Barrie House, Thorpeness

Barrie House is a split-level holiday home sleeping eight guests in Thorpeness, Suffolk. This four-bedroom property with three bathrooms sits within one of the village's famous mock Tudor buildings. Groups benefit from generous social spaces including a double-height lounge/kitchen/diner and a glass-balustraded mezzanine level. The property features underfloor heating throughout and a cosy wood burner.

Thorpeness was created as a fantasy holiday village in the early 20th century. The beach is just 350 metres away. The area offers boating opportunities and coastal walks.

Accommodation includes a ground floor king-size bedroom with en-suite WC, a lower ground floor king-size bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a twin room and a second floor super-king-size room (convertible to twins) with wet room. There's a family shower room too. The stunning double-height kitchen/diner has high windows, breakfast bar, TV/DVD and comfortable seating. The mezzanine provides additional dining space with village views.

Aldeburgh sits 2 miles away (6 minutes). Snape Maltings concert hall is 6.5 miles distant (14 minutes). RSPB Minsmere nature reserve lies 4 miles north (10 minutes). Framlingham Castle stands 11 miles inland (20 minutes).

Barrie House works brilliantly for multi-generational family gatherings wanting coastal access and spacious living areas in this historic Suffolk village.