Guests say
Waldegrave Barn in Hartest, Suffolk, generally receives positive feedback for its stunning property, cosy yet spacious feel, and successful pool and hot tub. While some guests have had issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the location and comfort are often praised, making it a potentially wonderful holiday spot.
Reviews are mixed regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the house clean, while others reported it as not clean with a tired pool area and dirty sitting room furniture.
There is not enough information to accurately score the location as the reviews do not focus on this aspect.
Guests have praised the comfort of the property, mentioning comfortable beds and a cosy atmosphere, suggesting a high level of satisfaction in this category.
Facilities like the pool and hot tub are highlights, though there are reports of maintenance issues such as non-working hot tub jets and a cold pool. The presence of nearby construction work also impacted the experience for some.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the level of thoughtfulness, so this score cannot be determined from the available reviews.
About this property
Glemsford 5.2 miles. Perched on the outskirts of Hartest near Waldegrave Farm. Enjoying a peaceful location within easy reach of the popular locations of Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds, Waldegrave Barn is a wonderful pet-friendly choice for couples or a family of eight. The property benefits from three off-road parking spaces, a neat front garden, and a generous rear courtyard, so there is plenty of space for your pooches and the little ones to run and play! There is even use of an outdoor hot tub and swimming pool (arrangement to use the pool, at no charge, to be made prior to arrival as use is seasonal). Make your way into the large and well-equipped kitchen/diner, where you can whip up delicious feasts for your loved ones, ready to enjoy at the dining table over celebratory bottles of fizz. After dinner, retreat to the sitting room, where you can curl up on the plush seating in front of a much-loved show on the TV. Completing the ground floor, is a handy cloakroom, a study space and a utility room and a bedroom with bunk beds. Upstairs, you will find three well-presented bedrooms, a king-size with a sleek en-suite bathroom, and a double and a twin with Jack-and-Jill access to a bathroom, perfect for indulgent soaks at the of an adventure filled day. Wander into the local village, where you can treat your loved ones to a hearty meal at The Crown, sample local ales at the Hartest Brewing Company, or stock up on ingredients at the local butchers. For a wider selection of amenities, head to nearby Glemsford, where you can purchase essentials at the convenience store, order in Chinese or a fish and chip takeaway, dine at the Angel Inn or Black Lion, or explore the towns outskirts where you’ll find the National Trust site of Melford Hall and the beautiful Kentwell Hall. Next stop is Sudbury, home to a heritage centre, Gainsborough’s House, and the welcoming Boathouse Bar and Grill. Further afield, you can explore the historic town of Bury St Edmunds, where you’ll find a magnificent cathedral and abbey, Moyse’s Hall Museum, The Moreton Hall and the Theatre Royal. Adventure awaits at Waldegrave Barn.
Located in Suffolk, England, between the towns of Lavenham and Long Melford, Glemsford is a picture-perfect English village. Famous for its ancient listed buildings, the village also has two friendly pubs (Angel Inn and Black Lion), two take-out restaurants, and a fully stocked convenience store. Gainsborough's House, the Sudbury Heritage Centre, the Sudbury Water Meadows, Belle Vue Park, and the restaurants White Horse, The Boathouse Bar and Grill, and The Secret Garden are just a few of the attractions and conveniences waiting for you in Sudbury. Just outside of town is Melford Hall, a lovely National Trust site that was previously held by Beatrix Potter's family. Bury St. Edmunds comes up next, and it has a spectacular abbey and cathedral in addition to Moyse's Hall Museum and the Museum of the Suffolk Regiment. Dedham, located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is a popular day trip destination due to its proximity to nearby Boston and its abundance of outdoor activities (hiking, biking, dining at The Boathouse, picnicking at Dedham Hall Farm, and visiting The Munnings Art Museum, among others).
Accommodation
Four bedrooms; 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, stand alone shower, basin and WC, 1 x double( ziplink can be made into a twin on request) with Jack-and-Jill access to bathroom, 1 x twin with Jack-and-Jill access to bath including shower unit, 1 x ground-floor bunk.
Jack-and-Jill bathroom with shower over the bath, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room.
Central heating.
Range cooker with oven, hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Front courtyard, rear garden with patio and raised lawn, hot tub and charcoal barbecue.
E-bikes available from Suffolk e-bikes hire on site.
Two friendly well-behaved dogs welcome, not allowed upstairs and are not to be left unsupervised at any time.
Outdoor swimming pool at no extra charge is available between 16 May to 14th September if pool use is required please advise owners prior to arrival.
Local Farm Shop -, with honesty box one mile away in Lawshall.
Please Note: Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 5.1 miles, pub 1.4 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Kentwell Hall
- Greene King Brewery
- St. Edmundsbury Cathedral
Reviews (6)
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Dee
We literally booked at 9.30am on Monday morning to arrive at 3pm that day and the house was ready for us: clean, tidy and warm. On the first night, we had a few issues with the lights and we thought there may have been an error code on the hot tub. The owners arrived within 10 minutes and sorted everything for us - it was just a lightbulb and no concerns with the hot tub. Before we arrived, we were concerned about possible building works next door which had led to a previous bad review but Sykes contacted the owners who said the works had finished. Day one was fine but we could hear some works on day two. These did not bother us though as they werenât very loud and could only be heard when we were out in the garden but the owner popped across with a bottle of wine to apologise (we had not mentioned the noise to the owner at all.) This was quite unnecessary but was a really lovely gesture considering the owners could do nothing about it. The house was a really good size and the utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer was super handy. The front room was really spacious and the three sofas gave us ample room to spread out. We loved the large kitchen table - it set the scene for a dramatic game of Farmopoly - the boys loved the alternate version of Monopoly and the other games left for us. All in all, we would highly recommend Waldegrave Barn.
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Judith
Think was over priced due to work that was going on nearby should have been informed as we wouldnât have booked There was constant awful chemical smells causing headaches feeling sick had to go out and about due to this on a number of occasions as could even smell indoors we live in a city and went for piece and quiet and it was like living next door to a building sites as there was constant noise and traffic ftom early in a morning next door prob outside of control but there could have been a warning as we wouldnât have booked Furniture in sitting room should be cleaned very dirty and sone if hot tub jets didnât work overall everything felt a bit tired Although property could be beautiful and area is lovely if there had been no building work going on
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Simon
The accommodation was lovely and the swimming pool was perfect. The previous remarks from another user are completely pathetic. Obviously there is certain things you have to do but you would have to do these if you were in your own home!! I loved netting the pool in the morning very relaxing. Thank you so much we will be back