Church Farm Barn in Dunwich near Westleton | Stunning Suffolk Group Cottage

About Church Farm Barn

Church Farm Barn is a **five-bedroom holiday home sleeping 10 guests** in Dunwich, Suffolk. This converted barn offers **four ground-floor super king bedrooms with en-suite facilities**, plus a first-floor twin room. Perfect for multi-family gatherings with its spacious layout and modern facilities.

Dunwich sits on the Suffolk coast with direct beach access just a 10-minute walk away. The village offers peaceful countryside walks through nearby Dunwich Forest and RSPB Minsmere nature reserve. The Ship Inn pub is 0.2 miles from your door.

The property features five bathrooms total, including four en-suites. The kitchen-diner comes with two electric ovens, a Nespresso Essenza Mini coffee machine, dishwasher and washing machine. There's a large sitting room for relaxation, a separate snug with TV and a **games room with table tennis**. Outside you'll find an enclosed courtyard with barbecue and patio furniture. **Off-road parking accommodates four cars**.

Southwold is 9 miles away (20 minutes), Aldeburgh sits 15 miles distant (25 minutes), RSPB Minsmere is nearby (10 minutes) and Saxmundham is 6 miles away (15 minutes). Groups can explore coastal walks, visit nature reserves, or enjoy traditional seaside towns.

Church Farm Barn combines coastal location with exceptional group facilities. Best suited for families or friends wanting space, comfort and easy beach access.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Central heating
✓2 x electric ovens, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer
✓Nespresso essenza mini coffee machine
✓Smart tv, wifi
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓A travel cot and highchair are available please request at time of booking
✓Ample off-road parking for four cars
✓Enclosed courtyard, patio furniture, barbecue
✓Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 2.6 miles, pub 0.2 miles
✓Note: if you wish a travel cot and highchair to be available please request at time of booking
✓Note: if you wish to bring a dog please inform us at time of booking (2 maximum)
✓Note: sorry no unaccompanied teenagers
✓Note: this property only accepts friday & monday arrivals
✓Note: this property cannot offer arrivals on bank holidays

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Church Farm Barn

Four En-Suite Bedrooms

Ground floor super king bedrooms each have private shower rooms, offering privacy and convenience for multiple couples or families sharing.

Spacious Kitchen Diner

The large kitchen-diner seats 10 comfortably with two ovens, quality appliances and enough crockery to serve 18 people without washing up.

Games Room Entertainment

Dedicated games room with table tennis keeps everyone entertained, perfect for competitive family tournaments and rainy day activities.

Beach Walking Distance

Dunwich Beach is just 10 minutes on foot, making spontaneous coastal walks and beach days effortless for the whole group.

Comfortable Beds Throughout

Every guest comments on the exceptionally comfortable beds, ensuring everyone gets proper rest after days exploring the Suffolk coast.

Well-Equipped Modern Property

Thoughtfully stocked with everything needed including dishwasher tablets, tea towels, quality cookware and plenty of power points throughout.

Getting To Church Farm Barn

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Church Farm Barn by car, take the A12 towards Yoxford, then follow signs to Dunwich via the B1125. The property is in the village centre with convenient off-road parking for four cars.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Darsham, approximately 2 miles away. From there, a short taxi ride brings you to Church Farm Barn in Dunwich village.

Off-road parking for four cars

Darsham station (2 miles)

Central Dunwich village location

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Holton Windmill

Distance: 7.2 miles (12 min drive)

IP19 8PP

Long Shop Museum

Distance: 7.4 miles (14 min drive)

IP16 4ES

Snape Maltings

Distance: 14 miles (24 min drive)

IP17 1FB

Suffolk Coast Path

Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)

Dunwich Forest

Distance: 1 mile (2 min drive)

IP17 3ED

Minsmere

Distance: 3.3 miles (9 min drive)

IP17 3BY

The Fisherman's Hut

Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)

IP17 3EN

Swallow Organics

Distance: 3.8 miles (6 min drive)

IP17 3RN

Co-op Food

Distance: 8.6 miles (15 min drive)

IP18 6EE

Darsham Station

Distance: 6.7 miles (10 min drive)

IP17 3PN

Halesworth Station

Distance: 8.2 miles (15 min drive)

IP19 8JS

Norwich Airport

Distance: 36.3 miles (1 hr 3 min drive)

NR6 6ER

Holton Windmill

Distance: 7.2 miles (12 min drive)

IP19 8PP

Long Shop Museum

Distance: 7.4 miles (14 min drive)

IP16 4ES

Snape Maltings

Distance: 14 miles (24 min drive)

IP17 1FB

Suffolk Coast Path

Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)

Dunwich Forest

Distance: 1 mile (2 min drive)

IP17 3ED

Minsmere

Distance: 3.3 miles (9 min drive)

IP17 3BY

The Fisherman's Hut

Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)

IP17 3EN

Swallow Organics

Distance: 3.8 miles (6 min drive)

IP17 3RN

Co-op Food

Distance: 8.6 miles (15 min drive)

IP18 6EE

Darsham Station

Distance: 6.7 miles (10 min drive)

IP17 3PN

Halesworth Station

Distance: 8.2 miles (15 min drive)

IP19 8JS

Norwich Airport

Distance: 36.3 miles (1 hr 3 min drive)

NR6 6ER

Is Church Farm Barn Right For Your Group

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

For Families

The games room with table tennis provides hours of entertainment for children. Dunwich Beach is just 10 minutes away on foot, perfect for sandcastle building and rock pooling. RSPB Minsmere offers fantastic wildlife spotting opportunities. The courtyard gives younger children space to play outdoors. Dunwich Forest has easy walking trails suitable for families with children of all ages.

Groups Will Love...

The dedicated games room with table tennis table creates a brilliant social space for groups. Reviews consistently mention how this facility kept everyone entertained during downtime. Combined with the spacious kitchen-diner seating 10 and two separate lounges, groups can spread out or come together as they choose. The enclosed courtyard with barbecue extends the entertaining space outdoors, perfect for summer gatherings.

Pet Friendly

Church Farm Barn welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. The courtyard provides an outdoor area for dogs, though they should be kept on leads. Dunwich Beach is just a 10-minute walk away, offering excellent dog walking opportunities along the uncrowded coastline. Dunwich Forest and surrounding countryside paths provide varied walking routes. The property's ground-floor layout makes access easy for dogs.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Church Farm Barn

The Ship Inn

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP17 3DT

The Eel's Foot Inn

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP17 3AS

Flora Tea Rooms

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP17 3EA

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Church Farm Barn

Is Church Farm Barn pet-friendly?

Yes, Church Farm Barn welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. The courtyard provides an outdoor space for pets, though they should be kept on leads.

How many cars can park at the property?

The property offers off-road parking for four cars. This makes it convenient for multiple families travelling separately to the same group holiday.

What sleeping arrangements are available?

There are four ground-floor super king bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms and one first-floor twin bedroom. The property sleeps 10 guests across five bedrooms with five bathrooms total.

Is the property suitable for elderly guests or those with mobility issues?

Yes, with four ground-floor bedrooms all featuring en-suite facilities, the property works well for guests who prefer avoiding stairs. The main living spaces are also on the ground floor.

What cooking facilities are in the kitchen?

The kitchen has two electric ovens, a grill, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. There's also a Nespresso Essenza Mini coffee machine and plenty of quality cookware for preparing group meals.

How far is the nearest beach?

Dunwich Beach is a 10-minute walk from Church Farm Barn. The uncrowded sandy beach offers excellent coastal walks and is easily accessible for all ages.

Are there two living areas?

Yes, there's a large sitting room for relaxation and a separate snug with TV for watching films. This separation means different groups can enjoy different activities simultaneously.

What entertainment is provided for groups?

The property includes a games room with table tennis, broadband WiFi throughout and a TV room. The enclosed courtyard has a barbecue and patio furniture for outdoor entertaining.

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Church Farm Barn Reviews

5 property, no faults, we love staying there.

Michael

Its not always easy to find a property for seven guests three couples and one single that provides topquality accommodation for everyone. Im pleased to say that Church Farm Barn met our requirements with flying colours. Not only that but we found the communal spaces to be ideal for our uses. We particularly enjoyed the courtyard that catches the sun at the end of the afternoon. We cooked for ourselves on several evenings and found the kitchen equal to our needs. Church Farm Barn is ideally situated with the beach and the pub just minutes walk away and convenient for local attractions like Southwold, Minsmere and Westleton Heath. We really enjoyed our stay in Dunwich and would happily use Church Farm Barn again.

The property was perfect for the 10 of us. 6 adults and 4 children plus 2 small dogs. Great location for walking the dogs, walking to beach and pub. The 2 girls loved the small bedroom upstairs. Would happily return as great base for exploring Suffolk. My only negative was with Sykes when trying to ask a few simple questions about the property the week before we arrived. These could have been passed to the owners to answer. So very unhelpful. Shame as in the past with bookings, Sykes offered better communication.

Maggie

Lovely property and excellent location. We thoroughly enjoyed our week.

A beautiful property which was perfect for 4 adult couples, complete with all ensuite bedrooms and excellent facilities.

We had a lovely stay with a large family group of 3 generations. The property was well appointed, clean and comfortable. Communication with the owner was good and very quick responses. Once we mastered the hob we were ok, we couldnt find the manual, that is a very small thing in terms of the overall stay which was amazing. We loved the small walk to the beach and the little museum down the road. We would recommend this property, it was quite and relaxing and had everything we needed.

Church Barn Farm was everything we had hoped for and more. Our party of eight were delighted with the spotlessly clean property and found it very comfortable. It is generously outfitted with plenty of crockery, masses of glassware, table ware and a beautiful fitted kitchen. The owner had thought of everything from a sturdy high chair to an extension cable and even a large book and games collection in the TVplayroom. We watched the World Cup from comfy couches or chatted in the huge living room. There was even an EV charger for my plug in hybrid. Well be back!

Gillian

The barn was easy to find and had plenty of parking, as we could also use the area through the next gate too. Great layout with the four large , equal sized, ensuite bedrooms located on the ground floor plus a smaller room up some stairs, and a separate downstairs loo! One bedroom had a bath which was great for bathing little ones. All super comfy with good linen and plenty of soft towels. We loved the two lounges, the bigger one having no TV which was great for chatting and playing games! The snug offered plenty of Chesterton seating plus the TV. The kitchen was very well equipped with great fridge and cooking facilities plus loads of crockery and glassware. The courtyard was lovely but we had unseasonally chilly weather so wasn't used much. The location is perfect although I'd recommend a shopping delivery as there are no big shops closed by. The Ship and beach are a short walk, plus loads of footpaths and heathland all close at hand. We also loved walberswick beach just 10 mins away. It was also really lovely to be able to see deer and rabbits from the window! Overall, beautiful location and a fantastic venue for our 8 adults, 2 x 2 year olds plus my dog! We loved it!

Richard

Excellent family break enjoyed by all. The table tennis table was a roaring success for the youngsters. If we had one very minor point it would be there was nowhere in the shower to put your shampoo or shower gel , just a little niggle. Would use the property again without hesitation and the area was very pleasant

It was really lovely accommodation. Bedrooms big all with ensuites.The barn had 2 lounge areas but television was in the smaller one which is not ideal when there are 10 people there.Outside was lovely with ample seating,umbrellas and a games room with table tennis table. Parking was really good and short walk to pub and beach.

Christine

Church Farm Barn was home from home, in fact better! ! It was spacious for our 3 generation celebration. The 2 lounges offered everyone some space and the large kitchen a wonderful place to gather. The facilities were great and the utensils plentiful. It didn't matter if the dishwasher was running as there was still plenty of everything for the 10 of us. We all loved sitting around the big table eating, playing games and just being together. The beds were a dream and wonderful not to have to queue for the bathroom. Even though we were pleasantly surprised by good weather the lovely outside area wasn't used much due to a chilly wind. However, it was still great for an Easter egg hunt. The table tennis was important with 2 boys but we were so busy out and about that it wasn't used as much as I expected. So another time! Great to be able to walk to a pub and the beach and even as far as Westleton. The only criticism would be that the 5 bar gate needs some meshing over it as our small 4 legged friend could get through and one day he saw a deer and ran around the house and onto the drive next door. So a small gate at the side would make the patio more secure. We would highly recommend this property and would love to come again but so many places to visit.

Nicole

We had a wonderful time staying at Church Farm Barn for my partners 60th. 8 adults and 3 little ones there was plenty of space for us all and we found everything to be even better than described the barn is MASSIVE! We would definitely return and there wasn't a thing which we thought could be improved, everything you need is there for a big family trip. Thanks for having us!

Yvonne

Lovely place to stay, excellent quality bedding and towels, very comfortable and relaxing. Nice little walk down to Dunwich beach.

Catherine

We enjoyed our stay at Church Farm Barn , only a short walk to the beach and heathland for great walks. , the place was very nicely decorated,very looked brand new, plenty of room for us all. The kitchen was enormous, double ovens but we did find the electric hob tricky to use and it would have been helpful to have an instruction manual to hand. Plenty of hot soft water for baths and showers ever been anywhere with water so soft. . Beds very large and comfortable . Unfortunately the garden courtyard was not really enclosed apart from the gate on to the road so we had to keep them on leads at all times

We stayed at Church Farm Barn for our early family Christmas. Beautiful house in a beautiful location. The facilities were great everyone commented on how comfortable the beds were! Everything was clean and the house was comfortably warm for the time of year. Would highly recommend as couldnt fault a thing!

Very large warm comfortable property We had everything we needed, PowerPoint where needed,mirrors and even hooks on some doors . Plenty of cutlery and China Even lots of dishwasher tablets and tea towels .The only thing we would have liked was,another tv as we all had different taste in programme s All in all very nice

Just returned from a fantastic stay at Church Farm Barn. . lovely accommodation, comfortable bedrooms, all ensuite.. well equipped kitchen and plenty of space to relax.

Lovely property which is well equipped for a large family group. A second TV in the large lounge would be good. The toilet seat in the first bedroom on the right needs mending and a ceiling light is out on the stairway to the twin bedroom. Great location and fine local pub. We would stay again.

Fantastic property in every way, will definitely stay again.

What a lovely place to stay for a quite relaxing stay. The property was so well equipped, they really thought of everything. Local residents, pubs and restaurants along with the wonderful scenery and beautiful beach were wonderful. Would highly recommend and would definitely revisit Church Barn again. Thank you

The property is in a great location, spacious, comfortable and great for a family weekend away together.

Really nice place to stay with a well equipped kitchen and thought through layout. Comfortable clean and quiet.

Charles

Great place, quality appliances, well stocked with everything you need. You can put all crockery, for nine people, in the dishwasher and still have enough dishes for a further nine. The place itself is well maintained, very friendly people from Tori who told us where to find the cutlery to the maintance man who tried to help fix our car when it hit a pothole. Over the years our group has stayed in many large self catering establishments, some good, some not so good, but without doubt this is the best one. It's spacious, with lots of home comforts, I can highly recommed Church Farm Barn

Sharon

Excellent accommodation in beautiful surroundings. Every little detail has been thought of from a kitchen with every utensilcooking facilities you coukd possibly need to a table tennis table. We had a fantastic Easter weekend.

Elaine

This is a perfect place for a larger family holiday in a beautiful part of the Suffolk coast. The house is really well laid out with all the main bedrooms with their own on suite bathrooms. Beautiful large kitchendining area, TV room and lounge. All kitchen equipment, towels and bedding are of good quality too. We've had a lovely relaxing week, thanks.

Andrew

This is a fabulous property, it is of a very high standard with everything required & more to make it feel like home from home, lots of kitchen accessories, cutlery & crockery & a fab dishwasher to do all the work! All four downstairs bedrooms with en suites are fab. The location is an absolute delight, you can park you car & not have to use it all week with the numerous & varied local walks from the barn itself, there are woodlands, heathland & beach walks on the doorstep. The Ship Inn is a 10 minute walk away with good selection of ales & good food. We will be back!

Our group covered 3 generations with ages ranging from 2 to 73 & this was perfect accommodation to celebrate my wifes 70th birthday. Clean & spacious with 4 ensuites & plenty of room in the lounge, separate tv room & large kitchen diner for us all to spread out. The added bonus now of an EV charger which was used by two of our cars cash left for electricity. Only a 15 minutes stroll to Dunwich beach & The Ship with loads of other lovely walks on the doorstep. Superb holiday.

Louise

Beautiful converted barn in lovely village of Dunwich. Very comfortable and well equipped. Perfect position for exploring the East coast of Suffolk or for just walking in the local area. Very welcoming on arrival and we had a really lovely stay over the New Year.

Loved the house, our 2nd visit and thank you for the lovely Christmas decorations. The house was warm, comfortable and clean. Its perfect for extended families and the area is great for the beach, pub and walks. Its a shame theres no second tv in the main living room but otherwise all was great. Apart from a desperate need for some more larger saucepans!

Victoria

Lovely spacious, well equipped and warm home. Plenty of room for 9 adults to relax, eat together and enjoy a stay in a wet blustery December. We did have 2 power cuts due to storm Darragh one lasted 4 hours but the candles supplied in the Chest of drawers in the hall proved a great help. We actually enjoyed the candlelight. No complaints.

Such an amazing property in a beautiful area. We had a wonderful time. Five friends on their yearly girls trip. The house had everything we needed. Only 2 small comments some slightly bigger mugs wouldve been nice & the shower dials in the first bedroom were very stiff but otherwise it was perfect. Thank you to the owner for letting us use their property & for the welcome items & to the housekeeper for maintaining the house to a high standard. Would highly recommend

Church Farm Barn is a fabulous rental property and we had the best time in this lovely house. As a group of 8 4 couples it was perfect in size having 4 ensuite bedrooms, a large kitchendiner, a separate TV room and a large lounge. Everything was modern and spotless. We loved the area as it was peaceful, with beautiful walks on the beach 5 mins from the house, a great local pub and within easy reach of Southwold and Aldeburgh by car. We would highly recommend it.

Alison

All rooms well presented. Everything that was needed was there Kitchen well equipped. Three families we had a great time Beach nearby RSPB minsmere great to visit walks from the property easy for all

This was perfect for our group of 10 adults. Great location and plenty of space for socialisingdining. Very well equipped kitchen.

Great property in a wonderful location. Just 5 minutes walk from the pub & about 8 minutes to the beach. Very well equipped with everything we wanted. Comfortable beds and everything spotlessly clean. The hob is a bit complicated & couldnt find the instructions. We got there in the end though! Would definitely recommend a stay here.

No mention off electric charging. Microwave was a bit high.

First class accommodation in a beautiful area. The accommodation has been very thoughtfully planned and is ideal for a party of 9 or 10. Super spacious kitchen and dining room, snugly tv room, large relaxing lounge with oodles of space, four beautiful bedrooms all with ensuites, and an upstairs twin bedroom ideal for the kids or teenagers with its own downstairs shower and toilet. Large entrance hall for all your foot ware and a laundry room to keep you clean. Superb design with private well equipped courtyard and games room to keep you amused. My family of three generations could not have asked for more. Add on the brilliant location with multiple walks from your doorstep, a pub and cafe down the road, plus the beach 10 mins walk away makes this place the best ever.

Fabulous, spacious, clean propertyensuite rooms a real bonus. Ideal location, near the beach, near a pub, cafes and off road walks. Our only issue was not having the tv in the larger of the two sitting rooms. There was only just enough room for 8 of us to sit and watch tv in the smaller lounge. Had the house been at full occupancy 10 it would not have worked. But apart from that the property was perfect for our needs.

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Church Farm Barn, Dunwich

About Church Farm Barn

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Four En-Suite Bedrooms

Spacious Kitchen Diner

Games Room Entertainment

Beach Walking Distance

Comfortable Beds Throughout

Well-Equipped Modern Property

Getting To Church Farm Barn

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Church Farm Barn Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Ship Inn

The Eel's Foot Inn

Flora Tea Rooms

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Church Farm Barn Reviews