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Barn
The self catering holiday annex is a peaceful rural hideaway, an early 17th Century Grade 2 listed barn, quietly positioned in the village of Hessett on the edge of the beautiful and historical town of Bury St Edmunds. This traditional picturesque village offers a quiet and peaceful location, with easy access to local amenities and eating out. Bury St Edmunds just five miles away offers a faster pace of life with its popular historic markets, restaurants, bars and night-life. If you enjoy biking and walking there are many local pubs to walk or cycle to during your getaway.
The barn holiday annex offers privacy and space with a one bedroom, single-storey living accommodation with king size bed and the option of a single Jaybee-type bed or a baby/toddler cot to accommodate extra guests (ch...The self catering holiday annex is a peaceful rural hideaway, an early 17th Century Grade 2 listed barn, quietly positioned in the village of Hessett on the edge of the beautiful and historical town of Bury St Edmunds. This traditional picturesque village offers a quiet and peaceful location, with easy access to local amenities and eating out. Bury St Edmunds just five miles away offers a faster pace of life with its popular historic markets, restaurants, bars and night-life. If you enjoy biking and walking there are many local pubs to walk or cycle to during your getaway.
The barn holiday annex offers privacy and space with a one bedroom, single-storey living accommodation with king size bed and the option of a single Jaybee-type bed or a baby/toddler cot to accommodate extra guests (children and babies). Said to be the best preserved in the country and considered of national significance dating around 1610, this sympathetically and recently converted barn offers a wealth of original features, furnished with a modern twist. Leading from the living room, double French doors open out onto the garden with table and chairs to enable you to dine al fresco. With plenty in the surrounding area to see and do during your stay, this is ideal for that perfect getaway.
Our guests enjoy cotton bed-linen and white fluffy towels for extra comfort and luxury. If you require a local supermarket delivery we can take delivery and unpack your groceries into the kitchen prior to your arrival if required.
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Sorry no smoking or pets. Please note this accommodation is suitable for children - we have single jay-be fold up beds we can put up.
Bedrooms
1 King1 Single
Bathrooms
1 Shower
Meet the host
Debbie W
Hosting since February 2018
Languages spoken: English
Response Rate: 100%
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests: The property is a beautiful and well established holiday accommodation. We love to communicate with our guests and share our knowledge of the local area if asked, but will equally leave you completely alone for a totally peaceful and private stay if that is what you need.
We will provide some tea, coffee (and a nespresso coffee machine), juice and milk for your arrival and the kitchen is well stocked with salt, pepper, and other seasonings. We will also leave you with a little special holiday treat such as box of chocolates or biscuits.
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Lovely converted barn accommodation. Quality decor and nice details such as homemade jam and marmalade in the fridge & quality apple juice. Local soap in bathroom. Nice peaceful back garden area. Lots of local books and local information.
We stayed for our “baby moon” meaning we had booked some hypnobirthing sessions with the owner, Debbie. We therefore were greeted with a lovely welcome gift. Debbie is lovely and very welcoming.
Would highly recommend the accommodation and the informative & relaxing hypnobirthing sessions. Of course you can have one without the other! But they are also a lovely combination.
Visited October 2023
Written 17 October 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
grandmajo212
Farnham, United Kingdom4 contributions
Fabulous stay in superb accommodation.
We had a wonderful stay for four nights. The location is excellent for discovering Suffolk and we visited a Country Estate, lovely villages and town and had a day trip to the seaside to Southwold. The accommodation is superb. There was a really comfortable bed and all we could wish for in terms of kitchen , shower room and lounge. All the special little touches made this extra special. The toiletries, extras in the kitchen, leaflets for those new to the area. The owners are exceptionally well organised and welcoming.
Visited May 2022
Written 23 May 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Bazzared07
18 contributions
An ideal property and location for a peaceful getaway.
This was our second visit to the stables and once again it was everything we could have wanted.
The location is perfect for us being in the quiet countryside but close to places such as Bury St Edmunds, Thetford Forest and Newmarket where we spent two days at the races.
Debbie is a great host and communication with her prior to our visit was excellent.
I would recommend this property to absolutely anyone and no doubt we will return in the future.
Visited April 2022
Written 3 May 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
jade b
Colchester, United Kingdom23 contributions
Wish we could have stayed longer!
What a beautiful building and village! Absolutely loved our time at The Stable. Wonderful walks and lovely countryside on your doorstep. Everything you would need inside too. Wish we'd have booked for longer.
Visited February 2022
Written 13 February 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Dreamer11847864747
1 contribution
Peaceful retreat
Our second stay at the Stable, which is developing into a firm favourite. Such a peaceful place to take a break, and get away from the bustle of life. Extremely comfortable in the cottage, with plenty of space, and a lovely, private area to sit outside. Also a great location for visiting nearby NT properties, gardens and market towns. Long Melford well worth a visit. And the Suffolk coast only an hour away. A real find.
Visited June 2021
Written 15 June 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Sazzle1976
Nutfield, United Kingdom205 contributions
Gorgeous and it really is peaceful!
The Stable is a gorgeous annexe to the main residential barn, with private driveway and small but perfectly formed patio and grass area to the rear.
Sadly we had a lot of rain during our stay so weren't able to make use of the outdoor space. The interior however was a saviour for us. The barn is spacious and tastefully decorated. The features of the original barn seem very much intact and the design is well laid out with a generous lounge. The kitchen is small but open plan. It has all the equipment you need and you can cook whilst being part of the lounge. The bedroom is a very good size with plenty of furniture. The bathroom is a wet room and more than adequate for our needs.
The Stable is located in a rural village, it's a through road but very little traffic so it really was very peaceful. It's a great base for exploring the many villages, towns and beaches of Suffolk.
We loved our stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Visited September 2020
Written 4 October 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
MyHobbyIsTravel
United Kingdom285 contributions
Perfect for our first getaway
Thank you for our lovely stay at The Stable. You made us feel so welcome. The Stable was very comfortable, clean, and suited our needs and wants perfectly. We hadn’t been out and about for about 6 months, and your accommodation made us feel safe. And we loved that the accommodation was a converted and fully modernized 17th century stable; we love those period features! Thank you!
Visited July 2020
Written 2 August 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Gill G
Sheffield, United Kingdom2 contributions
Stunning stay in Suffolk
We had the most wonderfully relaxing three nights stay at Mullionbarn ...such a stunning and comfortable place surrounded by glorious countryside...there were beautiful little touches to make our stay extra special and we can’t thank our hosts enough for their efforts.... you have everything you could possibly need in the accommodation...superbly comfy king size bed and fabulous leather sofas to relax in while you chill out watching tv ...fully equipped kitchen and great walk in shower...pretty outdoor space with garden furniture and all in all a delightful place to stay
Thank you to our hosts once again for everything
Gill and Colin Gordon Sheffield x
Visited July 2020
Written 2 August 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
MissPibby
Norfolk, United Kingdom3 contributions
Mrs
Stayed for two nights at The Stable, a stunning, well equipped property with some lovely personal touches. Ideal for couples, for a relaxing break or to explore surrounding area. From the warm welcome from the host, to the pre ordered breakfast items from neighbouring farm and the little extra touches made it the most enjoyable stay.
Thank you
Visited February 2020
Written 3 February 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Happiness38753722080
1 contribution
What a lovely place to stay
What a lovely place. Full of character, comfortable and an ideal place to relax whether on a leisure trip or business. Situated in a rural setting, complete with ducks and farm shop in the village. Easy access by car to the area via the A14.
So much better than local hotels. Owners very easy to communicate with, honestly it’s a gem.
Visited January 2020
Written 23 January 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
The market town of Bury St Edmunds is just 5 miles away. Take a stroll around the famous Abbey Gardens of St Edmund or watch a show at the recently refurbished historical Theatre Royal. The historic towns of Norwich, Colchester and Cambridge are all less than an hours drive. Visit the Suffolk coastline, just 40 miles away, famous for its exclusive, multi coloured beach huts. Lavenham and Long Melford, the home of medieval wool towns with their crooked, timbered cottages and ancient churches are also a must. Suffolk contains some wonderful historic sites and buildings including the dramatic castles at Framlingham and the famous ship burial of an Anglo Saxon warrior king and his most treasured possessions at Sutton Hoo.
Getting around
The Stable at Mullion Barn is located in the beautiful village of Hessett just a couple of minutes south of the A14.
Within easy reach of Stansted Airport - 55 miles
Bury St.Edmunds Railway Station - 6 miles
City of Cambridge - 30 miles
Access
Car advised
How to get there
Directions can be provided on booking, The Stable at Mullion Barn is located in the beautiful village of Hessett just a couple of minutes south of the A14.
We have self-check in with a keybox at the property, instructions and the code for the keybox will be sent through prior to arrival.
Activities nearby
Golf course (within 30 mins drive)Horse riding facilities
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 3 pm • Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
25% refund* if you cancel at least 2 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
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