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‘The most well equipped self catering weekend home ever’ – May 2019
‘The incredibly beautiful views of the River Alde, just 2 minutes from our door were breath taking’
Lovely place to wake up to in the morning. Lovely place to return to in the evening. Very agréable!
Wonderful barn. Very comfortable bed and all the little touches. We will come again!
Lovely barn, stunning views
A wonderful stay, as ever, made even better by various improvements. A good rest and retreat for me again.
Stunning sight of 80 avocets feeding!
Loved our cosy home and the egrets!
We’ve thoroughly enjoyed our week here at Iken Barns… we have seen lovely birds, scenery and eaten very well.
In Suffolk
For an up to date list of events on in Suffolk please click on the links below.
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Snape Maltings
Snape Maltings houses a selection of independant shops with a cafe, tea room and pub all on one site. It is a beautiful 40 minute walk away through the salt marshes or just 2 miles in the car. The Maltings offers a host of events throughout the year, please visit their website for up to date information.
RSPB Snape Discovery Walks
RSPB Snape Discovery Walks Spend 2 hours with an experienced RSPB guide on a circular route along the Alde estuary and over the RSPB’s Snape Warren heathland, looking for wildlife. Click on the Snape Maltings logo for further details.
Boat trips to RSPB Havergate Island
Sail to Suffolk’s only island and discover its wildlife through the seasons. In autumn and winter you can see the vast flocks of waterfowl and wading birds like teal, wigeon and pintail and raptors like marsh harriers and short-eared owls. Regular trips run on the first Saturday of every month only. The RSPB boat leaves Orford Quay at 10 am and returns at 3 pm. Booking in advance (£ 12 / £ 15) is essential on Tel 01728 648 281 (Minsmere).
Theatre
The Red Rose Chain is an independent film and theatre company with a strong sense of community. We always have outstanding feedback about them and would like to recommend them to you, click on their logo to see more details on them. You’ll be able to catch some ‘mid summer madness’ in the forest at Jimmy’s Farm in August.
Farmers Market
At Snape Maltings every first Saturday of the month (except Jan) offering a fantastic range of local produce click on the logo for more details.
