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Five top tips for great Romantic Breaks

Every relationship benefits from Romantic Breaks from time to time. Here’s our top five tips for getting the most out of them: 5 – Go somewhere new to both of you. We all have memories …

Dog Friendly holiday barge Onderneming

Directions and info for our Barges

Here’s some extra information such as how to get to us, links to things to do, arrival & departure info, extras etc. You might want to save it to you your phone.

Directions – First things first. We have TWO Barges, so please make sure you use the correct directions!

Focus on Doodledales at Stonham Barns in Suffolk

Another new business tying in with our Dog-Friendly accommodation in Suffolk! We are always looking for new businesses that our guests can tap into in order to enhance their Dog-friendly holiday here. Doodledales is a family-run …

Romantic breaks in Suffolk

Romantic breaks: Great romantic locations in Suffolk

Suffolk is a wonderful part of the world for romantic breaks. Stunning countryside, beautiful beaches, lovely villages and historic towns. All of these make Suffolk a top destination for romantic breaks. Not to mention our comfy …

Afternoon tea in Suffolk

Afternoon Tea: The Grandparents’ Perfect Tonic

Summer is just around the corner and we think we have the perfect tonic for frazzled grandparents ahead of their grandchildren duties over the holidays! Our Suffolk Barns are relaxing already to so many of …

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Business Rates reform and how it affects us

The 2017 Business Rates reform is set to have a huge negative impact on many businesses, including us at Woodfarm. Here’s the facts surrounding ours. The rationale behind this Blog Post is to share the …

Suffolk Holiday Cottages at Woodfarm barns

Quick intro to our Suffolk Holiday Cottages & Barges

Thanks for landing on our little page to introduce you briefly to our Suffolk Holiday Cottages and Barges. We have a couple of quick intro pages with videos to tell you what we are about. …

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Dreamy Suffolk Coastal Accommodation

There’s a wealth of wonderful spots in our area that would make fantasy Suffolk Coastal Accommodation. Here’s some of the best places on the Suffolk Coast that many people would love to spend a dream …

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Coast and Country Cottages, you decide

Many people who live in our modern cities dream of escaping the rat race to one of the many wonderful Coast and Country Cottages in Suffolk. Some people even long for the day when they …

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We’re All About Dogs this Christmas.

Yes it’s that time of year again. This Christmas we’re All About Dogs here at Woodfarm Barns. Right now as I type millions of people all around the world are getting ready to celebrate Christmas, …

Rediscover your love of cooking on self catering holidays at Woodfarm Barns

Self Catering Holidays at Woodfarm Barns

Whether you’re a Michelin Star chef or a kitchen novice, many people look for Self Catering holidays as a way to flex their culinary muscles and maybe even save a little money. Some people look …

Palfrey & Hall artisan butchers

Palfrey & Hall supplying Woodfarm Barns

This Blog Post is all about Palfrey & Hall, now supplying Woodfarm Barns. As part of our delicious local breakfast basket that we give our guests with every stay, we have always sought to provide …

Cottages with Hot tubs; Stour Barn

Cottages with Hot Tubs in Suffolk

We’re all looking for the ultimate in relaxation when we go away for a break and our cottages with Hot Tubs can provide exactly that. Our Hot tub collection has grown organically over the last …

The Sail Loft Southwold

The Sail Loft Southwold

A little blog post bringing you the Sail Loft Southwold – one of the great places to eat and drink in this beautiful resort near our Suffolk holiday cottages. The current owners took over the …

Dog friendly beaches

Suffolk Coastal – Dog-Friendly Beaches

Dog-friendly Suffolk Coast (near Woodfarm) We are so lucky to be near to Suffolk Coastal. We have some amazing Dog-friendly Suffolk beaches; some remote, some on the edge of towns. A mix of sand and …

Mother seal on the River Deben

Samphire and Seals on the River Deben

A popular destination with our guests is the River Deben at Woodbridge, just 25 minutes from Woodfarm. We’ve covered lots of things to do along the Deben, but this Blog Post is all about my …

The Woodfarm Olympic Games

The Stonham Aspal Olympic Games

As the 2016 Rio Olympic Games is launched, it’s time to let you know about the credible alternative. I am delighted to announce that Woodfarm Barns is hosting the 2016 Stonham Aspal Olympic Games! Yes, …

Needham Lake in the Heart of Suffolk

Grand Day Out in the Heart of Suffolk

So here’s another of our Grand Days Out for you and this one revolves around the very Heart of Suffolk. We’re going to take you for a walk along the beautiful River Gipping, have a …

Our luxury dog-friendly Holiday Cottages

Chocolate box holiday cottage on film

A preview of our chocolate box holiday cottage. After almost a year in the making we now have a series of videos to give prospective guests a really good look around Woodfarm so they can …

Win a FREE BREAK with our 300 Five Star Reviews competition

Romantic Suffolk Holiday Cottage on film

A preview of perhaps our most Romantic Suffolk Holiday Cottage, The Granary Barn. After almost a year in the making we now have a series of videos to give prospective guests a really good look …

Woodfarm House. Thatched Suffolk holiday cottage

Woodfarm House. Thatched Suffolk Holiday Cottage

A preview of our Thatched Suffolk Holiday Cottage. After almost a year in the making we now have a series of videos to give prospective guests a really good look around Woodfarm so they can …

Holiday Cottage in Suffolk with a FREE lunch!

Yes, there really is such a thing as a free lunch. Well, with Woodfarm Barns there is anyway! Simply book a four-night midweek break any time in April or May 2016 and we’ll treat you …

Your idyllic Suffolk cottage holiday

The only Suffolk Cottage Holiday guide you’ll ever need!

A cottage break in the countryside; rules of engagement to enhance your Suffolk cottage holiday enjoyment. I have put this little guide together after letting holiday cottages in Suffolk for many years now. I wanted …

The Tidemill, Woodbridge; iconic Suffolk landmark

Woodbridge – a must on your Suffolk holiday

Meeting holiday guests to my cottages week in, week out, I am always being asked to recommend pubs, restaurants etc around Suffolk. We have our own website specifically for this, as well as lots of …

Pin Mill is a popular choice with our Suffolk holiday cottage guests

Pin Mill – perfect Suffolk holiday afternoon

I try to get out as much as I can and visit all the amazing places in Suffolk so that we can spread the word for our holiday cottage guests. It’s a tough job but …

Leestock Music Festival in Suffolk

My aim is to cover as much as I can on this blog page about places to visit and things to do in Suffolk whether you are on holiday or having a short break in …

A Suffolk Holiday Cottage for my Ollyday

Most of the time I write these Blog Posts myself so it’s lovely when someone writes them for me. This one is a bit different as although it’s been sent in by a guest, it’s …

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!

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Dogs stay FREE

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

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Free Doggy treats

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

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Over 1,000 5 star reviews

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

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Brilliant beaches

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

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Dog exercise meadow

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

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Multi-awards

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

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Private Hot Tubs

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

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Stunning Countryside

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

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River Walks

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

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AI told me off

Chat GPT told me off!

I got told off this morning by Artificial Intelligence!   I use Chat GPT a lot these days. It is a very valuable tool for gathering information that I can use to my advantage for …

The Bucket List

The Bucket List: Planning your perfect Suffolk break

Imagine a hassle-free, stress-free, tailor-made concierge service, that lets you unwind without any fuss. For FREE! Yup, you just imagined The Bucket List. For years we’ve toiled to bring you a ton of the very …

Bargain Hot Tub break with our Charity giveaway

Soak, Relax, and Give Back: January Charity Breaks at Woodfarm Barns

It’s that time of year again when we like to do something a little special. January is one of our busiest months for future bookings, but it’s typically quieter on-site with fewer guests staying at …

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