The Annexe at Keats Farmhouse, Bury St Edmunds

The space

A ramp takes you into the welcoming light and airy conservatory with a door to the garden ahead of you, the main suite to the left, and double doors to the living space and second suite to your right. You’ll find swimming towels provided here, a washing machine with handy wall airer, practical items for dog owners, and coat hooks with a boot rack outside for your wellies. Hard flooring runs throughout with well-positioned rugs. For guests needing to work from home there’s a desk with an office chair and a monitor, plus rattan furniture for those who can simply relax with a good book.

KITCHEN/LIVING DINING ROOM
A sociable space with kitchen units wrapping round one corner with an under-counter fridge, an electric oven with hob and extractor, a slimline dishwasher, a microwave, kettle, toaster and Smeg filter coffee machine with coffee and milk waiting for you!
The drop leave table, and four Philipe Starke ghost chairs sits under the window. The comfy sitting area has sofas, armchairs and a wall hung smart TV with Sky and Netflix. Plus a Bluetooth speaker for use with your smart phone.

FAMILY SUITE
Cleverly divided by bamboo room dividing blinds in an Oriental style, this bedroom can be opened up for an open-plan feel, or closed for some privacy if you wish. The bed here is a king-size which can be split into twin beds (2ft 6 inch each) if you prefer, please be sure to ask in advance. There are side tables, a dressing table and built-in cupboard so you can unpack and settle in.
EN-SUITE WET ROOM
With the luxury of under-floor heating, this room has an electric shower, a WC, wash basin and mirrored toiletries cupboard.
LOFT ROOM
There are steep stairs from the bedroom area to this fun plus2 room above, which can be set up as a low single bed or a Kingsize with guests having to share the en-suite shower room in the room below. This quaint room has a small cupboard, bedside tables, a little chest with drawers.

MAIN SUITE
This suite’s wonderful at any time of the year with the deep sofa facing the double doors to the garden so you can relax and enjoy the view with the fields beyond; and a modern wood burning stove for cosy winter stays with a TV in the corner a couple of chairs and coffee tables.
Also facing the garden is the enormous emperor bed which sits between bedside tables with shelves for your belongings, as well as a chest of drawers and a small hanging rail for dresses and suits.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM
The roll top bath takes pride of place here with the added bonus of a rain shower, wash basin, WC, natural light, and a heated towel rail with towels supplied.
A bath hoist is available at the property to assist guests with accessing the bath. The hoist should only be used by individuals, or those assisting them, who are experienced and competent in safely transferring a person into and out of a bath. Guests are responsible for ensuring they are able to use the equipment safely and appropriately. If you would like further information about the bath hoist before or during your stay, please contact us.

OUTSIDE
There is an area of outside space exclusive for guests use with an outside table with benches and fire pit. Set in an area of garden at the front of the main house a short way from annex.
Doors from the annex open onto the beautifully relaxed and rural pool area (as seen on the photos) which is shared with the owners who will respect your privacy and encourage you to relax and make the most of their homestead. The pool is heated from May to September and you’re welcome to use it outside this time too if you enjoy the cold water!
There is generous parking space for two cars and an EV charger unit is also available for guests use by arrangement.
We have many free range hens and cockerels as well as ducks and guinea fowl, who roam the gardens, not the swimming pool area, so your dogs (two only please due to the wildlife in the area) who are very welcome, will have to be kept on leads in the garden and there are many easily accessible public and private footpaths on and around the farm to enjoy long country walks.
The peaceful countryside is interspersed by our cockerels shouting and guinea fowl chattering, but we rarely have sirens or other man made background noise.  However as the farm is a working farm, during the day sometimes there will be tractors and other machinery in and out of the farmyard, plus augers loading the silos at harvest time. There are views of our stable yard from the annex and our horses come in daily.