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Belchamp Hall Hayloft

Belchamp Hall Hayloft

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 30 reviews
93% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.7
Comfort
4.8
Condition
4.7
Location
4.8
Value
4.7
Customer
Service
4.9

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Large oak rich loft style cottage finished to luxurious standards with fantastic access to a large private estate and an abundance of wonderful nature.

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A great escape, if ever there was one!

Review submitted on Wed, 04 Sep 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were looking for somewhere to escape to for a long weekend. This was it.

We knew what we'd booked, we'd seen the pictures, but The Hayloft is, up close and personal, better than the photos.

From the first sight as you emerge from downstairs, there's a well-equipped kitchenette and dining area, then a sitting area with a TV (we didn't use it but it's a big screen model) and sofas and a chess and backgammon set and an Amazon Echo device, then doors to the bedroom, and at the back of the bedroom, a bathroom with a separate bath and shower, sink, loo, all that.

They'd even supplied enough bread, milk and cereal that the first breakfast wasn't any sort of problem.

We were, frankly, amazed. It's far bigger than it looked in the photos; up there with the best accommodation we've ever experienced. The bed was comfy and the place so quiet that sleeping wasn't a problem.

There are a couple of downsides. It's a few miles from civilisation and the roads around it are narrow and a little scary as a result. However, Sudbury's not far away and there are a collection of shops and supermarkets that make the self-catering process straightforward.

And your mobile phone is going to struggle to get signal. If you use (as we do) Android Auto or similar in your car for navigation, to need to get the destination sorted on your phone before you go to your vehicle, ensuring you're still able to use the provided (free) WiFi.

It was a delight and we loved it. And we'd go back.



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A wonderful country break

Review submitted on Sun, 18 Aug 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I am never sure why people feel the need to go abroad when we have such gorgeous countryside and history here on our doorstep. My wife and I had a delightful stay in the Belchamp Hayloft, unique because there was so much space within the accommodation and all beautifully designed and laid out. The pictures on the website say it all. We had our own personal reasons for returning to this particular corner of the Suffolk/Essex borders, but would recommend anyone of our vintage (60s) to stay here in the summer. Bring your bikes! Visit the Stour Valley, cycle to Sudbury along the old railway line and enjoy the Suffolk jewels of Lavenham, Kersey, Long Melford and Clare. The pubs and teashops are charming and the food and friendliness will be a long cherished memory of a brilliant vacation.



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Beautiful location.

Review submitted on Mon, 27 May 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful location. Lovely strolls from the front door. It was great to be able to have a cup of tea in the nicely tended garden when we arrived. The view from the Hayloft was always interesting-over the former walled garden which has a huge water Lilly pond-they were just starting to flower so that was lovely to look at. Handy for getting into Sudbury, Lavenham, Long Melford. Even had a trip to Sutton Hoo which was very worthwhile. Plenty of National Trust properties to see on those rainy days too.
We did find the constant screeching of the two resident peacocks rather grating, from 4.30am to dusk and the flock of Guinea fowl were just as bad! In fact that’s why I’m not recommending this property.
The cottage it’s self could do with a tray for carrying ones tea to said garden or to bed! And to prevent stains on wooden services.



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An excellent place to stay!

Review submitted on Sun, 12 May 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is the second time my wife and I have stayed here, and I'm quite sure it won't be the last. Fantastic accommodation and ideally situated for access to the surrounding countryside and historic market towns and villages. Very, very highly recommended.



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An relaxing week spent in comfort

Review submitted on Wed, 17 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I stayed at Hayloft for a week, as a location it is well suited for a quiet getaway. Long Melford is just a short drive away and has lots of pubs and restaurants to visit on an evening. My daughter stayed with me for a few nights and loved seeing the Peacocks each morning.

I would thoroughly recommend staying here if you are looking for a relaxing vacation.



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A beautiful apartment

Review submitted on Mon, 08 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A very enjoyable stay, beautiful decor everything we needed with family renting the other cottages. It was good to use the interconnecting door with The Stables. Beautiful estate. A very enjoyable stay.



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Highly recommend

Review submitted on Thu, 05 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We (couple in our sixties) stayed here for a week in May 2023. We have stayed in many self catering accommodation properties and this [along with the stables downstairs] rates as one of the very best. The Hayloft manages to be both cosy and spacious at the same time. The sofa is properly comfortable. The bed is properly big and comfortable. Kitchen well appointed. Quality of fittings high. Shower does tend to fling water all over the place and the Wifi is poor in the bedroom, but these things small fry compared to the pleasure of being there. Parking very easy. Hosts very hospitable without being overbearing.



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The Hayloft

Review submitted on Mon, 25 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was a very special place to stay. The surroundings were beautiful. We enjoyed the tennis court. The owners were friendly and extremely helpful. We had a really lovely stay.



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Amazing stay

Review submitted on Sun, 30 Jul 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great location, wonderfully private and beautiful surroundings. The hay loft was just as the pictures show. Well designed and very welcoming home from home, can’t wait to return.



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Belchamp Hall Hayloft

Review submitted on Thu, 27 Apr 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Belchamp Hall Hayloft is a beautiful, spacious property in the peaceful Suffolk countryside, and we also enjoyed the opportunity to use the walking trails on the Estate and to visit the little church. The apartment is beautifully designed, it was lovely to have our own garden with tables and chairs (great for afternoon tea and drinks on the lawn!) and the shared tennis court behind the walled garden was a surprise treat.

This was our first visit to Suffolk, and we felt so lucky to have found such a beautiful location and property for our stay, which made it even more special.




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Belchamp Barn conversion

Review submitted on Tue, 28 Mar 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Quiet, spacious and relaxing barn conversion, close to nature and the inquisitive Peacocks.
Watched some old episodes of Lovejoy on the smart tv, as some of the series set locally, with the hall and church nearby.



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Totally fantastic!!

Review submitted on Sun, 05 Mar 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We enjoyed every single second of our stay and didnt want to come home. The bed is the most comfortable we have ever slept in. We are big fans of lovejoy so were thrilled to see where it was filmed and went to many areas in search of different filming locations. I must also thank Charlie of Belchamp Hall for letting us go and photograph the outside of the hall and gardens when i called to ask if it would be possible as we were such Lovejoy fans. He was such a lovely man and asked if we were warm and comfortable enough in the Hayloft, which we certainly were. We are now saving to go again! It is totally wonderful and listening to the peacocks is fab! I also found Idyillic Suffolk exactly that!! They were so easy to contact and when i had to change dates due to illness Charlie (not the same as Belchamp Hall Charlie) was very understanding and changed our dates without further cost, which was very much appreciated, thankyou. Also met the lady who would be cleaning our property on our way out on the last day and she was lovely, and very friendly.



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Mini Break

Review submitted on Sun, 29 Jan 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The hayloft is set in a beautiful location with walking from the door on local footpaths, Very peaceful and quiet,..Plenty of off street parking right outside the door, We were in control of the heating which is always a bonus especially if it's too hot or too cold, The large bed is one of the comfiest we have stayed in, The property is a lot larger than it looks on the pictures and had some lovely features. All in all everything was perfect, If you book the Hayloft you won't be disappointed




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A glorious place to stay

Review submitted on Wed, 30 Nov 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
If your looking for a quiet and picturesque location this place has it in spades for a change the accommodation is actually better than the pictures a truly beautiful and relaxing place to stay will definitely be back again.



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Living up to expectations

Review submitted on Sun, 16 Oct 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Belchamp Hall Hayloft lived up to our expectations of stunning accommodation in peaceful, rural surroundings...



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Relaxing experience of a living in a barn

Review submitted on Sun, 11 Sep 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Wonderful spot to relax, with so much space and lovely views.
Enjoyed the tennis court, we did lots of walks , near the Hayloft, and found the two swans , behind the church ( which is the circle walk).
We enjoyed the garden and walled garden as we had very good weather.
We will come back for sure.



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Beautiful place

Review submitted on Tue, 28 Jun 2022
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Belchamp Hall Hayloft is simply beautiful and a lovely place to spend time and relax. The whole place has been decorated with taste and well maintained. We love it here!



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Escape to the country

Review submitted on Wed, 01 Jun 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a very pleasant stay at the Belchamp Hall Hayloft. It is all what we expected of living on the English countryside. And even more. The location is absolutely wonderful and a good basis to explore the county of Suffolk. The Hayloft is a very nice appartement that makes you feel home at once. The owners are very kind, helpful and well organised. Great to be in England, a lovely country and lovely people.



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Review Belchamp Hayloft

Review submitted on Sun, 29 May 2022
3.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
The accommodation is situated in a lovely area and in beautiful surroundings. The buildings are stunning and the outside garden is lovely. The property is well equipped with all you need for a short stay or week's holiday. With a little more attention to detail this property could also be as advertised - luxurious both indoors as well as outdoors. More thorough cleaning of the property is needed as there were cobwebs in the beams and some dusty skirting boards. The property is looking "tired" in places inside and could do with some of the woodwork replacing or re-staining especially around the bath which definitely needs new sealant. Also the promised Welcome Basket was not provided. This is the only property I have ever stayed in that hasn't left a pint of milk in the fridge. With a little more thought and a bit of a spruce up this property could be all it promises.



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Hayloft.

Review submitted on Mon, 09 May 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Definitely amongst the top ten of holiday accommodation we have stayed in ! Booking, directions and self check in are all excellent. As we entered the property, first impressions were breathtaking. As fans of Lovejoy, the connections were interesting. Plenty to see in the area but we didn`t go out much, just had a nice relaxing break. Great to be allowed to explore the grounds too.



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We stayed another 3 nights!

Review submitted on Sat, 05 Mar 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We just want to say what a wonderful time we had. So wonderful we extended for 3 more nights into the Hayloft after initially staying in the Coach House next door for 4 nights. We didn't want to leave after 4 nights and were lucky enough to extend and make our overall stay a week.

Like the Coach House, we absolutely loved it here. Very well thought out regards what would be needed in the kitchens etc and thoughtful touches throughout the house. Lovely welcome gift, nice toiletries in the bathroom, everything you need.
The Hayloft is cosy. Very very cosy and like something we have not experienced before. It had wonderful views from all the roof windows and even though mid February was surprisingly warm. Not too warm, just perfect which is hard to achieve in any roof conversion.

My husband is a Lovejoy fan (showing our age) so this was a huge bonus with all the memorabilia on display in the Hayloft, discreetly on display and not too much but it has a real antique feel yet modern to this accommodation which for us was a huge highlight and definitely a home from home given we work in the antiques world.

It felt like a personal touch had been put throughout the Hayloft as in the Coach House and again the owners were so accommodating when we moved from one property to the other ensuring we had an easy transition and were not left "homeless" between swapping over.

We are country people who love to walk and love animals so the location of this gorgeous loft conversion for us was a delight. Fields and small villages in every direction so lots of walking.

The onsite Peacocks and Guinea fowl are a joy to experience.. They are so funny to watch and they love to interact with you too. I learnt a lot about them just watching them.. so cute

We played lots of tennis whilst here on the court behind the property, again so nice to be able to just pop out and play.

If you are looking for someone really peaceful, where you can gather your thoughts, have some lovely walks and enjoy the countryside but in a modern home with all the mod cons, this location is perfect.

We shall definitely be back. it was perfect!



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Romantic

Review submitted on Thu, 20 Jan 2022
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Great weekend, nicely tucked away albeit it was only 20 mins to a big Tesco. Romantic setting, very relaxing will stay again.



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Unique accommodation

Review submitted on Sun, 07 Nov 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was a lovely place to stay! My only critic was some parts looked a little tired ie the radiator in the bathroom could do with a paint as a bit rusty, kettle a little scaled and not to leave a half used loo roll from last guests. Apart from that all ok



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A wonderful break

Review submitted on Wed, 27 Oct 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a fantastic stay at Hayloft Barn - the location is beautiful and there are loads of lovely walking routes/footpaths around - we managed to find lots of sloes on our walks so went back and picked a bunch for gin making.

The grounds are a 'wow' moment and the peacocks just pottering around was pretty special. It is so quiet and peaceful.

We had everything we needed in the Hayloft and easily got a waitrose delivery sorted for the food for the weekend.

We met and spoke to the owners who were really friendly and helpful but kindly left us to our own devices.

I will definitely come and stay again for a few days of relaxation.



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OUTSTANDING

Review submitted on Tue, 14 Sep 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is an absolutely beautiful location and the property was amazing. So full of character and charm. Sympathetically restored but with every modern amenity. Pristinely clean and with every luxury you could expect. Your own private garden but also, the pleasure of looking out on and having access to, the original walled garden, bordered by fruit trees, a rectangular lake, tennis court and stunning peacocks... an absolutely joy. It's located in the heart of the Suffolk countryside with a quaint village church, the hall itself and lovely walks literally on the doorstep.
There are also a wealth of wonderful, historic market villages to explore within a short drive away.
The owners, Alice & Charles we found were the perfect hosts; friendly, accessible and keen to help if required but otherwise unobtrusive.



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Great Getaway

Review submitted on Sun, 22 Aug 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Wonderful place for a relaxed break to explore Suffolk. Bigger than the photos suggest, with excellent parking and very private. Highly recomended!



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Lovely property, clean, large, with a great welcome and attention to detail

Review submitted on Sun, 01 Aug 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very good accommodation, very clean, with a nice welcome pack. Peacocks were a noisy surprise but after a while you got use to them. Overall we had a great time and enjoyed our stay very much.



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Another excellent stay

Review submitted on Sat, 24 Jul 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I’ve stayed at the Hayloft numerous times and it’s always been a real treat. I’ve always found the premises clean on arrival. The location is perfect for a quiet getaway. I’ll be back again in November. Counting down the days



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Review submitted on Wed, 16 Jun 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A lovely, stylish and comfortable apartment in a beautiful setting........... .............. .......



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My unwinding getaway

Review submitted on Sun, 13 Jun 2021
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I’ve stayed at all the belchamp properties and it’s the second time staying at this property.
As usual I found that everything had been taken care of to make my stay as comfortable as possible.
I’ve always loved coming here due to privacy and peaceful surroundings.