Peaceful, pretty and everything a break in the country should be, this home is the epitome of modern country chic. With a window wall opening from the open-layout living space to the deck and the fabulous private garden, there's a deep connection between this tastefully converted barn and its natural surroundings. Inside, white walls, wood floors and features like exposed bricks and valued ceilings are the backdrops for vintage furnishings, an impressive log burner and a fully kitted-out kitchen. Two comfy bedrooms offer enough space for a small family or a couple of friends, and if you're lucky enough to get the master suite you'll have your own romantic freestanding bathtub to relax in. Summer stays are made particularly special here thanks to the additional three-acre wildflower meadow – yours to explore and dotted with secret seating spots. Here wildlife lovers will be in their element, with the bees, birds and butterflies around them. You may even bump into some of the owners' free-range bantams going about their business too. Just a short drive from Stowmarket for all the shops and restaurants you could need, it's an hour's drive to Aldeburgh for the beach. And why not borrow some bikes and explore the nearby villages and country lanes at your own pace?

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Additional fees

• Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you for an additional fee of £20 per pet, per week (for up to 7 days). Breed restrictions apply – please check with the host before booking to discuss the suitability of this home for you and your pet.

• Your host provides a starter supply of logs for the wood burner – extra logs can be supplied for an additional fee

• If you'd like to explore the Suffolk waterways, canoes are available to rent for an additional fee of £45 per day

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.