Hill Stables, Ufford

Hill Stables is a beautifully designed single storey holiday home built on the site of the old stables and yard in an idyllic unspoilt spot surrounded by an acre of paddock; a great place for a short break or holiday exploring the Suffolk Coast and Countryside. Conveniently, The Crown gastro pub and the more traditional White Lion pub within walking distance! The living/kitchen/dining space is well designed to suit your needs at any time of the year with double doors opening onto the sunny patio for summer months, and underfloor heating with the added bonus of an electric wood burner for cosy winter evenings. The charming bedroom has a king size bed and ample storage for you to unpack and the shower room sits conveniently off the entrance hall. If you’re looking to escape to a rural retreat you will not be disappointed. Located down a quiet country lane on the edge of the village of Ufford in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you have plenty of lovely walks and undulating cycle routes from the doorstep which take you to local villages. For a longer day out you’re spolt for choice - 25 minute drive to the picturesque seaside town of Aldeburgh with its excellent eateries; 35 minutes to Southwold with its independent shops, iconic pier and sandy beach; equally easy to get to are Snape Maltings arts centre and concert hall; Shingle Street for a dip in the sea; and the enchanting village of Thorpeness. The Space: This relaxing holiday property offers generously sized open plan living space with under floor heating and double doors opening to the patio for wonderful indoor/outdoor living. A corner sofa sits at one side of the living space with the Smart flat screen and electric wood burner to give atmosphere on a winter’s night and there’s a Lloyd Loom chair for guests who prefer to sit more upright. The stylish and well equipped kitchen houses a slimline dishwasher, electric oven, ceramic four ring hob, microwave, a toaster and kettle with a table and four chairs by the window for dining at home. To the right of the entrance is the charming double aspect bedroom, decorated in calming tones with a king-size bed between bedside drawers, a dressing table with mirror and a wardrobe with hanging and shelving. The bathroom off the entrance hall has a good sized shower cubicle with a high powered hand held shower, a wash basin, WC, towel rail (towels provided) and natural light. . OUTSIDE The surroundings are absolutely stunning and would please even the most well travelled walkers and cyclists! A gate opens from the road to a drive with plenty of parking space. French doors open to the terrace running along the front which has a table and chairs with cushions so that you can rustle up a meal on the BBQ (please bring charcoal) and eat outside during the warmer months. At the back is a lovely sloped paddock with stunning views overlooking the ancient water meadows and a magnificent oak tree with swing or, for the less adventurous, there’s a bench and small table encouraging you to take your sundowners or morning coffee to the top of the hill and soak up the amazing scenery. Ufford is a favoured rural village. Famed for its medieval church with rare font cover; there are also has two excellent pubs, The Crown gastro-pub and The White Lion, community pub of the year 2012 and The Greyhound in Pettistree is also worth a visit. The Neighborhood: Lower Ufford is an historic Suffolk village which can trace it’s origins to Anglo Saxon times (Uffa’s Ford) It’s church is famous for it’s carved wooden font cover. The village has 2 pubs, The White Lion an 8 minute walk which boasts it’s own micro-brewery and home cooked fare, The Ufford Crown is a 12 minute walk and offers Michelin accredited dinning. The barn is set off a quiet country lane overlooking the water meadows of the River Deben Other Things to Note: I am afraid we do not allow dogs at this property. Due to insurance limitations we do not allow children at this property. As well as cooking basics, the fully equipped kitchen has a supply of oil, salt and pepper. Please note, should government restrictions come into force that don’t allow you to travel we will issue a full refund and disregard the cancellation policy.