Hall Farm Cottage, Barham

Comfort, style and location.

No curtains for the back patio doors to help with shade, but in a normal British summer it wouldn't matter!

Its a 10 from me for this lovely cottage. Newly refurbished so even better than the photos on the website. Spotlessly clean and everything you could need for a comfy stay. I was here a week and cooking most evenings so I gave the kitchen a good test and not a thing to moan about (once I sharpened the kitchen knives but frankly I’m a vexingly fussy guest on that score - and at almost every let I find it has blunt knives). I loved the ability to throw open the patio doors fully at the back and let the garden into the kitchen. Huge choice of comfy seats around the downstairs and I used the study area a lot for working in the evenings - looking out the huge window at the wheat field as the sun went down. Getting in was easy wwith a key box and info and texts from owner helpful and responsive Great location as I was working in Ipswich and it was just a short hop away but I got out the city to come back to the delightful picture windows giving views over the fields. Well stocked Co-op just down the road so didnt need to fight with the crowds in the huge Asda that is the next road junction up if you did want it.

Not a thing. Indeed, I am looking forward to more work in Ipswich so I can come back !

Well decorated and furnished. Comfy beds and cosy living area with wood burner. Kitchen was well equipped with everything you need. Two shower rooms - Ideal if you have teenage kids who occupy one for hours! Was great for 5 people. Good location onto the A14. Great outdoor space if you rent during the sunnier months. Owners responded well to all questions. Would stay here again.

Nothing to really complain about other than the house was cold when we arrived ( February). Owners responded when asked about this and explained the remote control for the heating (Which they could also do remotely, too) No wood for wood burner to get some initial heating in the place. Had to take a trip a few minutes down the road to the COOP for this. Didn't mind doing this, but some surplus available would of helped to get us going while we waited for the house to warm, especially as it was middle of winter. Small details in an otherwise lovely comfy stay.

Hall Farm Cottage was really welcoming and a very good choice to make. We wanted to stay near Bramford where one of our friends lives and was easily accessible from here. The Cottage was equipped with all you need even complimentary toiletries and had some much appreciated milk and a cake! As it was one of the friends Birthday was a very nice touch! We stayed during a heatwave so the fan was put to good use and the outside space was welcome for an evening chat and drink amongst the lavender planters! Lovely view of the fields around.

Just needs a handrail going up & down the staircase. Maybe a rope one as a matter of safety. Also a shower mat in the upstairs shower room as the shower tray quite slippy when wet. The electric hob a little tricky to operate despite reading the instructions!