Brook Farm in St Nicholas near Halesworth | Stunning Norfolk Group Cottage

About Brook Farm

Brook Farm is a Grade II listed farmhouse dating back to 1540 in St Nicholas near Halesworth, Suffolk. This historic property sleeps 10 guests across four bedrooms and offers a wood-fired hot tub, swimming pond and games room making it perfect for larger groups. The farmhouse sits within 2.3 acres of mature gardens complete with an orchard, pond and fire pit area.

The Suffolk countryside surrounds this property with wildlife including deer, rabbits and doves regularly spotted in the grounds. Halesworth is 5 miles away whilst the coast at Southwold is 9 miles distant.

Accommodation includes one super-king bedroom and three double bedrooms. There are two bathrooms: a first-floor bathroom with bath and a ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower. The kitchen features a range cooker and Nespresso coffee machine. Two wood-burning stoves warm the dining room and sitting room. The unconverted barn houses the games room with pool table, table tennis and darts.

RSPB Minsmere is 8 miles away (15 minutes). Snape Maltings Concert Hall sits 12 miles distant (20 minutes). Dunwich beach is 10 miles away (18 minutes). The Norfolk Broads are 45 minutes by car.

Brook Farm combines period features with modern facilities for groups wanting space and activities on site.

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Need To Know

✓Oil heating with two wood-burning stoves
✓Range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, nespresso coffee machine
✓Smart tv, wifi
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Off-road parking
✓3 acres of ground and orchards, patio with furniture
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 5 miles, pub 1.4 miles
✓Note: there is a pond on site, please supervise children and pets
✓Note: 2 well behaved dogs welcome, charged at £25 per dog
✓Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 2 dogs
✓Note: due to the age of the property some floors are uneven, some door ways are low and stairs are a spiral staircase which is steep with no handrail
✓Note: the property is located next to a working farm with outbuildings that guests cannot access
✓Note: the bedding and pillows are feather with no alternative available
✓If you wish for 2 extra guests (maximum capacity of 10), please enquire as there is a fee of £50 per person per night

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Brook Farm

Wood-Fired Hot Tub

The eco-friendly wood-fired hot tub seats 10 people and sits beside the swimming pond creating a perfect spot for group relaxation.

Games Room Entertainment

The barn games room features pool table, table tennis, darts and boules with fairy lights and disco balls for evening entertainment.

Spacious Grounds

Over 2.3 acres of gardens include an orchard, pond, fire pit and football pitch giving groups plenty of outdoor space.

Four Real Bedrooms

All four bedrooms have proper beds with luxury bedding rather than sofa beds, ensuring everyone gets a comfortable night's sleep.

Large Dining Table

The dining room table seats all 10 guests together for meals, with enough plates, cutlery and seating for everyone.

Pet-Friendly Gardens

Two dogs are welcome and the extensive gardens provide perfect space for them to explore and exercise safely off-lead.

Getting To Brook Farm

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Brook Farm by car, take the A153 towards Halesworth and follow signs to St Nicholas. The farmhouse is easily accessible with off-road parking available for multiple vehicles on arrival.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Halesworth, approximately 5 miles from the property. From there, a short taxi journey will bring you to this Suffolk countryside retreat.

Off-road parking for multiple cars

Halesworth station (5 miles)

Easily accessible from the A153

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

RSPB Minsmere

Distance: 8 miles

IP17 3BY

Snape Maltings Concert Hall

Distance: 12 miles

IP17 1SP

Southwold Pier

Distance: 9 miles

IP18 6BN

Dunwich Heath

Distance: 10 miles

IP17 3DJ

Halesworth Millennium Green

Distance: 5 miles

IP19 8LR

Suffolk Coast Path

Distance: 9 miles

IP18 6ND

Halesworth Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

IP19 8BA

Southwold High Street

Distance: 9 miles

IP18 6EF

Bungay Market

Distance: 12 miles

NR35 1AX

Halesworth Gallery

Distance: 5 miles

IP19 8BY

Halesworth and District Museum

Distance: 5 miles

IP19 8AY

Local Pub

Distance: 1.4 miles

IP20 0PJ

RSPB Minsmere

Distance: 8 miles

IP17 3BY

Snape Maltings Concert Hall

Distance: 12 miles

IP17 1SP

Southwold Pier

Distance: 9 miles

IP18 6BN

Dunwich Heath

Distance: 10 miles

IP17 3DJ

Halesworth Millennium Green

Distance: 5 miles

IP19 8LR

Suffolk Coast Path

Distance: 9 miles

IP18 6ND

Halesworth Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

IP19 8BA

Southwold High Street

Distance: 9 miles

IP18 6EF

Bungay Market

Distance: 12 miles

NR35 1AX

Halesworth Gallery

Distance: 5 miles

IP19 8BY

Halesworth and District Museum

Distance: 5 miles

IP19 8AY

Local Pub

Distance: 1.4 miles

IP20 0PJ

Is Brook Farm Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

The games room provides hours of entertainment with pool table, table tennis and darts. The 2.3-acre grounds include a football pitch, fire pit area and swimming pond for outdoor adventures. Wildlife spotting opportunities include deer, rabbits, doves and ducks. However, parents should note the steep spiral staircase without handrails and uneven flooring may not suit younger children safely.

Groups Will Love...

The games room sits in an unconverted barn offering pool table, table tennis, dartboard and boules. Fairy lights and disco balls create atmosphere for evening entertainment. This dedicated space means groups can enjoy activities without disturbing others. The barn provides a separate area away from the main house perfect for tournaments and competitions. Note the space is unheated so warmer clothing is needed during winter months.

Pet Friendly

Brook Farm welcomes up to two dogs at £25 per dog. The 2.3-acre gardens provide excellent space for dogs to exercise and explore safely off-lead. Wildlife including deer, rabbits and ducks frequent the grounds. The orchard, pond and surrounding countryside offer varied walking terrain. Guests have praised the property for dog-friendly facilities and even mentioned receiving welcome treats for their pets on arrival.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Brook Farm

The Queen's Head, Blyford

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP19 9JY

The Eels Foot Inn, Eastbridge

Located 7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP16 4SN

The Anchor, Walberswick

Located 11 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP18 6UA

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Brook Farm

How many people does Brook Farm sleep?

Brook Farm sleeps 10 guests across four bedrooms: one super-king and three doubles. There are two bathrooms including a ground-floor shower room and first-floor bathroom with bath.

Is Brook Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome at £25 per dog. The 2.3-acre gardens provide excellent space for dogs to exercise and explore safely.

What facilities are in the games room?

The games room is housed in an unconverted barn and includes a pool table, table tennis table, dartboard and boules. Note that this space is unheated so bring warm clothing for winter visits.

How does the wood-fired hot tub work?

The hot tub is heated by wood fire rather than electricity making it eco-friendly. It seats 10 people and sits beside the swimming pond but can take several hours to heat up fully.

What cooking facilities are available?

The kitchen includes a range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine. There's also an extra fridge for larger groups and all necessary cooking equipment for preparing meals.

Are the stairs suitable for elderly guests?

The property has a spiral staircase which is steep, slippery and has no handrail. There are also uneven floors and steps in the upstairs hallway which may not suit elderly or very young guests.

How far is Brook Farm from the coast?

Southwold is 9 miles away and Dunwich beach is 10 miles distant. Both coastal towns are within 20 minutes by car offering beaches, shops and restaurants.

What parking is available?

Off-road parking is provided at the property. The farmhouse is easily accessible from the A153 with space for multiple vehicles on site.

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Brook Farm Reviews

Brook Farm was perfect for our family getaway. An amazing farm house in wonderful grounds.

Brook Farm is a truly special house. The age and beauty of it is paired with cool furnishings that make it such a cosy and easy place to spend time in. Gorgeous bedrooms with comfy beds and lovely bedlinen. Great bathrooms. Such a well equipped huge kitchen and utility. Great for families and large groups.The views are so beautiful you feel completely embedded in such glorious countryside. We lived the cool games room with its infuses vibe but the best bit of all was the wood fired hot tub. So great to sit in the hot tub under the stars and several of us took dips in the swimming lake but not me Im glad to say!! An absolutely gorgeous place wed love to stay again. Owners generous and accommodating and great instruction book which makes all the difference!

Daniel

We had an amazing stay at Brook Farm, the house was amazing! it had everything we needed and more. The games room and hot tub were great. I couldn't recommend this place enough, for a large family or group. 45 minute drive to Norfolk broads and 25 mins to Southwold.

Jacqueline

Was a lovely house at some point I'm sure, but we found it less luxurious comfortable than expected worn & torn sofas, a door knob or two came off in our hands, dining chair almost collapsed under my son and the spiral staircase could perhaps be reiterated as unsuitable for younger and older family members as it's quite slippery wooden and wellpolished under wear with no handrail for support, which I think could be added for safety. Likewise uneven flooring caused a fall steps up and down in upstairs hallway, and whilst this is mentioned in the description I fear could be dismissed as not much of an issue by others as it was by me. Lovely grounds, fantastic shower room and Mel very helpful when dishwasher was discovered broken.

The photos didn't do this fabulous property justice. Spacious, comfortable and perfect for our extended family for a week at Christmas this beautiful old farmhouse was full of character and tastefully decorated. The hot tub was amazingdespite taking a long time to heat and we all had fun in games barn. The dogs loved the large garden and walks in the surrounding countryside. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was equipped with more than enough to cook our Christmas lunch. Nothing was too much trouble for the owner. She was very patient with our questions and at the end of the phone when we needed help during our stay. Thank you for helping to make the first Christmas without our dear dad special xx

We had a wonderful few days at Brook Farm to celebrate a member of the parties birthday and his 'bon voyage' down under. We loved it all, especially the games room, the roaring fires and the comfy beds. Thank you Mel for making us feel so welcome. Will definitely recommend and hopefully return!

We had a good time in your full of character holiday home. The garden and pond was full of wildlife including a swan for a few days. Thank you for being available and very responsive to our queries on arrival.

Thank you so much for a beautiful long weekend! We celebrated my mums 60th Birthday here with family & friends she was so suprised! Hot tub and games room was great fun and having the huge dinner table was brilliant to have all around one table for our Mexican Dinner Party!

What a beautiful peaceful place to relax and recharge. Took our 5 children and the dog and never saw them so chilled, the games room being a huge plus, no phones, no xbox, just imagination, fresh country air and nature, we wished we booked for longer. Would highly recommend and will definitely return.

Hannah

We had a wonderful stay at Brook Farm and only wished we could have stayed longer. There is a a lounge and separate dining room so it is perfect for large groups. The grounds were perfect for our dogs as well! Would highly recommend this as a place to holiday

Fantastic family holiday at Brook Farm. Farmhouse wellequipped, beautifully furnished and very comfortable. Games barn was excellent, hot tub was fun, and the grounds were amazing. Highly recommended.

Absolutely incredible stay, the location is stunning and very tranquil. The games room was a firm favourite from us all, as well as the hot tub. Would love to stay again.

Really nice farmhouse, I would highly recommend this venue. the grounds are really nice and well maintained, beautiful scenery and very remote. The woodfired hot tub next to lake is a nice touch, also the barn with Pool table, Table tennis table, Dart board and Boules make it a fun place to be. Please be aware that the stairs are very steep and windy, we had elderly parents with us and they couldn't make it up and down them, so had to sleep in the front room on a put me up.

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Brook Farm, St Nicholas

About Brook Farm

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Wood-Fired Hot Tub

Games Room Entertainment

Spacious Grounds

Four Real Bedrooms

Large Dining Table

Pet-Friendly Gardens

Getting To Brook Farm

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Brook Farm Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Queen's Head, Blyford

The Eels Foot Inn, Eastbridge

The Anchor, Walberswick

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Brook Farm Reviews