Brook Farm

Brook Farm is a stunning, Grade II* listed farmhouse in the heart of rural Suffolk. Perched above its own lake, in acres of mature gardens with a woodfired hot tub to boot, it’s the perfect place to escape the grind of urban living, even if only for a few days.

Dating back to 1540, the house has been expertly renovated in partnership with English heritage to ensure the home's rich sense of history was maintained. As a result, original features sit alongside an eclectic mix of contemporary interiors, antique pieces and child-friendly touches to create a truly special, home away from home.

Littles ones will love exploring the barn, which located across the courtyard from the main house and is a sanctuary for kids of all ages. One room has a choice of bikes which are perfect for adventuring through the grounds, whilst the other, the pièce de résistance, is a games room. Inside there’s a choice of table tennis, darts, pool, table football and a handy little chill out area complete with comfy sofas and a music system. It’s ready made children’s entertainment and works wonders when the weather’s coming over all British.

In keeping with the Baby-Friendly Bolthole’s ethos of ‘parent-friendly holidays’, it’s not just the kids that are well taken care of. Grown-ups will love the romantic wood burners, Sonos sound system, roll top bath and wood fired hot tub, best enjoyed as the sun sets over the lake. A little slice of rural heaven!

Accommodation Overview:

The cottage sleeps eight plus infants in four double bedrooms.

Downstairs there’s a stylish lounge with velvet sofas, wood burner and large screen TV, perfect for cosy nights in. There’s a vintage sideboard stocked with games suitable for young and old. The dining room offers a huge farmhouse dining table with seating for 12 and benefits from another wood burner and Sonos speaker which adds a certain ambiance to family dinner parties. The kitchen is well equipped with all the mod cons including a large range cooker, dishwasher and microwave. There’s also a casual dining area, perfect for tea and toast in the morning. On from the kitchen there’s a wet room with large modern shower and access to terrace area with outdoor dining table, BBQ and seating for 10.

Upstairs each of the bedrooms has wooden floorboard and original beams. The master bedroom is a wonderfully light space with large windows on three sides. The further three bedrooms each have their own style, from the French room to the Deco room and Emerald room. Each has memory foam mattresses, feather pillows, duvets and pure French linen bedding.

There’s a further bathroom upstairs, complete with a deep, roll top bath.

Outside mature gardens surround the house and extend over 2.3 acres. There’s an orchard (with apples, pears, cherries, plums, blackberries and hazelnuts), a football pitch, a fire pit area and private lake. The outdoor hot tub is eco-friendly and wood fired. It’s an idyllic spot to sit, relax and watch all of nature’s visitors which have included muntjac deer, rabbits, hares, ducks, doves, woodpeckers and bats. Please note: The properties lake is unfenced and located approx. 15m from the house and barn.