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Suffolk Festivals – Summer 2014

There’s loads going on this summer in Suffolk and there’s something for everyone! Woolpit Festival 2014, 5-21 June Mill Lane, Woolpit The 39th annual Woolpit festival features a terrific mix of entertainment this year, including …

Holiday Cottage garden

Grass Roots Designs is our landscaping partner!

When I first put my business plan together I put an arbitrary budget of £800 for landscaping in. Woodfarm House was fairly established but that was it. All six barns needed landscaping from scratch. I …

Dog friendly Deben holiday cottage

Luxury Holiday Cottages in Suffolk

We have seven luxury self-catering holiday cottages in the heart of the rural Suffolk countryside. From our stunning 500-year-old luxurious thatched farmhouse to our six holiday cottage Suffolk barns, we can accommodate anything from a …

Birthday celebrations at our Suffolk holiday cottages

Happy Birthday to us!

It’s almost June, which means it’s Summer here in good old Blighty! Whatever the weather, it’s still Summer so it’s time to open the Pimms and enjoy a fabulous luxurious Self-Catering break in one of …

Otter swimming in river

The BBC are on their way!

It’s just been announced that BBC’s Naturewatch programme is going to be based at nearby Minsmere Nature Reserve for the forthcoming series! This is great news for Suffolk Tourism as a whole and certainly great …

Woodland trees

Beautiful Suffolk

I’ve written lots about individual places to go in Suffolk and we have our new website Where Do We? (not yet finished at the time of writing) – a guide to all things Suffolk – …

March hare

Are we Mad as March Hares?

Are we as mad as March Hares? Traditionally March is a very quiet month for us but this year we have smashed 2013! However, it’s now looking quiet for the rest of the month so we …

Daffodils in spring

Spring has definitely Sprung in Suffolk!

The Daffs are well and truly out in force, Hoi & Sin the Woodfarm ducks are back, the sun is shining every day and the lawns are drying out! Yes, it’s that time of the …

Lovely food at the Four Horsehoes Thornham Parva

Four Horseshoes – Thornham

A great, traditional Suffolk pub/restaurant! Having been here countless times now, including our first staff Christmas meal, I can thoroughly recommend The Four Horseshoes as a consistently great place to eat. There’s a warm atmosphere …

Romantic dog friendly cottages

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Woodfarm Barns News Sign up to our newsletter to find out about short break and holiday offers, competitions and special events that we run from time to time throughout the year! You will find the …

Reasons to Stay at Woodfarm, Suffolk

We happen to think what we have on offer is pretty bloomin' good. However, we thought you might like a bunch of reasons to stay, other than we think you should!

beach huts
all accommodation

Brilliant beaches! Suffolk has an incredible Heritage Coast, with great beaches, all in easy reach of us.

dog paw print
all accommodation

Dogs stay FREE, and we don't just tolerate them, we welcome them! We've built our reputation on this, and we're proud of it!

fence
at the barns

Pawesome, fully-enclosed two acre Pooch Paddock for your Dogs to go bonkers and make new friends in.

dog biscuit
all accommodation

Free Doggy treats, Dog bowls, and Dog towels. Our furry friends even get Woodfarm branded poop bag holders!

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all accommodation

Visit England Gold Awards coming out of our ears, as well as their coveted ROSE Award for Service Excellence.

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all accommodation

Well in excess of 1,000 Five Star Tripadvisor, Facebook & Google Reviews. Over 25% of our guests come back!

hot tubs
all accommodation

Private Hot tubs with seven of our eight Barns and Cottages. The ultimate in relaxation, just because you're worth it.

boots
all accommodation

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Yes, plural. Two AONB's on our doorstep! Suffolk Coast & Heaths, and Dedham Vale.

river walks
on the barges

Stunning river walks directly from your gangplank on either Barge! Wildlife and breathtaking scenery in abundance.

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Win a Suffolk Hamper & a £100 Woodfarm Voucher

WIN big with our Festive Fridge Challenge for Christmas 2024!

This Christmas, we’ve created another mega-budget fun and festive video for your delight and delectation. However, there’s a twist. We want YOU involved in making the sequel! Let’s start with the video and you can …

Dog showers at Woodfarm Barns

Our Doggy Shower Stations: Simple, and (thankfully) not £15k

We’ve all been there. You’re out for a long walk in the Suffolk countryside, your dog has found the muddiest puddle imaginable, and now your pristine holiday Cottage faces imminent paw-print peril. Enter our doggy …

Woodbridge, Britain’s happiest town!

Woodbridge named as the happiest place to live in Great Britain

Woodbridge in Suffolk has been named the happiest place to live in Great Britain, taking the top spot in the Happy at Home Index for the first time. Now in its 13th year, the survey …

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