The Carpenter's Shop, Dallinghoo

About this property

Woodbridge 4.6 miles. Settled into a picturesque rural hamlet in Dallinghoo, near Woodbridge, Suffolk, The Carpenter’s Shop is a barn conversion which is perfect for family or group of adults. Park off road and enter into a sitting area where you can plan the day ahead of you beside the woodburning stove, marvelling at the wonderful countryside themed décor which includes a wagon wheel and old candle holders, adds character to this space. The kitchen/diner is fantastic, in keeping with the historical feel of the rest of the property, but with ample amenities and plenty of space for guests to cook together, and there is a fantastic set of glass doors allowing access to the garden, where you will find a sitting area for morning coffee, and there is also a communal meadow for guests to enjoy. The first bedroom can be found on the ground floor, a double with easy access to the ground floor bathroom, however, ascend the stairs to find a wonderful king-size where there is a window on one wall overlooking the sitting room and garden from a mezzanine level, plus a handy shower room as well as a secretive snug on the mezzanine level which can house a sofa bed for extra guests. Dallinghoo is a quaint rural village where you will be able to find pretty countryside scenery and walks. For more amenities, head over to the nearby town of Woodbridge where you will be able to stock up on essentials at the local convenience store, enjoy a hot meal in a café and visit the local Tide Museum and riverside walks. Travel a little further to the historic village of Framlingham, where the wonderful castle and grounds are just waiting to be explored, or for a more coastal day out head over to Aldeburgh, where costal walks, a pebble beach and a range of eateries await your visit. Make a countryside getaway to remember with a stay at The Carpenter’s Shop.

Melton is a rural village resting between Ipswich and Lowestoft within Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is served by Melton railway station and is just a mile from the historic market town of Woodbridge. The village has a small selection of independent shops and a couple of popular pubs so is a great place to stop off to stock up on a few essentials and have a drink while enjoying the captivating surrounding countryside. There are a number of attractions on the doorstep including some fantastic golf courses for the grown-ups and Congo Rapids Adventure Golf for the not so grown-up, as well as the rural idyll that is Foxburrow Nature Reserve. Towns such as Woodbridge, Ipswich and Lowestoft are within a short drive and offer a great range of attractions and amenities.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x King-size with Smart TV, 1 x ground-floor double.

Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting area with woodburning stove.

First-floor snug

Oil heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.

2 x Smart TV, Freeview, WiFi.

Bed linen and towel included in rent.

Off-road parking for 1 car.

Courtyard garden with furniture plus communal meadow.

Two well behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 1.7 miles, pub 1.9 miles.

Note: If you wish to bring a dog it must be mentioned at the time of booking.

Note: Non-enclosed shallow stream near property in wet weather.

Note: Additional sleeping on the galleried landing area snug, with sofa bed and privacy screen.

Note: Guests receive a welcome gift on arrival