Suffolk's Best 'Party Houses' for large groups this Xmas and New Year

 

What makes a great 'Party House'? One that can host large groups of friends or multi-generational families?

"A spacious property that not only allows groups to congregate but allows individuals personal space when required," says George Bradley, General Manager of Suffolk's largest self-catering holiday company with 400 plus properties on its portfolio.

Other must haves: Multiple bathrooms to avoid queues; I-pod stations and i-pods for great party music;, TV's, DVD's and games rooms for entertainment; large dining rooms and well-equipped kitchens for serving festive food to big numbers;  woodburning stoves and open fires for 24/7 warmth; fabulous locations; country or coastal winter walks.

The following properties is what Suffolk Secrets think are its best holiday homes to enjoy Christmas, New Year or both.

 

For bookings or more information, please visit Suffolk Secrets or telephone (01502) 722717.

 

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Available Christmas (22nd - 29th December 2015) and New Year (29th December 2015 - 5th January 2016)

 

NEW! South Green House, 5 star GOLD Award

Sleeps 12, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

Price from £3,295 per week.

USP's: Vast dining room, breathtaking sea views, impressive Georgian architecture, recent renovation.

It's very rare that such a large property becomes available in Southwold but South Green House ticks all the boxes for the discerning large group. Recently renovated, this impressive Georgian property is located in the most prestigious area of Southwold, close to the beach and boasting glorious views of the sea and South Green. Designed in a contemporary style, the property comes with a spacious, kitchen-diner, a large lounge and snug and a vast dining room with French doors leading to a glorious decked area and garden. The belvedere is perfect for gazing out onto the breath-taking views. The large outside areas are secure and very well-maintained. Comfortable and stylish furniture, Hypnos beds, large screen televisions and finished with original art, South Green House provides a truly memorable luxury Christmas or New Year's celebration in this popular seaside town

 

Wyndham House, Aldeburgh

Sleeps 13, 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

Price from £2,695 per week.

USP's: Open fire, impressive Georgian building, sea views, flexible accommodation.

18 windows!! and that's just the ones that front onto the garden of this gorgeous, classic, Georgian building, set in a prominent position within the seaside town of Aldeburgh. Step inside and you'll be even more impressed. Flexible accommodation, light and airy (those windows again) open fire, sea views and private garden makes it a perfect choice for large family gatherings and parties.

 

NEW! Church Lane Farm, Brundish (anticipating GOLD award)

Sleeps 8, 4 bed, 2 bath

Price from £1,700 per week.

USP's: 17th century farmhouse, 4 acres of grounds, totally secluded, large dining room and inglenook fireplace.

Fancy getting away from it all and spending the festive season in rural Suffolk? This beautiful 17th century farmhouse set in nearly 4 acres of grounds,  lies at the end of a long driveway and has many original features throughout. To the rear of the property is a large pond in which a tall mature willow tree towers above. This tranquil setting can be enjoyed from the raised decking area whether it's bright and early with a morning coffee or watching the sunset fall in the early evening. Inside the farmhouse many of the beautiful features including the large dining room to enjoy Christmas and New Year with family and friends and the warmth of the inglenook fireplace housing the woodburner.  The historic towns of Woodbridge and Framlingham are just a short drive away.

 

Available Christmas (22nd December - 29th December 2015)

 

Park Farm House, Henham estate, nr Southwold

Sleeps 15, 8 beds, 5 bath,

Price from £2,450 per week.

USP's: set in grounds of private estate which hosts Latitude festival, several fireplaces and woodburning stoves, huge dining room.

This house was just built for large gatherings! Park Farm House is located in the grounds of Henham Park, a privately run rural estate owned by the Rous family which is now well known for hosting many events including the Latitude Festival. It is a wonderful house, spacious and light with a large secluded garden to enjoy. Rooms are dominated by large woodburning stoves and open fires, whilst there's a huge dining table for all the family to enjoy festive meals.

 

Available New Year (29th December 2015 - 5th January 2016)

 

NEW! Thalassa Aldeburgh (GOLD 5 star award)

Sleeps 8, 4 bed, 4 bath.

Price from £2,090 per week.

USP's: Enormous, contemporary, newly renovated with designer finishes just 5 mins from the sea.

Exceptional quality throughout, Thalassa's large and luxurious accommodation is located in the popular seaside town of Aldeburgh, just a five minute walk from the sea. Boasting generous living space on the ground floor with a beautiful kitchen and dining area, the upstairs is just as spacious. There's  three enormous bedrooms with en-suite facilities and a generous sized double bedroom with a separate family bathroom. The furniture throughout the property is of a very high quality with designer finishes including Designer Guild and Jane Churchill to name a few. Outside there is a large garden and patio area with premium quality garden furniture.

 

Fernlea, Long Melford GOLD award

Sleeps 8, 4 bed, 2 bath

Price from £1,100 per week.

USP's: Grade II listed Georgian house, luxuriously furnished and designed, picturesque location.

Set in the heart of one of Suffolk's most picturesque locations, Long Melford, Fernlea is a beautifully presented Grade II listed house. The holiday cottage has been luxuriously and thoughtfully decorated offering a truly relaxing and comfortable stay. With four bedrooms it is perfect for any family gathering or couples retreat.

 

Contmadene, Aldeburgh, GOLD

Sleeps 10, 5 bed, 3 bath,

Price from £2,140  per week.

USP's: Snooker table, i-pods throughout, fabulously furnished, modern, sea-side location.

Snooker table! Roll top baths! 3 i-pods and i-pod docks for great party music! Cotmandene is the most beautiful period house situated at the top of Aldeburgh's famous Town Steps in Park Lane. Light, bright and fabulously furnished to a very high standard, Cotmandene is the perfect place for a family or a group of friends to stay. Be one of the first to welcome the dawn of 2016 due to Aldeburgh's far easterly location, blow the cobwebs off with a breezy winter beach walk.

 

Lodge Farm, Freston, nr. Ipswich

Sleeps 12, 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms

Price from £1,755 per week.

USP's: Set in working farm, award winning Suffolk Food Hall and Cookhouse on doorstep.

Situated within the Suffolk Coast and Heath's AONB, Lodge Farm is an ideal venue for larger family groups or friends to congregate and consists of three holiday cottages which can be connected through double sound-proofed doors.  Sleeping a maximum of 12, this recent conversion of a former dairy has been carried out to a very high standard and furnished with individuality and style.  What differentiates Lodge Farm is the flexibility of the accommodation:  the dining area of the Dairy has seating for 12, so everyone can congregate, ideal for a memorable New Year.  However, there is also space for all to find a quiet corner to enjoy the peace and tranquillity the area has to offer. 

 

Media contact

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E. press@suffolk-secrets.co.uk

 

Notes to Editors

With over 400 cottages in Southwold, Aldeburgh, and Woodbridge throughout Suffolk, Suffolk Secrets is the market leader in holiday accommodation in Suffolk, hosting over 40,000 people per year. Established 16 years ago, Suffolk Secrets is staffed by a local, friendly team and each and every one its cottages has been inspected by VisitEngland – the country's official tourism board.

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