The Bothy At Snape Hall, Snape, Suffolk

Suffolk. Sleeps up to 2

Saxmundham 4.2 miles. A Bothy, traditionally found on the hillsides of Scotland is a ‘place of rest for weary travellers’ and this property will certainly provide a great base for you to explore the local area. This Bothy was once an ancient fruit barn and has been lovingly rebuilt by the owner /occupiers of Snape Hall, the sixteenth century farmhouse which hosts both The Bothy and The Nookery in its grounds. Be welcomed into a charming open-plan living area where the whole length of the old barn is comprised of glass windows with double doors leading on to a small patio where you can dine and watch the sun set over the paddocks. The light filled space with wooden floors stretching throughout is stylishly designed with a wood burning stove enhancing the countryside feel. The kitchen is framed with original wooden beams and there is a dining table for two where you can enjoy a romantic dinner. One King size bedroom with an ensuite shower room welcomes you to cosy up for the night. Snape is a perfect location for explorers as it is located centrally within the Suffolk Coastal Area. Walkers can take to the Sailors path and walk to Aldeburgh along the beautiful riverside then on your return there are no fewer than three pubs in the village itself. Walk over the Snape Bridge to find the Plough and Sail pub and restaurant which is attached to the Snape Maltings an arts complex hosting the world renowned Concert Hall and the Britten Peers Festival as well as shops galleries and cafes all overlooking the beautiful Snape marshes and Alde river. For lovers of the coast you will be delighted to know that the Suffolk seaside only a short drive away. The small town of Aldeburgh’s pebble beach, great independent shops, local museum and award winning fish and chip shops add up to an excellent day out, as do Orford, Southwold and RSPB Minsmere which are also close by. The Bothy can be booked alongside The Nookery at Snape Hall which is another couples retreat within the grounds. Make the perfect couples getaway to Suffolk with a stay at The Bothy at Snape Hall.