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Holbrook, Suffolk
A detached farmhouse for ten at Holbrook in Suffolk, with a large enclosed garden, dog beds provided, an outdoor kennel and two dogs welcome free of charge.
The owner of this farmhouse has built a kennel. Not a basket in the utility room but a purpose-built outdoor run with a sheltered indoor section, so a dog can be left in comfort for the afternoon the rest of the party spends in Ipswich or on the water. Old Alton Hall Farmhouse is a dog friendly house for ten near Holbrook in Suffolk, two dogs welcome and neither of them charged for.
Dog beds are provided, a welcome basket is waiting, and the garden is large, enclosed, and fitted with a patio, a barbecue and enough lawn for two dogs to run the fidgets out. Inside, the ground floor has a living and dining room round the wood burner, a big kitchen, a utility with the washing machine and a shower room, which is handy for anyone arriving with the dogs straight off a reservoir path.
Upstairs there is a second living room with a games console for the younger half of the party, and four bedrooms: a king, a double and two twins, sharing a family bathroom. Ten people fit without stacking up in each other's way, and stair gates are available, which works for toddlers and dogs alike. The evenings end downstairs, fire lit, dogs asleep on the beds that came with the house.
Alton Water is a short walk away, 400 acres of reservoir with a circuit round it that makes a long dog walk on the flat, and the Shotley peninsula is a quiet corner of Suffolk with the Orwell on one side and the Stour on the other. Pin Mill, all barges and mudflats on the Orwell, is close, and Flatford and Dedham, the country Constable painted, are within an easy drive.
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from £691 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Large enclosed garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue
- Dog Facilities
- Dog bed, Dog welcome pack, Stair gate
- Sleeps
- 10 guests
- Rooms
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £691 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Accessible, Bbq, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Old Alton Hall Farmhouse from £691 for 7 nights
Book with cottages.comFrequently Asked Questions
Is Old Alton Hall Farmhouse dog friendly?
Old Alton Hall Farmhouse is genuinely dog friendly — two dogs are welcome and neither is charged for. The house comes with dog beds and a welcome basket, a large enclosed garden with plenty of lawn to run around in, and even a purpose-built outdoor kennel with a sheltered indoor section, so dogs can be left comfortably if you're out for the afternoon.
Are dogs allowed at Old Alton Hall Farmhouse year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and the setup — including the enclosed garden, the wood burner for cosy evenings, and the utility room shower for muddy arrivals — suggests the house is well equipped for dogs whatever the time of year. For confirmation of availability on specific dates, it's worth checking directly with the owner when you book.
What should I know before visiting Old Alton Hall Farmhouse with my dog?
Up to two dogs are welcome at no extra charge, and the garden is large and enclosed, so you won't need to worry about escapes. There's a utility room with a shower, which is handy after a walk round Alton Water or along the mudflats at Pin Mill, and stair gates are available if you need to keep dogs off certain areas of the house. The purpose-built outdoor kennel is a practical bonus if part of your group wants to head into Ipswich without the dogs in tow.
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Old Alton Hall Farmhouse from £691 for 7 nights
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Walk1.7 mi awayAlton Water Reservoir Circuit
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A mixed woodland and estuary walk following the Orwell shoreline from the country park to the quiet Nacton Shore.
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