
Great Hall Barn is a Grade II-listed thatched cottage in Beccles, Suffolk. This historic property sits on a 10-acre private estate with views across marshland and wildflower meadows. The cottage sleeps 14 guests across seven bedrooms with seven bathrooms.
The rural village setting offers peace and space. You can explore the Suffolk coast or visit the historic market town of Beccles. The surrounding countryside provides walking routes through meadows and marshland.
The accommodation features an open-plan lounge with high vaulted ceilings and exposed timbers. Entertainment includes a pool table and table football. Seven bedrooms span two wings: one single room, five king-size zip-and-link rooms and one double. Each bedroom has its own bathroom.
Great Hall Barn is a Grade II-listed thatched cottage in Beccles, Suffolk. This historic property sits on a 10-acre private estate with views across marshland and wildflower meadows. The cottage sleeps 14 guests across seven bedrooms with seven bathrooms.
The rural village setting offers peace and space. You can explore the Suffolk coast or visit the historic market town of Beccles. The surrounding countryside provides walking routes through meadows and marshland.
The accommodation features an open-plan lounge with high vaulted ceilings and exposed timbers. Entertainment includes a pool table and table football. Seven bedrooms span two wings: one single room, five king-size zip-and-link rooms and one double. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. The contemporary kitchen includes an American-style fridge freezer, air fryer and coffee machine. One bedroom has a PlayStation and Smart TV.
Covehithe Beach sits 7.5 miles away (15 minutes). Southwold is 10 miles distant (20 minutes). Beccles town centre is 5 miles away (12 minutes). Aldeburgh lies 23 miles south (35 minutes).
Book Great Hall Barn for large family gatherings. The wood-fired hot tub and pool table create entertainment for all ages. Private parking for seven cars makes group arrivals simple.
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Ellough, Suffolk14°C
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Updated: 22 Sep 2026, 2:45am
The Firs is located in one of England's darkest sky areas, making it exceptional for stargazing from the hot tub.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
6m
(20 feet above sea level)
The Firs sits in a peaceful Suffolk setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 52.4261000° N | Longitude: 1.59842° W
Today's sun times for Ellough (Tuesday, 22 September 2026):
5:38am
Sunrise
4:54pm
Golden Hour
5:54pm
Sunset
This month in Ellough, you have approximately 12.27 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
Everything you need to know before you arrive at The Firs.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Great Hall Barn
The wood-fired hot tub in the front garden provides relaxation after days exploring the Suffolk countryside and coast.
Pool table and table football keep everyone entertained while the high vaulted ceilings create an impressive social space.
Every bedroom has its own bathroom. No morning queues. King-size zip-and-link beds offer flexible sleeping arrangements for groups.
The property sits on 10 acres with views across marshland and wildflower meadows. Space and privacy guaranteed.
Private parking for seven vehicles on-site with additional spaces 50 metres away makes large group arrivals stress-free.
Exposed timbers and thatched roof combine with contemporary facilities. Historic features meet modern comfort throughout the cottage.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Great Hall Barn by car, follow the A146 towards Beccles then take local roads towards the village. The cottage is set in a rural location with private parking for seven cars on-site and additional spaces 50 metres away.
The nearest railway station is Beccles, approximately 5 miles from the property. From there you can take a taxi to complete your journey to this Suffolk countryside retreat.
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