A stylish red-brick barn conversion set on the fringes of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This romantic bolthole is the perfect escape into nature for a couple and their tufty-pawed third wheel. In low season, curious canines can scamper on the pebbly beach at Aldeburgh (6 miles) and spot the impressive sea sculpture glinting in the afternoon sun. Back at base, sip a sundowner on your private patio while Fido snoozes in the sun.
This striking renovation boasts a light-flooded interior with feature arched windows, vaulted ceilings, and soft, neutral tones. Slip off shoes and towel down your sandy hound at the door then pad into the open-plan heart of the home. Set the mood with your favourite playlist on the Bluetooth speaker then pour a tipple and sink onto the comfortable chairs. Raid the fridge for a selection of locally sourced ingredients then rustle up a simple supper in the wooden shaker kitchen. Adorn the dining table with a selection of tempting dishes then slide out the wooden chairs and settle in for a romantic meal for two (or three). As the night draws in, ascend the staircase to the mezzanine-level bedroom with an inviting super-king bed and plenty of cosy corners for Fido’s plush bed. After being hounded out for morning walkies, perch on the sun-dappled terrace with warm pastries and fresh coffee.
Watch your energetic hound enjoying unrestricted waterfront zoomies at Sizewell Beach (7 miles) or catch a sunset as you sample some world-class fish and chips on the shoreline of Aldeburgh (5 miles). Get tails wagging with a scenic scamper along the Snape Warren Circuit (1.5 miles) or kit up for a breathtaking bike ride through the grassy heathland from Snape Maltings to Orford (15 miles).