The Hayloft at Doves Barn Cottage, Badley, Needham Market
4.9
Outstanding(84 Reviews)Cottage in Babergh District
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this cottage rental
Immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 double and 1 twin, cottage. Large kitchen with breakfast bar. Generous 1st floor family bathroom with bath and walk in shower. Ground floor twin bedroom has en-suite with walk in shower. Ground floor lounge/diner with flat screen tv and dvd player. First floor galleried lounge area with seating for 6 and flat screen tv and dvd. Fenced garden to side and rear of property with ample outside seating/dining area. Off Street parking. High chair, travel cot and stair gate available for use, free of charge, on request.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Babergh District
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(84 Reviews)4.9
Clean & well stocked. We had a lovely stay and would happily come back again. Great location with parking area for one right outside your door. We were 15-30 min from various family members scattered about the Ipswich area and it worked out perfect.
4.9
A perfect spot for us to stay to catch up with local family. Very comfortable inside and excellent outdoor entertaining and garden.
We will definitely visit again.
Thank you
4.9
Well maintained property with immaculate garden with outdoor seating, set back from main road so not overlooked. Good sized rooms with well equipped kitchen including washing machine and large fridge freezer. Felt like a home as soon as we had unpacked. Great base for exploring the area, lots to see within a 20 mile radius. Highlights included Sutton Hoo, pretty villages of Lavenham and Dedham and the town of Bury St Edmunds. Stunning Constable Country at Flatford, excellent free museum at Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich. Would highly recommend a visit to this beautiful area.
4.9
We enjoyed and relaxed at this peaceful barn over Easter. The barn is clean and well equipped. Warm and cosy.
4.9
House is clean and well looked after, beds are comfy, showers were great, good safe off road parking, no issues, great stay.
4.9
Excellent stay this our third time at the Hayloft and Paul has made it perfect again. It is like a home from home. The Christmas tree was a special touch. A big thank you Happy New Year
4.9
The property was clean, warm and welcoming. It has everything you need, feels like a home from home. We were able to visit Ipswich and Bury to shop as both are close enough and worth a visit.
We were able to walk into Needham Market in the evening for a meal at The Limes Hotel and The Swan. Both meals were amazing. It is a bit of a walk (20 minutes roughly), but worth it.
4.9
Clean and plenty of space, everything we needed - kitchen well stocked with utensils
4.9
Clean and plenty of space, everything we needed - kitchen well stocked with utensils
4.9
Lovely cottage. Well equipped, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Loads of space inside and great outside space. Really fast wifi. Host was friendly and helpful.
4.9
Probably the nicest place we've stayed for a break in the UK. Spotlessly clean, very comfortable beds, really well equipped. Lovely garden, just a pity the weather didn't let us sit out more! The owner was really easy to communicative with via email, and called round to make sure everything was ok.
Recommend Stonham Barns for a great car boot sale and other activities, Felixstowe for traditional seaside fun, Aldeburgh for fresh smoked fish on the beach, Thorpeness for a spot of kayaking on a lake, and Ickworth House NT for a spot of grandeur.
4.9
It exceeded our expectation!
4.9
Great property, nice area with very friendly & helpful owner
4.9
Fantastic property. Fully laden with all the required utensils. Superb outdoor area
4.9
The Hayloft was exactly as expected. It was clean and well furnished and perfect for our family of 4 adults and 2 children.
The garden was beautifully maintained with plenty of furniture which we used for meals and relaxing.
We had a great stay.
4.9
The Hayloft is a great place to stay; it has well appointed bedrooms, and a kitchen with just about everything you might need, including a dishwasher. The bathrooms were smart and clean. The garden provides enough space and is a pleasant area to relax in (and even has a barbecue). The location is ideal as a base for visiting Suffolk or other parts of East Anglia. The host (Paul) was friendly and helpful. There are local shops and pubs or cafes within walking distance, and the A14 nearby makes accessing places further afield very easy.
4.9
We had a wonderful stay in the Hayloft cottage. It's a proper home from home, so clean and comfortable. There's so much room that you are never on top of each other. The bedrooms are a fantastic size, with very comfortable beds. The bonus for us was a ground floor bedroom with ensuite, which suited my mum-in-law as she can't use stairs. And not forgetting the beautiful extensive garden area!
Great location for visiting many of the lovely areas of beauty, especially our favourite, Dedham Vale. We will definitely be back and highly recommend to others! Thank you for making our break so perfect.
4.9
A lovely, clean, modern house. Everything you could want and great location.
Double beds upstairs are not very comfortable, new mattresses would be a good investment.
4.9
Had a great stay, no issues, could have stayed longer, thanks!
4.9
Booked for a quiet week away with the kids, nice and central for our days out and lovely setting with walks on the doorstep. Checkin was smooth, the property was spacious and comfortable with a lovely garden and patio area for the evenings. One of the cleanest and best-equipped holiday lets we have stayed in - Paul popped round to warn us of a planned power cut during our dray and even lent us a cool bag to be on the safe side. The road outside can be quite busy at rush hour but as city-dwellers this didn't bother us. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend!
4.9
Lovely Holiday
We feel very lucky to have found this accommodation. We are a family of 2 adults & 3 children (age 12, 10 & 9). There is plenty of space both indoors and out. The place is very clean & well kept. We had new mattresses on all beds which were very comfortable. The crushed ice machine on the fridge was very popular in the heat. The catering is well equipped for all occasions from outdoor gas bbq, to pizza, to casserole or roast if you wish. The town has a couple of nice pubs, as well as quirky shops, takeaways and a superstore not too far away.
It was a great base for day trips out with lots of beautiful places easily accessible. It was lovely to meet Paul & Lynne who own the place. They’re a really friendly couple & gave their number for contact if we needed anything.
Would definitely recommend this property & hopefully we will return. Thankyou!
4.9
Overall Value for money.
Well equipped cottage for 6 people in nice garden surroundings with bbq, large round table and plenty of seating.
Beds not the comfiest in all rooms and the springs boinged everytime you moved. Some bits of cleanliness could have been better, ie cobwebs in kitchen cupboards and fridge door shelves needed a wipe.
Would I stay again? Yes if the beds were replaced as this was our main gripe.
4.9
Over & above our expectations!!
What a delight to stay at the Hayloft. Spacious, very well maintained and nothing has been overlooked to ensure a most comfortable stay.
The inside and external areas are spacious and everything needed to enjoy our stay was provided for.
Excellent & enjoyed by all.
4.9
Everything u could hope for & more. Well equipped fantastic outside space great for a family or couples. Only negative comments both upstair bedrooms have double beds would have been the icing on the cake to have had a kingsize bed. ( other half is 6ft2 ) but didn’t spoil our stay
4.9
Absolutely stunning property
Everything u could hope for & more. Well equipped fantastic outside space great for a family or couples. Only negative comments both upstair bedrooms have double beds would have been the icing on the cake to have had a kingsize bed. ( other half is 6ft2 ) but didn’t spoil our stay
4.9
I cannot believe how lucky we ere when we chose this property. My husband has some health issues and we needed a week away from it all. Paul, the owner, was so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. We appreciate all this as it made our visit run so very smoothly with medical equipment. The property is stunning - the gardens are functional and beautiful at the same time. We had my elderly parents with us and the property layout allowed everyone space and peace. I would highly recommend this property for a holiday, great location and great property.
4.9
A rural retreat
I cannot believe how lucky we ere when we chose this property. My husband has some health issues and we needed a week away from it all. Paul, the owner, was so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. We appreciate all this as it made our visit run so very smoothly with medical equipment. The property is stunning - the gardens are functional and beautiful at the same time. We had my elderly parents with us and the property layout allowed everyone space and peace. I would highly recommend this property for a holiday, great location and great property.
4.9
We'll be back again!
4.9
2nd perfect stay at the Hayloft
We'll be back again!
4.9
excellent
4.9
very clean lovely property in pleasant surroundings
excellent
4.9
Did everything it stated
4.9
The Christmas tree was a wonderful touch
Did everything it stated
4.9
Home from home
Accomodation and communication second to none.
As a family of 4 including 2 kids of 2yrs and 4yrs this was perfect. The girls even successfully shared a room.
Highly recommend.
We will return.
4.9
Lovely property and friendly owner
This is my second booking at this property and as before was perfect for my family, especially with the down stairs bedroom with ensuite. Great communication with owner prior to our arrival and he also called around to check if any questions or concerns.
Looking forward to booking again
4.9
Well appointed and equipped. Only improvements we'd suggest:
* clearer information on recycling procedures
* provision of information leaflets, e.g. local walks /attractions/ recommended eating places
4.9
Autumn Break
Well appointed and equipped. Only improvements we'd suggest:
* clearer information on recycling procedures
* provision of information leaflets, e.g. local walks /attractions/ recommended eating places
4.9
Great staycation.
Had a lovely week at the Hayloft, location was great, some nice walks nearby and the host was very kind to say hi and ensure all was well.
4.9
Perfect stay for us , good location, everything we needed for or family
4.9
Lovely clean home
Perfect stay for us , good location, everything we needed for or family
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Babergh District?
The average price for a rental in Babergh District is $167 per night. This rental is $5 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Hayloft at Doves Barn Cottage, Badley, Needham Market. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Hayloft at Doves Barn Cottage, Badley, Needham Market pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Hayloft at Doves Barn Cottage, Badley, Needham Market?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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