Guests say
The Great House in Orford receives high praise for its charm, spaciousness, and ideal setting for family gatherings and celebrations. Guests consistently appreciate the cosy ambiance, beautiful garden, and the variety of activities available, from billiards to garden games. The village's eateries and the natural beauty of Suffolk enhance the stay. While overwhelmingly positive, a few minor concerns about kitchen equipment and maintenance are noted.
Guests generally report the property as clean and well-presented. However, one review mentioned finding dirty dishes and saucepans, suggesting a rare oversight rather than a common issue.
The location is universally lauded for its convenience, with easy access to local pubs, shops, and scenic walks. The village of Orford and its surroundings are consistently highlighted as delightful.
Numerous reviews mention the comfortable beds, warm and cosy atmosphere, and the spaciousness of the house, indicating a high level of comfort for guests.
The property boasts a range of facilities including a billiard table and garden games. Some guests suggested improvements in kitchen utensils and outdoor furniture, but overall, the facilities are well-received.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
For holidays with a WOW factor look no further! For the ultimate self-catering holiday in Suffolk to remember, book today.
A 5-star big house holiday property perfect for families or friends. The large gardens extend to around 2 acres and include an old orchard, lawns and herb garden. There is croquet, badminton and outdoor table tennis for guests to enjoy. The spacious house has been beautiful furnished and includes open fires, an AGA and many secluded areas in which to relax; there are views of the castle, the church and the sea from some bedrooms.. The children will enjoy all the games and equipment provided for them making this a very special place indeed including shrimping nets and buckets for crabbing!
Size: Sleeps up to 12, 6 bedrooms.Nearest beach: 0.1 miles.Nearest facilities: 0.1 miles.Pets: 1 well behaved dog welcome.Smoking: No smoking at this property.Rooms: 6 bedrooms (5 with en suite), 1 family bathroom, 1 cloakroom, lobby, hall, study, family breakfast room, large drawing room, sitting room, formal dining room seating up to 15, landing, kitchen, utility/laundry room. Beds: 4 Emperor sized double bed which are zip and link beds which make into Austrian twins , and 2 king double beds.Luxuries: Smart TV with Freeview HD, WiFi and intelligent navigation. TV and DVD player, iPod dock, CD player/radio, Billiard Room with full sized billiard table, board games and books. Catering and hot tub available on request. The owner can arrange a day's yachting.Looking to a greener future in 2021 , the Great House has installed a Zappi EV car charging pointType V 2 - 22kw 3 ph - untethered. The unit is wall mounted on the LH side of the garage and will require the guest to provide their own power cable connection, which is unique to the model of their car. Cost per car for a long weekend stay £15.00. Cost per car for for a week's stay £25.00. To be advised and the amount added at the time of booking to allow access to the unit during your stay. General: Woodburner, open fire, baskets of logs and coal provided, central heating. Utilities: Large gas range cooker, 4-oven AGA, 2 fridges, 2 freezers, microwave, 2 dishwashers, washing machine, tumble dryer, loads of cookery equipmentStandard: Kettle, toaster.Other: Bed linen and towels provided, 1 high chair and 1travel cot (on request). Please bring cot bedding and mattress.Outdoors: Large terrace, large lawn with mature shrubs, orchard, garden furniture, outdoor table tennis, boules, kubb and croquet. The owners have built a small self contained lodge in the corner of the garden which shares the main gate into the property for pedestrian access only.Parking: Private parking for 6 or more cars.
Reduced Occupancy: There may be a discount of up to 20% off for 8 or less on certain out of season weeks using the four emperor/twin bedrooms - please call for details.
Please Note: The property is a family home and is not suitable for parties. No music to be played in the gardens.There is a security deposit of £1,000 payable on this property that will be returned within 1 week of your stay.
Nearby points of interest
- Orford Castle
- Framlingham Castle
- Dunwich Beach
- Ipswich Transport Museum
Reviews (52)
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Mrs Over
What a fabulous place to spend quality time with friends. Could not fault the venue or the service received
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Ms Issitt
A fabulous house with extremely helpful owners. Although large in size, it is very comfortable and we all felt right at home. The garden was also lovely, and we were lucky enough with the weather to enjoy the range of games. Be aware it is only enclosed for dogs if people keep the 2 5-bar gates shut. The owners recommended Dan the Chef who cooked us a brilliant 3 course meal one evening. We also enjoyed a trip on the Lady Florence and a meal at The Jolly Sailor - both thoroughly recommended. Quite literally a "Great House" for 12 guests, and perfect location for exploring the wonderful Suffolk Coast area.
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Mrs Alldred
An amazing property and absolutely perfect for our family gathering. The kitchen was well equipped and plenty of space for chilling out or enjoying the variety of garden games. The location offers a variety of activities and visits. The local pubs and stores were also excellent.