Holiday Let

The Stable Barn, Smallwood Farm House

Entire home/flat

Entire home/flat
2 guests
1 bedrooms
1 beds
1 baths
A beautifully presented detached converted barn finished with an abundance of character and contemporary details, arranged over the ground floor. In brief, comprising a kitchen/breakfast/living room, sitting room and bedroom suite, with the added benefit of off-road parking and provision for electric car charging. Visitors can also enjoy sitting outside on the decking in the warmer spring/summer months or relaxing in a private garden area overlooking the surrounding fields. Situated in the enchanting Suffolk countryside, yet only a short drive to nearby Bury St Edmunds and other local places of interest.
1
Adults
Age: 13+
Children
Age: 2-12
Infants
Age under 2
Pets
This place has a maximum of 2 guests, infants not allowed.

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Property description

A beautifully presented detached converted barn finished with an abundance of character and contemporary details, arranged over the ground floor. In brief, comprising a kitchen/breakfast/living room, sitting room and bedroom suite, with the added benefit of off-road parking and provision for electric car charging. Visitors can also enjoy sitting outside on the decking in the warmer spring/summer months or relaxing in a private garden area overlooking the surrounding fields. Situated in the enchanting Suffolk countryside, yet only a short drive to nearby Bury St Edmunds and other local places of interest.

The space

Situated between the village of Felsham and Hessett, the Stable Barn enjoys a secluded position in open countryside, with the hamlet of Smallwood Green nearby and Bradfield Woods within easy walking distance.

The beautifully renovated Stable Barn forms part of a complete and rare 17th century linear farmstead known as Smallwood Farmhouse, the house itself being Grade II listed.

With attention to detail and a luxury finish, the owners have been keen to preserve aspects of the Stable Barn’s unique heritage, hence the inclusion of a ‘feature’ wall in the sitting room and bedroom which showcases the building’s timber framework, alongside the incorporation of a number of original beams.

Accessed via three wooden steps which lead up to a spacious decking area (an ideal place for dining al fresco in the warmer months or simply to enjoy an aperitif and watch the sun go down), the single storey accommodation opens directly into a large and spacious kitchen/dining area, fully equipped for all self-catering needs.

There is a separate comfortable living room and one double bedroom with a King size bed, and an adjoining spacious shower room. All the rooms benefit from high ceilings and the stunning picture windows ensure the rooms are light-filled whilst also affording spectacular views of the garden and neighbouring fields.

A private area of garden is clearly designated for guests to enjoy; the wider garden areas surrounding the Farmhouse itself are open annually for charity under the National Garden Scheme.

The vibrant market town of Bury St Edmunds is just a 15 minute drive away and with easy access to the A14, The Stable Barn is an ideal location for exploring West Suffolk and the further delights of the East Anglian region.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RECOMMEND GUESTS BRING A CAR WITH THEM AS THIS PROPERTY IS RURAL.

DUE TO THE RURAL LOCATION WIFI SPEEDS CAN VARY AND ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR STREAMING.


Reviews

4.9
9 reviews
Accuracy
5.0
Cleanliness
4.8
Communication
5.0
Location
4.9
Value
4.7
Check In
4.8

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Tiberiu, May 2026 5.0

Excellent location, the Barn is cosy, in the same time modern and has all facilities to provide an enjoyable stay. This is a place where I will return without any doubt. It was lovely to meet Catherine and Philipp, thank you for the enjoyable stay!

Ben
Ben, May 2026 5.0

Delightful stay in this beautifully converted barn in the Suffolk countryside, a couple of miles from the nearest villages, and walks such as Bradfield Woods. Very peaceful & quiet, with a veranda and views of fields, trees and local wildlife (we were visited by a muntjac deer and hare). As well as to a spacious kitchen and living room with high ceilings, the barn has its own grand piano (well-tuned), and a great acoustic! This barn was in fact previously owned by my parents, who lived in the nearby thatched cottage. They had ambitions to convert it but never got round to it - so it's great to see the new owners have done such a wonderful job! Tip: bring a sleep mask as the bedroom is bright in the mornings.

Maisie
Maisie, January 2026 5.0

Our stay at the Stable Barns was absolutely perfect. The rural setting was truly idyllic, and the property felt warm and cosy - exactly what you hope for on Christmas Day. Everything was spotless, and the quality of the kitchen and furnishings was excellent. The kitchen was also very well equipped, which made cooking easy and enjoyable. The host was extremely responsive (even on Christmas Eve!), which was greatly appreciated. If you’re considering booking, I highly recommend it.

Owen
Owen, January 2026 4.0

Stunning area, beautiful place. Host left several instructions to make life so much easier. We found the what 3 words to be the best way to find the place. Lovely welcome package consisting of apple juice made locally with jams and biscuits. Few spiders a moth and lots of dust/ pet hair around but general cleanliness was good. Price wise 142 a night was quite expensive but it was our first stay away for our 1 year anniversary so worth it for the beautiful churches which are around 20 drive mins away. Overall 4/5 will return for another stay in the future

John
John, September 2025 5.0

Lovely new place in very secluded peaceful location. Great if you want to get lost for a few days.

Chad
Chad, September 2025 5.0

The house is very large for a 1 bed/1 bath and it made for a very comfortable stay. The kitchen is well equipped and the grounds are well maintained. I would recommend the house to anyone looking to stay in the area.

Joshua
Joshua, September 2025 5.0

My wife and I enjoyed staying at this BnB, we enjoyed the privacy and the place was beautifully furnished and clean. We loved the feel of the place as it felt like home, we look forward to booking again in the future.

David
David, September 2025 5.0

We had a fabulous and relaxing stay in this tastefully decorated and well equipped barn conversion for a couple. The place is spacious and comfortable. The fresh plums, apple juice and tea / coffee / milk / biscuits were a lovely touch. The private garden and deck was a peaceful place to sit out. There was comprehensive information both about the place and local amenities. Catherine and Philip were very welcoming and friendly hosts. We would highly recommend.

Elizaveta
Elizaveta, May 2025 5.0

It was a really nice day, although it was hard to navigate the area with no car


Amenities

Essentials Essentials Kitchen Kitchen Heating Heating Hair dryer Hair dryer Hangers Hangers Iron Iron Washer Washer Hot water Hot water TV TV Private entrance Bed linens Bed linens Extra pillows and blankets Wireless Internet Wireless Internet Laptop friendly workspace Laptop friendly workspace Shampoo Shampoo Cleaning products Shower gel Coffee maker Coffee maker Refrigerator Refrigerator Cooking basics Cooking basics Dishes and silverware Dishes and silverware Microwave Microwave Dishwasher Dishwasher Oven Oven Dining area Barbecue utensils Wine glasses Free parking on premises Free parking on premises EV charger BBQ grill BBQ grill Patio or balcony Patio or balcony Garden or backyard Outdoor furniture Beach essentials Smoke detector Smoke detector Fire extinguisher Fire extinguisher First aid kit First aid kit Smoke alarm Board games Wide doorway Books and reading magazines Piano Record player Kettle Ironing Board

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