“This was my grandparents’ home for many years, after they moved to Orford in the 1950s. Around 3 years ago I started to renovate the old house. We stripped it back to its shell then lovingly restored every inch, but it still holds many wonderful childhood memories for me.” Owner, Jodie
She loves
“My favourite thing to do is sit with a cup of tea and watch the world go by, through the floor-to-ceiling dorms windows in the master bedroom.”
We love
The gorgeous textiles — Berber rugs, waffle throws, fringed blankets and geometric cushions.
You may not love
One bedroom is downstairs. Some mobile networks have patchy reception.
Surrounds.
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- Wander into the village for some just-caught seafood. The Butley Orford Oysterage dishes up fresh oysters and delicious smoked fish.
- Long riverside walks are best followed by a hot chocolate and raspberry donut at the Pump Street Bakery, also in the village.
- Day trip to Southwold, Aldeburgh and Walbeswick for stunning coastal walks and days on the beach.
- Or hire a paddleboard to explore the Iken waterways – particularly beautiful at sunset. If you’re lucky, you might see wild seals.
- Dine at the Crown & Castle, a handsome red-brick restaurant with rooms in the shadow of Orford Castle, which serves excellent dishes centred on local produce.
- Take a wine-tasting tour at Flint Vineyard, which established vines here to capitalise on Suffolk’s low rainfall and sunny days – said to be one of the county’s newest and most exciting producers.
Details.
- Detached house
- Upstairs bedroom with kingsize bed and ensuite bathroom (walk-in shower and separate tub)
- Downstairs bedroom with superking/twin beds and ensuite bathroom (walk-in shower)
- Plum & Ashby toiletries
- Well-equipped kitchen with various supplies and honesty-shop locker
- Welcome hamper of local produce
- Dining table
- Living area with woodburner, sofas, smart TV and digital radio; good WiFi
- Books, cookbooks, magazines, board games, cards, toddler toys
- Highchair and travel cot to borrow on request
- Deck with alfresco dining furniture and BBQ
- Lawned, secure garden
- Dog friendly
- Off-street parking
- Walk to shops, pubs and restaurants (5 mins)
- Booking conditions: a 3-night min stay
- Remember to pack: good shoes for walking, beach towels in summer
30% deposit, with the balance due 8 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations permitted 8+ weeks prior to stay, with deposit refunded minus a £30 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 8 weeks of stay.
FAQs.
Yes, one well behaved dog is welcome.
Yes, the parking bay for The Dunns is on the right-hand side at the bottom of the drive. You’re welcome to temporarily park your car directly outside The Dunns whilst loading or unloading but please move your car to the parking bay afterwards as the driveway is also used by our sister property.
Pubs within walking distance: The Kings Head, The Jolly Sailor. Restaurants within walking distance: The Butley Orford Oysterage, The Crown & Castle, Pump Street Bakery
Yes, there is a Nespresso pod coffee machine with some pods provided and also a cafetiere with a bag of Monmouth ground coffee
We would consider 2 night stays depending on availability and pricing. Please contact Kip to enquire.
On request, we can provide a travel cot and high chair.
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