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Mendlesham Green, Suffolk
A one bedroom barn for two at Mendlesham Green in mid Suffolk, with a large enclosed garden, two sitting rooms and one dog welcome, sheep grazing beyond the fence.
The owners state it plainly: sheep graze close to the fence, so bring a dog with that in mind. It is the most useful sentence any owner in this collection has written, because it tells you the shape of the week in advance. Willow Barn is a barn converted for two at Mendlesham Green, dog friendly, one bedroom, one dog welcome, and a large enclosed garden with a grazed field beyond the boundary.
A fence with sheep against it asks a question of a dog, and the answer is worth knowing in advance. An animal that has met stock before gets the best week of entertainment available at nobody's expense. One that has not gets a large enclosed garden and a field to be taught something about, which is a better use of seven days than most holidays offer either of you.
Inside there are two floors and two sitting rooms, which for a one bedroom barn is generous to the point of odd. Glazed doors run along the lower one and open onto the grass, so the field and everything in it becomes part of the room. Upstairs a second sofa and an armchair sit outside the king bedroom for whoever wakes first, and the dog takes whichever room the sun has reached.
This is the middle of Suffolk rather than the edge of it, and no beach belongs to the day unless somebody commits to the drive. Instead there is lane and field edge in every direction, clay farmland, small greens, churches built far larger than the villages that own them, and almost nothing on the roads between. A dog gets long quiet walking that starts at the gate and nobody else on it.
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from £621 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Please note, there is a large enclosed garden and there is livestock grazing close to the property, so if you do have a dog please be mindful, as sheep often graze close to the fence | Pub and shop wi
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £621 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Parking, Wifi
Willow Barn - Suffolk from £621 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Willow Barn - Suffolk dog friendly?
Yes, Willow Barn welcomes dogs — one dog is welcome per stay. The barn comes with a large enclosed garden, and walking from the gate into the surrounding Suffolk lanes and field edges means your dog has plenty of space to stretch out from the moment you arrive.
Are dogs allowed at Willow Barn - Suffolk year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the owners directly to confirm availability for your dates. What is clear is that the setting — quiet lanes, clay farmland and an enclosed garden — lends itself to visits at any time of year.
What should I know before visiting Willow Barn - Suffolk with my dog?
The owners are upfront about this: sheep graze close to the fence at the boundary of the property, so it's worth being honest with yourself about how your dog handles livestock before you book. A dog that's comfortable around stock will find the setting endlessly entertaining; one that isn't will still have the large enclosed garden and the surrounding quiet lanes — and plenty of space and opportunity to learn.
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Willow Barn - Suffolk from £621 for 7 nights
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