Markwells House
Large country house/ farmhouse on the estuary of the River Stour in Suffolk, under 2 hours from London
Guests: 10
Wifi: available
Pets? Pets welcome (max. 3 dogs), fee applies
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about the property
A fine country house in Suffolk with estuary access, Markwells is the perfect location for a large family gathering for a special occasion. Simply one of the most luxurious and wonderful holiday properties in all the UK.
Markwells House is a beautiful large farmhouse dating from approximately 1600 and listed Grade II. It enjoys a fabulous position overlooking the mile-wide Stour estuary between Suffolk and Essex.
The house is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within easy reach of many beautiful Suffolk and North Essex towns and villages, stately homes, beaches and countryside. Flatford Mill and the Dedham Vale (Constable Country) are just a few miles away. Alton Water Park with sailing, windsurfing and fishing as well as walking and cycle routes, is less than a mile away. There are many good restaurants nearby, and farmer’s markets for delicious local produce.
The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens, from which there is direct access to the sea-wall along the estuary, for walks to Holbrook Bay and beyond, with great birdwatching. There is a duckpond by the house and chickens (collect the eggs!) and a large summerhouse with veranda in the extensive garden, as well as a paddock of alpacas!
Markwells House has been carefully restored and furnished with country antiques, and has a very well equipped kitchen and several good bathrooms and all you need for a very comfortable stay. There is underfloor or central heating in all rooms, as well as two woodburners and two open fires. There is wi-fi throughout the house. Although it can sleep 10, the house is perfect for smaller groups as well. There are good views to the river from all the rooms.
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Fabulous house and amazing gardens. Far exceeded our expectations. A great place for a family celebration.
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- arrival at
- 17:00
- depart by
- 10:00
- guests
- 10
- 7 nights from
- £1430 (based on 2 staying)
- 7 nights up to
- £1710 (based on 2 staying)
- pets
- pets welcome (max. 3 dogs)
- bed layout
- Master Double, Double, Double, Twin, Twin
facilities at Markwells House
map - location
travel info
Nearest train station is 5 miles from the house and Ipswich station is 7 miles. It is approx 1 hour by train from London. Taxis are available at both, but slightly easier from Ipswich. It is about an hour and a half to two hours drive from London (provided you avoid the worst of the rush hour!)
in detail
Underfloor & central heating throughout. Wi-fi. Stair gates for both sets of stairs.
Ground Floor:
- Entrance hall
- Dining room – Suffolk brick floor, large farmhouse table, woodburner
- Kitchen – new appliances: double oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer, Nespresso coffee machine
- Sitting Room - with woodburner, TV, DVD player, Sky
- Large conservatory with grape vine, dining table and chairs
- Separate large second sitting room/study with open fire, TV with DVD, Sky
- Hall area, large extra fridge and downstairs loo
- Utility room - washing machine & drier, ironing board
- Small study
First Floor:
- Master bedroom – double half-tester bed, en-suite bathroom with bath and shower
- Pretty twin bedroom with iron beds and patchwork quilts, ensuite shower room and loo
- Twin bedroom with wooden ‘sleigh’ beds
- Family bathroom with roll top bath
- Double bedroom, walk-in wardrobe
- Double bedroom - 4' wide antique painted bed
- Shower room
Outside:
- Large garden with wild flower meadow, herb garden, topiary
- Paved area by house with benches, table and chairs
- Small area by house enclosed for dogs
- Large summerhouse with veranda
- Plenty of parking
- Chickens, ducks, alpacas (these are all enclosed in dog safe runs/paddocks)
- Two ponds
- Mile-wide river at bottom of garden.
local area
You will be in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within easy reach of many beautiful Suffolk and North Essex towns and villages, stately homes, beaches and countryside. Flatford Mill and the Dedham Vale (Constable Country) are just a few miles away. Alton Water Park with sailing, windsurfing and fishing as well as walking and cycle routes, is less than a mile away.
There are many good restaurants nearby, and farmer’s markets for delicious local produce, including Jimmy's Farm (as seen on TV) within a couple of miles.
Village shops about a mile and a half away.
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