# The Old Brooder, Lavenham, Suffolk

Comfortable and affordable bunkhouse sleeping 22 with plenty of space for family and friend groups, near Sudbury

## At a Glance

- Sleeps 2 - 22
- 5 bedrooms
- Dining for 22

## Images

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- 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/IMG_4909.jpg (caption: The Old Brooder bunkhouse sleeps 22 is a modern, comfortable farmstay property; alt: The Old Brooder bunkhouse sleeps 22 is a modern, comfortable farmstay property)
- 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/MildenBunkhouse-0177.jpg (caption: The bunkhouse kitchen is well kitted out for those who wish to cook; alt: The bunkhouse kitchen is well kitted out for those who wish to cook)
- 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/the-old-brooder-lavenham-suffolk-2024-07-30-16-52-23.jpg (caption: Relax in cosy upstairs sitting room)
- 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/the-old-brooder-lavenham-suffolk-2024-07-30-16-56-33.jpg (caption: All bunk beds are joiner-made oak 3ft wide with super-thick mattresses)
- 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/the-old-brooder-lavenham-suffolk-2024-07-30-16-48-00.jpg (caption: The sunny upstairs bedroom sleeps 8 guests in conventional beds)
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- 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/the-old-brooder-lavenham-suffolk-2024-07-30-16-41-20.jpg (caption: Cook and eat together in the kitchen - seating for 22 guests on old pews and elm benches)
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- 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/the-old-brooder-lavenham-suffolk-2024-07-30-16-43-53.jpg (caption: Enjoy our 20 adult road bikes and explore Suffolk's villages on quiet roads)
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- 18. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/IMG_2135.jpg (caption: So much to do on the farm - picnic, walk, paint, bird watch, pond dip ....; alt: So much to do on the farm - picnic, walk, paint, bird watch, pond dip ....)
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- 20. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/MildenBunkhouse-0033.jpg (caption: The Old Brooder is available all year round, including Christmas; alt: The Old Brooder is available all year round, including Christmas)
- 21. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Tudor barn Landscape crop.jpg (caption: If you need a big indoor space for yoga, dance, teaching or party ask us about our Tudor barn; alt: If you need a big indoor space for yoga, dance, teaching or party ask us about our Tudor barn)
- 22. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/IMG_0230.jpg (caption: Put up extra guests in our Milden Hall farmhouse rooms - or Tudor barn; alt: Put up extra guests in our Milden Hall farmhouse rooms - or Tudor barn)
- 23. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/IMG_0004_0.jpg (caption: Go slow ... enjoy painting our ancient barns and lovely farm landscape; alt: Go slow ... enjoy painting our ancient barns and lovely farm landscape)
- 24. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Female common blue butterfly suns itself on Yorkshire fog grass in grass margin June, Hawkins.jpg (caption: Enjoy our farm wildlife - moths, butterflies, birds, newts, beetles ....; alt: Enjoy our farm wildlife - moths, butterflies, birds, newts, beetles ....)
- 25. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/IMG_0039 ed cont bw halff.jpg (caption: Run your own course - music, photography, creative writing - and use our huge Tudor barn space too!; alt: Run your own course - music, photography, creative writing - and use our huge Tudor barn space too!)
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- 27. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/POND RESTORATION COURSE Juliet Hawkins.jpg (caption: Enjoy a work stay away - or bring your school for WWII or Tudor stays; alt: Enjoy a work stay away - or bring your school for WWII or Tudor stays)

## Floor Plans

- 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/OBB Floor plan.jpg (alt: Downstairs and upstairs bunkhouse layout)

## About The Property

The very comfortable Old Brooder is situated down a quiet farm track within 3 miles of historic Lavenham but accessible from afar - 1.25hrs by train from London or come from the north and 1 hr from Stansted airport. It is peacefully surrounded by wildflower meadows and hedged countryside, with Grade II* listed hall farmhouse and aisled barns. Here, friends, walkers, cyclists, civilised hens, teams on tour, schools, scouts or those with a modest budget can get together on our environmentally friendly farm.

Whilst called a bunkhouse, it is a seriously lovely one with artwork all over the walls, a riot of colour (stained glass windows, textiles, tiles, goatskin lamps ...) and you can relax on comfy sofas in the upstairs sitting room. The sunny upstairs bedroom sleeps 8 (conventional beds) and downstairs there are two twin-bunk bedrooms for those who want more privacy and a bedroom that sleeps 8 in extra-wide bunk beds with thick comfy mattresses. A lovingly restored ancient Shepherd's Hut sleeps 2 more adjacent. Four showers/loos, inc wetroom for less mobile guests.

You can cook and eat together in the well-kitted kitchen - and we can unpack a supermarket delivery for you or you can pre-book delivered meals that you simply get out of the fridge/freezer on arrival.

Here you can enjoy our ancient meadows, ponds, woods and hedges - bring your binoculars, check out the birds and butterflies, run, hug trees, pond dip, read, bike, photograph, paint and, at the end of the day, eat together and on a summer evening you can barbecue outside and play ping-pong, croquet, badminton or table football - or cycle to one of the many excellent local pubs. For parties, concerts, yoga, dance or indoor classroom if it's wet, (or another 25 bedspaces) ask about our huge beautiful Tudor barn.

Borrow our 20 adult road bikes to explore - try out our Wool Village bike quiz on peaceful country lanes of the South Suffolk Cycle Route and our own planned circular cycle and footpath routes. Or kayak down the River Stour, Go Ape in Thetford Forest, or visit the Suffolk coast. Or simply potter around local National Trust properties, gorgeous churches or antique shops.

## Facilities

- **Dog Friendly:** One well-behaved dog by arrangement. Must not chase sheep, chickens, pigs, cat and nesting birds and not get on furniture etc.
- **Accessibility:** Accessible wide external/internal bedroom/wetroom doors. Ground floor bedrooms but not huge for manoeuvring wheelchairs. Ask for details.
- **WiFi:** Free WiFi.
- **Kitchen:** Well-equipped kitchen (double electric oven with 5 hotplates, microwave) - we can unpack a food delivery or get a chef in to cook for you.
- **Dining Room:** Part of the open plan kitchen - with elm and pine farmhouse tables to seat 22 guests all together on old church pews and benches.
- **Sitting Room:** Cosy upstairs sitting room with sofas/armchairs for 22 - TV, board games, book shelf, local tourist info, planned cycle/walk routes, farm activities.
- **TV and Music Facilities:** TV and WiFi; small, portable sound system/iPod dock for indoor use only.
- **Games Room:** Table football, table tennis outside. Tennis court occ available midweek - ask.
- **Heating and Open Fires:** Central heating - warm on arrival in winter!
- **Bedrooms:** Upstairs 1 x 8 single beds. Downstairs bunk bedrooms: 2 x 2, 1 x 8 - 3ft wide single, comfy mattresses in joiner-made oak bunks. Shepherd's hut 1 x 2.
- **Linen:** Linen provided, beds made up. Towels available @ £2.50.
- **Bathrooms:** Total 4 showers, 4 loos: Downstairs - 2 showers, 2 loos, 1 wet shower room/loo for less mobile guests. Upstairs - 1 shower/loo room.
- **Children's Facilities:** Limited for those under the age of 10. Age-appropriate board/outdoor games, books, planned farm and wildlife activity ideas.
- **Outdoor:** 20 bikes. BBQ, table tennis & football, badminton, garden games. Meadow for football/rounders. Explore our farm wildlife. Occ tennis court midweek.
- **Parking:** Huge car park - and somewhere to store your bikes under cover.
- **Smoking:** No smoking inside. Covered area outside for smokers.

## Rental Rates

### Headline rates

- From **£2500** for a 3-night weekend
- From **£1400** for a 2-night weekend
- From **£450** per midweek night

## Booking Information

- Ask for a quote. Flexible booking periods but usually: 2-night w/e Friday 4pm – Sunday midday, or 3-night to Monday midday; midweek flexible. Damage deposit £500. Read t&cs for what is included, booking etc.

## Availability

Please contact the owner for available dates.

## Enquiry

- Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/old-brooder-lavenham-suffolk#enquiry

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### Address

Address: The Hall,, Milden, Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9NY, GB

Latitude: 52.079851534614

Longitude: 0.83617426137697

### About The Area

0.5 mile down Milden Hall’s farm drive. 3 miles from Lavenham, 1.25 hrs train from London Liverpool Street (Sudbury station 15 mins), trains from north/west to Bury St Edmunds,1 hour Stansted airport.

### What's Nearby?

- **Location:** Lavenham 3 miles with supermarket, butcher, baker, antique shops, pubs, tea shops. Sudbury, with train station 6.6 miles, supermarkets, market day. Bury St Edmunds 15 miles, Colchester 19 miles.
- **Shop:** Monks Eleigh community post office 2 miles.
- **Food and Drink:** The Swan Inn, Monks Eleigh 2 miles. Several others a bit further in all directions.
- **Airport:** Stansted Airport - 39 miles, 1 hr drive, £55 taxi journey or less.
- **Train:** Sudbury train station - 6.6 miles, 15 mins, £12+ taxi journey. Bury St Emunds 15 miles.
- **Bus:** Too rural for a bus here! Nearest bus stop 3 miles or so in Lavenham.

## Owner Contact Details

- Contact name: Juliet Hawkins
- Phone: +44 (0)1787 247 235
- Email: gfhawkinsltd@outlook.com
- Website: https://www.thehall-milden.co.uk