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The Firs - sleeps up to 15 and is the perfect countryside retreat by Orford!

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach
Fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Firs - sleeps up to 15 and is the perfect countryside retreat by Orford!

2023 DATES STILL AVAILABLE! Sleeping up to 15, The Firs is an idyllic and spacious family getaway in the heart of Suffolk's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Offering stunning countryside views, The Firs is also situated only minutes away from the very beautiful coastal village of Orford, and just a short drive from Aldeburgh, Shingle street, Bawdsey and Southwold beaches. The Firs is a wonderfully comfortable home, and ideal for spending time with family and friends. It may be possible for you to bring your dog too, but please enquire first.

Whatever the reason for your stay, The Firs has something for everyone: a large, modern and fully equipped kitchen with a large range cooker, making for easy group catering; three reception rooms including a dining room (with space for everyone to eat together), a family sitting room and a drawing room with games. A separate games room is situated in an out-building next to the hot tub decking with a fantastic football table.

Sleeping accommodation is in the 5 upstairs bedrooms, with the option to have two additional guests to stay on the sofa bed in the drawing room - this set-up is also very convenient for those guests who struggle with stairs. Some of the bedrooms have link-beds for flexibility (can be either a superking bed, or two singles), and 2 have en suite facilities.

There are 2 en suite shower rooms, a family bathroom with bath and shower, plus a downstairs loo.

Outside there's plenty of space for children to run around, outside dining furniture for 15, and a fabulous hot tub.

Whatever your occasion, you will not be disappointed booking The Firs.

Beds:

Room1: Superking link bed and a bunkbed (4 persons). En suite shower and toilet. *
Room 2: Superking link bed and a single bed (3 persons). En suite shower room and toilet. *
Room3: King size bed (2 persons).
Room4: King size bed (2 persons).
Room 5: King size bed (2 persons).
Drawing Room: Sofa bed (2 persons).

Total: 15 bed spaces.

* Link beds can be split to make two single beds. Additional (single) bedding is provided in the rooms.

Property manager

Katie Marsden

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Maximum 2 dogs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Small parties welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Firs Sleeps up 15 is Perfect Countryside Retreat Orford House
Firs Sleeps up 15 is Perfect Countryside Retreat Orford
Firs Sleeps up 15 is Perfect Countryside Retreat Orford House
Firs Sleeps up 15 is Perfect Countryside Retreat Orford House

About the area

Map
Sudbourne, England

What's nearby

  • Orford Ness National Nature Reserve - 9 min drive
  • Snape Maltings - 16 min drive
  • Rendlesham Forest Centre - 18 min drive
  • Aldeburgh Golf Club - 21 min drive
  • Moot Hall - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Wickham Market Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Galleon - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Cross Keys - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Two Magpies Bakery - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪White Hart Inn - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Firs - sleeps up to 15 and is the perfect countryside retreat by Orford! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Firs - sleeps up to 15 and is the perfect countryside retreat by Orford!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Firs - sleeps up to 15 and is the perfect countryside retreat by Orford!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Firs - sleeps up to 15 and is the perfect countryside retreat by Orford! located?

This family-friendly Woodbridge vacation home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of St. Bartholomew's Church and Orford Castle. Orford Ness National Nature Reserve and Orford Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Firs - sleeps up to 15 and is the perfect countryside retreat by Orford! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property, great for a family gathering.
Had a lovely time, house was really nice. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas
A nice house well equipped for multiple age ranges. Kitchen has ample crockery and utensils though we did find the oven a challenge with top food burning whilst bottom layer remained uncooked as the fan assist did not work. There was an issue with dinning chairs as the cane backed ones had nails just under the covering causing a rip to trousers. the cleaning was not the best with glass and general mess being left under one of the beds and cobwebs in two rooms-I think the cleaning staff need appraising of the situation. There was mold in the en- suite due to the extractor fan not working. However the overall experience was good and we would certainly book again to enjoy the facilities, location and superb hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
A super house for a family get together to celebrate my Mother’s 80th birthday 😊 A very peaceful setting and lovely grounds for outdoor games. We certainly got good use of the hot tub too. A very relaxing couple of days
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja Nunneley

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Easter short stay
We had a really relaxing stay at The Firs. House was lovely, comfortable furniture, working wood burners with wood available and a hot tub in the courtyard. We all had a comfortable stay and the location was quiet and rural, but close to amenities by car. Thanks to the owners for a great set up for group rentals!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick R., Kesgrave

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice relaxed stay
Awsome
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Firs, Nr Orford, Suffolk
Very comfortable, large house. Well equipped and convenient for an all-age family gathering. Hot tub, log fire and large dining room especially appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend surprise
Amazing house. Hot tub and court yard perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautifully old property, well furnished with period furniture
Lots of little spaces/rooms to 'get away', plenty of games and books (including a chess table) and best of all a massive traditional dining table to all sit together. Games room and hot tub went down well with mixed ages, everywhere was very clean (well done to the 'housekeeper'). Some nice walks in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

karen c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
we had a wonderful break in this lovely old farmhouse. It is full of character, peaceful, extremely well equipped with games books and garden toys for everyone, peaceful and simply a pleasure to stay in. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suhel N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Stunning property. Loved every bit of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Gavin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good accommodation and facilities for a big group
The space in and around the property is a real positive. The hot tub is great especially for adults, games room and garden are wonderful for children. It' well-equipped and the location is peaceful while being close for good outings. The flies are a negative. It's on the expensive side, probably too expensive but COVID will be blamed for this.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Family trip
Great trip away with the family, would love to book again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house
Great out of the way location and very well equipped house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sublime country retreat
Lovely roomy farmhouse, not too grand so relaxed for our party. One or two niggle, light in downstairs loo, broken loo seat, pump needed for water throughout propert so had no showers till halfway through but wonderful TIna manager quick to sort ( she’s a treasure) plenty of space all rooms large and airy (maybe could do with more storage drawers etc ) wonderful places to visit but we stayed around farmhouse watching hares, gorgeous soft verdant countryside and mystical Orford , a little gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Malachi F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
Everything was perfect and the host was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Firs
We had a brilliant time at the Firs. Such a beautiful house. It is in a beautiful location with so much outdoor space. The courtyard was our favourite with the hot tub and games room, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Georgia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had such a amazing weekend! Would defiantly book this up again!
Everything was amazing. The house was as expected, the check in couldn’t have been easier. The garden is perfect. We celebrated a family members birthday and it was a super hot day and was such a lovely time. We had a BBQ and was in and out of the hot tub. The next door neighbours even said hello and we had a drink with them!! What an amazing time thank you so much.

8/10 Good

Francesca V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A comfortable home ideal for large families and groups
We had a very nice time at the Firs. The house is spacious, very clean, comfortable and equipped with everything needed to cater for large groups. We mostly enjoyed the hot tub, the comfy living room with a fire place, the beautiful sight of the fields and forest around
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hen Party at The Firs
We had a fantastic stay at The Firs! It is a lovely house and really well looked after. Very spacious- there were 14 of us and it never felt cramped. The garden is really nice, as well as the hot tub! The location was rural, but quite easy to find. Sam was really quick to answer any queries, and was very accommodating when we had to change the date. Overall, an excellent stay, would recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay
Wwe had a great stay at The Firs for my wife's birthday. It is a beautiful house which had everything we needed for for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Wish we had been able to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Sally N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious house with great outdoor space
We spent a nice week in this property as a group of 3 families (5 adults and 8 children). The house is spacious and comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen and really good hot showers. There is lots of outdoor space and it is in a lovely area of Suffolk with lots to do. A few things which lowered the rating: The dishwasher wasn't working from when we arrived. We alerted the owners who were responsive and arranged for a new dishwasher to be installed which was up and running within 24 hours. But a few days without a dishwasher with such a large group isn't ideal and we did notice that another reviewer had mentioned the dishwasher previously so it is a shame this was not picked up on before our stay. There is very little wardrobe space in the rooms (some have none) which is odd for such as large and otherwise well equipped house. Finally, the house is next door to a pig farm (which is NOT smelly or noisy and it is nice to see the pigs) but it may have accounted for a very large number of flies in the property. One member of our party made it his mission to keep the population under control and must now have the death of 200+ flies on his hands.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for family holida
We had a great holiday with 15 family members. The house was lovely with plenty of space inside and out, the rooms were very comfortable and clean and it was a good location for Orford and the surrounding areas. We enjoyed using the pool table, outside picnic benches, hot tub and BBQ. Sam the owner was very responsive to any questions. I would recommend this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic countryside retreat with lovely large gardens
We had a great time, lots of space, the hot tub was a great touch! Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
Beautiful house which had everything we needed and a great gardens and hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house
The Firs was the right choice for ours party. The house was clean and well presented. Beautiful location, with lots of space to relax and enjoy your stay . Overall we had a great time in the Firs. Thanks for having us.