Valley Farmhouse B&B  

In the tranquil Suffolk countryside just outside Westhall, about 5 km from Halesworth and a short drive to Southwold, Aldeburgh and the heritage coast. A Grade II farmhouse B&B that’s ideal for family-friendly coastal-and-country breaks.

Set in a restored Grade II farmhouse, rooms pair heavy timbering with modern comforts. Expect king and super-king four-poster beds, roll-top baths set into original fireplaces, a wood-burning stove and SKY/Blu-ray in the drawing room. Suites include a two-floor Tudor Suite with private entrance and a family suite with an upstairs sleeping nook and a fully equipped kitchen. Rooms come with flat-screen TV/DVD, bathrobes, slippers and tea and coffee facilities.

Free private parking and free Wi-Fi, plus garden views and outdoor seating. Accessibility features include an elevator/lift, and the property offers private check-in/check-out and luggage storage. Farm touches include wood supplied for the stove, horse-and-carriage drives on request, and children’s farm experiences such as egg collecting and animal feeding.

On-site dining focuses on farmhouse breakfasts made from the farm’s own produce — rare breed Glos Old Spot sausages and bacon, freshly laid eggs and homemade bread. Rooms also include tea and coffee making facilities, and the guesthouse is minutes from Southwold’s coastal pubs and restaurants.