Just a stone’s throw from Butley Priory, this magnificent Georgian Farmhouse offers a truly special setting for larger groups to enjoy. The impressive building has 6 bedrooms, for up to 12 guests. This splendid space offers a regal ambience with spacious interiors that feel cosy and inviting. Spacious rooms with excellently maintained, beautiful interiors and sumptuous, comfortable furnishings. This splendid property overlooks the expansive garden, tennis court, croquet lawn, and meadow and woods beyond. A truly unique, exceptional, and memorable experience.
Butley Abbey Farmhouse is the place to go if you're looking for a venue for a larger gathering with a wow factor. The ground floor comprises a large fully-equipped kitchen, drawing room, sitting room, dining room with seating for all guests, breakfast room, utility room and laundry room. Each has been meticulously designed with entertainment and celebration in mind with plenty of seating, tables, and window seats to enjoy. The property exudes luxury and skilfully combines its distinctive heritage with contemporary interiors to create an enviable, picture-perfect setting that both the younger and more experienced generations can equally enjoy.
The central stairway leads from the ground floor entrance all the way to the upper floor. To the first are six bedrooms, all uniquely decorated, different from one another. Each has its own bath or shower room, or shares with just one other room.
You won't need to leave The Priory grounds thanks to the patio terraced barbecue area, expansive lawned grounds, woods with lake, tennis court, and croquet lawn. Though there is plenty to do, see and explore further afield. There is something for everyone; children, adventurers, historians, nature lovers and foodies. One can walk or cycle to Butley or onto Orford. There are foot ferry rides from the Butley river. Woodbridge is only a short drove away and offers a wealth of fantastic world-renowned restaurants, pubs, cafes, and shops. And the Suffolk Coast is accessible with a wide array of sandy, shingle and mixed beaches, nature reserves, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and tourist attractions.
Ground floor:
Entrance hall
Benches, chair, storage, stairs leading to the first floor
Library
With comfortable seating. The books on shelving are for display only as some are antiquated
Lobby
Ground floor cloakroom one
WC, wash basin
Ground floor cloakroom two
WC, wash basin
Drawing room
Two 3-seater sofas, two armchairs, two chairs, open fireplace, coffee table, side tables
Sitting room
One 2-seater sofa, three armchairs, With 42" Smart television operates with a Fire Stick, open fire, Amazon Alexa and Bluetooth surround sound, scrabble, chess and monopoly board games, double door access to the South garden
Dining room
Table and chairs for 23 guests, open fireplace, views over the garden, single door to outside patio and garden
Kitchen
Aga, electric double oven and electric hobs, double wash basin, dishwasher, American style-fridge freezer, microwave and toaster, coffee machine
Breakfast room
Table and seating for six guests
Utility room
Fridge, second dishwasher, wash basins
Laundry room
Washing machine, tumble drye
Rear Lobby
Ground floor cloakroom three
Two WCs, two wash basins
First floor:
Galleried landing
Skylark bedroom
Super-king bed
Avocet bedroom
King bed
Bathroom (Skylark & Avocet)
Bath, shower, WC, wash basin
Dressing area (Skylark & Avocet)
Curlew bedroom
Super-king bed
The Nursery bedroom
Super-king bed
En-suite shower room (Nursery)
Shower, WC, wash basin
Cambridge bedroom
Twin (with zip & link super-king option)
Housemaid’s Cupboard Shower Room (Curlew & Cambridge Room)
Shower, WC, wash basin
School Room bedroom
Super-king 4-poster bed
En-suite bathroom (School Room)
Bath, shower, WC and wash basin
Outside:
Guests can enjoy full use of the South Garden complete with plenty of outdoor furniture, firepit and terrace, thatched summer house, tennis court, and croquet lawn
Charcoal barbecue
Parking for several cars
Additional Information:
A refundable £1000 security deposit is required for every booking
Up to two well-behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge applies)
Guests have full use of the South Garden, thatched summer house and tennis court throughout your stay
The fires upstairs can not be lit
Please select your preferred bed configurations on the booking form
Highchair available on request
There is a large pond approximately 120 metres in the woodland from the house – please ensure children are supervised when outdoors