Blackwell Barn

Couples after a quiet break will find Blackwell Barn suits them well. This renovated barn conversion sits on the edge of Dedham Vale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the Suffolk village of Raydon. The whole property is yours alone: a single bedroom with kingsize bed, a shower room, and an open-plan living space that combines kitchen, dining and sitting areas on the ground floor. The barn's original oak timber frame has been kept, and the structure rebuilt to modern standards of insulation and comfort.

A utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer sits alongside the kitchen, which has an electric cooker, induction hob, dishwasher and the essentials for self-catering. Wifi, electricity, bed linen and towels are included. Outside, the grounds stretch to 6 acres shared with the owner, with lawned and paved garden areas, sitting space and a barbecue. Parking for two cars is on site. You can walk ancient woodland and former railway lines from here, and the village sits within a mile of a pub. Raydon was once home to a WW2 American air base; several original buildings still stand. The property is no-smoking throughout.