# Harkstead Hall, Ipswich, Suffolk

Traditional farmhouse on the Shotley Peninsular sleeping 12 with a hot tub, ideal for family special occasions and country weekend breaks

## At a Glance

- Sleeps 6 - 12
- 6 bedrooms
- Dining for 20

## Images

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## Floor Plans

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## About The Property

Harkstead Hall is a country house sleeping up to 20 guests across six bedrooms, ideal for family gatherings, celebrations and group holidays. The property offers flexible sleeping arrangements, a dining room seating the full group and a range of leisure facilities including a hot tub, sauna and outdoor swimming pool.

All bedrooms feature super king zip and link beds, allowing flexible room configurations to suit your group. Four bedrooms include ensuite bathrooms, with additional bathrooms supporting the remaining rooms.

The dining room seats up to 20 guests, making it ideal for shared meals, celebration dinners and group gatherings. The fully equipped kitchen is suitable for self catering, with the option to arrange private catering or a private chef.

The house offers multiple living areas including a cosy lounge and drawing room, both with open fires, creating comfortable spaces for socialising and relaxing.

Outside, the private gardens provide space for outdoor dining, relaxation and group activities. The decking area includes loungers and barbecue facilities, while the hot tub and sauna are available all year round. The outdoor swimming pool is available from 1 April to 1 October. Well behaved dogs are welcome, making the property ideal for guests wishing to travel with pets. Helicopter arrivals can also be arranged by prior agreement.

Located near Alton Water, guests have easy access to walking trails, cycling routes and water sports, making Harkstead Hall ideal for both active and relaxed group stays.

Harkstead Hall is particularly suited to family celebrations, group holidays and countryside escapes.

## Facilities

- **Dog Friendly:** We allow up to 2 dogs by prior arrangement only.
- **Accessibility:** No specific facilities.
- **Hot Tub:** Open all year round.
- **WiFi:** Super-fast fibre broadband is available in all areas of the house.
- **Kitchen:** Fully stocked kitchen with all plates, cutlery, cups, pots, pans, mugs, glasses and utensils needed for preparing large meals.
- **Dining Room:** We have a large dining table which can seat up to 18 guests.
- **Sitting Room:** There are 2 sitting rooms: a lounge with a large TV, and a traditional drawing room. Open fires and well furnished, they have a real homely vibe.
- **TV and Music Facilities:** TV and a Bluetooth speaker are provided.
- **Heating and Open Fires:** Central heating throughout and open fires in the lounge and drawing rooms.
- **Bedrooms:** 6 comfortable and sizeable bedrooms, 5 all with super-king ziplink beds, one with 2 single beds. Some have sofa beds and are en suite.
- **Linen:** All linen, bedding and towels are provided.
- **Bathrooms:** 5 bathrooms (4 of them en suite) and a downstairs loo.
- **Outdoor:** There is a hot tub which can seat 8 people. There is an extra-large picnic bench and seating outside. Large garden for games. There is also a sauna.
- **Swimming Pool:** There is a swimming pool. 8 seater hot tub in the garden. There is also a sauna.
- **Parking:** Parking for up to 12 cars.
- **Smoking:** Smoking outside only please.

## Rental Rates

Please contact the owner for pricing.

## Booking Information

- Two night minimum stay.
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- 25% deposit to secure booking.
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- Please enquire for prices for your chosen dates.

## Availability

Please contact the owner for available dates.

## Enquiry

- Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/harkstead-hall-ipswich-suffolk#enquiry

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### Address

Address: Harkstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 1DB, GB

Latitude: 51.9735413

Longitude: 1.1959362

### About The Area

Down a quiet country road, the village is located on the northern bank of the River Stour estuary at Holbrook Bay and is situated on the Shotley peninsula.

### What's Nearby?

- **Location:** Ipswich is 7 miles away.
- **Shop:** Harkstead Post Office and General Store is within walking distance. There is a general store in Chelmondiston too. Larger shops and supermarkets in Ipswich.
- **Food and Drink:** The nearest pubs are the Red Lion in Chelmondiston and The Butt and Oyster in Pin Mill.
- **Airport:** Stansted Airport.
- **Train:** Ipswich Station and Manningtree Station are both about 8 miles away.
- **Bus:** Bus stop nearby.

## Owner Contact Details

- Contact name: Sam Marsden
- Phone: +44 (0)1473 597 897
- Email: enquiriesgr@gmail.com