be arranged or Chinese and Indian meals delivered.

Many excellent restaurants for all tastes may be found in nearby towns and countryside.

There are 2 leisure centres in close towns and many stately homes to visit amid the great and varied delights of Suffolk.

A beach hut could be used in Felixstowe only 25 minutes drive away.

The enclosed garden in the summer has a spectacular display of clematis and roses and is rich with birdlife. A peaceful writer's retreat. A croquet set is available for garden entertainment.

( Do you have a special interest course you'd like considered to be set up as a residential course?

We anticipate that from time to time special interest courses may be organised  and put on this main page, e.g. painting, madrigal singing, embroidery, medieval architecture and life-style, art and music appreciation, ancient Suffolk Churches etc etc. Anyone interested in these subjects or any others they would like should contact ourselves on the given numbers and we shall endeavour to find a teacher/ lecturer on that subject.)

Comments from a previous group of holidaymakers:

A charming farmhouse to welcome in the New Year. great area for walking. Lovely meal at Kings Arms Haughley. Chelmsford

Had a great weekend. Beautiful house and open fire.Lovely setting to see the bride and her friends before her wedding. Lynda's w/e

In our country this house would be treasured as a National Museum Polish Archeologist

Enjoyed New Year so much we are back again for my 70th Birthday. Chelmsford

Much appreciation for a wonderful family holiday. A marvellous break from our busy town life. Much recommended!Family V

Forty eight hours of Tudor grandeur with all mod-cons Thankyou. Peterboro

Thankyou for such a lovely stay in a beautiful old house- it was a pleasure. Germany

A cosy and welcoming farmhouse. Thankyou! USA and Wales

Delightful cosy place to stay. Nice fireplace and charming rooms. London

So enjoyed our family Christmas in this warm friendly house. Thankyou for your hospitality and kindness. North Walsham

What a way to spend New Year! Fabulous farmhouse. Loved it! Birmingham

    

RENTABLE EXTRAS:

Felixstowe Beach-Hut 2 mile beach path to Ferry Boat Inn                                                                      

Motorised caravan   Citreon Romahome all mod/cons

HISTORICAL INTEREST:                                                                                                                                          This farmhouse is thought to date pre 1400

Parlour wing and Priest's Hole: dates 1550

Possibly attic used for Catholic Mass from this date.                   A broken cross may be relevant to hardships of               practising Catholics   

Legendary Royal Visitor: Queen Mary 1st (Tudor) 1553 on her                                                                                way to Framlingham where she learned of her accession                                                                                   to the throne.

SPORTS INTEREST:

Trampolines:   small indoor and large outdoor.

Gamesroom:   table tennis and gym equipment.

Walks: many lovely country walks from the farmhouse.

Riding stables: Klub Equest, Great Finborough

                        Hawkins Farm, Mendlesham

Tennis: We hope to have our grass court operational again in summer 2009

Wedding Venue: Haughley Park Barn 1/2 mile up the road

                 Stay here, marry at ancient Wetherden Church or Haughley Park

                                               Reception held at Haughley Park Barn - book well ahead

RESTAURANTS:

       Advisable to book these restaurants- we will book for you if you wish

        Countinghouse Haughley restaurant (walkable distance over the fields)

     Ravenwood Hall Hotel, Rougham.

    The Leaping Hare Restaurant, gardens and vineyard, Wyken Hall

        Maison Bleue Restaurant Bury St Edmunds where there are many others

        The Alex Restaurant and The Ferryboat Inn Felixstowe

     The Anchor Walberswick

     The Lady Florence-Restaurant river cruiser- Orford-views avocets

PUBS:

The Kings Arms Haughley (walkable distance over the fields ) book large parties.

Many others in surrounding villages and towns.

OTHER: Ancient mare to fuss.

Brickwall Farmhouse surrounding countryside is a 'Designated area of 'Outstanding Beauty'

Beautiful countryside on every side of the house.

STATELY HOMES TO VISIT: Ickworth, Euston Hall, Kentwell House

                                            

PLACES: Lavenham, Constable Country, Agricultural Museum Stowmarket

               Sutton Hoo, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge Music Festival: Snape Maltings

               Bird Sanctuary: Minsmere

Brickwall Farmhouse, Wetherden, nr Stowmarket, Suffolk, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1359 244118  Mobile: 07730 929777