Who We Are

Potash Farm was originally a 15 acre working smallholding. It has been a private house for the last 20 years.

It was built in the 15thC as a "Hall House" and most of the original structure remains, including its thatched roof. The barn in its current structure was probably built at the same time, although during excavation for foundations timber posts were found suggesting an earlier more medieval building had been there. The cart shed was probably a later 18thC addition.

Although the house was sound, the barn and the cart shed were falling into disrepair. It was not viable to renovate the buildings for the sake of having extra rooms or storage, so the logical step was to create holiday accommodation, but with style and quality. Thus, in 1998 the plans for Potash Barns were born. Construction started in September 2001 and was completed by end of July 2002. In fact the first visitors arrived on July 27th!

The Potash Barns complex consists of three self-contained holiday homes finished to a high standard and rated as 4 star by the English Tourist Board. All barns are fully equipped with modern appliances, excellent range cookers and very comfortable furnishings. Each home sleeps 4 people comfortably and can adequately stretch to 6 people with the use of sofa beds, or cots for babies.
The original barn was divided into Goat Willow Barn at one end, and Old Oak Barn at the other. In between is the Communal Hall, with a large wood burner in the fireplace. It retains the feel of the barn's original threshing floor.

To the north across the farm yard, the barn is faced by The Cart Lodge. This building was completely renovated, and provides very comfortable, single storey accommodation. Again this can sleep up to 6 people.

The layout of the complex allows for both individual privacy, but also the space to mingle with others, and has proved to be perfect for large group bookings or families who have taken all three homes as a block booking.

Outside, the yard is kept clear of vehicles to allow children to play or cycle in safety. Or, they can wander through the meadow to our play area where we have a trampoline, a football goal, badminton net and swing. We also have a separate games room with table tennis, table football, darts and a pool table. A few bikes are usually available to borrow.

Adults can enjoy a stroll around our wild flower meadow and take in some of Brundish's amazing sunsets! Indeed its a haven for stargazers at this time of year, and Suffolk has been recognised as one of the best areas to view a clear and uninterrupted night sky.

Our pets include 2 cats, 8 Pygmy goats, and 14 chickens and a goose called Becky. They are all friendly and are an invaluable treat for children!

You can stay for as short a time as three days, or as long as two weeks, with other options in between. Although we have other friends in the area who provide Bed & Breakfast, it is something that we are also happy to provide by special arrangement.

The Communal Hall also provides us with a flexible space that can be used for:

Meetings
Parties
Weddings
Exhibitions

We feel we are lucky to be situated in a remote and tranquil spot in the heart of the mid Suffolk countryside. From here you have access to the Heritage coast boasting Southwold. Aldeburgh, Snape, Dunwich and Minsmere. Felixstowe and Yarmouth are a little further away, but easily accessible. We are midway between Norwich and Ipswich, and well situated for Cambridge, Newmarket, Bury St Edmonds, Needham Market, Ely etc.

We want everybody that comes to Potash Barns to have a comfortable and enjoyable stay. A brief look through our visitors book will demonstrate that, so far, nobody has been disappointed, and everybody has been impressed with the overall quality and experience.

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A BIG WELCOME from ALL @ Potash Barns